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Pipeline operator says \"normal operations\" have resumed
| May 15th, 2021  2:28 PM
Pipeline operator says "normal operations" have resumed
ATLANTA (AP) — The operator of the nation's largest gasoline pipeline — hit earlier this week by a ransomware attack — announced Saturday it has resumed “normal operations," delivering fuel to its markets, including a large swath of the East Coast. Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline had begun the process of restarting the pipeline's operations…
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Pipeline operator says "normal operations" have resumed
Pipeline operator says \"normal operations\" have resumed
| May 15th | 2021  2:28PM
Pipeline operator says "normal operations" have resumed
ATLANTA (AP) — The operator of the nation's largest gasoline pipeline — hit earlier this week by a ransomware attack — announced Saturday it has resumed “normal operations," delivering fuel to its markets, including a large swath of the East Coast. Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline had begun the process of restarting the pipeline's operations…
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Detroit tourism seeks rebound after year lost to pandemic
Timothy Tharp
| May 15th | 2021  11:09AM
Detroit tourism seeks rebound after year lost to pandemic
DETROIT (AP) — Timothy Tharp has owned businesses in Detroit long enough to remember when parts of downtown resembled a ghost town. He’s also seen its resurgence with new restaurants, hotels and throngs of people since the city's emergence from bankruptcy. Then came COVID-19 and people stopped coming. Tharp estimates his three restaurants…
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/10 – 5/14
MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/10 – 5/14
| May 15th | 2021  6:00AM
MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/10 – 5/14
This was a week when inflation was done being subtle. The data doesn’t lie. Inflation is here and the market doesn’t like it. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 Index were each down about 3% and the Nasdaq dropped about 5%. However all of the indexes were coming off record highs and they all remain firmly positive for 2021. Plus, the markets broke a three-day skid as investors went shopping for value over growth.
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3 REITs to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
3 REITs to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
| May 15th | 2021  5:00AM
3 REITs to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
Buy and hold investing certainly has its advantages, but you need to make sure you are choosing only the best stocks for your portfolio to ride out any volatility. If you select too many high-risk companies for your portfolio, you might find that it is difficult to sit tight over the years during declines. On the other hand, choosing stable securities…
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5 Steps to Save Money for a Vacation
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| May 15th | 2021  1:00AM
5 Steps to Save Money for a Vacation
If you're anything like me, you're ready to break out of your shell and go on a looong trip, never mind these short trips we've taken within our tri-state area.  Think you might need some pointers to figure out where to go and what to do next? Because let's face it: We're all out of practice. Check out this guide to determine the best way to save…
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Granholm: Normal service at gas pump likely by late Sunday
Alejandro Mayorkas, Jennifer Granholm
| May 15th | 2021  12:34AM
Granholm: Normal service at gas pump likely by late Sunday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the nation is “over the hump” on gas shortages following a ransomware cyberattack that forced a shutdown of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline. Problems peaked Thursday night, and service should return to normal in most areas by the end of the weekend, Granholm said Friday in an interview with The Associated Press. “The good news is that ...
