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News Breaks | | | | October 12, 2012 | | 10:02 EDT |  | WMT, CCH, DDD, CLR, OGE, BWA, DF, LNKD, AON | On The Fly: Analyst Upgrade Summary
Today's noteworthy upgrades include: 3D Systems (DDD) upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at Piper Jaffray... Aon Corp. (AON) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Goldman... BorgWarner (BWA) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Citigroup... Coca-Cola Hellenic (CCH) upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorgan... LinkedIn (LNKD) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Evercore... OGE Energy (OGE) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies... Wal-Mart (WMT) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies... Dean Foods (DF) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Stifel Nicolaus... Continental Resources (CLR) upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Howard Well. | |
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| May 21, 2013 | | 14:50 EDT |  | WMT | Wal-Mart among 19 large retailers to opt out of swipe fee deal, DJ reports
A group of 19 large retailers led by Wal-Mart (WMT) are opting out of a pending settlement with Visa (V) and MasterCard (MA) over swipe fees, reported Dow Jones, citing a statement from the companies. The group of merchants also includes Costco (COST), Starbucks (SBUX), Gap (GPS), Lowe's (LOW) and Nike (NKE), among others, and their announcement comes a week before a court deadline to object to and opt out of the proposed settlement, the report noted. Reference Link | | | 14:09 EDT |  | WMT | Waste Management volatility low as shares rally to record high
Waste Management overall option implied volatility of 15 is below its 26-week average of 17 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price risk. | | | 10:56 EDT |  | DDD | 3D Systems price target raised to $52 from $42 at Piper Jaffray
Piper Jaffray raised its price target for 3D Systems to reflect the company's acquisition of Rapid Product Development Group. The firm reiterates an Overweight rating on the stock. | | | 10:00 EDT |  | LNKD | On The Fly: Analyst Initiation Summary
 Subscribe for More Information | | | 08:50 EDT | | LNKD | LinkedIn initiated with a Buy at BGC Partners
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:32 EDT |  | WMT | CTIA–The Wireless Association to host a conference
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 20, 2013 | | 11:00 EDT |  | DDD | 3D printing companies rise after bullish analyst notes
Shares of 3D printing stocks are advancing after two analysts issued upbeat notes about a company in the sector, 3D Systems (DDD). WHAT'S NEW: A number of factors should cause 3D Systems' margins to rise, wrote Needham analyst James Ricchiuti in a note to investors earlier today. Meanwhile, demand for 3D Systems' products and services remains healthy, the analyst stated, adding that he is now more optimistic about the company's ability to beat earnings expectations going forward. Ricchiuti increased his price target on the stock to $52 from $42 and reiterated a Buy rating. Meanwhile, Maxim Group said it believes that 3D printing is in the early stages of adoption based on its review of a report on the sector. The firm raised its price target on 3D Systems to $54 from $44 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. PRICE ACTION: In mid-morning trading, 3D Systems rose 3.9% to $48.50, Stratasys (SSYS) climbed 4.2% to $91.70, and ExOne (XONE) gained 4.5% to $42.40. | | | 09:25 EDT | | DDD | 3D Systems price target raisede to $52 from $42 at Needham
Needham is more optimistic regarding 3D Systems earnings potential following the acquisition of Rapid Product Development Group combined with further margin expansion. Shares are Buy rated. | | | 08:18 EDT | | DDD | 3D Systems price target raised to $54 from $44 at Maxim
Maxim raised its price target for 3D Systems saying additive fabrication is in early stages of technology adoption. The firm keeps a Buy rating on the stock. | | | 07:31 EDT | | WMT | Retailers can open warehouses in India areas against FDI, Economic Times says
Subscribe for More Information | | | | May 17, 2013 | | 13:12 EDT | | AON | Aon Corp. participates in a luncheon meeting hosted by Detroit Economic Club
Subscribe for More Information | | | 07:48 EDT | | WMT | Wal-Mart valuation profile seems sustainable, says RW Baird
Subscribe for More Information | | | May 16, 2013 | | 18:56 EDT | | DF | On The Fly: After Hours Movers
UP AFTER EARNINGS: SINA (SINA), up 4.2%. ALSO HIGHER: Kansas City Southern (KSU), up 1.6% after it was announced the company would replace Dean Foods (DF) in the S&P 500 on May 23. DOWN AFTER EARNINGS: Autodesk (ADSK), down 6.5% after earnings, guiding its second quarter below expectations... Aruba Networks (ARUN), down 17.1% after earnings, guiding its fourth quarter below expectations... Nordstrom (JWN), down 3.5%... J.C. Penney (JCP), down 1.7%... Brocade (BRCD), down 2.4% after earnings, guiding its third quarter below expectations. | | | 17:19 EDT | | DF | Dean Foods to be added to S&P 400; Kansas City Southern deleted on 5/23
Subscribe for More Information | | | 17:18 EDT | | DF | Kansas City Southern to be added to S&P 500; Dean Foods deleted on 5/23
Subscribe for More Information | | | 16:29 EDT |  | WMT | On The Fly: Closing Wrap
