6 Meridian lowered its holdings in WEC Energy Group Inc (NYSE:WEC) by 62.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,356 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 3,958 shares during the quarter. 6 Meridian’s holdings in WEC Energy Group were worth $207,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of WEC. Cox Capital Mgt LLC acquired a new position... 

APG Asset Management N.V. grew its holdings in Camden Property Trust (NYSE:CPT) by 33.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 69,465 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after buying an additional 17,394 shares during the period. APG Asset Management N.V. owned 0.07% of Camden Property Trust worth $5,504,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to... 

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its holdings in shares of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (NYSE:RS) by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 68,603 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 827 shares during the quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC’s holdings in Reliance Steel & Aluminum were worth $6,512,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Chevy Chase... 

Wells Fargo & Company MN decreased its position in shares of CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ:CEVA) by 21.6% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 75,597 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 20,801 shares during the quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN owned approximately 0.34% of CEVA worth $1,884,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings... 

Manning & Napier Group LLC lowered its position in Apartment Investment and Management Co (NYSE:AIV) by 18.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 129,470 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 29,395 shares during the quarter. Manning & Napier Group LLC owned about 0.09% of Apartment Investment and Management worth $4,872,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other institutional... 

Exane Derivatives lifted its stake in Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:LIT) by 19,772.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,744 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,700 shares during the quarter. Exane Derivatives’ holdings in Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF were worth $277,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several... 

Viva Leisure Limited (ASX:VVA) insider Susan Forrester sold 16,667 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of A$2.23 ($1.53), for a total value of A$37,167.41 ($25,457.13). Shares of ASX VVA opened at A$1.90 ($1.30) on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of A$1.90. The firm has a market capitalization of $114.28 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.33. Viva Leisure Limited has a one year low of A$0.66 ($0.45) and a one year high of A$3.17 ($2.17).... 

Retail Properties of America Inc (NYSE:RPAI) has received a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the eight brokerages that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $9.67. Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on RPAI shares. ValuEngine... 

Shares of Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:NGS) have been assigned an average rating of “Buy” from the six ratings firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price target among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $13.33. A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Lake Street Capital lowered their target price on... 

Shares of JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE:JBGS) have earned an average rating of “Hold” from the six research firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and four have given a hold rating to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $37.00. A number of brokerages have issued reports on JBGS. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price target on JBG SMITH Properties... 

Shares of iCAD Inc (NASDAQ:ICAD) have been given an average rating of “Buy” by the six brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $13.50. ICAD has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. BidaskClub downgraded shares of iCAD from a “buy” rating to... 

APG Asset Management N.V. boosted its holdings in Liberty Media Formula One Series C (NASDAQ:FWONK) by 80.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 242,698 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 108,419 shares during the period. APG Asset Management N.V. owned about 0.10% of Liberty Media Formula One Series C worth $6,609,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the... 

Deutsche Bank AG raised its position in shares of Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF (NYSEARCA:FNCL) by 136.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,938 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,274 shares during the quarter. Deutsche Bank AG’s holdings in Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF were worth $116,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added... 

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) had its price objective hoisted by Loop Capital from $340.00 to $360.00 in a report released on Thursday morning, The Fly reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the retailer’s stock. The analysts noted that the move was a valuation call. Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on COST. Gordon Haskett raised Costco Wholesale from an accumulate rating to a buy rating in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a buy rating and set a $330.00 price target on shares... 

Hyve Group Plc (LON:HYVE) shares traded down 8.9% on Friday . The stock traded as low as GBX 86.29 ($1.06) and last traded at GBX 88.70 ($1.09), 2,318,539 shares traded hands during mid-day trading. The stock had previously closed at GBX 97.40 ($1.20). Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Hyve Group in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. Liberum Capital reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Hyve Group in a research report on Friday,... 

Manning & Napier Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE:SU) (TSE:SU) by 3.0% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 161,073 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,625 shares during the quarter. Manning & Napier Group LLC’s holdings in Suncor Energy were worth $2,715,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds... 

Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake in Guggenheim Taxabl Mncpl Mngd Drtn Trst (NYSE:GBAB) by 6.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 130,025 shares of the investment management company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,523 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd.’s holdings in Guggenheim Taxabl Mncpl Mngd Drtn Trst were worth $2,863,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other large investors also recently bought and... 

Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC lowered its holdings in Invesco BulletShares 2020 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSJK) by 40.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 9,252 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,228 shares during the quarter. Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Invesco BulletShares 2020 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF were worth $215,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. A number... 

6 Meridian decreased its stake in Amerisafe, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSF) by 62.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,421 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after selling 5,749 shares during the period. 6 Meridian’s holdings in Amerisafe were worth $209,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Alliancebernstein L.P. increased... 

Equities research analysts expect Lattice Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:LSCC) to post $0.15 earnings per share for the current quarter, according to Zacks. Three analysts have made estimates for Lattice Semiconductor’s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $0.16 and the lowest estimate coming in at $0.15. Lattice Semiconductor also posted earnings of $0.15 per share in the same quarter last year. The business is scheduled to report its next earnings report after the market closes on Tuesday, July 28th. On average, analysts expect... 

State Street Corp grew its position in Cognex Co. (NASDAQ:CGNX) by 2.3% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 5,426,313 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after purchasing an additional 122,823 shares during the period. State Street Corp’s holdings in Cognex were worth $229,099,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wealth Quarterback LLC purchased a new stake... 

6 Meridian trimmed its holdings in CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS) by 62.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,506 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 5,867 shares during the quarter. 6 Meridian’s holdings in CMS Energy were worth $205,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of CMS. Bainco International... 

Wall Street brokerages predict that Blackstone Group LP (NYSE:BX) will post earnings of $0.43 per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Four analysts have provided estimates for Blackstone Group’s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $0.45 and the lowest estimate coming in at $0.42. Blackstone Group posted earnings of $0.57 per share during the same quarter last year, which would suggest a negative year over year growth rate of 24.6%. The firm is scheduled to issue its next earnings results... 

Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Simon Property Group Inc (NYSE:SPG) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 3,124 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $214,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CSat Investment Advisory L.P. grew its holdings in shares of Simon Property Group by 17.6% during... 

6 Meridian cut its holdings in shares of Xcel Energy Inc (NYSE:XEL) by 62.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,418 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 5,751 shares during the quarter. 6 Meridian’s holdings in Xcel Energy were worth $214,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Capital World... 

Moody National Bank Trust Division purchased a new stake in shares of SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF (NYSEARCA:CWB) in the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor purchased 3,520 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $213,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. State of Tennessee Treasury Department grew its holdings in shares of SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF by 256.3%... 

Advisor Group Holdings Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ:OMCL) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 8,803 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $579,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in OMCL. Victory Capital Management Inc. raised its position in Omnicell by 14.9% during the fourth quarter. Victory Capital Management... 

Manning & Napier Group LLC increased its position in Agree Realty Co. (NYSE:ADC) by 69.1% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 63,351 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after buying an additional 25,886 shares during the period. Manning & Napier Group LLC owned 0.12% of Agree Realty worth $4,161,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ADC. First Trust... 

DNB Asset Management AS increased its stake in shares of State Street Corp (NYSE:STT) by 4.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 39,160 shares of the asset manager’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,551 shares during the period. DNB Asset Management AS’s holdings in State Street were worth $2,489,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Capital International Investors boosted its... 

Wall Street analysts expect that First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE) will announce $0.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Five analysts have provided estimates for First Busey’s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $0.40 and the lowest estimate coming in at $0.20. First Busey reported earnings per share of $0.53 in the same quarter last year, which would suggest a negative year over year growth rate of 47.2%. The company is expected to announce its next quarterly earnings results... 

Analysts expect NetGear, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR) to announce $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Three analysts have provided estimates for NetGear’s earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at $0.18 and the highest estimate coming in at $0.25. NetGear posted earnings of $0.28 per share during the same quarter last year, which would suggest a negative year over year growth rate of 17.9%. The business is expected to issue its next earnings report after the market closes on Wednesday,... 

Moody National Bank Trust Division increased its holdings in shares of Xcel Energy Inc (NYSE:XEL) by 8.4% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,011 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 388 shares during the quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division’s holdings in Xcel Energy were worth $313,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. State Street... 

