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Australia's Woolworths says 1st qtr sales up 3.7 pct
- October 31, 2017
It was the fifth quarter of sales growth at Woolworths. Average prices declined by 2.4 per cent due to material price reductions in fruit and vegetables compared to the same quarter previous year. Comparable sales rose 2.7% in the first quarter as "customers responded positively to our investment in service despite a number of competitor promotions during the period", Sydney-based Woolworths said. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
It was the fifth quarter of sales growth at Woolworths. Average prices declined by 2.4 per cent due to material price reductions in fruit and vegetables compared to the same quarter previous year. Comparable sales rose 2.7% in the first quarter as "customers responded positively to our investment in service despite a number of competitor promotions during the period", Sydney-based Woolworths said. (more...)
Maximum stake to be cut on fixed-odds betting terminals
- October 31, 2017
The Gambling Commission is to look at changes to the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice next year, aimed at strengthening player protection online. The campaign will have a budget of £5 to £7 million per year and will include TV adverts, including around live sport, as well as radio, cinema, online and print. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
The Gambling Commission is to look at changes to the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice next year, aimed at strengthening player protection online. The campaign will have a budget of £5 to £7 million per year and will include TV adverts, including around live sport, as well as radio, cinema, online and print. (more...)
Marathon Patent Group Inc (NASDAQ:MARA) Stock Price Down as Sentiment Falls
- October 31, 2017
Zix now has $256.78M valuation. Next year this growth will reach 10.14% to attain $4.78. About 309,155 shares traded or 39.10% up from the average. Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) has risen 52.30% since October 29, 2016 and is uptrending. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Zix now has $256.78M valuation. Next year this growth will reach 10.14% to attain $4.78. About 309,155 shares traded or 39.10% up from the average. Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) has risen 52.30% since October 29, 2016 and is uptrending. (more...)
The TD Securities Reiterates "Buy" Rating for Precision Drilling Corp. (PDS)
- October 31, 2017
Precision Drilling Corporation presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $5.37. They issued a hold rating and a $4.00 target price for the company. Precision Drilling Corporation has its outstanding Shares of 293.24 Million. However the company reported $-0.12 earnings per share for the same quarter during a year ago. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Precision Drilling Corporation presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $5.37. They issued a hold rating and a $4.00 target price for the company. Precision Drilling Corporation has its outstanding Shares of 293.24 Million. However the company reported $-0.12 earnings per share for the same quarter during a year ago. (more...)
The Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc. Increases Position in Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY)
- October 31, 2017
It has underperformed by 35.67% the S&P500. High Pointe Capital Management Llc sold 17,040 shares as Kroger Co (KR)'s stock declined 14.05%. The Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft holds 59,314 shares with $3.55 million value, down from 100,910 last quarter. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
It has underperformed by 35.67% the S&P500. High Pointe Capital Management Llc sold 17,040 shares as Kroger Co (KR)'s stock declined 14.05%. The Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft holds 59,314 shares with $3.55 million value, down from 100,910 last quarter. (more...)
Govt won't ban talks by Ismail Menk, Haslin Baharim
- October 31, 2017
Ismail and Haslin had their Miscellaneous Work Pass applications to preach in Singapore rejected previously. "During their time in Malaysia, they did not say anything that caused racial conflict or tension in our society", he told reporters after officiating an event here today. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Ismail and Haslin had their Miscellaneous Work Pass applications to preach in Singapore rejected previously. "During their time in Malaysia, they did not say anything that caused racial conflict or tension in our society", he told reporters after officiating an event here today. (more...)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)
- October 31, 2017
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s insider ownership stands at 0.2 percent, while its insider transaction is 1.23 percent. Nippon Life Insurance Co. now owns 41,112 shares of the natural resource company's stock worth $458,000 after buying an additional 472 shares during the last quarter. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s insider ownership stands at 0.2 percent, while its insider transaction is 1.23 percent. Nippon Life Insurance Co. now owns 41,112 shares of the natural resource company's stock worth $458,000 after buying an additional 472 shares during the last quarter. (more...)
