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Latinas left workforce at highest rate, see slow recovery
| June 16th, 2021  2:28 PM
Latinas left workforce at highest rate, see slow recovery
PHOENIX (AP) — Teresa Marez spent 14 years building a strong clientele base as a hair stylist in San Antonio. When her son, who is autistic, had to switch to virtual learning because of the pandemic, she quit her job to help him. It’s been 10 months, and the clients are all gone. Marez is one of many Latinas who have been out of work since last year.
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Latinas left workforce at highest rate, see slow recovery
Latinas left workforce at highest rate, see slow recovery
| June 16th | 2021  2:28PM
Latinas left workforce at highest rate, see slow recovery
PHOENIX (AP) — Teresa Marez spent 14 years building a strong clientele base as a hair stylist in San Antonio. When her son, who is autistic, had to switch to virtual learning because of the pandemic, she quit her job to help him. It’s been 10 months, and the clients are all gone. Marez is one of many Latinas who have been out of work since last year.
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White House: Markets showing little worry about inflation
White House: Markets showing little worry about inflation
| June 16th | 2021  2:27PM
White House: Markets showing little worry about inflation
The White House believes it has an ally in the bond markets to make the case that inflation isn't an economic threat. Republican lawmakers have interpreted the jump in consumer and producer prices as a sign that inflation is spiking at levels that will hurt growth, and they say President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package has overcooked the economy.
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Stocks slip, yields rise as Fed sees hikes as soon as 2023
Stocks slip, yields rise as Fed sees hikes as soon as 2023
| June 16th | 2021  2:20PM
Stocks slip, yields rise as Fed sees hikes as soon as 2023
U.S. stocks fell further from their record highs and bond yields rose on Wednesday after Federal Reserve officials signaled they may start raising interest rates by the end of 2023, earlier than they had previously thought. The ultra-low rate policy has been helping the economy recover but has also coincided with more signs of inflation emerging, something that higher rates can mitigate.
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Fed sees faster time frame for rate hikes as inflation rises
Fed sees faster time frame for rate hikes as inflation rises
| June 16th | 2021  2:10PM
Fed sees faster time frame for rate hikes as inflation rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it may act sooner than previously planned to start dialing back the low-interest rate policies that have helped fuel a swift rebound from the pandemic recession but have also coincided with rising inflation. The Fed's policymakers forecast that they would raise their benchmark short-term rate, which influences many consumer and business loans, twice by late 2023.
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Energy milestone: Florida utility topples last coal chimney
Energy milestone: Florida utility topples last coal chimney
| June 16th | 2021  1:28PM
Energy milestone: Florida utility topples last coal chimney
INDIANTOWN, Fla. (AP) — Florida Power & Light imploded the towering chimney stack of its last coal-fired generating plant on Wednesday, a milestone in its transition to cleaner energy sources. Puffs of smoke came from the base of the 495-foot (150-meter) stack and then it fell to the side in one piece, kicking up a large cloud of…
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The Latest: Portugal's surge in cases highest since February
The Latest: Portugal's surge in cases highest since February
| June 16th | 2021  12:54PM
The Latest: Portugal's surge in cases highest since February
LISBON, Portugal — Portugal is experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases, with the government set to review its pandemic rules on Thursday. The European Union country reported 1,350 new cases on Wednesday, the highest daily total since February. Experts say the delta variant first identified in India may be driving the spread. The Lisbon…
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Reports find US housing crisis worsening; gov't help needed
Reports find US housing crisis worsening; gov't help needed
| June 16th | 2021  12:53PM
Reports find US housing crisis worsening; gov't help needed
NEW YORK (AP) — Two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic, likely widening the housing gap between Black, Latino and white households, as well as putting homeownership out of the reach of lower class Americans. Both reports…
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3 Regional Banks That Offer Strong Value in 2021
3 Regional Banks That Offer Strong Value in 2021
| June 16th | 2021  12:00PM
3 Regional Banks That Offer Strong Value in 2021
The regional bank sector got a lift recently as the TFC Financial was absorbed by Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN). This is a relatively common occurrence among regional banks as they try to capture a larger market share and/or geographic footprint.  In fact, the possibility of mergers and acquisitions is one thing that makes regional banks an attractive investment opportunity.
