Acropolis Investment Management LLC boosted its position in Visa Inc (NYSE:V) by 57.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,755 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,178 shares during the period. Acropolis Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Visa were worth $1,506,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. A number of other large investors have also... 

Dfpg Investments Inc. lessened its holdings in Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) by 19.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 5,530 shares of the social networking company’s stock after selling 1,360 shares during the quarter. Dfpg Investments Inc.’s holdings in Facebook were worth $983,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cordasco Financial... 

Fox Run Management L.L.C. cut its stake in shares of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) by 71.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,292 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,800 shares during the quarter. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust makes up approximately 0.3% of Fox Run Management L.L.C.’s holdings, making the stock its 26th biggest holding. Fox Run Management L.L.C.’s holdings in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust were worth $680,000 at... 

Flaharty Asset Management LLC lowered its holdings in Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF (NYSEARCA:PBP) by 7.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 27,035 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,150 shares during the quarter. Flaharty Asset Management LLC owned 0.20% of Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF worth $585,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their... 

Ballew Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Invesco BulletShares 2021 Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSCL) by 2.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 29,917 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 592 shares during the quarter. Ballew Advisors Inc’s holdings in Invesco BulletShares 2021 Corporate Bond ETF were worth $637,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds and other institutional... 

United States Lime & Minerals Inc (NASDAQ:USLM) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 22,300 shares, a decrease of 16.2% from the August 30th total of 26,600 shares. Approximately 1.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 2,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 8.3 days. Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Polar Asset Management Partners... 

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) saw a large increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,720,000 shares, an increase of 9.6% from the August 30th total of 1,570,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 711,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.4 days. Currently, 1.1% of the company’s shares are sold short. In other Verisk Analytics news, insider Vincent De P. Mccarthy sold 46,229 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, September 13th. The... 

Sesen Bio (NASDAQ:SESN) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued on Tuesday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, “Sesen Bio Inc. is a late-stage company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugate therapies for patients with cancer. The company’s product portfolio includes Vicinium(TM) which is in its clinical trial, treats high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Sesen Bio Inc., formerly known as Eleven Biotherapeutics, is based... 

Starfire Investment Advisers Inc. reduced its position in shares of iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IWP) by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 18,329 shares of the company’s stock after selling 221 shares during the period. iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF accounts for approximately 1.1% of Starfire Investment Advisers Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 29th biggest position. Starfire Investment Advisers Inc.’s... 

Starfire Investment Advisers Inc. cut its holdings in shares of SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:DIA) by 2.1% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 17,603 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 371 shares during the period. SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust accounts for about 1.9% of Starfire Investment Advisers Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 14th biggest holding. Starfire Investment Advisers Inc.’s holdings in SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF... 

United Capital Management of KS Inc. grew its holdings in Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) by 9.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,915 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,060 shares during the period. United Capital Management of KS Inc.’s holdings in Darden Restaurants were worth $1,380,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have... 

United Capital Management of KS Inc. trimmed its position in shares of iShares US Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:IYW) by 5.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 5,025 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 302 shares during the quarter. United Capital Management of KS Inc.’s holdings in iShares US Technology ETF were worth $1,025,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors have also recently... 

Windward Capital Management Co. CA raised its holdings in CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:CME) by 1.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 102,182 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 1,540 shares during the period. CME Group comprises about 2.6% of Windward Capital Management Co. CA’s holdings, making the stock its 14th largest position. Windward Capital Management Co.... 

Well Done LLC purchased a new stake in Realty Income Corp (NYSE:O) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 2,646 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $203,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Berman Capital Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Realty Income by 62.8% during the 2nd quarter. Berman Capital... 

Well Done LLC grew its stake in iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Intl Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:ISCF) by 4.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 10,719 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the period. Well Done LLC’s holdings in iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Intl Small-Cap ETF were worth $306,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Separately, Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory... 

Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Envista (NASDAQ:NVST) in a research report report published on Monday morning, The Fly reports. The firm issued a neutral rating on the stock. Shares of NVST stock opened at $29.08 on Monday. Envista has a twelve month low of $25.65 and a twelve month high of $29.73. In related news, CFO Howard H. Yu purchased 2,000 shares of Envista stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 20th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $22.00 per share, with a total value of $44,000.00. Also, CEO Amir Aghdaei... 

Equities research analysts predict that Omeros Co. (NASDAQ:OMER) will post earnings of ($0.38) per share for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Two analysts have provided estimates for Omeros’ earnings. The highest EPS estimate is ($0.26) and the lowest is ($0.49). Omeros reported earnings per share of ($0.71) in the same quarter last year, which would suggest a positive year-over-year growth rate of 46.5%. The business is expected to announce its next earnings results on Thursday, November 14th. On average, analysts... 