Japan's central bank maintains easing policy, lowers inflation outlook
- October 31, 2017
While he made no explicit proposal on additional easing, he said the BOJ should buy government bonds, so 15-year yields "remain at less than 0.2 percent". Core inflation stood at just 0.7 percent in September, the bank's data showed. In its outlook report, the BOJ said the country's economy will expand a real 1.9 percent in the fiscal year through March, upgraded from the July forecast of 1.8 percent growth. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
While he made no explicit proposal on additional easing, he said the BOJ should buy government bonds, so 15-year yields "remain at less than 0.2 percent". Core inflation stood at just 0.7 percent in September, the bank's data showed. In its outlook report, the BOJ said the country's economy will expand a real 1.9 percent in the fiscal year through March, upgraded from the July forecast of 1.8 percent growth. (more...)
Big three Aussie banks build Apple Pay rival
- October 31, 2017
Three of Australia's biggest banks are putting their differences aside to collaborate on the next generation of mobile payments and wallets in Australia. "Two thirds of small businesses say they are owed money for completed work, with around $7,300 owed to small traders". Commonwealth Bank will conduct user testing using a Beem prototype before the app is launched across iOS and Android smartphones this year. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Three of Australia's biggest banks are putting their differences aside to collaborate on the next generation of mobile payments and wallets in Australia. "Two thirds of small businesses say they are owed money for completed work, with around $7,300 owed to small traders". Commonwealth Bank will conduct user testing using a Beem prototype before the app is launched across iOS and Android smartphones this year. (more...)
Profits at Ryanair advance by 11% to €1.3bn
- October 31, 2017
Ryanair has seen a sharp fall in its share price since the cancellations crisis and has apologised to customer affected. Meanwhile, Ryanair said it was responding to the opportunities created by the collapse of rivals such as Monarch, Air Berlin and Alitalia in the over-crowded European airline market and believed other "financially troubled" EU airlines would follow them. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Ryanair has seen a sharp fall in its share price since the cancellations crisis and has apologised to customer affected. Meanwhile, Ryanair said it was responding to the opportunities created by the collapse of rivals such as Monarch, Air Berlin and Alitalia in the over-crowded European airline market and believed other "financially troubled" EU airlines would follow them. (more...)
Pivotal Research Begins Coverage on International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
- October 31, 2017
Lincoln Natl reported 0.08% of its portfolio in International Business Machines Corp. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital with "Underweight" on Tuesday, July 19. Therefore 30% are positive. Ares Capital had 21 analyst reports since August 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. BMO Capital Markets maintained the shares of IBM in report on Wednesday, August 30 with "Hold" rating. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Lincoln Natl reported 0.08% of its portfolio in International Business Machines Corp. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital with "Underweight" on Tuesday, July 19. Therefore 30% are positive. Ares Capital had 21 analyst reports since August 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. BMO Capital Markets maintained the shares of IBM in report on Wednesday, August 30 with "Hold" rating. (more...)
BARING ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd Boosts Holdings in Tyson Foods, Inc
- October 31, 2017
Several firms have shifted positions in ( TSN ). Stoneridge Investment Partners Llc increased its stake in Tyson Foods Inc Cl A (TSN) by 70.17% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $68.87 and a 200 day moving average price of $63.82. Over the past twelve months, Tyson Foods, Inc. The stock has a market capitalization of $26.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.06 and a beta of 0.27. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Several firms have shifted positions in ( TSN ). Stoneridge Investment Partners Llc increased its stake in Tyson Foods Inc Cl A (TSN) by 70.17% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $68.87 and a 200 day moving average price of $63.82. Over the past twelve months, Tyson Foods, Inc. The stock has a market capitalization of $26.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.06 and a beta of 0.27. (more...)