Stocks on Wall Street were lower following some disappointing economic data and a hint from a regional Fed president that the central bank may taper its easing program in the coming months. The averages traded in a narrow range for much of the session before moving lower in the final hour of trading. Comments by San Francisco Fed president John Williams late in the afternoon, suggesting that the central bank may begin slowing its bond buying pace by the summer, may have spurred the late session selling. ECONOMIC EVENTS: In the U.S., initial jobless claims rose 32K to 360K last week, compared to expectations for them to remain relatively stable at 330K. The consumer price index dropped a larger than forecast 0.4% in April, though the "core" CPI rate rose 0.1%, as expected. Housing starts were down 16.5% in April from the prior month, versus an expected decrease of 6.4%, though building permits jumped 14.3% from the prior month, beating an expected increase of 3.8%. The Philadelphia Fed General Business Conditions Index for May came in at -5.2, versus expectations for a +2.2 reading. COMPANY NEWS: Earnings reports from two Dow members, Wal-Mart (WMT) and Cisco (CSCO), sent their shares in opposite directions. Cisco shares added $2.66, or 12.54%, to $23.87 to lead the blue chip index after the company's results beat expectations on the top and bottom lines. Wal-Mart fell $1.36, or 1.7%, to $78.50 after its first quarter earnings sand second quarter outlook missed the consensus forecast... Tesla Motors (TSLA) last night announced a stock and debt offering of more than $800M, with CEO Elon Musk announcing his intent to buy $100M of the offering, and shares of the electric car maker added $7.36, or 8.67%, to $92.20. MAJOR MOVERS: Among notable gainers was Aegerion (AEGR), up $14.73, or 31.37%, to $61.70 after the company said its Juxtapid treatment may have a $1B global market opportunity and at least two analyst firms raised their price targets on its shares. Also higher was Constellation Brands (STZ), up $1.52, or 3.03%, to $51.76 after the stock was upgraded at Stifel and ISI Group. Among noteworthy losers following analyst downgrades were AMD (AMD), which fell 55c, or 12.56%, to $3.83 after Goldman downgraded the stock to Sell, and CSC (CSC), which slid $2.12, or 4.74%, to $42.59 after being cut to Hold at Deutsche Bank. Also lower following its quarterly report was NetQin Mobile (NQ), down 72c, or 7.5%, to $8.88. INDICES: The Dow was down 42.47, or 0.28%, to 15,233.22; the Nasdaq was down 6.38, or 0.18%, to 3,465.24; and the S&P 500 was down 8.31, or 0.50%, to 1,650.47. | | | 14:01 EDT | | WMT | Options Update; May 16, 2013
Subscribe for More Information | | | 13:16 EDT | | WMT | Wal-Mart warns on email phishing scam
Subscribe for More Information | | | 12:24 EDT | | WMT | On The Fly: Midday Wrap
The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged at midday following a deluge of domestic economic data this morning. The S&P began the session in negative territory, but only moderately lower, after investors received a host of data prior to the open, including reports on jobless claims, consumer prices, and housing starts. ECONOMIC EVENTS: In the U.S., initial jobless claims rose 32K to 360K last week, compared to expectations for them to remain relatively stable at 330K. The consumer price index dropped a larger than forecast 0.4% in April, though the "core" CPI rate rose 0.1%, as expected. Housing starts were down 16.5% in April from the prior month, versus an expected decrease of 6.4%, though building permits jumped 14.3% from the prior month, beating an expected increase of 3.8%. The Philadelphia Fed General Business Conditions Index for May came in at -5.2, versus expectations for a +2.2 reading. COMPANY NEWS: Earnings reports from two Dow members, Wal-Mart (WMT) and Cisco (CSCO), sent their shares in opposite directions. Cisco shares advanced 12% to lead the blue chip index after the company's results beat expectations on the top and bottom lines and prompted price target increases at several analyst firms. Wal-Mart, in contrast, lagged all Dow names, sliding 2% after its earnings for the just ended quarter and its view of the current quarter missed the consensus forecast... After the closing bell, Tesla Motors (TSLA) said it intends to raise about $830M by offering 2.7M common shares and $450M in convertible senior notes. CEO Elon Musk will buy $100M worth of the stock and debt, the company said, and its recently high-flying shares rose another 6%. MAJOR MOVERS: Among the notable gainers rising following Cisco's better than expected results and commentary were Ciena (CIEN), which rose 8%, and Cavium (CAVM), which advanced 4%. Also higher were shares of NetApp (NTAP), which gained over 6% after Bloomberg said activist investor Elliott Management has taken a stake in the company and is pushing its board to explore ways to boost shareholder value. Among the noteworthy losers were Oncothyreon (ONTY), which fell 20%, and Biomarin (BMRN), down 5%, after both pharmaceutical companies, among a number of others, published data to be presented at ASCO, an annual meeting of oncologists. Also lower was AMD (AMD), which declined 14% following a downgrade to Sell at Goldman Sachs. INDICES: Near noon, the Dow was up 12.47, or 0.08%, to 15,288.16; the Nasdaq was up 8.74, or 0.25%, to 3,480.36; and the S&P 500 was nearly flat at 1,658.80. | | | 10:03 EDT |  | DDD | On The Fly: Analyst Downgrade Summary
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