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Gas crunch from cyberattack intensifies in nation's capital
Gas crunch from cyberattack intensifies in nation's capital
| May 14th | 2021  7:13PM
Gas crunch from cyberattack intensifies in nation's capital
Gas shortages at the pumps have spread from the South, all but emptying stations in Washington, D.C., following a ransomware cyberattack that forced a shutdown of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline. Though the pipeline operator paid a ransom, restoring service was taking time. As Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline reported making “substantial…
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The Latest: Georgia public universities won't require shots
The Latest: Georgia public universities won't require shots
| May 14th | 2021  5:49PM
The Latest: Georgia public universities won't require shots
ATLANTA — Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges do not currently plan to require students, faculty or staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the fall, according to guidance issued by the University System of Georgia. The 340,000-student university system in March asked all campuses “to plan for resuming normal operations for…
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Passing on your password? Streaming services are past it
Passing on your password? Streaming services are past it
| May 14th | 2021  5:24PM
Passing on your password? Streaming services are past it
NEW YORK (AP) — Many of us were taught to share as kids. Now streaming services ranging from Netflix to Amazon to Disney+ want us to stop. That's the new edict from the giants of streaming media, who are hoping to discourage the common practice of sharing account passwords without alienating subscribers who've grown accustomed to the…
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The Latest: Maryland to end mask mandate this weekend
The Latest: Maryland to end mask mandate this weekend
| May 14th | 2021  5:23PM
The Latest: Maryland to end mask mandate this weekend
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Maryland is ending its statewide mask mandate this weekend, following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday. The mask mandate will end effective Saturday, the Republican governor said at a news conference. In alignment with CDC guidance, face…
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ViacomCBS says ex-CBS CEO Moonves won't get $120M severance
Les Moonves
| May 14th | 2021  5:20PM
ViacomCBS says ex-CBS CEO Moonves won't get $120M severance
NEW YORK (AP) — ViacomCBS said Friday that former CBS CEO Les Moonves will not get his $120 million severance package from his firing in 2018, ending a long-running dispute over the money. Moonves was ousted in 2018 after a company investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct spanning three decades found Moonves violated company…
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Stocks close higher with help from tech, still down for week
Stocks close higher with help from tech, still down for week
| May 14th | 2021  4:50PM
Stocks close higher with help from tech, still down for week
Stocks marched solidly higher again Friday, though the major indexes still ended with their worst weekly loss since February after a sharp pullback earlier in the week. The S&P 500 rose 1.5%, its second straight gain. The gains were broad, though technology sector stocks powered much of the rally. Retailers, banks, communication companies and industrial stocks also helped lift the market.
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CriCut, Inc Enters Hyper-Growth Phase
CriCut, Inc Enters Hyper-Growth Phase
| May 14th | 2021  11:00AM
CriCut, Inc Enters Hyper-Growth Phase
CriCut Blows Away The Consensus On Robust Demand  In our quest to discover the most interesting investment opportunities we ran across Cricut (NASDAQ: CRCT). CriCut is a consumer-focused tech company operating a very interesting platform. With it, consumers can use the Internet to design and produce unique, one-of-a-kind products in a wide variety of verticals.
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It’s Not A Good Time To Own Aurora Cannabis 
It’s Not A Good Time To Own Aurora Cannabis 
| May 14th | 2021  9:00AM
It’s Not A Good Time To Own Aurora Cannabis 
But It Might Be A Good Time To Buy Aurora Cannabis  It certainly doesn’t look like a good time to own Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) but it may be time to start loading up on shares again. The company’s stock is down another 10% in the wake of its Q3 earnings with the promise of economic reopenings and U.S. legalization still ahead.
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Playing Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) After Earnings
Playing Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) After Earnings
| May 14th | 2021  7:00AM
Playing Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) After Earnings
After almost doubling in value in their first few months of public trading, shares of Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) are struggling to keep their head above water even as their core revenue engine starts to rev up again. While we’ll never know how their stock would have performed in March and April of 2020, we can have a fair idea from the charts of the…
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Look For Fortinet To Post Double-Digit Earnings Growth In Next Two Years
Look For Fortinet To Post Double-Digit Earnings Growth In Next Two Years
| May 14th | 2021  6:00AM
Look For Fortinet To Post Double-Digit Earnings Growth In Next Two Years
With cybersecurity in the news lately, are stocks like Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) well-positioned for gains? The stock rebounded Thursday, along with the broader market.  In addition to the hacking of the Colonial pipeline, the growing work-from-home movement shed light on cybersecurity risks for enterprise. This week, President Joe Biden signed…
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3 Disruptive Stocks to Buy on Sale Now
3 Disruptive Stocks to Buy on Sale Now
| May 14th | 2021  5:30AM
3 Disruptive Stocks to Buy on Sale Now
We are privileged to be living in a time when there are so many different companies that are changing our lives for the better. Every year, more and more businesses come along with an innovative product or service that takes the world by storm. These disruptive companies use technology and non-conventional business models to create something truly unique and that has the potential to turn an entire industry upside down.
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Endeavor Stock is a Powerhouse Re-Opening Play
Endeavor Stock is a Powerhouse Re-Opening Play
| May 14th | 2021  5:00AM
Endeavor Stock is a Powerhouse Re-Opening Play
Entertainment and sports content operator Endeavor Group Holdings (NYSE: EDR) stock is a unique IPO in that its shares have actually gone up since its debut. While shares were originally priced at $23.50, it was cheap enough to leave lots of “meat on the bones”, unlike most recent IPOs that were hyped up on TV only to collapse and continue selling off for days to weeks after the initial 15-minute spike.