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
- October 31, 2017
Park National Corp OH boosted its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 0.7% in the second quarter. The firm is scheduled to announce its next quarterly earnings report after the market closes on Wednesday, November 1st. Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST ) traded down 1.87% during trading on Monday, reaching $19.46. The company has a 50-day moving average of $18.75 and a 200 day moving average of $18.38. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Park National Corp OH boosted its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 0.7% in the second quarter. The firm is scheduled to announce its next quarterly earnings report after the market closes on Wednesday, November 1st. Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST ) traded down 1.87% during trading on Monday, reaching $19.46. The company has a 50-day moving average of $18.75 and a 200 day moving average of $18.38. (more...)
Samsung Nominates CFO as Next Chairman, Replaces Division Heads
- October 31, 2017
Samsung , the world's largest maker of smartphones, has continued its record-breaking earnings streak thanks to a global boom in memory chips, even as its de facto chief was sentenced to five years in prison on a conviction for bribery. That is almost twice as large as Samsung's last year's capital spending of 25.5 trillion won. Such aggressive investment has stoked concerns that its increased supplies may drive down prices and eventually dent the firm's own profits in subsequent quarters. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Samsung , the world's largest maker of smartphones, has continued its record-breaking earnings streak thanks to a global boom in memory chips, even as its de facto chief was sentenced to five years in prison on a conviction for bribery. That is almost twice as large as Samsung's last year's capital spending of 25.5 trillion won. Such aggressive investment has stoked concerns that its increased supplies may drive down prices and eventually dent the firm's own profits in subsequent quarters. (more...)
Davidson Investment Advisors Boosted Chevron Corp (CVX) Holding
- October 31, 2017
It has underperformed by 10.02% the S&P500. Wedgewood Partners Inc decreased Visa (V) stake by 22.29% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. BlackRock Inc. now owns 124,678,992 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $13,007,759,000 after buying an additional 1,975,865 shares in the last quarter . (more...)
- October 31, 2017
It has underperformed by 10.02% the S&P500. Wedgewood Partners Inc decreased Visa (V) stake by 22.29% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. BlackRock Inc. now owns 124,678,992 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $13,007,759,000 after buying an additional 1,975,865 shares in the last quarter . (more...)
Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS) Holdings Lifted by Vanguard Group Inc
- October 31, 2017
Jefferies Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $13.00 price objective on shares of Oasis Petroleum in a research note on Thursday, August 4th. Also, VP Nickolas J. Lorentzatos sold 10,985 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.56, for a total transaction of $34,399,092.00. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Jefferies Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $13.00 price objective on shares of Oasis Petroleum in a research note on Thursday, August 4th. Also, VP Nickolas J. Lorentzatos sold 10,985 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.56, for a total transaction of $34,399,092.00. (more...)
At least NINE dead - Police desperately search cool boxes for dismembered bodies
- October 31, 2017
The suspect was originally arrested on suspicion of discarding a corpse, police said. The body parts, including heads, found inside cold-storage containers, apparently belonged to eight women and one man. An investigation was launched after the woman's older brother reported her missing to the Takao Police Station in western Tokyo on October 24, saying he had not been able to contact her since October 21. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
The suspect was originally arrested on suspicion of discarding a corpse, police said. The body parts, including heads, found inside cold-storage containers, apparently belonged to eight women and one man. An investigation was launched after the woman's older brother reported her missing to the Takao Police Station in western Tokyo on October 24, saying he had not been able to contact her since October 21. (more...)
Brokerages Set Anthem, Inc. (ANTM) Price Target at $190.19
- October 31, 2017
Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM ) continues to be a formidable company. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.63, for a total value of $4,027,058.75. During the same quarter a year ago, the firm posted $2.45 earnings per share. Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America increased its position in Anthem by 0.7% in the first quarter. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM ) continues to be a formidable company. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.63, for a total value of $4,027,058.75. During the same quarter a year ago, the firm posted $2.45 earnings per share. Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America increased its position in Anthem by 0.7% in the first quarter. (more...)
