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Worth Watching Stock: Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE:HL)
- February 16, 2017
The High Revenue estimate is predicted as 170 Million, while the Low Revenue Estimate prediction stands at 143.71 Million. Hecla Mining Co. closed its last trading session at $6.58 with the loss of -1.37%. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending Dec 2016. The Company's principal products are display drivers for large-sized TFT-LCD panels, which are used in desktop monitors, notebook computers and televisions, and display drivers for small- and medium-sized TFT-LCD panels, which are ... (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The High Revenue estimate is predicted as 170 Million, while the Low Revenue Estimate prediction stands at 143.71 Million. Hecla Mining Co. closed its last trading session at $6.58 with the loss of -1.37%. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending Dec 2016. The Company's principal products are display drivers for large-sized TFT-LCD panels, which are used in desktop monitors, notebook computers and televisions, and display drivers for small- and medium-sized TFT-LCD panels, which are ... (more...)
Local consumer prices rise at fastest rate in almost 5 years
- February 16, 2017
Bureau of Labor Statistics . The index for final demand transportation and warehousing services climbed by 1.1 percent, while prices for final demand services less trade, transportation, and warehousing edged down by 0.1 percent. Core consumer prices in January were up by 2.3 percent compared to a year ago, reflecting a modest acceleration from the 2.2 percent growth seen in December. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Bureau of Labor Statistics . The index for final demand transportation and warehousing services climbed by 1.1 percent, while prices for final demand services less trade, transportation, and warehousing edged down by 0.1 percent. Core consumer prices in January were up by 2.3 percent compared to a year ago, reflecting a modest acceleration from the 2.2 percent growth seen in December. (more...)
Sensex pares gains after 100-point rally; Nifty50 near 8750 level
- February 16, 2017
Traders may also be leaning towards the USA central bank delaying a rate increase beyond its March meeting, with the probability of three to four rate hikes by the end of year diminishing slightly, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The Nifty50 was trading around its crucial psychological level of 8,750 supported by gains in power, oil & gas, metals, capital goods, banks, and auto stocks. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Traders may also be leaning towards the USA central bank delaying a rate increase beyond its March meeting, with the probability of three to four rate hikes by the end of year diminishing slightly, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The Nifty50 was trading around its crucial psychological level of 8,750 supported by gains in power, oil & gas, metals, capital goods, banks, and auto stocks. (more...)
Analysts Near-Term outlook: Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN), The Kroger Co. (KR)
- February 16, 2017
Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Texas Instruments during the third quarter valued at $112,000. Bartlett & Co. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 27th. Texas Instruments's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is now 59.35%. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Texas Instruments during the third quarter valued at $112,000. Bartlett & Co. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 27th. Texas Instruments's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is now 59.35%. (more...)
Analysts Downgrade: FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLIR)
- February 16, 2017
Over the trailing year, the stock is underperforming the S&P 500 by 22.83, and it's gotten there by action that has been less volatile on a day-to-day basis than most other stocks on the exchange. FLIR Systems had a return on equity of 12.80% and a net margin of 10.79%. The company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.02. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Over the trailing year, the stock is underperforming the S&P 500 by 22.83, and it's gotten there by action that has been less volatile on a day-to-day basis than most other stocks on the exchange. FLIR Systems had a return on equity of 12.80% and a net margin of 10.79%. The company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.02. (more...)
Are Insiders Shedding Shares of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH)?
- February 16, 2017
Presidential inauguration and related events at Washington, D.C. hotels and the favorable shift of Easter into the second quarter. For the quarter ending Jun-17, 8 analysts have a mean sales target of 5,206.52 million whilst for the year ending Dec-17, 15 analysts have a mean target of 20,359.10 million. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Presidential inauguration and related events at Washington, D.C. hotels and the favorable shift of Easter into the second quarter. For the quarter ending Jun-17, 8 analysts have a mean sales target of 5,206.52 million whilst for the year ending Dec-17, 15 analysts have a mean target of 20,359.10 million. (more...)
NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) Given New $32.00 Price Target at Morgan Stanley
- February 16, 2017
Rhumbline Advisers raised its stake in shares of NetApp by 8.0% in the third quarter. For the fourth quarter , NetApp projected adjusted earnings of 79 cents a share to 84 cents a share on revenue between $1.39 billion to $1.4 billion. Barclays PLC reissued an "underweight" rating on shares of NetApp in a research report on Tuesday, November 8th. Fort Pitt Capital Group LLC now owns 472,421 shares of the data storage provider's stock worth $11,617,000 after buying an additional 396,837 ... (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Rhumbline Advisers raised its stake in shares of NetApp by 8.0% in the third quarter. For the fourth quarter , NetApp projected adjusted earnings of 79 cents a share to 84 cents a share on revenue between $1.39 billion to $1.4 billion. Barclays PLC reissued an "underweight" rating on shares of NetApp in a research report on Tuesday, November 8th. Fort Pitt Capital Group LLC now owns 472,421 shares of the data storage provider's stock worth $11,617,000 after buying an additional 396,837 ... (more...)
