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Lennar Corporation (LEN): Insider Trading and Ownership Analysis
- December 21, 2017
It has underperformed by 33.88% the S&P500. Boston Advisors Llc increased Eplus Inc Com (PLUS) stake by 60.28% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Lennar Corporation had a net margin of 6.78% and a return on equity of 12.57%. The insider now holds 30,003 shares of Lennar Corporation (LEN). Norinchukin Bancorp The has invested 0.02% in Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN). SHAPIRO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC lowered its stake in FireEye, Inc. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
It has underperformed by 33.88% the S&P500. Boston Advisors Llc increased Eplus Inc Com (PLUS) stake by 60.28% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Lennar Corporation had a net margin of 6.78% and a return on equity of 12.57%. The insider now holds 30,003 shares of Lennar Corporation (LEN). Norinchukin Bancorp The has invested 0.02% in Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN). SHAPIRO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC lowered its stake in FireEye, Inc. (more...)
E*Trade lets customers trade in Cboe bitcoin futures
- December 21, 2017
Cboe and CME were given approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to list bitcoin futures on December 1, paving the way for the companies to become the first traditional USA -regulated exchanges where bitcoin-related financial contracts can trade. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Cboe and CME were given approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to list bitcoin futures on December 1, paving the way for the companies to become the first traditional USA -regulated exchanges where bitcoin-related financial contracts can trade. (more...)
Invictus RG Purchases 1171 Shares of Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT)
- December 21, 2017
About 172,490 shares traded. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSEMKT:BTI) has risen 17.78% since December 21, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 12.41% the S&P500. BMO Capital Markets maintained it with "Hold" rating and $27.0 target in Wednesday, August 23 report. (NYSE:CAT) has "Sell" rating given on Friday, June 16 by Axiom Capital. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
About 172,490 shares traded. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSEMKT:BTI) has risen 17.78% since December 21, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 12.41% the S&P500. BMO Capital Markets maintained it with "Hold" rating and $27.0 target in Wednesday, August 23 report. (NYSE:CAT) has "Sell" rating given on Friday, June 16 by Axiom Capital. (more...)
Unbiased Equity Research: Waste Management, Inc. (WM), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)
- December 21, 2017
About 1.61M shares traded. Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 21st. Mondrian Investment Partners Ltd sold 246,336 shares as the company's stock rose 1.55% with the market. The stock of Citigroup Inc. The firm has "Underweight" rating by Atlantic Securities given on Tuesday, September 27. (NASDAQ:DLTR). Fernwood Inv Mngmt Limited Liability owns 5,150 shares or 0.28% of their USA portfolio. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
About 1.61M shares traded. Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 21st. Mondrian Investment Partners Ltd sold 246,336 shares as the company's stock rose 1.55% with the market. The stock of Citigroup Inc. The firm has "Underweight" rating by Atlantic Securities given on Tuesday, September 27. (NASDAQ:DLTR). Fernwood Inv Mngmt Limited Liability owns 5,150 shares or 0.28% of their USA portfolio. (more...)
IShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted (EUSA) Rises 0.7% for Dec 21
- December 21, 2017
The price index is calculated by dividing the current share price by the share price ten months ago. The ratio may be used to provide an idea of the ability of a certain company to pay back its liabilities with assets. The Price Range of iShares, Inc. - iShares MSCI Singapore Capped ETF (ARCA:EWS) over the past 52 weeks is 0.960000. This is calculated by taking the earnings per share and dividing it by the last closing share price. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
The price index is calculated by dividing the current share price by the share price ten months ago. The ratio may be used to provide an idea of the ability of a certain company to pay back its liabilities with assets. The Price Range of iShares, Inc. - iShares MSCI Singapore Capped ETF (ARCA:EWS) over the past 52 weeks is 0.960000. This is calculated by taking the earnings per share and dividing it by the last closing share price. (more...)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) Upgraded to Outperform at Wolfe Research
- December 21, 2017
About 1.01M shares traded. Currently Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO)'s shares owned by insiders are 0.45%, whereas shares owned by institutional owners are 93.60%. Tractor Supply Company operates rural lifestyle retail stores in the United States. The firm has "Buy" rating by William Blair given on Wednesday, April 26. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
About 1.01M shares traded. Currently Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO)'s shares owned by insiders are 0.45%, whereas shares owned by institutional owners are 93.60%. Tractor Supply Company operates rural lifestyle retail stores in the United States. The firm has "Buy" rating by William Blair given on Wednesday, April 26. (more...)
