The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF) Trades at $18.25 After Triangle; Carlson Capital LP Has Lowered Masco (MAS) Position

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The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF) formed triangle with $18.80 target or 3.00% above today’s $18.25 share price. The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF) has $288.62 million valuation. The stock increased 1.11% or $0.2 during the last trading session, reaching $18.25. About 774 shares traded. The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE:GF) has risen 19.49% since June 29, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 6.92% the S&P500.

Carlson Capital LP decreased Masco Corp (MAS) stake by 80.9% reported in 2018Q1 SEC filing. Carlson Capital LP sold 284,487 shares as Masco Corp (MAS)’s stock declined 11.59%. The Carlson Capital LP holds 67,161 shares with $2.72 million value, down from 351,648 last quarter. Masco Corp now has $11.66B valuation. The stock increased 1.07% or $0.3963 during the last trading session, reaching $37.5363. About 798,092 shares traded. Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) has risen 2.07% since June 29, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 10.50% the S&P500. Some Historical MAS News: 24/04/2018 – MASCO SEES FY ADJ EPS $2.48 TO $2.63, EST. $2.57; 24/04/2018 – MASCO 1Q ADJ EPS 45C, EST. 49C; 18/05/2018 – Masco Corporation Announces Live Webcast of Presentation at Investor Conference – June 6, 2018; 06/04/2018 – Masco Closes Below 200-Day Moving Average: Technicals; 24/04/2018 – MASCO AFFIRMING 2018 ADJ. EPS FORECAST; 24/04/2018 – MASCO CORP MAS.N FY2018 SHR VIEW $2.57 — THOMSON REUTERS l/B/E/S; 31/05/2018 – Masco Non-Deal Roadshow Scheduled By SunTrust for Jun. 7; 27/03/2018 – MOODY’S UPGRADES MASCO TO INVESTMENT GRADE; OUTLOOK STABLE; 23/03/2018 – MASCO CORP – BOARD DECLARED QTRLY DIVIDEND OF $.105 PER COMMON SHARE, PAYABLE MAY 14; 26/04/2018 – Hilco Corporate Finance Advises Go! Retail Group’s New Financing

Investors sentiment increased to 0.8 in 2018 Q1. Its up 0.11, from 0.69 in 2017Q4. It improved, as 5 investors sold The New Germany Fund, Inc. shares while 10 reduced holdings. 3 funds opened positions while 9 raised stakes. 7.68 million shares or 0.12% less from 7.69 million shares in 2017Q4 were reported. Lazard Asset Mgmt Ltd has invested 0.09% in The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE:GF). Cibc stated it has 12,950 shares or 0% of all its holdings. 40,746 are held by Css Ltd Liability Company Il. North Star Investment Mgmt Corporation has invested 0% in The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE:GF). Tradewinds Cap Management Ltd Com accumulated 1,782 shares. Winslow Evans & Crocker Inc has 0% invested in The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE:GF) for 28 shares. Wolverine Asset Mngmt Limited Com reported 0% of its portfolio in The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE:GF). Karpus Mngmt invested 0.64% in The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE:GF). Shaker Fin Ltd Company holds 185,403 shares. 12,977 were accumulated by Susquehanna International Group Llp. Stratos Wealth Ptnrs stated it has 57 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Morgan Stanley reported 16,372 shares stake. Gabelli Funds Limited Liability Com holds 263,027 shares. City Of London Mgmt Co Limited owns 308,674 shares. Brinker Inc holds 0.01% or 14,813 shares in its portfolio.

Analysts await Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) to report earnings on July, 26. They expect $0.77 earnings per share, up 28.33% or $0.17 from last year’s $0.6 per share. MAS’s profit will be $239.08 million for 12.19 P/E if the $0.77 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.45 actual earnings per share reported by Masco Corporation for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 71.11% EPS growth.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.89 in Q1 2018. Its down 0.11, from 1 in 2017Q4. It worsened, as 39 investors sold MAS shares while 209 reduced holdings. 61 funds opened positions while 159 raised stakes. 267.59 million shares or 1.78% less from 272.45 million shares in 2017Q4 were reported. Bamco Ny has invested 0.06% of its portfolio in Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS). Nomura holds 0% of its portfolio in Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) for 63,978 shares. Ameriprise Financial holds 0.01% or 750,201 shares. Natixis Advsr LP reported 46,984 shares stake. Fukoku Mutual Life Insur reported 5,400 shares stake. Iridian Asset Mngmt Ct reported 0.01% in Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS). The New York-based Mackay Shields Lc has invested 0.01% in Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS). Kbc Nv invested in 0.02% or 55,784 shares. 2.28 million are held by Bancorp Of Mellon Corporation. Captrust Advisors stated it has 285 shares or 0% of all its holdings. 354,820 were accumulated by British Columbia Inv Corporation. Qs Invsts Ltd Liability reported 0.03% in Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS). Moreover, Tru Of Vermont has 0.01% invested in Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS). Robecosam Ag has 464,217 shares. Ls Advsr Ltd holds 0.03% or 13,019 shares.

Among 15 analysts covering Masco (NYSE:MAS), 10 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 5 Hold. Therefore 67% are positive. Masco had 21 analyst reports since January 3, 2018 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) has “In-Line” rating given on Wednesday, January 3 by Evercore. The firm has “Neutral” rating given on Wednesday, April 25 by Credit Suisse. Barclays Capital maintained Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) rating on Wednesday, April 25. Barclays Capital has “Overweight” rating and $47 target. As per Tuesday, June 19, the company rating was reinitiated by Citigroup. FBR Capital maintained Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) on Tuesday, April 24 with “Buy” rating. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Tuesday, February 27 by Deutsche Bank. JP Morgan maintained Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) on Thursday, April 26 with “Neutral” rating. Deutsche Bank upgraded Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) on Thursday, March 22 to “Buy” rating. The rating was downgraded by J.P. Morgan on Friday, January 5 to “Hold”. The company was maintained on Wednesday, April 25 by RBC Capital Markets.

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Since February 21, 2018, it had 0 insider buys, and 6 insider sales for $6.69 million activity. $241,844 worth of stock was sold by VAN LOKEREN MARY ANN on Monday, March 12. Shares for $234,989 were sold by LOSH J MICHAEL on Tuesday, February 27. On Wednesday, February 21 the insider MANOOGIAN RICHARD A sold $3.55 million. PAYNE LISA A sold $233,405 worth of stock or 5,577 shares. Shares for $438,219 were sold by Gross Joseph B. on Friday, February 23.

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