Reliance Jio User Base Has Crossed 100 Million, Says Mukesh Ambani
- February 16, 2017
Salient feature of this revolution is "convergence of the physical biological and digital sciences" and "we are on the verge of an exponential change", he said. "We really have to adopt next generation technologies". "India has to be the capital of the real implementation of blockchain, to build the trust economy". (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Salient feature of this revolution is "convergence of the physical biological and digital sciences" and "we are on the verge of an exponential change", he said. "We really have to adopt next generation technologies". "India has to be the capital of the real implementation of blockchain, to build the trust economy". (more...)
Tuesday's Interest Rates for Home Mortgages at PHH, Citizens Feb 14, 2017
- February 16, 2017
The best 20 year fixed rate mortgage interest rates have been published at 4.220% at the bank yielding an April of 4.367%. In the ARM arena, 5 year deals at Commerce are published at 3.250% with an April of 3.592%. And now, Commerce's own stock ticker moved ahead to 58.23 up +0.12%. The lower FHA 30 year loan interest rates are listed at 4.100% yielding a bit higher April than the conventional loan of 5.1885%. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The best 20 year fixed rate mortgage interest rates have been published at 4.220% at the bank yielding an April of 4.367%. In the ARM arena, 5 year deals at Commerce are published at 3.250% with an April of 3.592%. And now, Commerce's own stock ticker moved ahead to 58.23 up +0.12%. The lower FHA 30 year loan interest rates are listed at 4.100% yielding a bit higher April than the conventional loan of 5.1885%. (more...)
Cisco Systems open to much larger acquisitions
- February 16, 2017
Insiders own 0.10% of Cisco Systems, Inc.'s (CSCO) shares. (NYSE:PM) is expected to report revenue of $6.43 Billion for the current quarter, according to consensus estimate of 6 analysts. A SVP & Chief Marketing Officer at Cisco Systems, Inc . Chief Executive Chuck Robbins (pictured) said in comments during the earnings conference call that he's confident in the company's strategy, but Cisco's shares, which had risen about 1.6 percent in regular trading, to $32.82 a share, initially fell a ... (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Insiders own 0.10% of Cisco Systems, Inc.'s (CSCO) shares. (NYSE:PM) is expected to report revenue of $6.43 Billion for the current quarter, according to consensus estimate of 6 analysts. A SVP & Chief Marketing Officer at Cisco Systems, Inc . Chief Executive Chuck Robbins (pictured) said in comments during the earnings conference call that he's confident in the company's strategy, but Cisco's shares, which had risen about 1.6 percent in regular trading, to $32.82 a share, initially fell a ... (more...)
European Parliament approves CETA with 408 votes
- February 16, 2017
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement ( CETA ) has been over five years in the making and its ratification is set to eliminate nearly all trade tariffs between the European Union and Canada . Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was en route to France to deliver his own pro-trade message in an address Thursday to the European Parliament , a first for a Canadian leader, and to top business leaders a day later in Germany. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement ( CETA ) has been over five years in the making and its ratification is set to eliminate nearly all trade tariffs between the European Union and Canada . Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was en route to France to deliver his own pro-trade message in an address Thursday to the European Parliament , a first for a Canadian leader, and to top business leaders a day later in Germany. (more...)
Energy Shares Momentum: Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN), Transocean Ltd. (RIG)
- February 16, 2017
BMO Capital Markets set a $28.00 price objective on Patterson-UTI Energy and gave the company a hold rating in a research note on Saturday. The correct version of this piece of content can be read at https://baseballnewssource.com/markets/patterson-uti-energy-inc-pten-upgraded-to-buy-by-guggenheim/434591.html. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
BMO Capital Markets set a $28.00 price objective on Patterson-UTI Energy and gave the company a hold rating in a research note on Saturday. The correct version of this piece of content can be read at https://baseballnewssource.com/markets/patterson-uti-energy-inc-pten-upgraded-to-buy-by-guggenheim/434591.html. (more...)