Trend Analysis Report: Viacom, Inc. (VIAB)
- October 31, 2017
In taking a look at some key indicators for Viacom, Inc. Viacom, Inc.'s average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -7.1 percent during the past 12 months. Many analysts have provided their estimated foresights on Viacom, Inc. Wells Fargo & Company downgraded shares of Viacom from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a report on Tuesday, September 5th. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
In taking a look at some key indicators for Viacom, Inc. Viacom, Inc.'s average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -7.1 percent during the past 12 months. Many analysts have provided their estimated foresights on Viacom, Inc. Wells Fargo & Company downgraded shares of Viacom from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a report on Tuesday, September 5th. (more...)
Stocks Analysis - Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL)
- October 31, 2017
It has underperformed by 27.06% the S&P500. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have given a hold recommendation, nineteen have assigned a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
It has underperformed by 27.06% the S&P500. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have given a hold recommendation, nineteen have assigned a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. (more...)
SBI Extends Rs 2317 Crore For 43 Solar Power Projects
- October 31, 2017
SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar said players in the renewable energy space can avail loans for establishing grid connected rooftop solar projects at the bank's marginal cost of funds based lending rate plus 15 basis points. Sanction letters have been handed out to JSW Energy , Hinduja Renewable Energy, Azure Energy, Adani Group and Hero Solar Energy. The agreement was signed in September 2016 under which SBI was to use the line of credit in five years. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar said players in the renewable energy space can avail loans for establishing grid connected rooftop solar projects at the bank's marginal cost of funds based lending rate plus 15 basis points. Sanction letters have been handed out to JSW Energy , Hinduja Renewable Energy, Azure Energy, Adani Group and Hero Solar Energy. The agreement was signed in September 2016 under which SBI was to use the line of credit in five years. (more...)
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (COG) Short Interest Update
- October 31, 2017
In the past 5 years, the stock showed growth of -9.2% per annum. Institutional investors now hold around $12.08 billion or 98.4% in COG stock. According to these analysts, the Low Revenue Estimate for Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation is 386 Million and the High Revenue Estimate is 431.31 Million. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
In the past 5 years, the stock showed growth of -9.2% per annum. Institutional investors now hold around $12.08 billion or 98.4% in COG stock. According to these analysts, the Low Revenue Estimate for Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation is 386 Million and the High Revenue Estimate is 431.31 Million. (more...)
Scotiabank Raises Encana Corporation (ECA) Price Target to $13.00
- October 31, 2017
Cormark analyst A. Arif now anticipates that the oil and gas company will post earnings of $0.11 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.13. The stock increased 0.36% or $0.04 during the last trading session, reaching $11.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.02 billion, a PE ratio of 13.498 and a beta of 2.11. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Cormark analyst A. Arif now anticipates that the oil and gas company will post earnings of $0.11 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.13. The stock increased 0.36% or $0.04 during the last trading session, reaching $11.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.02 billion, a PE ratio of 13.498 and a beta of 2.11. (more...)
Fisherman hooks human remains in Lincoln Park lagoon
- October 31, 2017
Members of the police Marine Unit responded and later discovered a second duffle bag with additional remains, police said. Police said they believe the remains in both bags were from the same person. Elgin and Chicago police are working together on the possibility that the body is Peck, but additional testing will be conducted before a connection can be confirmed. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Members of the police Marine Unit responded and later discovered a second duffle bag with additional remains, police said. Police said they believe the remains in both bags were from the same person. Elgin and Chicago police are working together on the possibility that the body is Peck, but additional testing will be conducted before a connection can be confirmed. (more...)
