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Japan's SoftBank returns to profit on global stock boom
| May 12th, 2021  6:02 AM
Japan's SoftBank returns to profit on global stock boom
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. returned to profitability for the fiscal year that ended in March, it said Wednesday, boosted by the strong performance of its sprawling investments as stock prices surged. Tokyo-based SoftBank reported a 4.99 trillion yen ($36 billion) profit, a dramatic reversal from the 962 billion yen loss logged during the previous fiscal year.
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Japan's SoftBank returns to profit on global stock boom
Japan's SoftBank returns to profit on global stock boom
| May 12th | 2021  6:02AM
Japan's SoftBank returns to profit on global stock boom
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. returned to profitability for the fiscal year that ended in March, it said Wednesday, boosted by the strong performance of its sprawling investments as stock prices surged. Tokyo-based SoftBank reported a 4.99 trillion yen ($36 billion) profit, a dramatic reversal from the 962 billion yen loss logged during the previous fiscal year.
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Global stocks higher after Wall St falls on inflation fears
Global stocks higher after Wall St falls on inflation fears
| May 12th | 2021  5:11AM
Global stocks higher after Wall St falls on inflation fears
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock prices were mostly higher Wednesday as investors looked ahead to U.S. data they worry will show inflation is picking up. London and Frankfurt opened higher while Shanghai and Hong Kong also advanced. Tokyo declined. Wall Street futures sank after the benchmark S&P 500 index on Tuesday lost…
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Germany to consider spending more to meet climate goal
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| May 12th | 2021  5:07AM
Germany to consider spending more to meet climate goal
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's environment minister said Wednesday that the government is considering additional spending to meet the new climate targets it has set for the coming decade. Svenja Schulze told public broadcaster ARD that officials agree a program of urgent measures is needed to complement the new goal of cutting greenhouse gas…
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2 Small-Cap Gaming Stocks With Double-Digit Growth 
2 Small-Cap Gaming Stocks With Double-Digit Growth 
| May 12th | 2021  5:00AM
2 Small-Cap Gaming Stocks With Double-Digit Growth 
Two Gaming Stocks With Secular Tailwinds To Drive Them  With the legalization of online gaming slowly spreading across the U.S. gaming stocks like Draft Kings (NASDAQ: DKNG) have been getting all the attention. While Draft Kings is the hottest thing in U.S. digital sports betting it is not the only gaming stock on the market. The two we are…
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EU economy to expand, bouncing back from pandemic crisis
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| May 12th | 2021  4:57AM
EU economy to expand, bouncing back from pandemic crisis
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union economy is set to bounce back strongly this year after the deep coronavirus recession and member states are forecast to have recouped the ground lost by the end of next year. In its latest forecast Wednesday, the EU’s executive commission significantly upgraded its predictions for economic growth. …
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3 Lumber Stocks to Consider Adding on Dips
3 Lumber Stocks to Consider Adding on Dips
| May 12th | 2021  4:05AM
3 Lumber Stocks to Consider Adding on Dips
Sometimes, trading and investing don’t need to be overly complicated. For example, lumber prices have doubled so far in 2021 and are up over 300% from last year. With lumber demand expected to remain steady in the coming months, companies that are involved in producing this commodity could see strong earnings and deliver outsized returns to investors as a result.
