Acacia Research (ACTG) News Today

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in Acacia Research Co. (NASDAQ:ACTG - Free Report) by 15.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,772,295 shares of the business services provider's stock after

American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in Acacia Research Co. (NASDAQ:ACTG - Free Report) by 392.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 142,082 shares of the business services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 1

Acacia Research Co. (NASDAQ:ACTG - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totalling 910,600 shares, an increase of 15.8% from the August 31st total of 786,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 318,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.9 days.

Clayton Partners LLC cut its holdings in Acacia Research Co. (NASDAQ:ACTG - Free Report) by 74.6% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 75,000 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 220,489 shares

Acacia Research Co. (NASDAQ:ACTG - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totalling 793,100 shares, an increase of 45.2% from the July 31st total of 546,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 298,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.7 days.

Acacia Research Co. (NASDAQ:ACTG - Get Free Report) saw a significant decrease in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 546,300 shares, a decrease of 18.7% from the July 15th total of 671,800 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 267,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days.

StockNews.com downgraded Acacia Research from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday.

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Thursday, August 8, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=487356)

StockNews.com upgraded shares of Acacia Research from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday.

StockNews.com downgraded Acacia Research from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday.

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) Share Price Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $4.67

Acacia Research Co. (NASDAQ:ACTG - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 692,600 shares, a growth of 14.6% from the May 31st total of 604,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 223,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.1 days.

StockNews.com upgraded Acacia Research from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday.

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) Reaches New 12-Month High at $5.74

Krilogy Financial LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Acacia Research Co. (NASDAQ:ACTG - Free Report) by 74.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 470,000 shares of the business services provider's stock

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) Trading Up 3.3% After Insider Buying Activity

Acacia Research Co. (NASDAQ:ACTG - Get Free Report) General Counsel Jason W. Soncini purchased 5,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 17th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $5.36 per share, for a total transaction of $26,800.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the general counsel now owns 226,661 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,214,902.96. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) Reaches New 12-Month High on Insider Buying Activity

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) Shares Gap Down to $5.18

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG - Get Free Report) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The business services provider reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter. Acacia Research had a net margin of 48.92% and a return on equity of 11.47%. The firm had revenue of $24.32 million for the quarter.

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) Shares Gap Down to $5.16

Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) Stock Price Down 3.9%