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BP profits race 71pc higher as oil prices rebound
- May 01, 2018
During the quarter, BP completed another $200m (£146m) worth of divestments as it continues to sell off assets, and kept its guidance for between $2bn (£1.5bn) and $3bn (£2.2bn) over the full year. "Underlying profit was up 23pc on the previous quarter and was our best quarterly result in three years". With rising output from our new major projects and excellent reliability, Upstream production was 9% higher than a year earlier. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
During the quarter, BP completed another $200m (£146m) worth of divestments as it continues to sell off assets, and kept its guidance for between $2bn (£1.5bn) and $3bn (£2.2bn) over the full year. "Underlying profit was up 23pc on the previous quarter and was our best quarterly result in three years". With rising output from our new major projects and excellent reliability, Upstream production was 9% higher than a year earlier. (more...)
Express Scripts (ESRX) Set to Announce Earnings on Wednesday
- May 01, 2018
The stock increased 0.65% or $0.5 during the last trading session, reaching $77.21. About 216,895 shares traded. Since April 30, 2017 ESRX has risen 8.93% and is uptrending. AAPL's profit will be $13.75 billion for 15.24 P/E if the $2.71 EPS becomes a reality. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Express Scripts by 23.5% in the 3rd quarter. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The stock increased 0.65% or $0.5 during the last trading session, reaching $77.21. About 216,895 shares traded. Since April 30, 2017 ESRX has risen 8.93% and is uptrending. AAPL's profit will be $13.75 billion for 15.24 P/E if the $2.71 EPS becomes a reality. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Express Scripts by 23.5% in the 3rd quarter. (more...)
U.S. inflation at 2 percent for first time in 6 years
- May 01, 2018
This was the biggest increase since February 2017 following a 1.7-percent increase in February this year. Inflation by that measure was last above 2% in February of a year ago. Fed officials will hold a regular meeting this week. They are scheduled to meet for two days starting on Tuesday and are expected to leave interest rates unchanged in the current range of 1.50-1.75 percent. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
This was the biggest increase since February 2017 following a 1.7-percent increase in February this year. Inflation by that measure was last above 2% in February of a year ago. Fed officials will hold a regular meeting this week. They are scheduled to meet for two days starting on Tuesday and are expected to leave interest rates unchanged in the current range of 1.50-1.75 percent. (more...)
EPS for Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) forecasted at $0.50
- May 01, 2018
Point72 Asset Management L.P. now owns 58,700 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $2,508,000 after acquiring an additional 18,700 shares during the last quarter. For the next financial year, analysts expect that the firm will report earnings of $2.72 per share, with EPS estimates ranging from $2.70 to $2.79. The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 16th. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Point72 Asset Management L.P. now owns 58,700 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $2,508,000 after acquiring an additional 18,700 shares during the last quarter. For the next financial year, analysts expect that the firm will report earnings of $2.72 per share, with EPS estimates ranging from $2.70 to $2.79. The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 16th. (more...)
Analysts Anticipate Pinnacle Foods (PF) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $765.23 Million
- May 01, 2018
The Trexquant Investment Lp holds 15,245 shares with $907,000 value, down from 25,115 last quarter. Sold All: 6 Reduced: 6 Increased: 8 New Position: 3. On Friday , March 2 the stock rating was maintained by Buckingham Research with "Buy". The rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley on Friday , March 2 with "Overweight". (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The Trexquant Investment Lp holds 15,245 shares with $907,000 value, down from 25,115 last quarter. Sold All: 6 Reduced: 6 Increased: 8 New Position: 3. On Friday , March 2 the stock rating was maintained by Buckingham Research with "Buy". The rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley on Friday , March 2 with "Overweight". (more...)
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) Receiving Somewhat Favorable News Coverage, Accern Reports
- May 01, 2018
Great Lakes Advsrs Ltd Liability Corporation has 0.01% invested in Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK ) for 2,747 shares. The stock decreased 0.25% or $0.2 during the last trading session, reaching $80.3. As per Monday, February 5, the company rating was maintained by SunTrust. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating , thirteen have assigned a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the stock. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Great Lakes Advsrs Ltd Liability Corporation has 0.01% invested in Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK ) for 2,747 shares. The stock decreased 0.25% or $0.2 during the last trading session, reaching $80.3. As per Monday, February 5, the company rating was maintained by SunTrust. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating , thirteen have assigned a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the stock. (more...)