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Life Steps: Small Steps for Overall Financial Health
Life Steps: Small Steps for Overall Financial Health
| May 12th | 2021  4:00AM
Life Steps: Small Steps for Overall Financial Health
When my husband's 401(k) mailings show up in the mail, I love it because the company that takes care of his 401(k) makes all of it very interesting to read. Boy, have companies come a long way from the prospectus-like summaries of your investments. They make saving for retirement sound like a gigantic adventure. Heck, the title of his latest 401(k)…
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UK economy showed resilience ahead of big lockdown easing
UK economy showed resilience ahead of big lockdown easing
| May 12th | 2021  3:49AM
UK economy showed resilience ahead of big lockdown easing
LONDON (AP) — The British economy contracted by a quarterly rate of 1.5% in the first three months of 2021, a relatively modest contraction given that the country was in the midst of a strict lockdown to combat a second wave of the coronavirus. The Office for National Statistics also said Wednesday that the economy even managed to grow…
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Public service in the US: Increasingly thankless, exhausting
Public service in the US: Increasingly thankless, exhausting
| May 12th | 2021  3:41AM
Public service in the US: Increasingly thankless, exhausting
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — He scurries through his apartment, downing a quick mug of coffee, brushing his teeth, feeding his pet rabbit, Auggie, before leaving. Not so long ago, Bill Mathis would have headed to his high school classroom to discuss great literature like “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “The Odyssey” with his freshman. It…
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Japan's Toyota says profit soared in Jan-March amid pandemic
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| May 12th | 2021  3:31AM
Japan's Toyota says profit soared in Jan-March amid pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota reported Wednesday its profit more than doubled in January-March from a year earlier to 777 billion yen ($7 billion), as the Japanese automaker’s sales recovered from the pandemic. Toyota Motor Corp.'s profit in January-March 2020 was 327 billion yen. Quarterly sales rose 11% on year to nearly 7.7 trillion yen ($71…
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UK economy shrinks by only 1.5% in Q1 despite lockdown
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| May 12th | 2021  3:25AM
UK economy shrinks by only 1.5% in Q1 despite lockdown
LONDON (AP) — The British economy contracted by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021, a relatively modest contraction given that the country was in the midst of a strict lockdown to combat a second wave of the coronavirus. The Office for National Statistics also said Wednesday that the economy even managed to grow by 2.1% in March when the country began easing some restrictions, notably by reopening of schools.
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American tells Japan court he worked for Nissan's interests
American tells Japan court he worked for Nissan's interests
| May 12th | 2021  1:57AM
American tells Japan court he worked for Nissan's interests
TOKYO (AP) — An American lawyer on trial in Japan on charges related to reporting of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s compensation asserted his innocence Wednesday, testifying he acted legally and in Nissan's best interests. Greg Kelly, a former executive vice president at Nissan Motor Co., told the Tokyo District Court he was worried…
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UN raises global economic forecast to 5.4% growth in 2021
UN raises global economic forecast to 5.4% growth in 2021
| May 12th | 2021  1:45AM
UN raises global economic forecast to 5.4% growth in 2021
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations on Tuesday responded to the rebounding Chinese and U.S. economies by revising its global economic forecast upward to 5.4% growth for 2021, but it warned that surging COVID-19 cases and inadequate availability of vaccines in many countries threaten a broad-based recovery. In raising its projection…
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Asian stocks follow Wall St lower on inflation fears
Asian stocks follow Wall St lower on inflation fears
| May 12th | 2021  1:35AM
Asian stocks follow Wall St lower on inflation fears
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets retreated Wednesday as investors looked ahead to U.S. data they worry will show inflation is picking up. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Southeast Asian markets declined. Overnight, Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index lost 0.9% amid concern inflation might accelerate, hampering an economic recovery and dragging on share prices. More U.S.
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Asian stocks mixed after Wall St falls on inflation fears
Asian stocks mixed after Wall St falls on inflation fears
| May 12th | 2021  12:22AM
Asian stocks mixed after Wall St falls on inflation fears
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets retreated Wednesday as investors looked ahead to U.S. data they worry will show inflation is picking up. Shanghai, Tokyo and Southeast Asian markets declined. Hong Kong advanced. Overnight, Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index lost 0.9% amid concern inflation might accelerate, hampering an economic recovery and dragging on share prices. More U.S.
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Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy case in blow to gun group
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| May 11th | 2021  10:13PM
Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy case in blow to gun group
DALLAS (AP) — A federal judge dismissed the National Rifle Association’s bankruptcy case Tuesday, leaving the powerful gun-rights group to face a New York state lawsuit that accuses it of financial abuses and aims to put it out of business. The judge was tasked with deciding whether the NRA should be allowed to incorporate in Texas instead of New York, where the state is suing in an effort to disband the group.