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SoFi Surges Upward on New Analyst Perspective
SoFi Surges Upward on New Analyst Perspective
| June 16th | 2021  11:00AM
SoFi Surges Upward on New Analyst Perspective
SoFi (NASDAQ:SOFI), a mobile-first online personal finance company, gained 2.1% in premarket trading overnight. The company has also held onto those gains going into this morning's trading session, and added more with today besides. The recommendations of the financial analyst community are giving SoFi extra fuel in its upward trend, with a new voice…
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La-Z-Boy Is Just Hitting Its Stride
La-Z-Boy Is Just Hitting Its Stride
| June 16th | 2021  9:00AM
La-Z-Boy Is Just Hitting Its Stride
La-Z-Boy Shares Fall On Margin Warning La-Z-Boy (NYSE: LZB) and the furniture industry are among the most durable winners in the post-pandemic world. The industry suffered a blow when the pandemic struck but has since been able to bounce back very strongly.  La-Z-Boy just released its fiscal Q4 results and blew past all the consensus estimates just like we expected.
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Oracle Plunges On Lackluster Results 
Oracle Plunges On Lackluster Results 
| June 16th | 2021  8:00AM
Oracle Plunges On Lackluster Results 
Bellwether Oracle Fails To Impress The Market Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) just released its fiscal Q4 earnings and the shares are down nearly 5% in premarket trading. The report is important for more reasons than one, not only is the report pertinent to Oracle but Oracle's Q4 ended on May 31st.  That fact makes this report more of a preview for what the calendar second quarter will look like for the broader S&P 500 than anything else.
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Elastic Stock is a Long Opportunity on Data Volume Growth
Elastic Stock is a Long Opportunity on Data Volume Growth
| June 16th | 2021  6:30AM
Elastic Stock is a Long Opportunity on Data Volume Growth
Data search and analytics platform Elastic (NYSE: ESTC) stock has been an under-the-radar rollercoaster ride as the Company is relatively unknown amongst retail investors. The provider of enterprise data search solutions is utilized by some of the most well-known Companies like Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), Uber (NYSE: UBER), Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE), T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and so on.
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3 Mid Cap Stocks Insiders are Selling
3 Mid Cap Stocks Insiders are Selling
| June 16th | 2021  6:00AM
3 Mid Cap Stocks Insiders are Selling
When corporate insiders sell a stock it's not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes it relates to a personal need to cover taxes or another major expense. In these cases, the sales typically don't reflect a negative sentiment towards the company's growth prospects. There are however instances where an insider sell is based upon a belief that a stock's upside is limited.
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3 Retail Brokerage Stocks to Buy Now
3 Retail Brokerage Stocks to Buy Now
| June 16th | 2021  6:00AM
3 Retail Brokerage Stocks to Buy Now
The retail brokerage industry has gone through quite a few important changes over the last few years. With the rise of the internet, online stock trading and investing quickly picked up steam and helped entirely new generations get involved in the markets. Many of these companies traditionally relied on commissions to generate revenue, until Robinhood came along and essentially forced retail brokers to move to a commission-free trading model.
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3 High Return-On-Equity Stocks Notching Fast Price Gains
3 High Return-On-Equity Stocks Notching Fast Price Gains
| June 16th | 2021  5:04AM
3 High Return-On-Equity Stocks Notching Fast Price Gains
RH (NYSE: RH), Yeti Holdings (NYSE: YETI) and 360 Digitech (NASDAQ: QFIN) hail from very different parts of the post-Covid economy; in addition to strong price appreciation, they have another thing in common.  They all boast high return on equity.  Believe it or not, return on equity is a key measure for identifying growth stocks with excellent potential.
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3 EV Companies That Are Still Good Investments
3 EV Companies That Are Still Good Investments
| June 16th | 2021  5:00AM
3 EV Companies That Are Still Good Investments
The SPAC Boom Is Over But EV Is Still Big Business The EV market has been under some pressure the last few months and for good reason. While the EV Market is strong and growing, the valuation of the stocks was driven by hype centered on the future promise of the market. Yes, one day, these stocks will be worth the high prices paid for them in late 2020 and early 2021 but for some those days are still a long way off.