Sainsbury's and Asda sales growth lags rivals: Kantar
- May 01, 2018
But with the camera rolling and the microphone clipped to his lapel, Mr Coupe quietly sang: "We're in the money, the sky is sunny". The boss of Sainsbury's , Mike Coupe, has apologised after being caught on camera singing "We're in the money". (more...)
- May 01, 2018
But with the camera rolling and the microphone clipped to his lapel, Mr Coupe quietly sang: "We're in the money, the sky is sunny". The boss of Sainsbury's , Mike Coupe, has apologised after being caught on camera singing "We're in the money". (more...)
Winning $50000 lottery ticket sold on north Vancouver Island
- May 01, 2018
A total of $1.35 million dollars was won in B.C.in this weekend's lottery, including a $1 million guaranteed prize ticket sold in Dawson City. No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. The odds of winning a Lotto 6/49 jackpot are 1 in 13,983,816. The ticket was a victor in the Saturday Super Draw promotion, one of several winning tickets sold in the province, according to a B.C. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
A total of $1.35 million dollars was won in B.C.in this weekend's lottery, including a $1 million guaranteed prize ticket sold in Dawson City. No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. The odds of winning a Lotto 6/49 jackpot are 1 in 13,983,816. The ticket was a victor in the Saturday Super Draw promotion, one of several winning tickets sold in the province, according to a B.C. (more...)
Maruti Suzuki India April domestic sales up 14.4%; exports up 19.1%
- May 01, 2018
In total, the company's domestic sales in all segment, that includes Sub-segment (mini, compact and mid-size), Passenger Cars (utility vehicles and vans) and Domestic Passenger Vehicle Sales (light commercial vehicles), went up by 14.2 per cent in April 2018. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
In total, the company's domestic sales in all segment, that includes Sub-segment (mini, compact and mid-size), Passenger Cars (utility vehicles and vans) and Domestic Passenger Vehicle Sales (light commercial vehicles), went up by 14.2 per cent in April 2018. (more...)
GST collections cross Rs 1 trillion in April, first time since launch
- May 01, 2018
The buoyancy in the tax revenue of GST reflects the upswing in the economy and better compliance. This is expected to become a deterrent for tax evaders looking to keep transactions completely off their books or to understate their turnover. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The buoyancy in the tax revenue of GST reflects the upswing in the economy and better compliance. This is expected to become a deterrent for tax evaders looking to keep transactions completely off their books or to understate their turnover. (more...)
Equifax Inc (NYSE:EFX) Shorted Shares Decreased By 8.81%
- May 01, 2018
Standard Life Investments LTD now owns 1,032,294 shares of the company's stock worth $132,532,000 after buying an additional 196,930 shares in the last quarter. Barclays Public Limited Co owns 415,350 shs or 0.04% of their USA capital. Shelton Capital Management invested in 0.01% or 1,770 shs. Equifax (NYSE:EFX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 1st. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Standard Life Investments LTD now owns 1,032,294 shares of the company's stock worth $132,532,000 after buying an additional 196,930 shares in the last quarter. Barclays Public Limited Co owns 415,350 shs or 0.04% of their USA capital. Shelton Capital Management invested in 0.01% or 1,770 shs. Equifax (NYSE:EFX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 1st. (more...)
Sprint, T-Mobile Court Antitrust Authorities With $26.5B Deal
- May 01, 2018
Although T-Mobile has made headway with its "Uncarrier" marketing campaign, which did away with two-year contracts, it has mostly stolen market share from Sprint instead of its larger rivals. Deutsche Telekom , T-Mobile's parent, would own about 42 percent of the combined company. "They kept pointing to China on the call, but that is just a nice way to grease the skids", said Will Townsend, an analyst with Moor Insights and Strategy, referring to a T-Mobile conference call with reporters ... (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Although T-Mobile has made headway with its "Uncarrier" marketing campaign, which did away with two-year contracts, it has mostly stolen market share from Sprint instead of its larger rivals. Deutsche Telekom , T-Mobile's parent, would own about 42 percent of the combined company. "They kept pointing to China on the call, but that is just a nice way to grease the skids", said Will Townsend, an analyst with Moor Insights and Strategy, referring to a T-Mobile conference call with reporters ... (more...)
Analysts Call Attention: Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (MXIM)
- May 01, 2018
Jane Street Group LLC's holdings in Maxim Integrated were worth $306,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. BlackRock Inc. raised its position in Maxim Integrated by 11.0% during the fourth quarter. (NASDAQ: MXIM ) opened at $54.96, and ended -1.39% lower at $54.49. The semiconductor company reported $0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.03. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Jane Street Group LLC's holdings in Maxim Integrated were worth $306,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. BlackRock Inc. raised its position in Maxim Integrated by 11.0% during the fourth quarter. (NASDAQ: MXIM ) opened at $54.96, and ended -1.39% lower at $54.49. The semiconductor company reported $0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.03. (more...)