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HanesBrands Delivers Solid Earnings Report and Plans for Improvement
HanesBrands Delivers Solid Earnings Report and Plans for Improvement
| May 11th | 2021  12:00PM
HanesBrands Delivers Solid Earnings Report and Plans for Improvement
HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI), known throughout the world for its activewear and leading brand names, delivered an earnings report that mostly beat expectations. HanesBrands did, however, issue some cautions going forward, which was enough to send the stock down 11.3% at one point in premarket trading amid vastly lower volumes than average. HanesBrands won't…
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Roblox Turns in Stunning Earnings Report
Roblox Turns in Stunning Earnings Report
| May 11th | 2021  11:00AM
Roblox Turns in Stunning Earnings Report
Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) turned in its first earnings report since it went public back in March, and the open-source online video game company turned in a truly eye-catching report. While the company missed on earnings, it delivered a beat on revenue and several of its key metrics were on a very rapid rise. The combination of hits and misses was enough…
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Roblox Moves Up On Strong User Growth 
Roblox Moves Up On Strong User Growth 
| May 11th | 2021  10:30AM
Roblox Moves Up On Strong User Growth 
Roblox, A Diversified Play On Gaming  Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) made a splash earlier this year when it went public because it is a diversified play on gaming and gives some great exposure to the mobile market. The company operates in three segments that provide games and entertainment to clients, a platform for developers to build gaming experiences, and cloud-based services of the same sort and all focused on the mobile experience.
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Palantir Stock May Find Its Bottom Here
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| May 10th, 8:00 AM
Palantir Stock May Find Its Bottom Here
Enterprise and government data analytics services provider Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock has been selling off hard in the face of the stock market rally, leaving many investors to wonder when the bleeding will end. Famed founder of the Ark Invest exchange-traded-funds (ETFs), Cathie Wood, has been adding millions of shares of Palantir to…
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3 Oversold Stocks Down More than 40% This Year
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| May 11th, 10:00 AM
3 Oversold Stocks Down More than 40% This Year
Like any year in the stock market, 2021 has had its share of big winners and big losers. Sometimes the losers of today can turn into the winners of tomorrow and vice versa. Although a stock could be down big for good reason and even have more downside, at a certain point some selloffs become emotionally driven. This can create a disconnect between…
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Should You Buy The Dip In Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) Stock
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| May 10th, 9:00 AM
Should You Buy The Dip In Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) Stock
After experiencing a 700% run in less than a year’s worth of trading, shares of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) are learning that what goes up, must come down. Since the last week of April, they’ve fallen as much as 25% and investors and Wall Street alike are sizing up a potential opportunity. Is this a great entry point, or is there a risk you’d…
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Insiders are Buying These 3 Stocks - Should You?
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| May 11th, 8:00 AM
Insiders are Buying These 3 Stocks - Should You?
For better or worse, stories related to insider trading activity have been prevalent in recent years. While there is of course, the unethical and illegal side of insider trading, there is also the benign and often very telling side. The legal variety of insider buying is commonly defined as a stock purchase made by a member of management or the Board…
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When it Comes to Dividend Stocks, Duke Energy Still Looks Like a King
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| May 11th, 6:00 AM
When it Comes to Dividend Stocks, Duke Energy Still Looks Like a King
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) continues to charge higher on higher volume after a split result on its earnings report. The utility giant delivered earnings that beat analysts’ expectations. The $1.26 EPS beat estimates for $1.24 and was a 10% year-over-year (YOY) gain. This was particularly significant since the company reported a four…
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3 Oil & Gas Stocks in Focus for May
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| May 11th, 7:00 AM
3 Oil & Gas Stocks in Focus for May
The energy sector has certainly been strong in 2021 thanks to a rebound in oil & gas prices and rising demand as the economy recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. You also have recent events like the hacking of a major U.S. pipeline company that could cause supply chain issues across the East Coast and result in a short-term increase in gas prices.
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3 Energy Stocks Leading the Market Higher
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| May 10th, 12:00 PM
3 Energy Stocks Leading the Market Higher
Rising oil and gas prices have been a much welcome development for energy stock investors. The once forgotten energy sector has gone from laggard in 2020 to leader in 2021 in a dramatic turn of events. After the S&P 500 energy group tacked on another 8.9% gain last week, several energy companies reasserted their newfound market leadership. Among the top 10 S&P 500 performers year to date, four are energy names.