Retail Properties of America, Inc. Stock Sees The Needle Move -3.20%
- October 31, 2017
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of RPAI. About 1.84 million shares traded or 14.29% up from the average. Over the past 50 days, Black Stone Minerals, L.P. stock's -0.46% off of the high and 10.19% removed from the low. National Retail Properties has a one year low of $36.45 and a one year high of $46.34. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of RPAI. About 1.84 million shares traded or 14.29% up from the average. Over the past 50 days, Black Stone Minerals, L.P. stock's -0.46% off of the high and 10.19% removed from the low. National Retail Properties has a one year low of $36.45 and a one year high of $46.34. (more...)
Saratoga Investment Corp (SAR) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Strong-Buy"
- October 31, 2017
What Historical Figures Say About Bank of America Corporation ( NYSE: BAC)? It has outperformed by 41.94% the S&P500. Among 11 analysts covering Tenneco Inc ( NYSE:TEN ), 6 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 5 Hold. Oxbow Llc has invested 0.33% of its portfolio in Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ). 30,407 are held by Triangle Wealth Management. Creative Planning reported 0.2% stake. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
What Historical Figures Say About Bank of America Corporation ( NYSE: BAC)? It has outperformed by 41.94% the S&P500. Among 11 analysts covering Tenneco Inc ( NYSE:TEN ), 6 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 5 Hold. Oxbow Llc has invested 0.33% of its portfolio in Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ). 30,407 are held by Triangle Wealth Management. Creative Planning reported 0.2% stake. (more...)
RDG launches 'single plan' for railway with unions, operators and businesses
- October 31, 2017
As part of the investment, 5,700 new carriages will be in use by 2021, while there will be 100,000 job opportunities and 20,000 new apprenticeships by 2020. This plan will accelerate change and deliver further investment and improvements bringing more improvements for passengers, communities and businesses across Britain now and in the long term'. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
As part of the investment, 5,700 new carriages will be in use by 2021, while there will be 100,000 job opportunities and 20,000 new apprenticeships by 2020. This plan will accelerate change and deliver further investment and improvements bringing more improvements for passengers, communities and businesses across Britain now and in the long term'. (more...)
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Mizuho
- October 31, 2017
It has underperformed by 3.61% the S&P500. Eagle Global Advisors Llc, which manages about $3.60 billion and $3.50B US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Magellan Midstream Prtnrs Lp (NYSE:MMP) by 64,388 shares to 2.07M shares, valued at $147.84 million in 2017Q2, according to the filing. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
It has underperformed by 3.61% the S&P500. Eagle Global Advisors Llc, which manages about $3.60 billion and $3.50B US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Magellan Midstream Prtnrs Lp (NYSE:MMP) by 64,388 shares to 2.07M shares, valued at $147.84 million in 2017Q2, according to the filing. (more...)
Colgate-Palmolive Meets 3Q17 Earnings Estimate, Challenges Ahead
- October 31, 2017
KeyCorp reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Colgate-Palmolive in a report on Monday, October 16th. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Colgate-Palmolive from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, October 17th. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
KeyCorp reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Colgate-Palmolive in a report on Monday, October 16th. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Colgate-Palmolive from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, October 17th. (more...)
Footage captures heart-stopping moment plane is forced to abort landing
- October 31, 2017
When you approach the runway a few meters to the ground, the aircraft encountered a strong gust of crosswind and sharply leaned to the right, almost hitting the wing on the ground. The Polish-run Enter Air flight could be seen jolting around in the air and bumping the ground before taking off immediately after. The KLM Boeing 777 jet was buffeted by heavy winds as it came in to land at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. (more...)
- October 31, 2017
When you approach the runway a few meters to the ground, the aircraft encountered a strong gust of crosswind and sharply leaned to the right, almost hitting the wing on the ground. The Polish-run Enter Air flight could be seen jolting around in the air and bumping the ground before taking off immediately after. The KLM Boeing 777 jet was buffeted by heavy winds as it came in to land at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. (more...)
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