Crowded Airports & Roads Expected During Busy Holiday Travel Period
- December 21, 2017
AAA Michigan says it's looking at another record breaking year when it comes to holiday travel and one of the busiest travel times is the week going into Christmas and New Year's Eve. Nationally, Anaheim ranks as the No. 2 destination for travelers this holiday. An estimated 6.4 million Americans are expected to travel by air this holiday season. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
AAA Michigan says it's looking at another record breaking year when it comes to holiday travel and one of the busiest travel times is the week going into Christmas and New Year's Eve. Nationally, Anaheim ranks as the No. 2 destination for travelers this holiday. An estimated 6.4 million Americans are expected to travel by air this holiday season. (more...)
Analyst Insights On 2 Stocks: FireEye, Inc. (FEYE), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)
- December 21, 2017
J P Morgan Chase & Co now has $374.73B valuation. The stock decreased 0.35% or $0.37 during the last trading session, reaching $106.14. About 5.70M shares traded. Colony Gru Llc holds 0.01% or 3,675 shares in its portfolio. Among 52 analysts covering Apple Inc. The rating was upgraded by UBS on Friday, February 5 to "Buy". (more...)
- December 21, 2017
J P Morgan Chase & Co now has $374.73B valuation. The stock decreased 0.35% or $0.37 during the last trading session, reaching $106.14. About 5.70M shares traded. Colony Gru Llc holds 0.01% or 3,675 shares in its portfolio. Among 52 analysts covering Apple Inc. The rating was upgraded by UBS on Friday, February 5 to "Buy". (more...)
Earnings Analysis Of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (VRX)
- December 21, 2017
Moreover, Fosun Limited has 2.54% invested in Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. DISCA's overall volume in the last trading session was 7,442,175 shares. Connable Office holds 66,818 shares or 0.2% of its portfolio. Systematic Fincl Mgmt Ltd Partnership accumulated 10,300 shares. A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on VRX shares. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Moreover, Fosun Limited has 2.54% invested in Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. DISCA's overall volume in the last trading session was 7,442,175 shares. Connable Office holds 66,818 shares or 0.2% of its portfolio. Systematic Fincl Mgmt Ltd Partnership accumulated 10,300 shares. A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on VRX shares. (more...)
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Chicago Bridge & Iron Company NV (CBI)
- December 21, 2017
Over the past month the firm's stock is 3.56%, 0.06% for the last quarter, 21.75% for the past six-months and -54.23% for the previous year. At present time the stock is moving -17.75% away to its 200-day moving average. $31.09's average target is 98.91% above currents $15.63 stock price. The rating was maintained by Bank of America on Monday, August 7 with "Underperform". (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Over the past month the firm's stock is 3.56%, 0.06% for the last quarter, 21.75% for the past six-months and -54.23% for the previous year. At present time the stock is moving -17.75% away to its 200-day moving average. $31.09's average target is 98.91% above currents $15.63 stock price. The rating was maintained by Bank of America on Monday, August 7 with "Underperform". (more...)
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) Position Lifted by Macquarie Group Ltd.
- December 21, 2017
About 126,696 shares traded. This technical setup was reported by Barchart.com. If the $46.98 PT is reached, the company will be worth $919.17 million more. (NASDAQ:EBAY). Deutsche Financial Bank Ag accumulated 5.88M shares. Calamos Limited Liability accumulated 59,178 shares. Robeco Institutional Asset Mngmt Bv holds 87,815 shares. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
About 126,696 shares traded. This technical setup was reported by Barchart.com. If the $46.98 PT is reached, the company will be worth $919.17 million more. (NASDAQ:EBAY). Deutsche Financial Bank Ag accumulated 5.88M shares. Calamos Limited Liability accumulated 59,178 shares. Robeco Institutional Asset Mngmt Bv holds 87,815 shares. (more...)
Do You Have FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) In Your Portfolio?
- December 21, 2017
In other FedEx news, Director Kim Jabal sold 3,980 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 1st. It has outperformed by 294.39% the S&P500. Alexandria Capital LLC lifted its position in shares of FedEx by 2.5% in the second quarter. 34,144 are owned by First Interstate Retail Bank. Shell Asset Company stated it has 0.12% of its portfolio in FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX ). (more...)
