Summary: Fisher Asset Management LLC raised its stake in Medtronic plc by 22.2% during the 4th quarter, and several other hedge funds also increased their holdings, while insiders have been selling shares with EVP Michael Marinaro and CEO Geoffrey Martha involved. Wall Street analysts have mixed opinions on the stock, with some raising price targets and others lowering them. Medtronic recently announced an increase in its quarterly dividend.
Full articleSummary: Exxon Mobil's share price dropped 1.1% during trading, with some analysts giving neutral to bullish ratings for the stock. The company's recent quarterly earnings showed a decline in revenue compared to analyst estimates.
Full articleSummary: GLOBALT Investments LLC GA and several other hedge funds increased their positions in Union Pacific Co. during the fourth quarter, with a total of 32,838 shares purchased valued at $8,066,000. Union Pacific also announced a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share, to be paid on June 28th. Wall Street analysts have provided mostly positive ratings and price targets for UNP stock.
Full articleSummary: V Square Quantitative Management LLC increased its stake in PepsiCo by 59.0% during the 4th quarter, showing a bullish sentiment towards the stock. PepsiCo's recent Form 13F filing with the SEC indicated an additional 6,020 shares acquired, making it the company's 21st largest holding. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings to increase exposure to PepsiCo.
Full articleSummary: GameStop has raised $3 billion through stock offerings, with plans to invest in other companies. Some suggest shorting GME stock while proposing other investment options like Berkshire Hathaway and LVMH. Ryan Cohen is urged to make wise investment decisions with the raised capital.
Full articleSummary: American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) shareholders have experienced a significant drop in share price over the last year, and the company also reported a decline in EPS. Despite insider buying, the long-term performance has been disappointing for investors.
Full articleSummary: Cardinal Capital Management Inc. decreased its position in Amgen Inc. by 58.8% in the fourth quarter according to SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also adjusted their stakes in Amgen. Analysts have provided mostly positive ratings and target price increases for Amgen stock.
Full articleSummary: Beacon Financial Group increased its position in Comcast Co. during the fourth quarter, according to the most recent 13F filing. Comcast's holdings were worth $3,245,000 at the end of the reporting period. The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.31%. Insider transactions included a major shareholder selling 3,176,923 shares. Wall Street analysts have given Comcast varying ratings with a consensus price target of $48.83.
Full articleSummary: Beacon Financial Group increased its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. by 2.2% in the 4th quarter, while several other hedge funds also made changes to their positions. PepsiCo's stock traded up 0.3%. The company recently increased its dividend. CEO sold shares, and Wall Street analysts forecast growth for PepsiCo.
Full articleSummary: Sentry LLC purchased a significant new position in FedEx Co. during the fourth quarter, with FedEx accounting for approximately 65.3% of Sentry LLC's investment portfolio. FedEx also recently announced an increase in their dividend and approved a $5 billion stock buyback plan. Analysts have been upgrading their ratings for FDX stock following the quarterly earnings report.
Full articleSummary: Exxon Mobil is planning targeted investments in high-potential production areas like Guyana and Permian to enhance earnings. The extension of OPEC+ supply curbs is expected to positively impact petroleum prices, contributing to strong earnings growth. The company is focusing on growing upstream earnings through strategic acquisitions and projects, with a potential shift in portfolio towards high-growth assets like Permian and increased focus on free cash flow.
Full articleSummary: Auxier Asset Management grew its position in RTX Co. by 2.6% during the fourth quarter, with their holdings worth $3,273,000. Several other institutional investors also increased their positions in RTX. Insiders at RTX have been actively buying and selling shares. Wall Street analysts have varied ratings on RTX, with a current consensus rating of 'Hold'. RTX stock decreased by 0.8%.
Full articleSummary: Creekmur Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Caterpillar Inc., several other institutional investors have added to or reduced their stakes in CAT. Caterpillar stock traded down 1.5% on Friday. Insider transactions also occurred with Cheryl H. Johnson selling shares and David Maclennan acquiring shares of Caterpillar stock. Additionally, analysts have set new price targets for CAT.