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3 SPAC Stocks That May Be Worth the Risk
3 SPAC Stocks That May Be Worth the Risk
| June 16th | 2021  5:00AM
3 SPAC Stocks That May Be Worth the Risk
Investing in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is not for the risk-averse investor. A SPAC is a shell company that helps to bring a private company public, typically via a reverse merger.   This is what makes investing in a SPAC tricky. On the one hand, you’re investing in the management team of the acquiring…
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Roblox Plunges After Revealing Key Metrics
Roblox Plunges After Revealing Key Metrics
| June 16th | 2021  1:00AM
Roblox Plunges After Revealing Key Metrics
Video game development company Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) slid 7.7% in premarket trading after bringing out background on its key metrics, and revealing a slide in both total users and in their spending on the platform. The losses have continued into this morning's trading session as well. While the key metrics are down, financial analysts are still deeply—and…
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Micro Investing's Magic Lies in Helping Your Favorite College Grad (or You) Gain Confidence
Micro Investing
| June 16th | 2021  1:00AM
Micro Investing's Magic Lies in Helping Your Favorite College Grad (or You) Gain Confidence
When you first graduate from college, you might not feel comfortable dumping lots of money into unknown stocks or ETFs. Even if you're not a new college graduate, you may want to consider a different approach when you don't have a lot of extra cash lying around. Why not try micro investing?  Micro investing takes the daunting feeling away from investing, and therein lies its true magic.
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3 Top Stocks With Strong Earnings To Add To Your Watch List
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| June 14th, 6:00 AM
3 Top Stocks With Strong Earnings To Add To Your Watch List
We all know by now that meme stocks aren’t driven by any concerns about fundamentals; however, stocks like Silvergate Capital (NYSE: SI), Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW) and Denbury (NYSE: DEN) are riding high on the back of exceptionally strong earnings growth.  Typically, investors consider a growth stock to be one whose price zooms higher at a fast pace.
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3 Sporting Goods Stocks to Buy as Summer Heats Up
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| June 15th, 6:10 AM
3 Sporting Goods Stocks to Buy as Summer Heats Up
Sporting goods stocks, that are part of the consumer discretionary sector, have been among the best-performing stocks since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. But with many of these stocks showing phenomenal gains, the question is if it’s time for fitness stocks to take a cool down period.   The bearish argument is that as the economy reopens, many Americans will go back to gyms and fitness centers.
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Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) Lines Up For A Run At Highs
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| June 14th, 9:00 AM
Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) Lines Up For A Run At Highs
For a fashion, specifically athletic fashion, company, Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) is trading very much like a tech stock. Maybe it has to do with them being listed on the tech heavy NASDAQ, but over the past 18 months they’ve traded broadly in line with the likes of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), and Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL).  It…
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Put These 2 Micro-Cap Fintech Stocks On Your Watchlist
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| June 15th, 10:00 AM
Put These 2 Micro-Cap Fintech Stocks On Your Watchlist
Secular Trends Drive Growth In Fin-Tech Stocks Fintech has been a hot topic for many years now. Secular trends are driving mass adoption of digital commerce and other financial transactions around the world. Today we're looking at two stocks that are well-positioned as gatekeepers within their respective industries. Based on their recent results…
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3 Retail Brokerage Stocks to Buy Now
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| June 16th, 6:00 AM
3 Retail Brokerage Stocks to Buy Now
The retail brokerage industry has gone through quite a few important changes over the last few years. With the rise of the internet, online stock trading and investing quickly picked up steam and helped entirely new generations get involved in the markets. Many of these companies traditionally relied on commissions to generate revenue, until Robinhood came along and essentially forced retail brokers to move to a commission-free trading model.
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Lordstown Motors Investors Get Taken For A Ride
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| June 14th, 12:00 PM
Lordstown Motors Investors Get Taken For A Ride
Lordstown Motors Growth Story Falls Apart What was once one of the most promising SPAC-related EV growth stories in the market, Lordstown Motors (NASDAQ: RIDE), may be falling apart. Lordstown Motors’ decline began earlier this year when Hindenburg research released its short report and the fundamental story has only gotten worse since. The…
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 HEXO Corp Is A Growing Concern For Your Portfolio
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| June 14th, 9:05 AM
 HEXO Corp Is A Growing Concern For Your Portfolio
Weak Results Belie HEXO Corp’s Fundamental Strength  HEXO Corp (NYSE: HEXO) has been one of our favorite Canadian cannabis companies for quite some time. The company started as one of Canada's smaller yet better run vertically integrated producers but is about to edge out its larger competitors and claim the number two spot if not…
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RF Industries Is A Micro-Cap You Need To Own
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| June 15th, 9:00 AM
RF Industries Is A Micro-Cap You Need To Own
Growing Tailwinds Drive RF Industries Record Backlog We think RF Industries (NASDAQ: RFIL) is a micro-cap that should be on your watchlist if not in your portfolio.  The company is a specialist in interconnect products and its business is supported by multiple tailwinds. The company's products run the gamut from distributed antenna systems to wireless, coaxial, fiber optic, networking infrastructure, and land-based radio.