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Yeti Holdings Raises Guidance After Topping Q1 Expectations
Yeti Holdings Raises Guidance After Topping Q1 Expectations
| May 14th | 2021  5:00AM
Yeti Holdings Raises Guidance After Topping Q1 Expectations
Shares of outdoor gear maker Yeti Holdings (NYSE: YETI) vaulted nearly 5% higher Thursday following a better-than-expected first-quarter earnings report.  The company makes drink containers, coolers, blankets, camping chairs, apparel, pet gear and other items that caught on during the pandemic as people spent more time enjoying the great outdoors.  Earnings…
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3 Disruptive Stocks to Buy on Sale Now
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| May 14th, 5:30 AM
3 Disruptive Stocks to Buy on Sale Now
We are privileged to be living in a time when there are so many different companies that are changing our lives for the better. Every year, more and more businesses come along with an innovative product or service that takes the world by storm. These disruptive companies use technology and non-conventional business models to create something truly unique and that has the potential to turn an entire industry upside down.
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3 Reasons Roblox Stock Could Be a Huge Winner
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| May 13th, 6:05 AM
3 Reasons Roblox Stock Could Be a Huge Winner
While many high growth stocks have entered into bear market territory in recent weeks, Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) is a great example of one that is trying to buck the trend. After beating expectations with strong earnings results in the first report since the company went public back in March, investors should be paying close attention to what the stock does…
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3 REITs to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
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| May 15th, 5:00 AM
3 REITs to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
Buy and hold investing certainly has its advantages, but you need to make sure you are choosing only the best stocks for your portfolio to ride out any volatility. If you select too many high-risk companies for your portfolio, you might find that it is difficult to sit tight over the years during declines. On the other hand, choosing stable securities…
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It’s Not A Good Time To Own Aurora Cannabis 
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| May 14th, 9:00 AM
It’s Not A Good Time To Own Aurora Cannabis 
But It Might Be A Good Time To Buy Aurora Cannabis  It certainly doesn’t look like a good time to own Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) but it may be time to start loading up on shares again. The company’s stock is down another 10% in the wake of its Q3 earnings with the promise of economic reopenings and U.S. legalization still ahead.
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Playing Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) After Earnings
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| May 14th, 7:00 AM
Playing Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) After Earnings
After almost doubling in value in their first few months of public trading, shares of Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) are struggling to keep their head above water even as their core revenue engine starts to rev up again. While we’ll never know how their stock would have performed in March and April of 2020, we can have a fair idea from the charts of the…
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Endeavor Stock is a Powerhouse Re-Opening Play
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| May 14th, 5:00 AM
Endeavor Stock is a Powerhouse Re-Opening Play
Entertainment and sports content operator Endeavor Group Holdings (NYSE: EDR) stock is a unique IPO in that its shares have actually gone up since its debut. While shares were originally priced at $23.50, it was cheap enough to leave lots of “meat on the bones”, unlike most recent IPOs that were hyped up on TV only to collapse and continue selling off for days to weeks after the initial 15-minute spike.
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Look For Fortinet To Post Double-Digit Earnings Growth In Next Two Years
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| May 14th, 6:00 AM
Look For Fortinet To Post Double-Digit Earnings Growth In Next Two Years
With cybersecurity in the news lately, are stocks like Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) well-positioned for gains? The stock rebounded Thursday, along with the broader market.  In addition to the hacking of the Colonial pipeline, the growing work-from-home movement shed light on cybersecurity risks for enterprise. This week, President Joe Biden signed…
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CriCut, Inc Enters Hyper-Growth Phase
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| May 14th, 11:00 AM
CriCut, Inc Enters Hyper-Growth Phase
CriCut Blows Away The Consensus On Robust Demand  In our quest to discover the most interesting investment opportunities we ran across Cricut (NASDAQ: CRCT). CriCut is a consumer-focused tech company operating a very interesting platform. With it, consumers can use the Internet to design and produce unique, one-of-a-kind products in a wide variety of verticals.
