Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Alliance Data Systems (ADS) Shares Rose While Roystone Capital Management LP Boosted Its Holding; Howard Bancorp (HBMD) Stock Value Rose While Endeavour Capital Advisors Cut Its Holding

Richard Barrera increased its stake in Alliance Data Systems Corp (ADS) by 12.07% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Roystone Capital Management Lp bought 28,000 shares as the company’s stock rose 0.06% with the market. The hedge fund run by Richard Barrera held 259,990 shares of the business services company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $57.60 million, up from 231,990 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Roystone Capital Management Lp who had been investing in Alliance Data Systems Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $14.07B market cap company. The stock decreased 0.75% or $1.92 during the last trading session, reaching $254.59. About 644,310 shares traded or 17.34% up from the average. Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE:ADS) has risen 14.47% since January 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 2.23% the S&P500.

Endeavour Capital Advisors Inc decreased its stake in Howard Bancorp Inc (HBMD) by 94.92% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Endeavour Capital Advisors Inc sold 300,311 shares as the company’s stock rose 1.90% with the market. The hedge fund held 16,060 shares of the finance company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $336,000, down from 316,371 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Endeavour Capital Advisors Inc who had been investing in Howard Bancorp Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $207.21M market cap company. The stock increased 0.24% or $0.05 during the last trading session, reaching $21.1. About 20,850 shares traded. Howard Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBMD) has risen 58.60% since January 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 41.90% the S&P500.

Endeavour Capital Advisors Inc, which manages about $972.14M and $264.86 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Enterprise Finl Svcs Corp (NASDAQ:EFSC) by 412,224 shares to 443,986 shares, valued at $18.80M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Opus Bk Irvine Calif (NASDAQ:OPB) by 115,749 shares in the quarter, for a total of 645,336 shares, and has risen its stake in Sun Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:SNBC).

Among 4 analysts covering Howard Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBMD), 3 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 75% are positive. Howard Bancorp had 7 analyst reports since November 23, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Strong Buy” rating by Raymond James given on Wednesday, February 1. The rating was downgraded by Raymond James on Friday, October 20 to “Outperform”. Merion Capital initiated the stock with “Neutral” rating in Monday, November 23 report. Merion Capital Group upgraded the shares of HBMD in report on Tuesday, April 26 to “Outperform” rating. The rating was upgraded by Stephens on Friday, August 18 to “Overweight”. The stock of Howard Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBMD) has “Outperform” rating given on Thursday, August 10 by Raymond James.

Since September 19, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 2 insider sales for $200,914 activity. Poynot Steven sold $27,289 worth of Howard Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBMD) on Tuesday, September 19.

Investors sentiment increased to 2.38 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.05, from 2.33 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 4 investors sold HBMD shares while 9 reduced holdings. 10 funds opened positions while 21 raised stakes. 6.14 million shares or 0.44% less from 6.16 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Ameritas Invest Inc accumulated 0% or 773 shares. Manufacturers Life Insurance Com The holds 395,725 shares or 0.01% of its portfolio. 15,200 are owned by Schwab Charles Investment Mgmt Incorporated. Moreover, Legal General Gru Public Limited Company has 0% invested in Howard Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBMD) for 1,295 shares. Nationwide Fund accumulated 4,798 shares. 67,652 are held by Geode Capital Management Ltd Liability Corporation. Brown Advisory Inc accumulated 349,577 shares. Alliancebernstein LP accumulated 118,162 shares. Sandy Spring Bancshares invested 0% of its portfolio in Howard Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBMD). Suntrust Banks invested 0.01% in Howard Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBMD). Vanguard Grp invested in 104,068 shares. Dimensional Fund Advsr LP holds 54,225 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Fj Cap Mgmt Limited Liability Corp accumulated 82,000 shares or 0.21% of the stock. Fifth Third Bancorporation holds 1,000 shares. Intl reported 5,903 shares.

Roystone Capital Management Lp, which manages about $1.66B and $1.21 billion US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Dxc Technology Co by 188,500 shares to 590,200 shares, valued at $50.69 million in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Norwegian Cruise Line Hldgs (NASDAQ:NCLH) by 314,600 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 1.13 million shares, and cut its stake in Cbs Corp New (NYSE:CBS).

Among 33 analysts covering Alliance Data Systems (NYSE:ADS), 18 have Buy rating, 3 Sell and 12 Hold. Therefore 55% are positive. Alliance Data Systems had 79 analyst reports since August 9, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was maintained by Oppenheimer on Thursday, July 20 with “Sell”. Robert W. Baird maintained the stock with “Hold” rating in Monday, January 8 report. The stock has “Underperform” rating by IBC on Wednesday, April 12. Guggenheim initiated Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE:ADS) on Thursday, November 17 with “Buy” rating. The stock has “Underperform” rating by Oppenheimer on Friday, January 26. The stock has “Hold” rating by BMO Capital Markets on Wednesday, May 31. On Friday, December 9 the stock rating was downgraded by JP Morgan to “Neutral”. Jefferies maintained Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE:ADS) rating on Monday, September 18. Jefferies has “Buy” rating and $270.0 target. The company was upgraded on Friday, August 14 by JP Morgan. Susquehanna initiated the shares of ADS in report on Tuesday, April 26 with “Neutral” rating.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.93 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.08, from 0.85 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 46 investors sold ADS shares while 163 reduced holdings. 48 funds opened positions while 146 raised stakes. 50.97 million shares or 2.32% less from 52.18 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Lmr Prtn Llp accumulated 36,222 shares. Polaris Cap Mgmt Limited Liability Company invested in 0.03% or 2,255 shares. Adage Cap Prtnrs Gru Limited Liability Com has 68,800 shares for 0.04% of their portfolio. Robeco Institutional Asset Bv holds 39,928 shares. Sumitomo Mitsui Tru Incorporated owns 148,081 shares. Moreover, Convergence Invest Prtn Ltd Co has 0.5% invested in Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE:ADS). Cardinal Capital Mngmt owns 2,461 shares. Muhlenkamp And holds 69,782 shares or 4.87% of its portfolio. 4,167 were accumulated by Pictet And Cie (Europe). Logan Mngmt invested 0.71% in Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE:ADS). Boston Advisors Ltd Llc has 43,703 shares for 0.22% of their portfolio. Comerica Fincl Bank stated it has 35,565 shares. The Alabama-based Fjarde Ap has invested 0.05% in Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE:ADS). Tradewinds Cap Management Ltd Limited Liability Company holds 0% or 26 shares. Bb&T Corp holds 0.06% of its portfolio in Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE:ADS) for 14,550 shares.

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