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3 High Return-On-Equity Stocks Notching Fast Price Gains
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| June 16th, 5:04 AM
3 High Return-On-Equity Stocks Notching Fast Price Gains
RH (NYSE: RH), Yeti Holdings (NYSE: YETI) and 360 Digitech (NASDAQ: QFIN) hail from very different parts of the post-Covid economy; in addition to strong price appreciation, they have another thing in common.  They all boast high return on equity.  Believe it or not, return on equity is a key measure for identifying growth stocks with excellent potential.
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How to Profit From Value Investing
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| June 14th, 6:30 AM
How to Profit From Value Investing
Simply put, value investing is an investment strategy in which investors look to buy stocks that are on sale. However, that is an oversimplification. Value investors are looking for that are trading below their intrinsic value.   This is an important concept to understand. Intrinsic value is what the company is really worth,…
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Ruth’s Chris Stock is Sizzling
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| June 14th, 5:00 AM
Ruth’s Chris Stock is Sizzling
Steakhouse operator Ruths Hospitality Group (NASDAQ: RUTH) shares have recovered since the pandemic as it peaked off $28.75 highs. The reopening is well underway as the U.S. puts the pandemic in the rearview mirror with the acceleration of COVID vaccinations. With almost all restaurants open and operating with ever loosening capacity restrictions, the…
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Corsair Gaming Jumps As Reddit Latches On
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| June 15th, 10:00 AM
Corsair Gaming Jumps As Reddit Latches On
Computer peripherals and hardware maker Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:CRSR) shot up 11.4% in yesterday's trading, amid trading volume that measured around 40 times normal levels. The company held on to some of those gains going into this morning's trading session as well. Call options also surged, and while some might point to last month's impressive earnings…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Be Scared Of Inflation
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| June 15th, 5:00 AM
3 Reasons Why You Should Be Scared Of Inflation
This Is Why The FED Will Hike Rates This Year If the COVID-19 pandemic was the defining Black Swan event of our generation, rising inflation is the white swan event that will dominate our lives for the foreseeable future.  White Swan events, events that are easily predictable and easily avoided but for some reason, no one seems to be doing anything about it and in this case, it is rising prices.
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3 Mid Cap Stocks Insiders are Selling
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| June 16th, 6:00 AM
3 Mid Cap Stocks Insiders are Selling
When corporate insiders sell a stock it's not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes it relates to a personal need to cover taxes or another major expense. In these cases, the sales typically don't reflect a negative sentiment towards the company's growth prospects. There are however instances where an insider sell is based upon a belief that a stock's upside is limited.