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Weighing Up The Pros And Cons Of Lemonade (NYSE: LMND)
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| May 13th, 9:00 AM
Weighing Up The Pros And Cons Of Lemonade (NYSE: LMND)
It wasn't so long ago that Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) investors were sitting high and mighty, after a 300% run in less than three months had shares up around 4x from where they IPO’d. But like with many of 2020’s highest flyers, 2021 has brought them back down to earth in quick fashion.  Off the back of a worryingly fast-growing inflation…
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Yeti Holdings Raises Guidance After Topping Q1 Expectations
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| May 14th, 5:00 AM
Yeti Holdings Raises Guidance After Topping Q1 Expectations
Shares of outdoor gear maker Yeti Holdings (NYSE: YETI) vaulted nearly 5% higher Thursday following a better-than-expected first-quarter earnings report.  The company makes drink containers, coolers, blankets, camping chairs, apparel, pet gear and other items that caught on during the pandemic as people spent more time enjoying the great outdoors.  Earnings…
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/10 – 5/14
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| May 15th, 6:00 AM
MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/10 – 5/14
This was a week when inflation was done being subtle. The data doesn’t lie. Inflation is here and the market doesn’t like it. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 Index were each down about 3% and the Nasdaq dropped about 5%. However all of the indexes were coming off record highs and they all remain firmly positive for 2021. Plus, the markets broke a three-day skid as investors went shopping for value over growth.
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Canada Goose Flies High On Results
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| May 13th, 10:00 AM
Canada Goose Flies High On Results
Canada Goose Gets A Second Wind  Canada Goose (NYSE: GOOS) emerged as a second-half play for us in 2020 because of the strength of consumer trends produced by the pandemic. That story played out well with the stock rising 200% from its March 2020 low and it’s not over. The company’s shift to DTC and digital, its push to expand markets,…
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Bloomin’ Brands Business Blossoms, But Shares Down In May
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| May 13th, 6:10 AM
Bloomin’ Brands Business Blossoms, But Shares Down In May
Restaurant chain operator Bloomin’ Brands (NASDAQ: BLMN) brands is consolidating below its April 30 high of $32.81, which it reached a day after reporting first-quarter results. The company’s brands include Outback Steakhouse, Fleming’s, Bonefish Grill, Aussie Grill and Carrabba’s Italian Grill.  Despite taking a drubbing…
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Nikola Jumps 6.3% on Increasingly Positive News
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| May 13th, 11:00 AM
Nikola Jumps 6.3% on Increasingly Positive News
Electric—and hydrogen fuel cell—vehicle maker Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) jumped 6.3% on slightly elevated trading volume yesterday as the company came out with a string of wins in recent days. Analysts are holding their positions or even encouraging a buy, and a recent earnings report that featured a smaller loss than expected left the market…
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Stocks rise after three days of losses, Bitcoin drops 11%
Stocks rise after three days of losses, Bitcoin drops 11%
| May 13th, 2:32 PM
Stocks rise after three days of losses, Bitcoin drops 11%
Stocks were posting strong gains in afternoon trading Thursday, following three days of losses and the biggest one-day drop in the S&P 500 since February. Technology stocks, which were hurt badly earlier in the week, were among the bigger gainers. Apple, Microsoft and Google's parent company were all up 1% or more. The S&P 500 was up 1.3% as of 2:25 p.m.
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Lowe’s Is An Attractive Buy Ahead Of Q1 Earnings 
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| May 13th, 12:08 PM
Lowe’s Is An Attractive Buy Ahead Of Q1 Earnings 
The Analysts Build Up Expectations For Lowe’s  The analyst’s activity in Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW) has been heating up over the last month. The company is slated to report its Q1 earnings next week and it could be a blowout report. The consensus estimate for both revenue and earnings growth shows a sequential acceleration that has YOY growth on track to slow but to a still-robust 20% rate.
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Why Jack in the Box Keeps Surprising
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| May 13th, 10:05 AM
Why Jack in the Box Keeps Surprising
Nowadays one share of Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) is worth a lot of Sourdough Jack and Jumbo Jack burgers. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain has delivered some jumbo returns for investors that were willing to place an order when the stock dipped below $20. Despite the unusual operating environment of the past year, Jack in the Box has strung together a series of earnings beats.