- December 21, 2017
In other FedEx news, Director Kim Jabal sold 3,980 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 1st. It has outperformed by 294.39% the S&P500. Alexandria Capital LLC lifted its position in shares of FedEx by 2.5% in the second quarter. 34,144 are owned by First Interstate Retail Bank. Shell Asset Company stated it has 0.12% of its portfolio in FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX ). (more...)
Time Warner Inc (TWX) Insider Sells $2111203.50 in Stock
- December 21, 2017
The stock increased 0.78% or $0.7 during the last trading session, reaching $90.58. About 367,204 shares traded or 50.08% up from the average. Crocs, Inc. American Group invested in 39,990 shares or 0.01% of the stock. New York-based Klingenstein Fields And Communication Limited has invested 1.45% in Time Warner Inc . (more...)
- December 21, 2017
The stock increased 0.78% or $0.7 during the last trading session, reaching $90.58. About 367,204 shares traded or 50.08% up from the average. Crocs, Inc. American Group invested in 39,990 shares or 0.01% of the stock. New York-based Klingenstein Fields And Communication Limited has invested 1.45% in Time Warner Inc . (more...)
Q3 GDP Revised Up Slightly to 3.2% in Third Estimate
- December 21, 2017
Business investment was robust in the quarter, with revisions to components ultimately amounting to a wash compared with the previous report. The downward revision from the GDP estimate published in last month reflected lower consumer spending, particularly in recreation and transportation services, the Commerce Department said in the third and final report on third quarter GDP. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Business investment was robust in the quarter, with revisions to components ultimately amounting to a wash compared with the previous report. The downward revision from the GDP estimate published in last month reflected lower consumer spending, particularly in recreation and transportation services, the Commerce Department said in the third and final report on third quarter GDP. (more...)
What Does Insider Trading Tell Us About Energy Transfer Partners, LP (ETP)?
- December 21, 2017
The stock was bought at an average price of $19.49 per share, for a total transaction of $38,980.00. It has outperformed by 21.64% the S&P500. The shares of Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. Barclays Capital maintained Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (NYSE: ETP ) on Tuesday, May 31 with "Overweight" rating. It has underperformed by 36.98% the S&P500. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
The stock was bought at an average price of $19.49 per share, for a total transaction of $38,980.00. It has outperformed by 21.64% the S&P500. The shares of Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. Barclays Capital maintained Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (NYSE: ETP ) on Tuesday, May 31 with "Overweight" rating. It has underperformed by 36.98% the S&P500. (more...)
Jaitley disapproves Congress' reaction on 2G scam verdict
- December 21, 2017
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, "The #2GScam is not a certificate for the 2G allocation policy being an honest policy". The policy was arbitrary to promote corruption which caused loss to the exchequer. The alleged scam was among the major corruption scandals that came to light during the second term of the UPA government headed by Manmohan Singh. "I am sure the investigative agencies will have a closer look at the judgement and acquittal of accused and decide what has to be done", he ... (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, "The #2GScam is not a certificate for the 2G allocation policy being an honest policy". The policy was arbitrary to promote corruption which caused loss to the exchequer. The alleged scam was among the major corruption scandals that came to light during the second term of the UPA government headed by Manmohan Singh. "I am sure the investigative agencies will have a closer look at the judgement and acquittal of accused and decide what has to be done", he ... (more...)
Virtus Investment Advisers INC Has Raised Its Whirlpool Corp (WHR) Holding
- December 21, 2017
Credit Suisse Ag accumulated 193,074 shares. The institutional investor held 176,261 shares of the finance company at the end of 2017Q2, valued at $3.98 million, down from 205,231 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Keefe Bruyette & Woods maintained ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Thursday, August 10 by Stifel Nicolaus. The firm has "Overweight" rating by JP Morgan given on Tuesday, March 15. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Credit Suisse Ag accumulated 193,074 shares. The institutional investor held 176,261 shares of the finance company at the end of 2017Q2, valued at $3.98 million, down from 205,231 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Keefe Bruyette & Woods maintained ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Thursday, August 10 by Stifel Nicolaus. The firm has "Overweight" rating by JP Morgan given on Tuesday, March 15. (more...)
Adani Transmission, Reliance Infrastructure rally up to 10% on power biz deal
- December 21, 2017
Adani Transmission soared 9.96 per cent to end at Rs 225.25 on the BSE . The Street enthusiasm seems justifiable. The acquisition gives the Adani group a foothold into distribution business and completes its transition from a generation-and-transmission company into a fully integrated power utility. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Adani Transmission soared 9.96 per cent to end at Rs 225.25 on the BSE . The Street enthusiasm seems justifiable. The acquisition gives the Adani group a foothold into distribution business and completes its transition from a generation-and-transmission company into a fully integrated power utility. (more...)