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Kandi Technologies A Sweet Play On The EV Market 
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| May 10th, 9:00 AM
Kandi Technologies A Sweet Play On The EV Market 
Kandi Technologies: Mixed Results Today, Outperformance Tomorrow  Kandi Technologies (NASDAQ: KNDI) is quickly emerging as a diversified EV leader with a growing moat. While others are focusing on personal vehicles, delivery, or long-haul this company is differentiating itself in three ways. The first is that it makes a lot of its money selling EV parts and components.
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Workhorse Group Sets Up For Robust Rebound 
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| May 11th, 6:15 AM
Workhorse Group Sets Up For Robust Rebound 
Workhorse Group Moves Lower On Weak Q1  The Workhorse Group (NASDAQ: WKHS) has had a wild year. The company rocketed to the top of the EV market last year when it went public, it soared to new highs when it became a contender for the USPS lucrative deal, and then it all came crashing down. Not because the underlying story in this company is faulty but because the price for the stock was so wildly overinflated.
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Roblox Turns in Stunning Earnings Report
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| May 11th, 11:00 AM
Roblox Turns in Stunning Earnings Report
Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) turned in its first earnings report since it went public back in March, and the open-source online video game company turned in a truly eye-catching report. While the company missed on earnings, it delivered a beat on revenue and several of its key metrics were on a very rapid rise. The combination of hits and misses was enough…
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Inovio Bulls Could Use a Shot of Good News
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| May 10th, 12:05 PM
Inovio Bulls Could Use a Shot of Good News
Inovio (NASDAQ:INO) stock is staging a mini-rally over the last five days in advance of what is expected to be a mixed earnings report. Analysts are forecasting negative earnings per share (EPS) of 20 cents. This would be a 23% year-over-year (YOY) increase. On the other hand revenue is expected to come in at $1.06 million, a 20%…
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Victoria's Secret to be spun off a year after sale collapsed
Victoria's Secret to be spun off a year after sale collapsed
| May 11th, 9:52 AM
Victoria's Secret to be spun off a year after sale collapsed
A year after an agreement to sell Victoria’s Secret fell apart as the pandemic emptied malls nationwide, the chain will be spun off by its owner to become a separate company. L Brands, based in Columbus, Ohio, has been shopping the struggling chain elsewhere since the collapse of that deal and said it had held talks with a number of potential buyers, but it appears it could not come to an agreement on price.
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Roblox Moves Up On Strong User Growth 
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| May 11th, 10:30 AM
Roblox Moves Up On Strong User Growth 
Roblox, A Diversified Play On Gaming  Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) made a splash earlier this year when it went public because it is a diversified play on gaming and gives some great exposure to the mobile market. The company operates in three segments that provide games and entertainment to clients, a platform for developers to build gaming experiences, and cloud-based services of the same sort and all focused on the mobile experience.
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Is Peloton’s (NASDAQ: PTON) Selling Overdone?
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| May 11th, 10:00 AM
Is Peloton’s (NASDAQ: PTON) Selling Overdone?