YHB Investment Advisors Inc. grew its stake in shares of AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) by 2.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 52,314 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,385 shares during the period. YHB Investment Advisors Inc.’s holdings in AFLAC were worth $2,737,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of AFL.... 

YHB Investment Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in Yum China Holdings Inc (NYSE:YUMC) by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 71,858 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 330 shares during the period. YHB Investment Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Yum China were worth $3,265,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Griffin Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake... 

Main Street Capital Co. (NYSE:MAIN) announced a dividend on Tuesday, August 6th, Fidelity reports. Investors of record on Friday, October 18th will be paid a dividend of 0.205 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, November 15th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 17th. Main Street Capital has raised its dividend payment by an average of 3.0% annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 8 years. Main Street Capital has a payout ratio of 97.2% indicating that... 

Boenning & Scattergood Inc. boosted its holdings in Costco Wholesale Co. (NASDAQ:COST) by 20.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,186 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 875 shares during the period. Boenning & Scattergood Inc.’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $1,494,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. Krane... 

Boenning & Scattergood Inc. cut its holdings in American Water Works Company Inc (NYSE:AWK) by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 15,115 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 201 shares during the quarter. Boenning & Scattergood Inc.’s holdings in American Water Works were worth $1,878,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of AWK. Next Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in American... 

Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $136.00 to $148.00 in a research report sent to investors on Monday, BenzingaRatingsTable reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has a neutral rating on the utilities provider’s stock. A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on SRE. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on Sempra Energy from $147.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock an equal weight rating in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. Zacks Investment Research lowered... 

Equities research analysts expect that CommVault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVLT) will announce earnings per share of $0.02 for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Four analysts have issued estimates for CommVault Systems’ earnings. The highest EPS estimate is $0.05 and the lowest is ($0.02). CommVault Systems posted earnings per share of $0.14 in the same quarter last year, which indicates a negative year over year growth rate of 85.7%. The business is scheduled to issue its next earnings results before the market opens... 

Jaffetilchin Investment Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Exxon Mobil Co. (NYSE:XOM) by 6.3% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 10,618 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 631 shares during the period. Jaffetilchin Investment Partners LLC’s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $750,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group... 

Financial Gravity Wealth Inc. trimmed its position in Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BLV) by 14.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,471 shares of the company’s stock after selling 754 shares during the quarter. Financial Gravity Wealth Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF were worth $459,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions... 

America Movil SAB de CV ADR Series L (NYSE:AMX) was the recipient of unusually large options trading activity on Monday. Stock traders acquired 1,222 put options on the company. This represents an increase of 1,258% compared to the typical daily volume of 90 put options. A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in AMX. Victory Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in America Movil SAB de CV ADR Series L in the second quarter valued at approximately $15,436,000. First Trust Advisors LP increased... 

Evedo (CURRENCY:EVED) traded 13.6% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 8:00 AM ET on October 15th. One Evedo token can now be bought for $0.0124 or 0.00000149 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges including BitForex and P2PB2B. Evedo has a market capitalization of $95,352.00 and approximately $871.00 worth of Evedo was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last seven days, Evedo has traded down 7.8% against the U.S. dollar. Here’s how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24... 

TheStreet lowered shares of LexinFintech (NASDAQ:LX) from a c- rating to a d+ rating in a report published on Friday, TheStreetRatingsTable reports. Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Zacks Investment Research downgraded LexinFintech from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report on Friday, October 4th. ValuEngine downgraded LexinFintech from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research report on Sunday. BOCOM International started coverage on LexinFintech in a research report on Thursday,... 

Everus (CURRENCY:EVR) traded up 14% against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 7:00 AM E.T. on October 15th. One Everus coin can currently be purchased for about $0.0153 or 0.00000183 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges including $20.33, $33.94, $10.39 and $13.77. Everus has a market capitalization of $6.97 million and $2,112.00 worth of Everus was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last seven days, Everus has traded up 2% against the U.S. dollar. Here’s how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the... 

ZPER (CURRENCY:ZPR) traded down 11.5% against the U.S. dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 7:00 AM Eastern on October 15th. One ZPER token can now be purchased for $0.0006 or 0.00000007 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges including Liquid, BitForex, Coinsuper and HitBTC. ZPER has a total market capitalization of $802,915.00 and $26,609.00 worth of ZPER was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last seven days, ZPER has traded down 14.7% against the U.S. dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed... 

Coinchase Token (CURRENCY:CCH) traded 0.1% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 7:00 AM E.T. on October 15th. Coinchase Token has a total market cap of $67,199.00 and $1,736.00 worth of Coinchase Token was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Coinchase Token token can now be purchased for $0.0000 or 0.00000001 BTC on major exchanges including Cashierest and ABCC. In the last week, Coinchase Token has traded 15.9% lower against the U.S. dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last... 

