LSV Asset Management lessened its stake in PennantPark Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:PNNT) by 2.9% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 2,904,904 shares of the asset manager’s stock after selling 85,897 shares during the period. LSV Asset Management’s holdings in PennantPark Investment were worth $18,504,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Quantamental Technologies LLC bought a new stake in ... 

Parallel Advisors LLC lessened its position in shares of Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) by 3.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,211 shares of the company’s stock after selling 224 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC’s holdings in Colgate-Palmolive were worth $369,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of CL. Middleton... 

LSV Asset Management grew its stake in Retail Properties of America Inc (NYSE:RPAI) by 4.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,570,900 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after purchasing an additional 72,300 shares during the quarter. LSV Asset Management owned approximately 0.73% of Retail Properties of America worth $17,044,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also... 

LSV Asset Management lifted its stake in Southwestern Energy (NYSE:SWN) by 58.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,718,300 shares of the energy company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,114,500 shares during the quarter. LSV Asset Management owned 0.98% of Southwestern Energy worth $19,499,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes... 

Montecito Bank & Trust raised its holdings in shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO) by 6.8% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 5,638 shares of the medical research company’s stock after buying an additional 359 shares during the quarter. Montecito Bank & Trust’s holdings in Thermo Fisher Scientific were worth $1,262,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Capital Investment Advisory... 

LSV Asset Management boosted its position in NY MTG TR INC/SH (NASDAQ:NYMT) by 3.2% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 3,551,462 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after acquiring an additional 109,872 shares during the quarter. LSV Asset Management’s holdings in NY MTG TR INC/SH were worth $20,918,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of NYMT. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its... 

LSV Asset Management decreased its holdings in Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:DCOM) by 1.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,327,611 shares of the savings and loans company’s stock after selling 17,632 shares during the quarter. LSV Asset Management owned 3.64% of Dime Community Bancshares worth $22,542,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company.... 

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) had its price target lifted by Deutsche Bank from $135.00 to $140.00 in a research note released on Wednesday. They currently have a buy rating on the semiconductor company’s stock. A number of other brokerages have also recently commented on MPWR. ValuEngine raised Monolithic Power Systems from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report on Thursday, January 10th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded Monolithic Power Systems from a hold rating to a buy rating and set a $127.00 price objective for... 

Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) had its target price upped by JMP Securities from $19.00 to $19.50 in a research note published on Wednesday morning. The firm currently has a market outperform rating on the investment management company’s stock. Several other research firms have also weighed in on ARCC. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Ares Capital from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 14th. BidaskClub upgraded shares of Ares Capital from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note on Saturday,... 

Savant Capital LLC trimmed its holdings in QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) by 5.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,215 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after selling 409 shares during the quarter. Savant Capital LLC’s holdings in QUALCOMM were worth $411,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. First Manhattan... 

Pinnacle Associates Ltd. lowered its position in shares of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) by 78.8% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 4,535 shares of the company’s stock after selling 16,855 shares during the period. Pinnacle Associates Ltd.’s holdings in Helen of Troy were worth $595,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Helen of... 

Pinnacle Associates Ltd. decreased its holdings in XPO Logistics Inc (NYSE:XPO) by 81.1% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 8,619 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 37,036 shares during the period. Pinnacle Associates Ltd.’s holdings in XPO Logistics were worth $492,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Paradigm Asset Management Co. LLC grew its stake in shares of XPO Logistics by 83.3% in the... 

Pinnacle Associates Ltd. boosted its holdings in iShares Barclays 1-3 Year Treasry Bnd Fd (BMV:SHY) by 20.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,564 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,097 shares during the quarter. Pinnacle Associates Ltd.’s holdings in iShares Barclays 1-3 Year Treasry Bnd Fd were worth $549,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors and hedge... 

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of SEASPAN CORP/SH SH (NYSE:SSW) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report published on Saturday morning. According to Zacks, “Seaspan owns containerships and charters them pursuant to long-term fixed-rate charters. “ Several other equities research analysts have also commented on SSW. ValuEngine lowered shares of SEASPAN CORP/SH SH from a hold rating to a sell rating in a report on Monday, February 4th. Seaport Global Securities set a $12.00 price target on shares of SEASPAN CORP/SH... 

Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report published on Saturday morning. According to Zacks, “Shares of Yum! Brands have outperformed the industry over the past year. We are encouraged by the company’s growth prospects despite the fact that it missed earnings estimates in the fourth quarter. While the shift to refranchising substantially helped the company’s operating margin, pre-tax investment expenses affected earnings in the quarter under review. Total revenues... 

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Watsco (NYSE:WSO) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report issued on Saturday. According to Zacks, “Shares of Watsco have underperformed the industry in the past six months. The company’s digitization of business has substantially increased the SG&A over the past three years. Also, fluctuations in sales due to seasonal demand of residential air conditioners and heating equipment hurt its profitability significantly. Also, earnings estimates for 2019 have been trending downward... 

Optimum Investment Advisors trimmed its position in Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) by 55.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 400 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 500 shares during the quarter. Optimum Investment Advisors’ holdings in Paypal were worth $34,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.... 

Pinnacle Associates Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) by 50.0% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 204,895 shares of the energy producer’s stock after buying an additional 68,313 shares during the quarter. Pinnacle Associates Ltd.’s holdings in ConocoPhillips were worth $12,775,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Pineno Levin & Ford Asset Management... 

Smithfield Trust Co. lifted its stake in Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI) by 10.0% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 7,094 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 643 shares during the period. Smithfield Trust Co.’s holdings in Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF were worth $905,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Wedbush Securities Inc.... 

Main Management LLC lifted its stake in Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (NYSEARCA:RSP) by 7.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 180,763 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 13,253 shares during the period. Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF makes up approximately 2.5% of Main Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest position. Main Management LLC owned about 0.12% of Invesco... 

Willingdon Wealth Management lifted its position in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 2.1% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 61,638 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,259 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson comprises approximately 2.3% of Willingdon Wealth Management’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th largest holding. Willingdon Wealth Management’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $8,517,000 at the end of the most... 

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank raised its stake in shares of First Interstate Bancsystem Inc (NASDAQ:FIBK) by 19.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,479 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 411 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings in First Interstate Bancsystem were worth $91,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their... 

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank cut its holdings in Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) by 10.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 48,067 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 5,505 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings in Nabors Industries were worth $96,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares... 

Bank of America reiterated their underperform rating on shares of Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) in a research note released on Wednesday. The brokerage currently has a $150.00 price objective on the financial services provider’s stock, up from their prior price objective of $133.00. Several other research analysts also recently weighed in on the company. ValuEngine downgraded Jones Lang LaSalle from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 13th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded Jones Lang LaSalle from a hold... 

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday. According to Zacks, “Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. is a Real Estate Investment Trust specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets. The Company also operates a number of media and entertainment assets that includes the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium and WSM-AM. Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville,... 

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRBP)’s share price shot up 10% on Friday . The stock traded as high as $9.11 and last traded at $8.95. 2,942,502 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 114% from the average session volume of 1,376,953 shares. The stock had previously closed at $8.14. Several brokerages have weighed in on CRBP. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued a “buy” rating and set a $36.00 price objective on shares of Corbus Pharmaceuticals in a report on Monday, October 22nd. BidaskClub raised Corbus Pharmaceuticals... 

Shares of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVO) saw strong trading volume on Friday . 1,164,923 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 202% from the previous session’s volume of 385,229 shares.The stock last traded at $16.57 and had previously closed at $16.43. VIVO has been the subject of several research reports. Zacks Investment Research raised Meridian Bioscience from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $23.00 price objective for the company in a report on Saturday, November... 

Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) from a hold rating to a strong sell rating in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday. According to Zacks, “GrafTech International Ltd. manufactures and provides natural and synthetic graphite and carbon based products and services. The Company offers graphite electrodes, petroleum needle coke, crystalline form of carbon and energy solutions for manufacture of steel, aluminum, silicon metal, automotive products and electronics. GrafTech International Ltd.... 