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Gas crunch from cyberattack intensifies in nation's capital
Gas crunch from cyberattack intensifies in nation's capital
| May 14th, 7:13 PM
Gas crunch from cyberattack intensifies in nation's capital
Gas shortages at the pumps have spread from the South, all but emptying stations in Washington, D.C., following a ransomware cyberattack that forced a shutdown of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline. Though the pipeline operator paid a ransom, restoring service was taking time. As Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline reported making “substantial…
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Jack In The Box, Inc Springs Past Targets, Shares Fall Anyway 
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| May 13th, 9:00 AM
Jack In The Box, Inc Springs Past Targets, Shares Fall Anyway 
Jack In The Box Pulls Back Into A Buying Opportunity  Jack In The Box (NASDAQ: JACK) reported a blowout quarter and we are not surprised. The company has been working hard over the past two years to improve focus, profitability, and growth, and those efforts are paying off. Among them is the push toward a more-franchised centric model, a push we’ve seen throughout the restaurant industry.
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DISH Network Co. (NASDAQ:DISH) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.85 Per Share
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| May 15th, 4:06 PM
DISH Network Co. (NASDAQ:DISH) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.85 Per Share
Brokerages expect DISH Network Co. (NASDAQ:DISH) to post earnings per share (EPS) of $0.85 for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Six analysts have provided estimates for DISH Network's earnings. The lowest EPS estimate is $0.77 and the highest is $1.02. DISH Network reported earnings of $0.78 per share during the same quarter last year, which indicates a positive year-over-year growth rate of 9%.
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Zacks: Analysts Expect AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR) to Announce $0.98 Earnings Per Share
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| May 15th, 4:05 PM
Zacks: Analysts Expect AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR) to Announce $0.98 Earnings Per Share
Brokerages forecast that AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR) will post earnings of $0.98 per share for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Five analysts have issued estimates for AptarGroup's earnings, with estimates ranging from $0.94 to $1.05. AptarGroup reported earnings of $0.80 per share during the same quarter last year, which suggests a positive year over year growth rate of 22.5%.
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Investors Buy High Volume of DoorDash Call Options (NYSE:DASH)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Investors Buy High Volume of DoorDash Call Options (NYSE:DASH)
DoorDash, Inc. (NYSE:DASH) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Friday. Stock investors purchased 151,527 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of 520% compared to the typical daily volume of 24,439 call options.Can DoorDash Grow into Its Valuation?In related news, COO Christopher D. Payne sold 265,740 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 9th.
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Kansas City Southern Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:KSU)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Kansas City Southern Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:KSU)
Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) saw unusually large options trading activity on Friday. Stock traders bought 12,776 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 620% compared to the average daily volume of 1,774 call options.Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) is an Excellent All-Around Pick in Outperforming IndustryInstitutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company.
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Investors Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ:MDRX)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Investors Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ:MDRX)
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDRX) saw unusually large options trading activity on Friday. Traders purchased 4,180 call options on the company. This is an increase of 621% compared to the average daily volume of 580 call options.In related news, insider Lisa Khorey sold 15,000 shares of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 18th.
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Traders Purchase Large Volume of Call Options on Macquarie Infrastructure (NYSE:MIC)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Traders Purchase Large Volume of Call Options on Macquarie Infrastructure (NYSE:MIC)
Macquarie Infrastructure Co. (NYSE:MIC) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Friday. Stock traders purchased 4,601 call options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 630% compared to the typical daily volume of 630 call options.MIC traded up $0.51 on Friday, hitting $34.95. The company had a trading volume of 19,191 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,000,954.
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Traders Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Cenovus Energy (NYSE:CVE)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Traders Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Cenovus Energy (NYSE:CVE)
Cenovus Energy Inc. (NYSE:CVE) (TSE:CVE) was the target of some unusual options trading activity on Friday. Investors purchased 28,921 call options on the company. This is an increase of 660% compared to the average volume of 3,805 call options.CVE has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. TD Securities decreased their price objective…
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Traders Purchase High Volume of Vivint Smart Home Call Options (NYSE:VVNT)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Traders Purchase High Volume of Vivint Smart Home Call Options (NYSE:VVNT)
Vivint Smart Home, Inc. (NYSE:VVNT) saw some unusual options trading on Friday. Traders purchased 3,514 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 721% compared to the typical daily volume of 428 call options.Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Vivint Smart…
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Stock Traders Purchase Large Volume of Call Options on WideOpenWest (NYSE:WOW)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Stock Traders Purchase Large Volume of Call Options on WideOpenWest (NYSE:WOW)
WideOpenWest, Inc. (NYSE:WOW) was the target of unusually large options trading activity on Friday. Traders bought 3,638 call options on the company. This represents an increase of 812% compared to the average daily volume of 399 call options.Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WOW. Strs Ohio lifted its position in shares of WideOpenWest by 11.3% during the third quarter.
