IQGeo Group PLC (LON:IQG) insider Max Royde bought 15,000 shares of IQGeo Group stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 31st. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 61 ($0.80) per share, with a total value of £9,150 ($12,036.31). Max Royde also recently made the following trade(s): On Wednesday, March 11th, Max Royde bought 25,000 shares of IQGeo Group stock. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 60 ($0.79) per share, with a total value of £15,000 ($19,731.65). On Wednesday, January 8th, Max Royde bought 50,000... 

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. raised its holdings in PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) by 37.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 284,100 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after acquiring an additional 76,800 shares during the period. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. owned approximately 0.28% of PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust worth $6,333,000 at the end of the most recent... 

Ellenbecker Investment Group raised its holdings in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 4.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,755 shares of the software giant’s stock after buying an additional 309 shares during the quarter. Microsoft comprises about 0.8% of Ellenbecker Investment Group’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th biggest holding. Ellenbecker Investment Group’s holdings in Microsoft were worth $1,223,000... 

Engrave Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of American Electric Power Company Inc (NYSE:AEP) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 332 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $31,000. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Fusion Family Wealth LLC bought a new position in American Electric Power in the 4th quarter worth $34,000. Asset Dedication LLC boosted its holdings in American Electric... 

Engrave Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Southern Co (NYSE:SO) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 502 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $31,000. Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Valley National Advisers Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Southern by 49.0% during the fourth quarter. Valley National Advisers Inc. now... 

Bath Savings Trust Co raised its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 2.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 65,715 shares of the software giant’s stock after buying an additional 1,528 shares during the period. Microsoft comprises 2.2% of Bath Savings Trust Co’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 13th biggest position. Bath Savings Trust Co’s holdings in Microsoft were worth $10,364,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number... 

Captrust Financial Advisors raised its holdings in shares of Sun Life Financial Inc (NYSE:SLF) (TSE:SLF) by 126.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,023 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 2,801 shares during the quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors’ holdings in Sun Life Financial were worth $230,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC decreased its holdings in shares of TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 77.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 12,406 shares of the company’s stock after selling 42,761 shares during the quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC’s holdings in TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE were worth $1,519,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other large investors have also modified... 

DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main reduced its stake in shares of Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) by 6.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 61,787 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 4,089 shares during the quarter. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main’s holdings in Goldman Sachs Group were worth $14,200,000 at the... 

Cullinan Associates Inc. raised its position in Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) by 25.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 27,100 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock after buying an additional 5,500 shares during the period. Cullinan Associates Inc.’s holdings in Ross Stores were worth $2,357,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of ROST. Norges... 

Cullinan Associates Inc. lifted its stake in shares of EOG Resources Inc (NYSE:EOG) by 10.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 36,813 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock after buying an additional 3,405 shares during the quarter. Cullinan Associates Inc.’s holdings in EOG Resources were worth $1,322,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of EOG. Capital Research... 

DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main reduced its stake in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) by 6.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 9,449 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 657 shares during the period. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main’s holdings in Booking were worth $19,397,000 at the end of the most recent... 

At Home Group (NYSE:HOME) was downgraded by equities researchers at ValuEngine from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, ValuEngine reports. HOME has been the subject of a number of other reports. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of At Home Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $6.00 price objective for the company. in a report on Friday, December 6th. Wells Fargo & Co reduced their price objective on shares of... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC lowered its stake in BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (NYSE:BJ) by 33.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 69,256 shares of the company’s stock after selling 34,234 shares during the quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC owned about 0.05% of BJs Wholesale Club worth $1,575,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC increased its position in Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ACGL) by 1,305.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 36,529 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after buying an additional 33,929 shares during the period. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC’s holdings in Arch Capital Group were worth $1,567,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC raised its position in Gildan Activewear Inc (NYSE:GIL) (TSE:GIL) by 369.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 56,206 shares of the textile maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 44,238 shares during the quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC’s holdings in Gildan Activewear were worth $1,660,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC boosted its position in Semtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC) by 244.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 31,483 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 22,343 shares during the quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC’s holdings in Semtech were worth $1,665,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions... 

Credit Suisse AG raised its stake in Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (NYSE:RGR) by 3.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 20,845 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 756 shares during the period. Credit Suisse AG owned about 0.12% of Sturm Ruger & Company Inc worth $981,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in RGR. Quadrant Capital Group... 

Credit Suisse AG lifted its stake in shares of CytomX Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:CTMX) by 40.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 125,761 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 36,191 shares during the quarter. Credit Suisse AG owned about 0.28% of CytomX Therapeutics worth $1,044,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their... 

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. raised its stake in SYNNEX Co. (NYSE:SNX) by 1,093.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 37,000 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 33,900 shares during the period. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. owned approximately 0.07% of SYNNEX worth $4,766,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors also recently... 

Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL)’s stock price gapped up prior to trading on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $98.56, but opened at $97.03. Paypal shares last traded at $96.35, with a volume of 4,576,987 shares changing hands. A number of brokerages have commented on PYPL. Nomura reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $139.00 price objective on shares of Paypal in a research report on Thursday, January 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised shares of Paypal from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform”... 

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. trimmed its stake in shares of Charter Communications Inc (NASDAQ:CHTR) by 8.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 11,295 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,075 shares during the quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.’s holdings in Charter Communications were worth $5,479,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other... 

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. trimmed its stake in Endo International PLC (NASDAQ:ENDP) (TSE:ENL) by 37.6% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,012,221 shares of the company’s stock after selling 610,482 shares during the quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. owned 0.45% of Endo International worth $4,747,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors... 

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. increased its position in Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) by 623.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 33,823 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 29,150 shares during the period. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.’s holdings in Verisk Analytics were worth $5,051,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.... 