With a 50% slide in their shares over the last four months, Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) risks becoming one of the biggest, and latest, stars of 2020 to blow up. Like for many tech and e-commerce names, after an initial wave of risk-off selling in March of 2020, the COVID pandemic became a cloud with a very silver lining. With gyms shut and stay-at-home orders…
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Experts say cyberattack on US pipeline is a wake-up call
Experts say cyberattack on US pipeline is a wake-up call
| May 9th, 3:15 PM
Experts say cyberattack on US pipeline is a wake-up call
NEW YORK (AP) — The shutdown of a vital U.S. pipeline because of a ransomware attack stretched into a third day Sunday, with the Biden administration saying an “all-hands-on-deck” effort is underway to restore operations and avoid disruptions in gasoline supply. Experts said that gas prices are unlikely to be affected if normal operations…
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Outlook Improves For Movie Theaters, But More Losses Loom
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| May 10th, 7:15 AM
Outlook Improves For Movie Theaters, But More Losses Loom
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC), which was a popular meme stock not so long ago, settled into a low-volume decline in late April before rising 5.67% Friday.  The upside trade came despite the beleaguered theater chain reporting a first-quarter loss of $1.42 per share, missing analysts’ estimates. Revenue, too was below expectations,…
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Time to Buy eBay Stock on a Lowered Bar Opportunity
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| May 10th, 7:00 AM
Time to Buy eBay Stock on a Lowered Bar Opportunity
Online marketplace platform eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) stock was pummeled on its Q1 2021 earnings release as shares fell (-11%) following multiple analyst downgrades. The stock market tends to follow narrative templates for price action. When Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) reported strong earnings but suggested a compression moving forward due to the benefits from…
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The Latest: EU doesn't renew order for AstraZeneca vaccine
The Latest: EU doesn't renew order for AstraZeneca vaccine
| May 9th, 8:54 AM
The Latest: EU doesn't renew order for AstraZeneca vaccine
PARIS — The EU Commission did not renew its order for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, the European Union’s Internal Market Commissioner said Sunday. “We have not renewed the order for after June. We’ll see what will happen next,” Thierry Breton told French radio France Inter. The announcement comes one day after the European…
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Cyberattack on US pipeline is linked to criminal gang
Cyberattack on US pipeline is linked to criminal gang
| May 9th, 11:06 PM
Cyberattack on US pipeline is linked to criminal gang
NEW YORK (AP) — The cyberextortion attempt that has forced the shutdown of a vital U.S. pipeline was carried out by a criminal gang known as DarkSide that cultivates a Robin Hood image of stealing from corporations and giving a cut to charity, two people close to the investigation said Sunday. The shutdown, meanwhile, stretched into its…
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Stock Traders Purchase High Volume of Put Options on Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
Stock Traders Purchase High Volume of Put Options on Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT)
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BXMT) was the recipient of unusually large options trading on Tuesday. Traders bought 863 put options on the stock. This is an increase of approximately 1,169% compared to the typical daily volume of 68 put options.In related news, President Katharine A. Keenan sold 1,912 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 31st.
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3D Systems Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSE:DDD)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
3D Systems Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSE:DDD)
3D Systems Co. (NYSE:DDD) saw some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday. Investors purchased 39,976 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 1,123% compared to the typical volume of 3,270 call options.Shares of NYSE:DDD opened at $24.03 on Wednesday. 3D Systems has a one year low of $4.60 and a one year high of $56.50. The company has a 50 day moving average of $23.16 and a 200-day moving average of $22.30.
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8X8 Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:EGHT)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
8X8 Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:EGHT)
8x8, Inc. (NYSE:EGHT) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday. Stock traders bought 4,143 put options on the stock. This is an increase of approximately 1,854% compared to the typical daily volume of 212 put options.A number of brokerages have issued reports on EGHT. Rosenblatt Securities boosted their target price on…
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Enable Midstream Partners Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:ENBL)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
Enable Midstream Partners Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:ENBL)
Enable Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:ENBL) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Tuesday. Investors purchased 4,799 call options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 1,337% compared to the average daily volume of 334 call options.A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Eagle…
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MEDNAX Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSE:MD)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
MEDNAX Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSE:MD)
MEDNAX, Inc. (NYSE:MD) was the target of some unusual options trading on Tuesday. Stock investors acquired 1,130 put options on the company. This is an increase of 1,313% compared to the average volume of 80 put options.Best Healthcare Stocks - Healthcare Stocks to Buy NowMEDNAX stock opened at $31.65 on Wednesday. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $26.61 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $23.85.
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Investors Buy Large Volume of Put Options on Perrigo (NYSE:PRGO)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
Investors Buy Large Volume of Put Options on Perrigo (NYSE:PRGO)
Perrigo Company plc (NYSE:PRGO) was the target of some unusual options trading on Tuesday. Stock traders purchased 1,570 put options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 1,219% compared to the typical daily volume of 119 put options.Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on PRGO shares. Morgan Stanley cut their price…
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Steelcase Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:SCS)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
Steelcase Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:SCS)
Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS) was the recipient of unusually large options trading activity on Tuesday. Stock traders acquired 841 put options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 1,582% compared to the typical daily volume of 50 put options.Is-Ugly Duckling Steelcase Ready To Fly Several research firms have recently issued reports on SCS.