WisdomTree Investments (WETF) PT Lowered to $12.00 at Deutsche Bank
- May 01, 2018
The active investment managers in our database now own: 29.75 million shares, down from 31.77 million shares in 2017Q3. WisdomTree Investments, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as an exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sponsor and asset manager. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The active investment managers in our database now own: 29.75 million shares, down from 31.77 million shares in 2017Q3. WisdomTree Investments, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as an exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sponsor and asset manager. (more...)
Radian Group (RDN) PT Lowered to $23.25
- May 01, 2018
The company was maintained on Thursday, August 13 by Cantor Fitzgerald. Several other brokerages have also commented on RDN . In Thursday, January 4 report Susquehanna maintained it with "Buy" rating and $28.0 target. The difference between the actual and Estimated EPS is $0.06. Radian Group's revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter previous year. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The company was maintained on Thursday, August 13 by Cantor Fitzgerald. Several other brokerages have also commented on RDN . In Thursday, January 4 report Susquehanna maintained it with "Buy" rating and $28.0 target. The difference between the actual and Estimated EPS is $0.06. Radian Group's revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter previous year. (more...)
As of May, 8 Aqua America, Inc. (WTR) EPS Estimated At $0.29
- May 01, 2018
Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) has declined 11.27% since April 28, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 34.12% the S&P500. Analysts expect Aqua America, Inc. The Company is the holding company for its primary subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) has declined 11.27% since April 28, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 34.12% the S&P500. Analysts expect Aqua America, Inc. The Company is the holding company for its primary subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. (more...)
Canaccord Genuity Raises EXACT Sciences (EXAS) Price Target to $60.00
- May 01, 2018
The stock decreased 0.84% or $1.07 during the last trading session, reaching $126.01. Brick & Kyle Assocs invested in 0.33% or 7,750 shares. Since April 30, 2017 EXAS has risen 81.43% and is uptrending. 224,953 were reported by Dimensional Fund Advsr Lp. Los Angeles And Equity reported 0.02% stake. Hanseatic Management owns 31 shares. Great West Life Assurance Can reported 15,388 shares. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The stock decreased 0.84% or $1.07 during the last trading session, reaching $126.01. Brick & Kyle Assocs invested in 0.33% or 7,750 shares. Since April 30, 2017 EXAS has risen 81.43% and is uptrending. 224,953 were reported by Dimensional Fund Advsr Lp. Los Angeles And Equity reported 0.02% stake. Hanseatic Management owns 31 shares. Great West Life Assurance Can reported 15,388 shares. (more...)
Widespread Telstra outage impacts 4G and NBN customers
- May 01, 2018
Apparently NBN services as well as 4G and voice calls across the country have been affected. Mr Jars said his phone message continued to say that "a network outage was not allowing call". "We apologise to our customers and we are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible". "We are investigating an issue with the 4G network", a Telstra spokesperson told ARN . (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Apparently NBN services as well as 4G and voice calls across the country have been affected. Mr Jars said his phone message continued to say that "a network outage was not allowing call". "We apologise to our customers and we are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible". "We are investigating an issue with the 4G network", a Telstra spokesperson told ARN . (more...)
Telstra Takes On Optus With New Unlimited Data Plans
- May 01, 2018
The new Telstra Endless Data BYO plan is available from May 3rd (just 2 days time) and will cost just A$69 per month on a 12 month plan. "We have invested billions in our network, pioneered world-leading 4G speeds and pushed our 4G coverage out to more than 99 per cent of the population". (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The new Telstra Endless Data BYO plan is available from May 3rd (just 2 days time) and will cost just A$69 per month on a 12 month plan. "We have invested billions in our network, pioneered world-leading 4G speeds and pushed our 4G coverage out to more than 99 per cent of the population". (more...)
Omega Healthcare (OHI) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
- May 01, 2018
Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC purchased a new stake in Omega Healthcare Investors during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $59,033,000. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc . State Board Of Administration Of Florida Retirement System owns 238,764 shares. Axa holds 258,578 shares. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC purchased a new stake in Omega Healthcare Investors during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $59,033,000. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc . State Board Of Administration Of Florida Retirement System owns 238,764 shares. Axa holds 258,578 shares. (more...)
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