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) Director Kelley Steven-Waiss sold 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.50, for a total transaction of $108,500.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 12,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $186,000. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Shares of FORM opened at $15.93 on Friday.... 

ValuEngine upgraded shares of Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure (NYSE:SOI) from a strong sell rating to a sell rating in a report published on Wednesday. A number of other equities analysts have also recently commented on the company. Cowen assumed coverage on Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure in a report on Thursday, January 24th. They set an outperform rating and a $20.00 target price for the company. Imperial Capital reissued an outperform rating and set a $17.00 target price (down previously from $24.00) on shares of Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure... 

Semtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC) SVP James Jungsup Kim sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $53.00, for a total transaction of $132,500.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president now owns 36,225 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,919,925. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. James Jungsup Kim also recently made the following trade(s): On Thursday, November 29th, James... 

Basic Attention Token (CURRENCY:BAT) traded up 4.8% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 11:00 AM Eastern on February 17th. One Basic Attention Token token can now be purchased for approximately $0.13 or 0.00003693 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges including Radar Relay, IDCM, DDEX and HitBTC. In the last seven days, Basic Attention Token has traded 8% higher against the US dollar. Basic Attention Token has a total market cap of $164.99 million and approximately $8.25 million worth of Basic Attention Token was traded... 

Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Irhythm Technologies (NASDAQ:IRTC) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report sent to investors on Saturday morning. According to Zacks, “iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is a digital healthcare company. It focuses on the provision of ambulatory electrocardiogram, monitoring for patients at risk for arrhythmias primarily in the United States. The company offers ZIO Service, a platform which provides wearable biosensor with cloud-based data analytics that distill data from heartbeats into clinically... 

FLO (CURRENCY:FLO) traded down 2.2% against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 11:00 AM E.T. on February 17th. During the last seven days, FLO has traded 8.1% lower against the US dollar. One FLO coin can now be purchased for $0.0469 or 0.00001294 BTC on major exchanges. FLO has a market capitalization of $7.04 million and $64,735.00 worth of FLO was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: BOScoin (BOS) traded down 6.5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0260... 

Investors purchased shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) on weakness during trading on Friday. $150.48 million flowed into the stock on the tick-up and $139.03 million flowed out of the stock on the tick-down, for a money net flow of $11.45 million into the stock. Of all stocks tracked, Applied Materials had the 26th highest net in-flow for the day. Applied Materials traded down ($1.61) for the day and closed at $39.10 Several research firms recently weighed in on AMAT. Zacks Investment Research reiterated a “hold” rating... 

Investors purchased shares of JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:JCPB) on weakness during trading on Friday. $24.77 million flowed into the stock on the tick-up and $0.00 million flowed out of the stock on the tick-down, for a money net flow of $24.77 million into the stock. Of all stocks tracked, JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF had the 12th highest net in-flow for the day. JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF traded down ($0.02) for the day and closed at $50.63 COPYRIGHT VIOLATION WARNING: This news story was originally reported by [[site]] and is the sole... 

Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of InterDigital Wireless (NASDAQ:IDCC) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report released on Thursday morning. According to Zacks, “InterDigital’s global footprint, diversified portfolio and ability to penetrate in different markets are commendable. The acquisition of the patent licensing business of Technicolor is likely to provide it with an enhanced portfolio of video technologies while opening up new opportunities in the consumer electronics market. The company’s commitment... 

HC Wainwright reiterated their buy rating on shares of Eyenovia (NASDAQ:EYEN) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday. They currently have a $14.00 target price on the stock. “Our price target is derived from a market value of the firm at $240M, which includes a discounted cash flow-based asset value for all four micro-dosing products, with a 15% discount rate and 1% terminal growth rate. Probabilities of success assigned are 80%, 75%, 55% and 45% for MicroPine, respectively.”,” HC Wainwright’s analyst commented. Several... 