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Domtar Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:UFS)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
Domtar Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:UFS)
Domtar Co. (NYSE:UFS) (TSE:UFS) saw unusually large options trading on Tuesday. Traders bought 6,098 call options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 1,794% compared to the typical daily volume of 322 call options.A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on Domtar from $40.00 to $53.00 in a research report on Friday, May 7th.
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Vornado Realty Trust Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:VNO)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
Vornado Realty Trust Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:VNO)
Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday. Traders acquired 12,104 put options on the stock. This is an increase of 4,628% compared to the average daily volume of 256 put options.VNO has been the topic of several recent research reports. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Vornado Realty…
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CommScope Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NASDAQ:COMM)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
CommScope Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NASDAQ:COMM)
CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:COMM) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Tuesday. Traders bought 13,008 put options on the stock. This is an increase of 1,005% compared to the average daily volume of 1,177 put options.NASDAQ:COMM opened at $17.86 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 37.74, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a current ratio of 1.66.
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Stock Traders Buy Large Volume of Golar LNG Put Options (NASDAQ:GLNG)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
Stock Traders Buy Large Volume of Golar LNG Put Options (NASDAQ:GLNG)
Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) saw some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday. Investors purchased 725 put options on the stock. This is an increase of 763% compared to the typical daily volume of 84 put options.A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Bank of America reissued an "underperform" rating on shares of Golar LNG in a report on Monday, April 19th.
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Stock Traders Buy High Volume of Call Options on Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ:GO)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
Stock Traders Buy High Volume of Call Options on Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ:GO)
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:GO) saw some unusual options trading on Tuesday. Investors bought 1,479 call options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 2,075% compared to the average daily volume of 68 call options.3 Online Advertising Stocks to Buy NowIn other news, CAO Pamela B. Burke sold 15,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, April 23rd.
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The RealReal Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NASDAQ:REAL)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
The RealReal Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NASDAQ:REAL)
The RealReal, Inc. (NASDAQ:REAL) was the target of some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday. Stock investors purchased 3,343 put options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 1,420% compared to the typical volume of 220 put options.Let's Be Real: The RealReal Stock Deserves Serious ConsiderationIn other news, CFO Matt Gustke sold 1,998 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 10th.
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Investors Purchase Large Volume of Call Options on Rackspace Technology (NASDAQ:RXT)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
Investors Purchase Large Volume of Call Options on Rackspace Technology (NASDAQ:RXT)
Rackspace Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:RXT) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Tuesday. Stock traders purchased 4,219 call options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 1,010% compared to the average daily volume of 380 call options.Rackspace Is A Value In Cloud-ComputingIn related news, SVP Thomas Wolf sold 19,999 shares of Rackspace Technology stock in a transaction on Monday, March 1st.
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Investors Purchase High Volume of Put Options on Velodyne Lidar (NASDAQ:VLDR)
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| May 12th, 6:09 AM
Investors Purchase High Volume of Put Options on Velodyne Lidar (NASDAQ:VLDR)
Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ:VLDR) was the recipient of unusually large options trading activity on Tuesday. Investors bought 10,990 put options on the company. This represents an increase of 757% compared to the typical volume of 1,283 put options.Velodyne Lidar(NASDAQ: VLDR) Stock is a Real Autonomous Vehicle Play Shares of NASDAQ VLDR opened at $11.62 on Wednesday.
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Vicor Co. (NASDAQ:VICR) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts
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| May 12th, 5:32 AM
Vicor Co. (NASDAQ:VICR) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts
Vicor Co. (NASDAQ:VICR) has received an average rating of "Buy" from the six research firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $108.75.
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Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L) Given Consensus Rating of "Buy" by Brokerages
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| May 12th, 5:32 AM
Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L) Given Consensus Rating of "Buy" by Brokerages
Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L) has been assigned an average rating of "Buy" from the eight brokerages that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Six analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is C$81.86. Several equities research analysts have issued reports on L shares.
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Amyris, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRS) Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from Analysts
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| May 12th, 5:32 AM
Amyris, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRS) Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from Analysts
Shares of Amyris, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMRS) have been given an average rating of "Buy" by the six brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and five have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $17.87.
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Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ:PACB) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages
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| May 12th, 5:32 AM
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ:PACB) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ:PACB) has been given an average rating of "Buy" by the six brokerages that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $41.20.
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