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Intuit Reaches New All-Time High
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| June 15th, 11:00 AM
Intuit Reaches New All-Time High
Tax and accounting software giant Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) set a new all-time record high in trading yesterday. Though the company has given back some of those gains in today's session—likely some profit-taking at work—the company is still up substantially on the week and nearly any other measure as well. With financial analysts squarely in…
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Skechers Stock is a Turnaround Story
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| June 15th, 6:09 AM
Skechers Stock is a Turnaround Story
Consumer footwear and athleisure brand Skechers U.S.A. (NYSE: SKX) stock has based off its recent highs and is setting up another leg highs on the heels of a strong turnaround in the context of the reopening trend. While the Company was a winner during the pandemic as consumers immersed themselves in athleisure and comfort wear working, engaging, and…
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Why Your Retirement Calculator Might Not Tell the Whole Story
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| June 14th, 7:00 AM
Why Your Retirement Calculator Might Not Tell the Whole Story
I got to thinking about the retirement calculators that automatically pop up when I check my retirement account balances. In my case, I always get a message that says, "You are XX% on track toward your retirement goals."  When you check out an online calculator, you can use them, but remember that a retirement calculator could miss the boat…
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Lordstown Motors' rough road continues; CEO and CFO are out
Lordstown Motors' rough road continues; CEO and CFO are out
| June 14th, 2:14 PM
Lordstown Motors' rough road continues; CEO and CFO are out
The top two executives at Lordstown Motors have resigned as problems at the Ohio electric truck startup mount. CEO Steve Burns and Chief Financial Officer Julio Rodriguez stepped down, the company said Monday, sending shares already down 40% this year tumbling more than 17%. The departures were announced on the same day…
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3 SPAC Stocks That May Be Worth the Risk
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| June 16th, 5:00 AM
3 SPAC Stocks That May Be Worth the Risk
Investing in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is not for the risk-averse investor. A SPAC is a shell company that helps to bring a private company public, typically via a reverse merger.   This is what makes investing in a SPAC tricky. On the one hand, you’re investing in the management team of the acquiring…
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McAfee (NASDAQ:MCFE) Hits New 52-Week High Following Analyst Upgrade
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| June 16th, 2:36 PM
McAfee (NASDAQ:MCFE) Hits New 52-Week High Following Analyst Upgrade
McAfee Corp. (NASDAQ:MCFE) shares hit a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday after Piper Sandler raised their price target on the stock from $28.00 to $32.00. Piper Sandler currently has an overweight rating on the stock. McAfee traded as high as $28.96 and last traded at $28.61, with a volume of 25043 shares trading hands. The stock had previously…
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The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) Hits New 52-Week High on Analyst Upgrade
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| June 16th, 2:36 PM
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) Hits New 52-Week High on Analyst Upgrade
The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CG) shares reached a new 52-week high on Wednesday after Citigroup Inc. 3% Minimum Coupon Principal Protected Based Upon Russell raised their price target on the stock from $49.50 to $51.50. Citigroup Inc. 3% Minimum Coupon Principal Protected Based Upon Russell currently has a buy rating on the stock. The Carlyle Group traded as high as $45.26 and last traded at $45.07, with a volume of 92459 shares trading hands.
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The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) Sees Significant Decrease in Short Interest
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| June 16th, 2:36 PM
The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) Sees Significant Decrease in Short Interest
The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) saw a large decrease in short interest in May. As of May 28th, there was short interest totalling 1,130,000 shares, a decrease of 19.9% from the May 13th total of 1,410,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 523,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.2 days. Currently, 1.7% of the company's stock are short sold.
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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) Sees Large Decrease in Short Interest
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| June 16th, 2:36 PM
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) Sees Large Decrease in Short Interest
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) saw a significant decline in short interest during the month of May. As of May 28th, there was short interest totalling 15,990,000 shares, a decline of 19.8% from the May 13th total of 19,950,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 34,610,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.
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QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) Short Interest Down 19.7% in May
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| June 16th, 2:36 PM
QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) Short Interest Down 19.7% in May
QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) saw a significant drop in short interest in May. As of May 28th, there was short interest totalling 17,390,000 shares, a drop of 19.7% from the May 13th total of 21,650,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 9,190,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.9 days. 3 Rising Dividend Tech Stocks Worth BuyingIn related news, CAO Erin L.
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Short Interest in Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) Declines By 19.6%
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| June 16th, 2:36 PM
Short Interest in Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) Declines By 19.6%
Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) saw a large decline in short interest in May. As of May 28th, there was short interest totalling 2,250,000 shares, a decline of 19.6% from the May 13th total of 2,800,000 shares. Approximately 3.6% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 865,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.6 days.
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Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NMRK) Short Interest Update
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| June 16th, 2:36 PM
Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NMRK) Short Interest Update
Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NMRK) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in May. As of May 28th, there was short interest totalling 1,930,000 shares, a decrease of 19.6% from the May 13th total of 2,400,000 shares. Currently, 1.2% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 753,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.6 days.
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Short Interest in Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) Declines By 19.5%
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| June 16th, 2:36 PM
Short Interest in Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) Declines By 19.5%
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) was the target of a large drop in short interest during the month of May. As of May 28th, there was short interest totalling 68,640,000 shares, a drop of 19.5% from the May 13th total of 85,270,000 shares. Approximately 4.9% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 58,650,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.2 days.
