Destination Wealth Management Raised Danaher Del (COST) Stake By $11.07 Million; First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR) Covered By 1 Bullish Analysts Last Week

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Destination Wealth Management increased Danaher Corp Del (COST) stake by 90.26% reported in 2018Q1 SEC filing. Destination Wealth Management acquired 114,141 shares as Danaher Corp Del (COST)’s stock rose 2.88%. The Destination Wealth Management holds 240,595 shares with $23.56M value, up from 126,454 last quarter. Danaher Corp Del now has $87.61B valuation. The stock increased 1.47% or $2.9 during the last trading session, reaching $199.64. About 1.86 million shares traded. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has risen 13.52% since May 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 0.95% the S&P500.

Among 5 analysts covering First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR), 1 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 20% are positive. First Majestic Silver Corp. had 21 analyst reports since July 24, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The company was maintained on Friday, April 21 by TD Securities. Raymond James upgraded First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR) on Tuesday, October 25 to “Market Perform” rating. The firm earned “Sector Perform” rating on Monday, October 5 by National Bank Canada. The stock of First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR) has “Sector Perform” rating given on Wednesday, January 18 by Scotia Capital. The stock has “Sector Perform” rating by National Bank Canada on Friday, July 24. See First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR) latest ratings:

Destination Wealth Management decreased Select Sector Spdr Tr (NYSE:RAD) stake by 63,842 shares to 1,158 valued at $94,000 in 2018Q1. It also reduced Toyota Motor Corp (IDV) stake by 341,942 shares and now owns 51 shares. V F Corp (NYSE:PCG) was reduced too.

Since December 18, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 15 selling transactions for $22.24 million activity. MEISENBACH JOHN W sold $573,930 worth of stock or 3,000 shares. $937,421 worth of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) shares were sold by Murphy James P.. The insider LIBENSON RICHARD M sold $3.86M. 5,000 shares valued at $958,087 were sold by GALANTI RICHARD A on Friday, December 22. Miller Russell D sold $2.41 million worth of stock. The insider Rose Timothy L. sold 5,000 shares worth $966,000. $977,510 worth of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) was sold by Vachris Roland Michael.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.92 in Q1 2018. Its down 0.06, from 0.98 in 2017Q4. It dropped, as 62 investors sold COST shares while 440 reduced holdings. 92 funds opened positions while 371 raised stakes. 305.24 million shares or 0.97% less from 308.22 million shares in 2017Q4 were reported. Country Tru Retail Bank has 55 shares for 0% of their portfolio. Capital Int Sarl stated it has 20,800 shares or 0.38% of all its holdings. Alliancebernstein Lp has 5.02 million shares. Monroe Financial Bank Mi reported 74 shares. Ohio-based North Point Managers Oh has invested 2.3% in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST). Logan Mgmt has invested 0.05% in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST). Boston Advisors Ltd Liability Co stated it has 1.12% of its portfolio in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST). Millennium Mgmt Ltd holds 0.03% or 102,806 shares. Bb&T Corp holds 0.03% or 8,485 shares in its portfolio. Evercore Wealth Mngmt Limited Com reported 125,888 shares or 0.91% of all its holdings. 2,780 are held by Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management Ltd Liability. Amer Natl Tx accumulated 42,320 shares. Community Financial Ser Group Inc owns 34,489 shares. San Francisco Sentry Investment Grp Incorporated (Ca) holds 0.4% or 7,397 shares. Crestwood Advisors Gp Llc invested in 0.03% or 1,911 shares.

Among 33 analysts covering Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), 24 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 9 Hold. Therefore 73% are positive. Costco Wholesale has $230.0 highest and $144.0 lowest target. $194.21’s average target is -2.72% below currents $199.64 stock price. Costco Wholesale had 129 analyst reports since August 24, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) earned “Hold” rating by Wells Fargo on Thursday, June 1. On Wednesday, January 24 the stock rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets with “Buy”. The firm has “Outperform” rating by BMO Capital Markets given on Monday, December 18. The firm has “Peer Perform” rating given on Friday, April 29 by Wolfe Research. The stock of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has “Buy” rating given on Monday, December 19 by Citigroup. As per Wednesday, December 9, the company rating was maintained by Piper Jaffray. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with “Buy” on Thursday, March 8. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Wednesday, July 5 by Wells Fargo. The company was maintained on Thursday, April 12 by Robert W. Baird. The rating was maintained by Telsey Advisory Group on Monday, November 9 with “Outperform”.

More notable recent Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) news were published by: 247Wallst.com which released: “Costco, Dollar General, HP and More Major Earnings Coming This Week” on May 27, 2018, also Benzinga.com with their article: “Earnings Scheduled For May 31, 2018” published on May 31, 2018, 247Wallst.com published: “Volvo Offers Employee New Car Pricing to Costco Members” on May 04, 2018. More interesting news about Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) were released by: Benzinga.com and their article: “12 Stocks To Watch For May 31, 2018” published on May 31, 2018 as well as Fool.com‘s news article titled: “3 Questions Costco Should Answer on Thursday” with publication date: May 29, 2018.

Since December 8, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 6 insider sales for $3.69 million activity. YAP JOHANNSON L sold $579,277 worth of stock or 19,156 shares. 41,384 shares were sold by DUNCAN BRUCE W, worth $1.33 million. MUSIL SCOTT A also sold $494,053 worth of First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR) shares.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.14 in Q1 2018. Its down 0.10, from 1.24 in 2017Q4. It turned negative, as 26 investors sold First Majestic Silver Corp. shares while 74 reduced holdings. 37 funds opened positions while 77 raised stakes. 110.64 million shares or 0.96% more from 109.58 million shares in 2017Q4 were reported. Arizona State Retirement Systems, a Arizona-based fund reported 81,262 shares. Qs Investors Limited Liability Com invested 0.03% in First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR). Vident Advisory Limited Com holds 0.02% in First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR) or 17,382 shares. Ameritas Investment Prtnrs reported 45,945 shares. Advisors Asset Mngmt holds 32,245 shares or 0.02% of its portfolio. Federated Invsts Pa holds 0% of its portfolio in First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR) for 46,322 shares. Asset One Communication Ltd stated it has 244,639 shares. Investment Counselors Of Maryland Ltd Co reported 506,885 shares. Quadrant Ltd Limited Liability Company holds 42,502 shares or 0.91% of its portfolio. Wolverine Asset Ltd Company accumulated 0.01% or 17,730 shares. Moreover, State Treasurer State Of Michigan has 0.01% invested in First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR) for 43,800 shares. Vanguard reported 19.10M shares stake. Carroll Financial Associates has invested 0% in First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:FR). Rhumbline Advisers reported 287,558 shares. Amica Pension Fund Board Of Trustees has 84,522 shares.

First Majestic Silver Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of mineral properties with a focus on silver projects in Mexico. The company has market cap of $1.78 billion. The firm owns and operates six silver producing mines, including the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine, La Encantada Silver Mine, La Parrilla Silver Mine, Del Toro Silver Mine, San Martin Silver Mine, and the La Guitarra Silver Mine. It currently has negative earnings. It also holds interests in the Plomosas Silver Project situated in Sinaloa State; La Luz Silver Project located in San Luis Potosi State; Jalisco group of Properties situated in various mining districts in Jalisco, Mexico; Ermitano Silver Project; and La Joya Silver Project in the city of Durango, Mexico.

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