Full articleSummary: NuScale Power Co. shares gapped down prior to trading on Friday after being subject to multiple analyst rating changes and reporting earnings in line with expectations. Insiders have been selling shares, with recent transactions totaling over $500,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds have also been making changes to their positions in SMR stock.
Full articleSummary: Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC reduced its position in Union Pacific Co. by 1.5% in the 4th quarter, multiple other institutional investors also made changes to their holdings. Analysts have issued various ratings on the stock, with a consensus price target of $260.70. Union Pacific stock performance shows a 12-month low of $199.06 and a high of $258.66. The company reported quarterly earnings exceeding expectations and will be paying a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share.
Full articleSummary: Sierra Summit Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Booking Holdings Inc., Several institutional investors have bought shares of BKNG, Insiders at Booking have been both buying and selling shares, Analysts have set new price targets for BKNG, Booking's stock is trading up, and the company has announced a quarterly dividend.
Full articleSummary: Beacon Financial Group acquired a new stake in Danaher Co. during the fourth quarter, as per the recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. Institutional investors and hedge funds also adjusted their holdings of DHR. Several analysts have given a 'buy' or 'equal weight' rating on DHR stock, while insiders have recently sold a significant number of shares of the company.
Full articleSummary: Booking Holdings has shown impressive growth in earnings per share, with a 37% gain in the last year, accompanied by a solid 21% increase in revenue. Insiders have a fair stake in the company, indicating alignment with shareholders. The company's strong EPS growth and insider ownership make it worth further consideration for investors.
Full articleSummary: ExxonMobil predicts that by 2030, natural gas will surpass coal as the second-largest global energy source due to technological advancements unlocking vast new gas supplies, particularly from shale and tight formations. The company emphasizes the role of technological advances in adapting energy sources to meet changing needs.
Full articleSummary: ConocoPhillips has decided to delay exploration plans in Alaska's Chukchi Sea for 2014 citing uncertainties in federal regulatory requirements and operational permitting standards. The company wants more time to ensure alignment with regulatory stakeholders and to work on defining offshore drilling requirements.
Full articleSummary: Greenwood Capital Associates LLC reduced its stake in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO) by 92.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in TMO. Analysts have recently commented on TMO with a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' and an average price target of $607.94.
Full articleSummary: Garde Capital Inc. increased its position in Caterpillar Inc. by 5.6% in the 4th quarter as per the latest Form 13F filing, institutional investors hold a significant portion of the company's stock, and Caterpillar's insider activity includes significant sales of stock. Additionally, Caterpillar stock is trading down 1.5%, and the company has recently increased its dividend.
Full articleSummary: Caterpillar donates $500,000 to support AEDF’s Vision 2025 Campaign focusing on addressing the technician shortage in the equipment distribution industry by improving programs for students in underserved high schools and technical schools.
Full articleSummary: Garde Capital Inc. reduced its position in shares of FedEx Co. during the 4th quarter, while several other institutional investors and hedge funds increased their stakes in the company. Insiders were actively selling FedEx shares. FedEx announced a stock buyback program, increased its dividend, and analysts set new price targets on the stock.
Full articleSummary: Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) experienced a significant increase in short interest during May. Insider transactions were reported, including an insider selling a portion of shares. Analyst ratings for GILD have generally hovered at hold, with a consensus target price of $83.69.
Full articleSummary: Bank of New York Mellon received a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' from nine research firms, with five buy recommendations and four hold recommendations. The average 1 year price target is $60.17. The bank recently reported quarterly earnings with $1.29 EPS, beating expectations.
Full articleSummary: PepsiCo plans to invest $160 million to construct a potato chip production plant in Kazakhstan's Almaty region under the Lay's brand, aiming to use only Kazakhstani-grown potatoes for production by 2033. The company will also launch a partnership program for Kazakhstani agricultural producers.
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