U.S. oil stocks rise, gasoline inventories also higher
- February 16, 2017
There is also the wish to implement other initiatives to fight speculation and protect oil producers, Delcy Rodríguez stressed at a press conference at Pdvsa headquarter. In 2017, oil production will continue to grow by 30,000 bpd in Congo as well as in South Africa, Ghana and Chad. Although OPEC adherence to the cuts has been high and has comforted markets somewhat, questions remain around how those cuts are materializing. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
There is also the wish to implement other initiatives to fight speculation and protect oil producers, Delcy Rodríguez stressed at a press conference at Pdvsa headquarter. In 2017, oil production will continue to grow by 30,000 bpd in Congo as well as in South Africa, Ghana and Chad. Although OPEC adherence to the cuts has been high and has comforted markets somewhat, questions remain around how those cuts are materializing. (more...)
Intel agencies keep sensitive information from Trump for fear of leaks
- February 16, 2017
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump accused intelligence agencies of leaking information to undermine him. The Journal said that while it's not unusual to withhold methods or sources, previous cases have not been motivated by distrust or a fear of leaks. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump accused intelligence agencies of leaking information to undermine him. The Journal said that while it's not unusual to withhold methods or sources, previous cases have not been motivated by distrust or a fear of leaks. (more...)
Engaged Capital pushes Rent-A-Center board to sell itself
- February 16, 2017
CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) [ Trend Analysis ] shows fluctuation in active trade, on Wednesday shares moved up 0.19% to $48.00. Sidoti downgraded Rent-A-Center from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 15th. (more...)
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- February 16, 2017
CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) [ Trend Analysis ] shows fluctuation in active trade, on Wednesday shares moved up 0.19% to $48.00. Sidoti downgraded Rent-A-Center from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 15th. (more...)
Quarterly Earnings Forecast Review: Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)
- February 16, 2017
Now, the FactSet Research estimate calls for Q4 2016 earnings of US$0.29. The TTM operating margin is 0 percent. Average Revenue Estimate for the current quarter is $509.61 Million, according to consensus forecast of 12 analysts. The score shows the rating on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=strong buy and 5=strong sell. Price Target is basically a projection of future price of a company's stock by the expert analysis of investment analysts or investment firms. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Now, the FactSet Research estimate calls for Q4 2016 earnings of US$0.29. The TTM operating margin is 0 percent. Average Revenue Estimate for the current quarter is $509.61 Million, according to consensus forecast of 12 analysts. The score shows the rating on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=strong buy and 5=strong sell. Price Target is basically a projection of future price of a company's stock by the expert analysis of investment analysts or investment firms. (more...)
Amanda Bynes Returns to Social Media to Shut Down Rumors
- February 16, 2017
She has already asked Twitter to take down the fake account but no action has been done as it still lives to this day. "This person continues to impersonate me and harass me and twitter needs to take the account down". My friends know how to reach me! "I am really loving school and I feel that I am learning a lot". As of this writing, the account claiming to be Amanda Bynes is still in operation. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
She has already asked Twitter to take down the fake account but no action has been done as it still lives to this day. "This person continues to impersonate me and harass me and twitter needs to take the account down". My friends know how to reach me! "I am really loving school and I feel that I am learning a lot". As of this writing, the account claiming to be Amanda Bynes is still in operation. (more...)
Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX) Stake Increased by Hemenway Trust Co LLC
- February 16, 2017
The company beat the analyst EPS Estimate with the difference of $0.03. The stock volatility for week was 1.52% while for month was 1.95%.The stock, as of last close, traded 47.11% to its 52 week low and was changed -3.84% from its 52 week high. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The company beat the analyst EPS Estimate with the difference of $0.03. The stock volatility for week was 1.52% while for month was 1.95%.The stock, as of last close, traded 47.11% to its 52 week low and was changed -3.84% from its 52 week high. (more...)
Retailers Face Off With Trump Over Taxes (CC)
- February 16, 2017
They're also bending the ears of members of Congress to express opposition to a possible border adjustment tax, which is part of a House Republican blueprint for tax reform. House Democratic aides say the political battle will continue. The chief execs of Target (TGT), JCPenney (JCP), Best Buy (BBY) and Gap (GPS), as well as Tractor Supply Co. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
They're also bending the ears of members of Congress to express opposition to a possible border adjustment tax, which is part of a House Republican blueprint for tax reform. House Democratic aides say the political battle will continue. The chief execs of Target (TGT), JCPenney (JCP), Best Buy (BBY) and Gap (GPS), as well as Tractor Supply Co. (more...)
More than half say politics is a source of stress
- February 16, 2017
Stress, of course, can have a negative impact on a person's health, in addition to straining relationships or work. It's worth noting that prior to the election, Americans' stress level was on the decline - and in the ten years since they've been conducting the survey , the APA has never before seen such a significant increase in stress. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Stress, of course, can have a negative impact on a person's health, in addition to straining relationships or work. It's worth noting that prior to the election, Americans' stress level was on the decline - and in the ten years since they've been conducting the survey , the APA has never before seen such a significant increase in stress. (more...)
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