Axa lessened its holdings in shares of TriNet Group Inc (NYSE:TNET) by 45.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 9,500 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 7,800 shares during the period. Axa’s holdings in TriNet Group were worth $358,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position... 

DNB Asset Management AS reduced its position in Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ:MXIM) by 5.9% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 35,703 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 2,226 shares during the quarter. DNB Asset Management AS’s holdings in Maxim Integrated Products were worth $2,164,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings... 

Invesco Ltd. lowered its stake in shares of Tennant (NYSE:TNC) by 2.2% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 45,815 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 1,042 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. owned 0.25% of Tennant worth $2,655,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Chevy Chase Trust Holdings... 

DNB Asset Management AS cut its holdings in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 8.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 33,486 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 3,002 shares during the quarter. DNB Asset Management AS’s holdings in Fortune Brands Home & Security were worth $2,141,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors have also bought... 

State of Alaska Department of Revenue boosted its position in Lamar Advertising Co (NASDAQ:LAMR) by 1.8% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 39,777 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after acquiring an additional 701 shares during the period. State of Alaska Department of Revenue’s holdings in Lamar Advertising were worth $2,654,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors have also recently made changes to... 

Diversified Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of Insperity Inc (NYSE:NSP) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 3,379 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $219,000. Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ bought a new stake in shares of Insperity during the 1st quarter valued at $25,000. US Bancorp DE lifted its position... 

Guggenheim Capital LLC lifted its position in Toro Co (NYSE:TTC) by 20.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 5,492 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 945 shares during the period. Guggenheim Capital LLC’s holdings in Toro were worth $357,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in TTC. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Toro in the 4th quarter worth... 

Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC boosted its holdings in Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHA) by 6.3% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,285 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 255 shares during the period. Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC’s holdings in Schwab US Small-Cap ETF were worth $280,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number... 

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) by 85.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 554,607 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 255,337 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Centene were worth $35,245,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have... 

PDL Community Bancorp (NASDAQ:PDLB) and NASB Financial (OTCMKTS:NASB) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations. Insider & Institutional Ownership 20.7% of PDL Community Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of NASB Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of PDL Community Bancorp shares... 

Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC cut its position in eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) by 15.9% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,860 shares of the e-commerce company’s stock after selling 1,110 shares during the period. Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC’s holdings in eBay were worth $307,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other large investors have also recently made changes to their... 

Wall Street brokerages predict that Zix Co. (NASDAQ:ZIXI) will announce earnings per share of $0.14 for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Three analysts have provided estimates for ZIX’s earnings. ZIX reported earnings per share of $0.11 during the same quarter last year, which suggests a positive year over year growth rate of 27.3%. The firm is scheduled to issue its next earnings report on Thursday, August 6th. On average, analysts expect that ZIX will report full year earnings of $0.57 per share for the... 

Wells Fargo & Company MN lessened its position in ORIX Co. (NYSE:IX) by 24.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 31,389 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 10,230 shares during the period. Wells Fargo & Company MN’s holdings in ORIX were worth $1,854,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in IX. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of... 

AQR Capital Management LLC lessened its position in Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) by 17.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 5,167 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 1,091 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Applied Industrial Technologies were worth $236,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd... 

Morgan Stanley reduced its holdings in shares of Dorman Products Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) by 30.2% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 110,205 shares of the auto parts company’s stock after selling 47,650 shares during the period. Morgan Stanley’s holdings in Dorman Products were worth $6,092,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in DORM. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Dorman Products during the... 

Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC lessened its position in Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHA) by 17.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,115 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,311 shares during the period. Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Schwab US Small-Cap ETF were worth $400,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or... 

National Energy Services Reunited (NASDAQ:NESR) and NexTier Oilfield Solutions (NYSE:NEX) are both small-cap unclassified companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends. Profitability This table compares National Energy Services Reunited and NexTier Oilfield Solutions’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets. Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets National... 

Canandaigua National Corp acquired a new position in shares of Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (NYSE:LW) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 3,320 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $212,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in LW. First Republic Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Lamb Weston by 0.3% during the fourth quarter. First Republic...