Frontier Investment Mgmt Company Boosted Its Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stake; As Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Share Price Rose, Olstein Capital Management LP Has Lifted by $1.68 Million Its Holding

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Frontier Investment Mgmt Company increased its stake in Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) by 27.98% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Frontier Investment Mgmt Company bought 34,565 shares as the company’s stock rose 0.11% while stock markets declined. The institutional investor held 158,085 shares of the public utilities company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $8.51M, up from 123,520 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Frontier Investment Mgmt Company who had been investing in Cheniere Energy Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $12.69 billion market cap company. The stock increased 2.14% or $1.12 during the last trading session, reaching $53.42. About 2.76M shares traded or 28.36% up from the average. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEMKT:LNG) has risen 17.39% since March 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 5.84% the S&P500.

Olstein Capital Management Lp increased its stake in Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG) by 135.29% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Olstein Capital Management Lp bought 4,600 shares as the company’s stock rose 11.58% while stock markets declined. The institutional investor held 8,000 shares of the health care company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $2.92 million, up from 3,400 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Olstein Capital Management Lp who had been investing in Intuitive Surgical Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $46.68 billion market cap company. The stock increased 2.59% or $10.44 during the last trading session, reaching $412.83. About 960,221 shares traded or 13.70% up from the average. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) has risen 58.43% since March 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 46.88% the S&P500.

Frontier Investment Mgmt Company, which manages about $1.19 billion and $1.20 billion US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Vanguard Growth Etf (VUG) by 2,236 shares to 9,118 shares, valued at $1.28 million in 2017Q4, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Alps Sector Dividend Dogs Etf (SDOG) by 11,218 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 228,425 shares, and cut its stake in Centurylink Inc (NYSE:CTL).

Among 9 analysts covering Cheniere Energy Inc (NYSEMKT:LNG), 8 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 89% are positive. Cheniere Energy Inc had 13 analyst reports since July 23, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was upgraded by Howard Weil on Tuesday, June 14 to “Sector Outperform”. As per Monday, October 12, the company rating was maintained by Barclays Capital. The rating was initiated by Global Hunter Securities with “Accumulate” on Thursday, July 23. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital with “Overweight” on Tuesday, September 6. Citigroup upgraded the shares of LNG in report on Wednesday, January 13 to “Buy” rating. Bernstein initiated it with “Market Perform” rating and $38 target in Wednesday, May 11 report. The firm earned “Outperform” rating on Wednesday, August 5 by Credit Suisse. The company was initiated on Wednesday, February 8 by Wells Fargo. As per Tuesday, February 23, the company rating was upgraded by Goldman Sachs.

Since December 15, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 2 sales for $1.32 million activity. BRANDOLINI NUNO sold 20,000 shares worth $1.00M.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.07 in Q4 2017. Its up 0.10, from 0.97 in 2017Q3. It increased, as 35 investors sold LNG shares while 109 reduced holdings. 50 funds opened positions while 104 raised stakes. 223.92 million shares or 3.92% more from 215.48 million shares in 2017Q3 were reported. Moreover, Parametric Portfolio Associate Lc has 0.01% invested in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG). First Interstate Financial Bank has invested 0.03% in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG). State Common Retirement Fund has 0.04% invested in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG). Raymond James Advisors holds 0% of its portfolio in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG) for 14,162 shares. 13D Ltd Company reported 271,064 shares. Lpl Finance Ltd Liability Company reported 0.01% in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG). First Allied Advisory Ser holds 0.02% of its portfolio in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG) for 11,480 shares. Glg Prtn LP holds 0.45% or 177,515 shares. 6.47 million are owned by Deutsche National Bank & Trust Ag. Private Advisor Gru holds 4,945 shares. Moreover, Atria Investments Llc has 0.02% invested in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG). Nuveen Asset Management Ltd invested in 0.05% or 134,462 shares. The Massachusetts-based Boston Partners has invested 0.01% in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG). Benjamin F Edwards & Co owns 100 shares for 0% of their portfolio. State Of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D stated it has 1.00M shares or 0.2% of all its holdings.

Among 20 analysts covering Intuitive Surgical Inc (NASDAQ:ISRG), 14 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 5 Hold. Therefore 70% are positive. Intuitive Surgical Inc had 68 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has “Hold” rating by Piper Jaffray on Thursday, October 19. Wells Fargo initiated the shares of ISRG in report on Thursday, October 13 with “Outperform” rating. The company was downgraded on Thursday, July 21 by Northland Capital. The stock of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) has “Hold” rating given on Monday, October 2 by RBC Capital Markets. The stock of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) has “Buy” rating given on Friday, January 22 by Stifel Nicolaus. The stock has “Overweight” rating by Morgan Stanley on Friday, January 26. The stock has “Hold” rating by Canaccord Genuity on Friday, January 26. The firm has “Outperform” rating by Leerink Swann given on Thursday, January 14. The company was maintained on Wednesday, July 20 by Barclays Capital. The stock of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) has “Overweight” rating given on Monday, January 4 by Morgan Stanley.

Olstein Capital Management Lp, which manages about $769.90M and $785.28 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) by 55,000 shares to 172,000 shares, valued at $5.22M in 2017Q4, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Citizens Finl Group Inc (NYSE:CFG) by 44,850 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 286,180 shares, and cut its stake in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT).

Investors sentiment increased to 12.48 in 2017 Q4. Its up 11.44, from 1.04 in 2017Q3. It is positive, as 23 investors sold ISRG shares while 21 reduced holdings. 91 funds opened positions while 458 raised stakes. 191.92 million shares or 430.23% more from 36.20 million shares in 2017Q3 were reported. First Manhattan Co invested in 1,908 shares or 0% of the stock. 45 were reported by Rocky Mountain Advisers Ltd Liability Co. Eqis Management stated it has 0.03% in Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG). Fdx Advsr Incorporated has 6,100 shares. Whittier Trust, California-based fund reported 3,474 shares. Hwg Lp, Texas-based fund reported 9,366 shares. Edgewood Mgmt Ltd Liability Com invested in 2.31M shares. Moreover, Gofen And Glossberg Limited Liability Company Il has 0.03% invested in Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG). Scott Selber holds 1.66% of its portfolio in Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) for 8,502 shares. Spectrum Asset Mngmt Inc (Nb Ca) holds 1,706 shares. Marketfield Asset Management Limited has 27,153 shares. Quantitative Investment Management Limited Liability owns 0.21% invested in Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) for 39,800 shares. Greenleaf Trust reported 2,157 shares stake. Cleararc Capital reported 2,828 shares. Fjarde Ap reported 32,015 shares.

Since October 24, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 22 selling transactions for $66.94 million activity. RUBASH MARK J sold $420,006 worth of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) on Monday, March 5. SMITH LONNIE M had sold 18,000 shares worth $6.71M on Tuesday, October 24. 7,934 shares were sold by Brogna Salvatore, worth $3.34 million on Thursday, March 1. Another trade for 28,525 shares valued at $11.82M was made by GUTHART GARY S on Monday, February 5. MELTZER MARK J had sold 6,000 shares worth $2.52M on Tuesday, February 20. LEVY ALAN J sold $1.11M worth of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) on Tuesday, October 24.

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