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) Short Interest Update
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| June 16th, 2:36 PM
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) Short Interest Update
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of May. As of May 28th, there was short interest totalling 9,450,000 shares, a decrease of 19.4% from the May 13th total of 11,730,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,270,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.9 days.
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Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (NYSE:BCSF) Short Interest Down 19.4% in May
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| June 16th, 2:36 PM
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (NYSE:BCSF) Short Interest Down 19.4% in May
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (NYSE:BCSF) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of May. As of May 28th, there was short interest totalling 155,700 shares, a decrease of 19.4% from the May 13th total of 193,200 shares. Currently, 0.2% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 173,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.9 days.
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Yara International ASA (OTCMKTS:YARIY) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
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| June 16th, 2:25 PM
Yara International ASA (OTCMKTS:YARIY) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
Yara International ASA (OTCMKTS:YARIY) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report issued on Wednesday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, "Yara International ASA is the world's leading supplier of mineral fertilizers with particular strength in nitrogen based fertilizers. Yara has a local presence in 50 countries worldwide.
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WW International (NASDAQ:WW) Cut to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
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| June 16th, 2:25 PM
WW International (NASDAQ:WW) Cut to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
WW International (NASDAQ:WW) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note issued on Wednesday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, "WW International Inc. provides weight management services. The company's products and services are comprised of nutritional, activity, behavioral and lifestyle tools and approaches.
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WPP (NYSE:WPP) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Buy
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| June 16th, 2:25 PM
WPP (NYSE:WPP) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Buy
WPP (NYSE:WPP) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Zacks.com reports. The firm currently has a $79.00 target price on the business services provider's stock. Zacks Investment Research's price objective would suggest a potential upside of 10.26% from the company's previous close.
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Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) to Hold
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| June 16th, 2:25 PM
Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) to Hold
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report issued on Wednesday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, "Westamerica Bancorp. is a bank holding company. The company provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers in Northern and Central California through its subsidiary banks, Westamerica Bank and Bank of Lake County.
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National Bankshares Raises Empire (TSE:EMP.A) Price Target to C$46.00
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| June 16th, 2:11 PM
National Bankshares Raises Empire (TSE:EMP.A) Price Target to C$46.00
Empire (TSE:EMP.A) had its target price increased by equities researchers at National Bankshares from C$44.00 to C$46.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday, BayStreet.CA reports. The firm currently has an "outperform" rating on the stock. National Bankshares' price objective would indicate a potential upside of 8.39% from the company's previous close.EMP.A has been the subject of a number of other reports.
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Barclays (NYSE:BCS) Raised to "Overweight" at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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| June 16th, 2:04 PM
Barclays (NYSE:BCS) Raised to "Overweight" at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Barclays (NYSE:BCS) was upgraded by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. to an "overweight" rating in a report released on Wednesday, Stock Target Advisor reports.A number of other equities research analysts have also commented on the company. Zacks Investment Research lowered Barclays from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $11.00 price target on the stock.
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Sean Rahilly Sells 1,430 Shares of Enova International, Inc. (NYSE:ENVA) Stock
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| June 16th, 2:01 PM
Sean Rahilly Sells 1,430 Shares of Enova International, Inc. (NYSE:ENVA) Stock
Enova International, Inc. (NYSE:ENVA) General Counsel Sean Rahilly sold 1,430 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.01, for a total transaction of $50,064.30. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel now owns 86,503 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,028,470.03.
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Stephen T. Boswell Buys 2,200 Shares of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNOB) Stock
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Stephen T. Boswell Buys 2,200 Shares of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNOB) Stock
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNOB) Director Stephen T. Boswell purchased 2,200 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 15th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $27.19 per share, for a total transaction of $59,818.00. Following the purchase, the director now owns 47,214 shares in the company, valued at $1,283,748.66.
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Sundeep G. Reddy Sells 450 Shares of McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK) Stock
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Sundeep G. Reddy Sells 450 Shares of McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK) Stock
McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK) SVP Sundeep G. Reddy sold 450 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $193.43, for a total value of $87,043.50. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 3,290 shares of the company's stock, valued at $636,384.70. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.
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