Active Spotlight - Atossa Genetics Inc. (ATOS) traded 7620850 shares
- December 21, 2017
Four of the 11 major S&P sectors ended higher, led by a 1.4 percent gain in energy.SPNY. The beta factor is 1.23.Volatility shows sense of how far the stock will fall if the market takes a dive and how high stock will rise if the bull starts to climb. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Four of the 11 major S&P sectors ended higher, led by a 1.4 percent gain in energy.SPNY. The beta factor is 1.23.Volatility shows sense of how far the stock will fall if the market takes a dive and how high stock will rise if the bull starts to climb. (more...)
Three Active Stock among hottest: Energy Transfer Equity, LP (NYSE:ETE)
- December 21, 2017
Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) has risen 12.03% since December 20, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 27.05% the S&P500. Chickasaw Capital Management Llc, which manages about $1.93 billion and $4.66B US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Plains All American Pipeline L (NYSE:PAA) by 498,945 shares to 7.44 million shares, valued at $157.56M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) has risen 12.03% since December 20, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 27.05% the S&P500. Chickasaw Capital Management Llc, which manages about $1.93 billion and $4.66B US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Plains All American Pipeline L (NYSE:PAA) by 498,945 shares to 7.44 million shares, valued at $157.56M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (more...)
How Analysts Feel About Avon Products, Inc. (AVP) After Today's Huge Increase?
- December 21, 2017
It has underperformed by 27.55% the S&P500. NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan now owns 165,000 shares of the company's stock worth $385,000 after purchasing an additional 70,000 shares during the last quarter. Avon Products Inc. (AVP ) has the market capitalization of 998.8 Million. (NYSE:AVP) on Thursday, November 2 with "Hold" rating. Citadel Ltd Co invested 0% in Avon Products, Inc. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
It has underperformed by 27.55% the S&P500. NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan now owns 165,000 shares of the company's stock worth $385,000 after purchasing an additional 70,000 shares during the last quarter. Avon Products Inc. (AVP ) has the market capitalization of 998.8 Million. (NYSE:AVP) on Thursday, November 2 with "Hold" rating. Citadel Ltd Co invested 0% in Avon Products, Inc. (more...)
Investor Research Report on Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO)
- December 21, 2017
Because there must be a beginning, the first TR value is simply the High minus the Low, and the first 14-day ATR is the average of the daily TR values for the last 14 days. The bigger the return, the more efficient management is in utilizing its asset base. Return on assets is -23.10% and Return on equity (ROE) is -383.00% while it's Return on Investment (ROI) of 1025.60%. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Because there must be a beginning, the first TR value is simply the High minus the Low, and the first 14-day ATR is the average of the daily TR values for the last 14 days. The bigger the return, the more efficient management is in utilizing its asset base. Return on assets is -23.10% and Return on equity (ROE) is -383.00% while it's Return on Investment (ROI) of 1025.60%. (more...)
United Kingdom public finances improve in November
- December 21, 2017
In November, tax receipts increased by 5%, mainly driven by income tax, value-added tax, and stamp duty on property purchases. United Kingdom public finances improved slightly in November as the government reaped the rewards of rising income tax revenue. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
In November, tax receipts increased by 5%, mainly driven by income tax, value-added tax, and stamp duty on property purchases. United Kingdom public finances improved slightly in November as the government reaped the rewards of rising income tax revenue. (more...)
First Data Corporation (NYSE:FDC)
- December 21, 2017
First Data Corporation is a provider of commerce-enabling technology and solutions for merchants, financial institutions and card issuers. There is more than one indicator we can consider while evaluating a potential stock's financial performance. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
First Data Corporation is a provider of commerce-enabling technology and solutions for merchants, financial institutions and card issuers. There is more than one indicator we can consider while evaluating a potential stock's financial performance. (more...)
Scan For Analyst Views: Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR), Umpqua Holdings Corporation (UMPQ)
- December 21, 2017
CIBC assumed coverage on shares of Charter Communications in a research report on Friday, June 2nd. Fundamentalists and value investors are seeing the low ratio of 2.17 as more positive - demonstrating that the company has a great deal of revenue with a fair price. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
CIBC assumed coverage on shares of Charter Communications in a research report on Friday, June 2nd. Fundamentalists and value investors are seeing the low ratio of 2.17 as more positive - demonstrating that the company has a great deal of revenue with a fair price. (more...)