Analysts expect that Albireo Pharma Inc (NASDAQ:ALBO) will report earnings of ($1.55) per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks. Four analysts have provided estimates for Albireo Pharma’s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at ($1.35) and the lowest estimate coming in at ($1.72). Albireo Pharma posted earnings of ($1.17) per share in the same quarter last year, which indicates a negative year over year growth rate of 32.5%. The firm is expected to announce its next earnings report on Tuesday, November 12th. On... 

WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 8th, Zacks reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 18th will be paid a dividend of 0.61 per share by the specialty chemicals company on Thursday, October 31st. This represents a $2.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.35%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 17th. WD-40 has increased its dividend by an average of 12.4% annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 7 years. WD-40 has a payout... 

Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Banc of California Inc (NYSE:BANC) by 1.0% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 2,939,206 shares of the bank’s stock after purchasing an additional 29,563 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. owned approximately 0.06% of Banc of California worth $41,061,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of BANC. Marshall Wace North America L.P. bought a new stake... 

Kezar Life Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:KZR) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 900,800 shares, an increase of 8.0% from the August 30th total of 834,300 shares. Currently, 7.7% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 78,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 11.4 days. A number of research analysts recently commented on KZR shares. HC Wainwright started coverage on Kezar Life Sciences... 

Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE:BXP) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 2,750,000 shares, an increase of 7.8% from the August 30th total of 2,550,000 shares. Approximately 1.8% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 738,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.7 days. Several equities analysts recently issued reports on BXP shares. Robert W. Baird set a $152.00 price objective on shares of Boston... 

Equities analysts expect Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF) to announce $1.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the current quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Four analysts have provided estimates for Greif’s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $1.14 and the lowest estimate coming in at $1.08. Greif posted earnings of $1.08 per share during the same quarter last year, which indicates a positive year over year growth rate of 2.8%. The business is expected to announce its next earnings report on Wednesday, December 4th. According to... 

UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of Clean Energy Fuels Corp (NASDAQ:CLNE) by 11.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 382,074 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 50,766 shares during the period. UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. owned about 0.19% of Clean Energy Fuels worth $1,020,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their... 

State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its holdings in Brighthouse Financial Inc (NASDAQ:BHF) by 51.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 19,815 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,763 shares during the quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue’s holdings in Brighthouse Financial were worth $801,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock.... 

Selz Capital LLC lessened its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 31.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 107,000 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 50,000 shares during the quarter. Microsoft accounts for about 3.7% of Selz Capital LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 8th biggest position. Selz Capital LLC’s holdings in Microsoft were worth $14,876,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other institutional investors also recently... 

Wells Fargo & Company MN boosted its stake in Line Corp (NYSE:LN) by 103.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,527 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,285 shares during the quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN’s holdings in Line were worth $71,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently... 

Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC lowered its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 44.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 8,962 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 7,174 shares during the quarter. Microsoft makes up approximately 0.8% of Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 25th biggest holding. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC’s holdings in... 

UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. purchased a new position in PennyMac Financial Services Inc (NYSE:PFSI) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 44,045 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $977,000. UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. owned approximately 0.06% of PennyMac Financial Services as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several... 

UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. grew its holdings in Virtusa Co. (NASDAQ:VRTU) by 7.4% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 22,652 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after buying an additional 1,555 shares during the quarter. UBS Asset Management Americas Inc.’s holdings in Virtusa were worth $1,006,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors have also made changes to their... 

Pacer Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) by 16.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 49,337 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 6,919 shares during the period. Pacer Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Centene were worth $2,134,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. NumerixS Investment... 

BidaskClub downgraded shares of Cass Information Systems (NASDAQ:CASS) from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a research note published on Saturday, BidAskClub reports. Cass Information Systems stock opened at $52.49 on Friday. Cass Information Systems has a 1-year low of $44.35 and a 1-year high of $60.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $755.91 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.47 and a beta of 0.58. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $53.48 and a 200 day simple moving average of $49.15. Cass Information Systems... 

Pacer Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) by 10.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 13,784 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,336 shares during the period. Pacer Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Vulcan Materials were worth $2,085,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. NuWave Investment Management LLC boosted its position... 

Pacer Advisors Inc. lessened its stake in Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI) by 7.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 15,718 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 1,223 shares during the period. Pacer Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Primerica were worth $2,000,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors... 

BidaskClub upgraded shares of TiVo (NASDAQ:TIVO) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research report released on Monday, BidAskClub reports. Several other research firms have also recently issued reports on TIVO. B. Riley set a $19.00 price target on TiVo and gave the stock a buy rating in a research note on Friday, August 23rd. ValuEngine raised TiVo from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 2nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the stock....