Julian Baker increased its stake in Newlink Genetics Corporation (NLNK) by 101.45% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Baker Bros Advisors Lp bought 507,273 shares as the company’s stock declined 3.21% while stock markets rallied. The hedge fund run by Julian Baker held 1.01M shares of the major pharmaceuticals company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $10.25M, up from 500,000 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Baker Bros Advisors Lp who had been investing in Newlink Genetics Corporation for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $311.82M market cap company. The stock decreased 2.10% or $0.18 during the last trading session, reaching $8.41. About 368,396 shares traded. NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) has risen 49.90% since January 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 33.20% the S&P500.
Energy Opportunities Capital Management Llc increased its stake in Fluor Corp (FLR) by 83.52% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Energy Opportunities Capital Management Llc bought 24,649 shares as the company’s stock declined 18.75% while stock markets rallied. The institutional investor held 54,160 shares of the military and government and technical company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $2.28 million, up from 29,511 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Energy Opportunities Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Fluor Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $8.44B market cap company. The stock decreased 2.01% or $1.24 during the last trading session, reaching $60.37. About 1.26M shares traded. Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) has declined 7.15% since January 31, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 23.85% the S&P500.
Among 6 analysts covering NewLink Genetics (NASDAQ:NLNK), 6 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. Therefore 100% are positive. NewLink Genetics had 15 analyst reports since March 23, 2016 according to SRatingsIntel. On Monday, July 10 the stock rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus with “Buy”. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Sunday, June 4 by Cantor Fitzgerald. As per Wednesday, May 11, the company rating was downgraded by SunTrust. On Thursday, August 24 the stock rating was maintained by Jefferies with “Hold”. As per Friday, November 3, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. Jefferies upgraded NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) on Friday, September 8 to “Buy” rating. The stock has “Buy” rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Thursday, August 31. Robert W. Baird initiated the stock with “Outperform” rating in Wednesday, March 23 report. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Friday, October 13 by Robert W. Baird. Jefferies maintained the shares of NLNK in report on Thursday, June 8 with “Hold” rating.
Baker Bros Advisors Lp, which manages about $8.20B and $12.33B US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ:CERS) by 496,734 shares to 9.75M shares, valued at $26.60M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Immunogen Inc. (NASDAQ:IMGN) by 326,864 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 2.69M shares, and cut its stake in Loxo Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ:LOXO).
Investors sentiment increased to 1.22 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.28, from 0.94 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 15 investors sold NLNK shares while 30 reduced holdings. 25 funds opened positions while 30 raised stakes. 18.44 million shares or 16.63% more from 15.81 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Incorporated reported 0% stake. Ameriprise Fincl invested 0% of its portfolio in NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK). Citigroup owns 0% invested in NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) for 2,412 shares. Fifth Third Natl Bank has 1,000 shares. Fenimore Asset Mgmt has invested 0.01% in NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK). Geode Capital Mgmt Limited Liability holds 199,682 shares or 0% of its portfolio. 459 were reported by Tower Research Capital Limited Liability Company (Trc). Barclays Pcl accumulated 82,814 shares or 0% of the stock. Jane Street Grp Limited Liability Corp stated it has 16,983 shares. Redmile Ltd Limited Liability Company holds 0.63% of its portfolio in NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) for 1.25M shares. Alliancebernstein Limited Partnership holds 0% of its portfolio in NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) for 61,300 shares. Moreover, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Mgmt Communications has 0% invested in NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) for 375 shares. New York State Common Retirement Fund, a New York-based fund reported 21,800 shares. 100,000 are held by Bridgeway Cap Mgmt. Ameritas Invest Prns accumulated 1,605 shares or 0% of the stock.
Among 18 analysts covering Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR), 9 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 9 Hold. Therefore 50% are positive. Fluor Corporation has $71.0 highest and $40.0 lowest target. $53.16’s average target is -11.94% below currents $60.37 stock price. Fluor Corporation had 50 analyst reports since July 31, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. On Friday, July 31 the stock rating was downgraded by UBS to “Neutral”. The firm has “Neutral” rating given on Friday, October 14 by Seaport Global Securities. KeyBanc Capital Markets maintained Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) on Tuesday, September 19 with “Buy” rating. Johnson Rice downgraded the shares of FLR in report on Monday, August 7 to “Accumulate” rating. The company was maintained on Friday, November 3 by UBS. The stock of Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) earned “Buy” rating by KeyBanc Capital Markets on Wednesday, December 13. On Thursday, June 1 the stock rating was upgraded by DA Davidson to “Buy”. Citigroup upgraded the stock to “Buy” rating in Friday, December 9 report. The stock of Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) earned “Outperform” rating by Cowen & Co on Friday, July 31. Robert W. Baird upgraded the shares of FLR in report on Wednesday, January 3 to “Outperform” rating.
Investors sentiment decreased to 0.81 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.32, from 1.13 in 2017Q2. It turned negative, as 59 investors sold FLR shares while 144 reduced holdings. 35 funds opened positions while 129 raised stakes. 115.07 million shares or 1.01% less from 116.24 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Brown Advisory invested 0% of its portfolio in Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR). Balyasny Asset Management Limited Liability Co holds 36,609 shares. Raymond James & Assocs holds 0.03% in Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) or 356,166 shares. World Asset Management reported 0.02% stake. Vanguard Group Incorporated invested in 0.03% or 13.79 million shares. Sumitomo Mitsui holds 0.02% or 388,283 shares in its portfolio. Dimensional Fund Lp holds 0.04% or 2.39M shares. Carroll Fincl Assoc invested in 178 shares. Cullinan Assocs holds 36,300 shares or 0.12% of its portfolio. Hendershot Investments Inc has invested 0.61% in Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR). Tradition Capital Ltd Liability Com holds 12,000 shares. Norinchukin Natl Bank The holds 0.01% of its portfolio in Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) for 10,413 shares. Cornerstone Capital Management Ltd Liability Corp stated it has 0.01% of its portfolio in Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR). Metropolitan Life Ins Ny stated it has 66,420 shares. M&T Bankshares Corporation holds 11,260 shares or 0% of its portfolio.
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