Are the Technicals Adding up for Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX)?
- December 21, 2017
The stock decreased 1.80% or $0.88 during the last trading session, reaching $48.08. About 558,342 shares traded. (NASDAQ: XLNX ). Sta Wealth Management Llc has invested 0.37% in Xilinx, Inc. Since August 3, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 5 insider sales for $15.35 million activity. GAVRIELOV MOSHE sold 30,000 shares worth $2.21 million. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
The stock decreased 1.80% or $0.88 during the last trading session, reaching $48.08. About 558,342 shares traded. (NASDAQ: XLNX ). Sta Wealth Management Llc has invested 0.37% in Xilinx, Inc. Since August 3, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 5 insider sales for $15.35 million activity. GAVRIELOV MOSHE sold 30,000 shares worth $2.21 million. (more...)
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results
- December 21, 2017
Analysts study insider data to get a sense of sense of what key shareholders think about the outlook for a particular stock. Bed Bath & Beyond earned a news impact score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. ( BBBY ) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for December 14, 2017" with publication date: "December 13, 2017. Keeping an eyeball on Gross profit Margin , Net profit Margin & Operating Margin , the Gross profit margin of 37.00%; the net profit margin of 4.60% while its Operating margin ... (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Analysts study insider data to get a sense of sense of what key shareholders think about the outlook for a particular stock. Bed Bath & Beyond earned a news impact score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. ( BBBY ) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for December 14, 2017" with publication date: "December 13, 2017. Keeping an eyeball on Gross profit Margin , Net profit Margin & Operating Margin , the Gross profit margin of 37.00%; the net profit margin of 4.60% while its Operating margin ... (more...)
How Have Institutional Investors Been Trading Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI)?
- December 21, 2017
M&R Cap Mgmt holds 0.01% or 900 shares. (NYSE: HBI ). Benjamin F Edwards And has 0.01% invested in Hanesbrands Inc . Clearbridge Ltd invested in 0.81% or 1.66 million shares. Nomura has "Neutral" rating and $21 target. The rating was initiated by Deutsche Bank on Monday, October 23 with " Buy ". The firm has "Market Perform" rating given on Wednesday, October 25 by Wells Fargo. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
M&R Cap Mgmt holds 0.01% or 900 shares. (NYSE: HBI ). Benjamin F Edwards And has 0.01% invested in Hanesbrands Inc . Clearbridge Ltd invested in 0.81% or 1.66 million shares. Nomura has "Neutral" rating and $21 target. The rating was initiated by Deutsche Bank on Monday, October 23 with " Buy ". The firm has "Market Perform" rating given on Wednesday, October 25 by Wells Fargo. (more...)
Abraxas Petroleum (AXAS) Given Daily Coverage Optimism Rating of 0.09
- December 21, 2017
Ratings analysis reveals 100% of Abraxas Petroleum's analysts are positive. Therefore 100% are positive. The Price to Book ratio for Abraxas Petroleum Corporation NasdaqCM:AXAS is 3.102856. Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:AXAS) has risen 39.85% since December 19, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 24.73% the S&P500. Its up 0.48, from 1.22 in 2017Q1. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Ratings analysis reveals 100% of Abraxas Petroleum's analysts are positive. Therefore 100% are positive. The Price to Book ratio for Abraxas Petroleum Corporation NasdaqCM:AXAS is 3.102856. Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:AXAS) has risen 39.85% since December 19, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 24.73% the S&P500. Its up 0.48, from 1.22 in 2017Q1. (more...)
Eleven Biotherapeutics, Inc. (EBIO)
- December 21, 2017
The tech-heavy benchmark briefly topped 7,000 for the first time. The reason? Investors were waiting to see the results of a bill which would, if passed, slash corporate taxes. A high degree of volume indicates a lot of interest in a stock. The objective of a stock price analysis is to study the behaviour of stock prices. The stock traded within a range of $0.820 and $1.020. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
The tech-heavy benchmark briefly topped 7,000 for the first time. The reason? Investors were waiting to see the results of a bill which would, if passed, slash corporate taxes. A high degree of volume indicates a lot of interest in a stock. The objective of a stock price analysis is to study the behaviour of stock prices. The stock traded within a range of $0.820 and $1.020. (more...)
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