Brokerages expect that Chart Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:GTLS) will report earnings of $0.44 per share for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Three analysts have made estimates for Chart Industries’ earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $0.52 and the lowest estimate coming in at $0.36. Chart Industries posted earnings per share of $0.23 in the same quarter last year, which suggests a positive year-over-year growth rate of 91.3%. The company is scheduled to report its next earnings results on Thursday,... 

Raymond James set a $16.00 target price on Randgold Resources (NASDAQ:GOLD) in a report released on Thursday morning. The firm currently has a market perform rating on the basic materials company’s stock. Several other analysts also recently commented on the stock. CIBC upgraded shares of Randgold Resources from a neutral rating to an outperform rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 2nd. Macquarie upgraded shares of Randgold Resources from a neutral rating to an outperform rating in a research report on Monday, January 28th. BidaskClub... 

AngloGold Ashanti Limited (NYSE:AU) has earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the six research firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation and four have given a hold recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $12.50. Several brokerages recently commented on AU. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of AngloGold Ashanti from a “sell”... 

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) had its price target cut by Wells Fargo & Co from $96.00 to $95.00 in a report issued on Thursday morning. They currently have an outperform rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Jack in the Box from $96.00 to $91.00 and set an equal weight rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 18th. Cowen restated a hold rating and set a $81.00 price target on shares of Jack in the Box in a... 

Zacks Investment Research cut shares of ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) from a hold rating to a sell rating in a report released on Wednesday. According to Zacks, “ePlus inc. is a leading provider of technology solutions. ePlus enables organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure and supply chain processes by delivering world-class IT products from top manufacturers, professional services, flexible lease financing, proprietary software, and patented business methods. With the highest certifications from top technology partners and expertise in key... 

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) had its price target upped by JMP Securities from $120.00 to $123.00 in a report published on Wednesday. The brokerage currently has a market outperform rating on the technology company’s stock. A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on TWLO. Monness Crespi & Hardt reiterated a buy rating and set a $150.00 price objective (up previously from $117.00) on shares of Twilio in a research report on Wednesday. reiterated an outperform rating and set a $125.00 price objective (up previously from $110.00)... 

TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBK) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report released on Friday. According to Zacks, “TriCo Bancshares is a bank holding company for Tri Counties Bank. The Bank conducts a commercial banking business including accepting demand, savings and time deposits and making commercial, real estate, and consumer loans. “ A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on TCBK. BidaskClub lowered TriCo Bancshares from... 

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) had its price target upped by from $110.00 to $125.00 in a research note published on Wednesday. They currently have an outperform rating on the technology company’s stock. Several other research analysts have also weighed in on TWLO. DA Davidson boosted their price objective on shares of Twilio from $99.00 to $118.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a research note on Wednesday. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Twilio from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note on Friday, January 11th. Canaccord... 

Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Cannae (NYSE:CNNE) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report issued on Wednesday morning. According to Zacks, “Cannae Holdings, Inc. holds majority and minority equity investment stakes in a number of entities, including Ceridian Holdings, LLC, American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC and T-System Holding LLC. Cannae Holdings, Inc., formerly known as Fidelity National Financial Inc., is based in FL, United States. “ Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. ValuEngine... 

Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report released on Thursday. According to Zacks, “Lattice Semiconductor Corporation designs, develops and markets high performance programmable logic devices and related development system software. Programmable logic devices are standard smiconductor components that can be configured by the end customer as specific logic functions, enabling shorter design cycle times and reduced developpment costs. “ Other analysts... 

BidaskClub upgraded shares of Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Thursday morning. Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. ValuEngine lowered shares of Monster Beverage from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report on Thursday, December 20th. UBS Group set a $48.00 target price on shares of Monster Beverage and gave the stock a sell rating in a research report on Friday, January 18th. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Monster... 

BidaskClub upgraded shares of Digimarc (NASDAQ:DMRC) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note published on Thursday. Separately, National Securities set a $43.00 target price on shares of Digimarc and gave the stock a buy rating in a research report on Thursday, November 1st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the stock. Digimarc presently has an average rating of Buy and a consensus target price of $36.33. Shares of DMRC stock traded up $0.14 on Thursday, hitting $23.28....