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SIGI) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 73,899 shares of the insurance provider’s stock, valued at approximately $4,817,000. Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in SIGI. Comerica Bank grew its stake in Selective Insurance Group by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 36,137 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth... 

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. purchased a new position in Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE:STNG) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 141,052 shares of the shipping company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,549,000. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. owned 0.24% of Scorpio Tankers at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions... 

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. trimmed its position in Nice Ltd (NASDAQ:NICE) by 77.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 42,138 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 148,560 shares during the quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.’s holdings in Nice were worth $6,538,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors have also recently made changes... 

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. lessened its holdings in Rent-A-Center Inc (NASDAQ:RCII) by 5.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 167,454 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,147 shares during the quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. owned approximately 0.31% of Rent-A-Center worth $4,829,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the... 

Equities analysts expect Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) to report sales of $2.25 billion for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Five analysts have made estimates for Eastman Chemical’s earnings, with estimates ranging from $2.10 billion to $2.32 billion. Eastman Chemical posted sales of $2.38 billion during the same quarter last year, which suggests a negative year-over-year growth rate of 5.5%. The firm is scheduled to issue its next quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. On average, analysts expect that Eastman Chemical will... 

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) was downgraded by equities researchers at ValuEngine from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report issued on Thursday, ValuEngine reports. Several other analysts have also commented on HAL. Wells Fargo & Co lifted their price target on shares of Halliburton from $24.00 to $28.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 9th. AltaCorp Capital downgraded shares of Halliburton from a “sector perform” rating to an “underperform”... 

Engrave Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund bought 377 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $33,000. Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of Republic Services by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 10,827,082 shares of the business services... 

DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main boosted its position in Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd (NYSE:KL) by 73.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 181,500 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 76,584 shares during the period. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main owned approximately 0.09% of Kirkland Lake Gold worth $7,992,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.... 

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. trimmed its holdings in IVERIC bio Inc (NASDAQ:ISEE) by 10.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 690,794 shares of the company’s stock after selling 84,465 shares during the period. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. owned 1.39% of IVERIC bio worth $5,927,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Lindbrook Capital LLC purchased... 

Citigroup Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Summit Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMMF) by 45.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,191 shares of the bank’s stock after buying an additional 682 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc.’s holdings in Summit Financial Group were worth $59,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in SMMF. New York State... 

Citigroup Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRBK) by 63.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 14,165 shares of the bank’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,490 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc.’s holdings in Republic First Bancorp were worth $59,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Virtu Financial... 

Cullinan Associates Inc. lessened its position in American Electric Power Company Inc (NYSE:AEP) by 38.1% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 21,300 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 13,100 shares during the period. Cullinan Associates Inc.’s holdings in American Electric Power were worth $1,704,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Wealth... 

Cullinan Associates Inc. trimmed its position in shares of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) by 17.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 83,110 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock after selling 17,000 shares during the period. Cullinan Associates Inc.’s holdings in Enterprise Products Partners were worth $1,188,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently... 

Cullinan Associates Inc. cut its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 17.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 228,104 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 47,564 shares during the quarter. Microsoft comprises approximately 2.9% of Cullinan Associates Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest position. Cullinan Associates Inc.’s holdings in Microsoft were worth $35,974,000 as of its... 

Cullinan Associates Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Southern Co (NYSE:SO) by 131.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,565 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 8,845 shares during the quarter. Cullinan Associates Inc.’s holdings in Southern were worth $843,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. State... 

Cullinan Associates Inc. purchased a new position in Valero Energy Co. (NYSE:VLO) during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund purchased 35,600 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,615,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Allworth Financial LP lifted its holdings in Valero Energy by 70.4% in the 4th quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 334 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an... 

Cullinan Associates Inc. trimmed its position in Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC) by 6.8% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 5,494 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after selling 400 shares during the period. Cullinan Associates Inc.’s holdings in Norfolk Southern were worth $802,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in NSC. State Street Corp... 

American Axle & Manufact. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AXL) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totalling 11,066,500 shares, an increase of 7.9% from the February 27th total of 10,260,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,670,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 6.6 days. Currently, 10.1% of the company’s stock are sold short. In other American Axle & Manufact. news, Director John F. Smith acquired 6,500 shares of the firm’s... 

Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totalling 2,132,300 shares, a growth of 7.7% from the February 27th total of 1,980,000 shares. Approximately 3.3% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 595,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.6 days. In other Ameris Bancorp news, Director Robert P. Lynch purchased 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC increased its position in LPL Financial Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:LPLA) by 650.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,500 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,301 shares during the period. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC’s holdings in LPL Financial were worth $1,522,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) by 36.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 21,847 shares of the company’s stock after selling 12,547 shares during the period. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC’s holdings in Live Nation Entertainment were worth $1,561,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America bought... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC cut its stake in shares of HubSpot Inc (NYSE:HUBS) by 91.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 10,091 shares of the software maker’s stock after selling 106,687 shares during the quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC’s holdings in HubSpot were worth $1,599,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A number of other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of HUBS.... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC reduced its position in shares of Farfetch Ltd (NYSE:FTCH) by 34.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 161,538 shares of the company’s stock after selling 85,233 shares during the period. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC’s holdings in Farfetch were worth $1,672,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. ProShare Advisors LLC... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC lifted its position in IQIYI Inc (NASDAQ:IQ) by 3,636.7% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 77,088 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 75,025 shares during the period. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC’s holdings in IQIYI were worth $1,627,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC bought a new position in... 

Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC lifted its holdings in ABM Industries, Inc. (NYSE:ABM) by 883.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 43,273 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 38,874 shares during the period. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC owned about 0.06% of ABM Industries worth $1,632,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in ABM. California... 

Brinker Capital Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 19.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,237 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after selling 528 shares during the period. Brinker Capital Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $724,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made...