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Traders Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Plantronics (NYSE:PLT)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Traders Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Plantronics (NYSE:PLT)
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE:PLT) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Friday. Stock investors purchased 4,415 call options on the company. This is an increase of 822% compared to the typical volume of 479 call options.Shares of NYSE:PLT traded down $7.14 on Friday, reaching $29.85. 70,656 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 562,330.
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Stock Traders Purchase Large Volume of Honda Motor Call Options (NYSE:HMC)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Stock Traders Purchase Large Volume of Honda Motor Call Options (NYSE:HMC)
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) was the recipient of unusually large options trading on Friday. Traders bought 5,607 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 880% compared to the average volume of 572 call options.3 Value Stocks with Room to RunHedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Crescent Capital Consulting LLC purchased a new position in Honda Motor during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000.
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Fortinet Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NASDAQ:FTNT)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Fortinet Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NASDAQ:FTNT)
Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT) saw some unusual options trading activity on Friday. Stock investors acquired 13,865 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 981% compared to the typical daily volume of 1,283 call options.Look For Fortinet To Post Double-Digit Earnings Growth In Next Two YearsIn related news, CFO Keith Jensen sold 6,699 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 23rd.
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Ultrapar Participações Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:UGP)
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| May 15th, 3:42 PM
Ultrapar Participações Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:UGP)
Ultrapar Participações S.A. (NYSE:UGP) was the recipient of unusually large options trading activity on Friday. Traders bought 4,052 call options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 18,318% compared to the typical volume of 22 call options.UGP has been the subject of a number of research reports. Credit Suisse Group downgraded shares…
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John F. Marcolini Sells 277 Shares of Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) Stock
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| May 15th, 3:37 PM
John F. Marcolini Sells 277 Shares of Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) Stock
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) SVP John F. Marcolini sold 277 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.90, for a total transaction of $23,517.30. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 6,799 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $577,235.10.
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Janet L. Miller Purchases 1,280 Shares of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) Stock
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| May 15th, 3:37 PM
Janet L. Miller Purchases 1,280 Shares of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) Stock
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) Director Janet L. Miller acquired 1,280 shares of Cleveland-Cliffs stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 14th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $19.48 per share, with a total value of $24,934.40. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now owns 70,468 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,372,716.64.
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Insider Buying: SmileDirectClub, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDC) Director Purchases 13,000 Shares of Stock
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| May 15th, 3:37 PM
Insider Buying: SmileDirectClub, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDC) Director Purchases 13,000 Shares of Stock
SmileDirectClub, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDC) Director William H. Frist purchased 13,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 12th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $7.83 per share, for a total transaction of $101,790.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 64,241 shares in the company, valued at approximately $503,007.03.
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Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ:PTVE) Director Buys $102,200.00 in Stock
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| May 15th, 3:37 PM
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ:PTVE) Director Buys $102,200.00 in Stock
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ:PTVE) Director Rolf Stangl bought 7,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, May 14th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $14.60 per share, for a total transaction of $102,200.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 16,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $233,600.
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Jan Robert Horsfall Sells 2,200 Shares of NorthWestern Co. (NASDAQ:NWE) Stock
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| May 15th, 3:37 PM
Jan Robert Horsfall Sells 2,200 Shares of NorthWestern Co. (NASDAQ:NWE) Stock
NorthWestern Co. (NASDAQ:NWE) Director Jan Robert Horsfall sold 2,200 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $65.15, for a total transaction of $143,330.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 4,105 shares of the company's stock, valued at $267,440.75.
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American Equity Investment Life Holding (NYSE:AEL) Director Robert L. Howe Sells 6,143 Shares
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| May 15th, 3:37 PM
American Equity Investment Life Holding (NYSE:AEL) Director Robert L. Howe Sells 6,143 Shares
American Equity Investment Life Holding (NYSE:AEL) Director Robert L. Howe sold 6,143 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.01, for a total value of $184,351.43. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 70,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,115,705.
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