(NASDAQ:MSFT) Holdings Trimmed by Buckingham Asset Management LLC

Capital Research Global Investors now owns 69,663,044 shares of the software giant's stock worth $4,801,874,000 after purchasing an additional 47,353,245 shares during the last quarter. Country Trust Bank who had been investing in Blackrock Inc Common for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $93.38B market cap company. Harbour Capital Advisors LLC now owns 2,048,255 shares of the software giant's stock worth $29,715,000 after purchasing an additional 2,017,899 shares in the last quarter. The stock had a trading volume of 24,525,917 shares, compared to its average volume of 31,748,166. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has risen 34.52% since March 10, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 4.51% the S&P500. Columbia Asset Management bought 13,620 shares as the company's stock declined 14.90% while stock markets rallied. The institutional investor held 55,022 shares of the prepackaged software company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $4.10M, up from 22,395 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Corda Investment Management Llc who had been investing in Toronto Dominion Bank for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $110.79 billion market cap company. Boston Financial Mangement LLC now owns 481,657 shares of the software giant's stock worth $33,201,000 after purchasing an additional 1,207 shares in the last quarter. About 36.94M shares traded or 25.00% up from the average. The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD) has risen 8.67% since March 10, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 17.82% the S&P500. Amica Mutual Insur Co invested in 400,465 shares or 2.66% of the stock. Bsw Wealth reported 0.13% stake. Meeder Asset Mngmt reported 186,211 shares or 1.51% of all its holdings. Tompkins Financial Corp now owns 100,261 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $7,469,000 after purchasing an additional 15,202 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC raised its position in shares of Microsoft by 32.5% during the 2nd quarter. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief marketing officer now directly owns 178,278 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $16,633,337.40. Carderock Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in Microsoft by 0.7% in the second quarter. (NYSE:WMT) for 25,759 shares.

In related news, CMO Christopher C. Capossela sold 3,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 16th. West Oak Lc invested 0.49% in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). (NYSE:BLK). Rnc Cap Mgmt Limited Liability stated it has 72,757 shares. 1,100 were reported by Atwood Palmer Inc. Leisure accumulated 35,162 shares. Weatherly Asset Mgmt LP owns 0.38% invested in BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:WMT). Pinnacle Finance Partners Inc reported 0.09% stake. Guggenheim maintained the shares of NXST in report on Wednesday, February 14 with "Buy" rating. Fagan Assocs accumulated 3.47% or 94,120 shares. Therefore 43% are positive. The rating was maintained by Nomura on Tuesday, April 19 with "Buy". The stock of Walmart Inc. The rating was maintained by Jefferies on Friday, January 29 with "Underperform". The firm earned "Overweight" rating on Saturday, August 22 by Stephens. The stock has "Strong-Buy" rating by Vetr on Thursday, August 27. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with "Hold" on Monday, September 25. (NYSE:WMT) earned "Neutral" rating by UBS on Wednesday, February 21. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Thursday, December 7 by Tigress Financial. MUSE JOHN R sold $38.54M worth of stock.

Ardsley Advisory Partners, which manages about $862.45 million and $751.91 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in First Solar Inc (Call) (NASDAQ:FSLR) by 40,000 shares to 10,000 shares, valued at $459,000 in 2017Q3, according to the filing.

Among 28 analysts covering Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), 10 have Buy rating, 3 Sell and 15 Hold. Therefore 50% are positive. Addison Cap stated it has 0.72% of its portfolio in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). The firm has "Overweight" rating given on Tuesday, November 10 by Piper Jaffray. RBC Capital Markets maintained the shares of MITL in report on Friday, October 9 with "Outperform" rating. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Wednesday, January 3 by Piper Jaffray.

France's far-right party now 'adult' and needs name change: Le Pen
The bombshell was announced by the partner of Marine Le Pen and Front National politician, Louis Aliot on Twitter Friday. She also defended her far-right party's stance against immigration and in defence of French culture and security.

No talks yet over Harry Kane's future at Tottenham - Mauricio Pochettino
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Becton Dickinson and (NYSE:BDX) Earns Daily Coverage Optimism Score of 0.13
Becton, Dickinson and Company on 12/30/2017 reported its EPS as $2.3 with the analysts projecting the EPS of the stock as $2.23. Guy Shahar increased its stake in Caesars Entmt Corp (CZR) by 56.85% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Analysts await Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) to report earnings on April, 26.

Among 12 analysts covering Nexstar Broadcasting Group (NASDAQ:NXST), 12 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. Stifel Nicolaus maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Wednesday, July 20 report. As per Friday, July 21, the company rating was maintained by Oppenheimer.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.83 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.01, from 0.82 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 40 investors sold MSFT shares while 952 reduced holdings. The fund owned 114,568 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 2,214 shares during the quarter. Cypress Capital Grp Inc owns 81,255 shares or 1.29% of their USA portfolio. Stock Yards Commercial Bank & Tru Co invested in 279,102 shares. Smith Chas P & Assoc Pa Cpas holds 208,557 shares or 2.22% of its portfolio. 130.57 million shares or 0.55% more from 129.86 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Finally, Genovese Burford & Brothers Wealth & Retirement Plan Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 5.4% during the 2nd quarter. Filament Lc holds 49,626 shares or 1.42% of its portfolio. Wills Group Inc owns 45,128 shares for 2.47% of their portfolio. Carnegie Asset Mgmt holds 1.5% or 27,010 shares. Ci Invs stated it has 2.94 million shares or 4.39% of all its holdings.

Columbia Asset Management, which manages about $354.79 million and $325.44 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Mattel Incorporated (NASDAQ:MAT) by 41,222 shares to 30,168 shares, valued at $467,000 in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 0.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. More interesting news about Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) were released by: Investorplace.com and their article: "Microsoft Corporation May Just Be the Perfect Stock" published on February 26, 2018 as well as Investorplace.com's news article titled: "Microsoft Corporation Stock Is More Reliable Than Many of Its Peers" with publication date: March 01, 2018. Loews Corporation reported 0.06% of its portfolio in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT).

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