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China slaps 179% charge on U.S. sorghum imports
- April 18, 2018
A spokesman for Germany's Volkswagen said: "We will carefully analyse whether this opens up new opportunities for Volkswagen and its brands". Forecasters expect Chinese growth to cool this year as Beijing tries to rein in rising debt that is seen as the biggest threat to economic stability by tightening controls to cool a boom in real estate sales and bank lending. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
A spokesman for Germany's Volkswagen said: "We will carefully analyse whether this opens up new opportunities for Volkswagen and its brands". Forecasters expect Chinese growth to cool this year as Beijing tries to rein in rising debt that is seen as the biggest threat to economic stability by tightening controls to cool a boom in real estate sales and bank lending. (more...)
Parkwood LLC Continues to Hold Stake in Encana Corp (ECA)
- April 18, 2018
The price target set for the stock is $15.87, and this sets up an impressive set of potential movement for the stock. Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. 5 to 10 years. This EPS estimate is using data provided by 5 sell-side analysts polled by Zacks Research. Encana had a return on equity of 6.25% and a net margin of 18.58%. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The price target set for the stock is $15.87, and this sets up an impressive set of potential movement for the stock. Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. 5 to 10 years. This EPS estimate is using data provided by 5 sell-side analysts polled by Zacks Research. Encana had a return on equity of 6.25% and a net margin of 18.58%. (more...)
On April, 23 Analysts See $-0.04 EPS for Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS)
- April 18, 2018
PDS has 439,370 shares volume. For the next financial year, analysts forecast that the firm will report sales of $1.32 billion per share, with estimates ranging from $1.19 billion to $1.40 billion. Float short on Precision Drilling Corporation is 2.07%. The stock has a market capitalization of $898.81 Million however its outstanding shares are 295.66 Million. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
PDS has 439,370 shares volume. For the next financial year, analysts forecast that the firm will report sales of $1.32 billion per share, with estimates ranging from $1.19 billion to $1.40 billion. Float short on Precision Drilling Corporation is 2.07%. The stock has a market capitalization of $898.81 Million however its outstanding shares are 295.66 Million. (more...)
Trackers Dbx FTSE Epra/Nar (XDER.L) Shares Moving -0.35% On Volume
- April 18, 2018
Bars lower than the preceding one will be colored red. The Williams %R was developed by Larry Williams. ADX is charted as a line with values ranging from 0 to 100. The stock now has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $153.33. The RSI oscillates on a scale from 0 to 100. The 14-day RSI is presently standing at 44.88, the 7-day is 41.86, and the 3-day is resting at 24.35. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Bars lower than the preceding one will be colored red. The Williams %R was developed by Larry Williams. ADX is charted as a line with values ranging from 0 to 100. The stock now has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $153.33. The RSI oscillates on a scale from 0 to 100. The 14-day RSI is presently standing at 44.88, the 7-day is 41.86, and the 3-day is resting at 24.35. (more...)
Hammerson ditches £3.4bn Intu takeover blaming high street slowdown
- April 18, 2018
Hammerson PLC said Wednesday it has withdrawn its recommendation in favour of its own GBP3.40 billion approach for FTSE 250-listed retail property peer Intu Properties PLC, the week after a suitor for Hammerson itself backed off. Hammerson, which owns Birmingham's Bullring centre, had agreed an all-share merger with rival Intu, which owns the Lakeside centre in Thurrock and Trafford Centre in Manchester. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Hammerson PLC said Wednesday it has withdrawn its recommendation in favour of its own GBP3.40 billion approach for FTSE 250-listed retail property peer Intu Properties PLC, the week after a suitor for Hammerson itself backed off. Hammerson, which owns Birmingham's Bullring centre, had agreed an all-share merger with rival Intu, which owns the Lakeside centre in Thurrock and Trafford Centre in Manchester. (more...)
NCLT okays Electrosteel's Resolution plan
- April 18, 2018
The stipulated 270-day period, by when debt resolution for Electrosteel Steels was to be approved, ended on Tuesday. In line with the resolution plan, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vedanta will subscribe to the share capital of Electrosteel for an aggregate amount of ₹ 1,805 crore ($ 275.7 million) and provide additional funds aggregating of ₹ 3,515 crore ($ 536.9 million) by way of debt. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The stipulated 270-day period, by when debt resolution for Electrosteel Steels was to be approved, ended on Tuesday. In line with the resolution plan, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vedanta will subscribe to the share capital of Electrosteel for an aggregate amount of ₹ 1,805 crore ($ 275.7 million) and provide additional funds aggregating of ₹ 3,515 crore ($ 536.9 million) by way of debt. (more...)
Growth Report on BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:BMRN)
- April 18, 2018
It has underperformed by 11.55% the S&P500. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc . The company has a 50 day moving average price of $90.43 and a 200-day moving average price of $88.39. On Friday, October 27 the company was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. Citigroup maintained Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. ( NASDAQ :SNI) rating on Wednesday, March 23. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
It has underperformed by 11.55% the S&P500. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc . The company has a 50 day moving average price of $90.43 and a 200-day moving average price of $88.39. On Friday, October 27 the company was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. Citigroup maintained Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. ( NASDAQ :SNI) rating on Wednesday, March 23. (more...)
Watch the Active stock of Yesterday- Neovasc Inc. (NVCN)
- April 18, 2018
Buckingham Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Interpublic Group of Companies by 13.4% during the third quarter. Inc ( IPG ) stake by 20.41% reported in 2017Q4 SEC filing. Harris LP reported 15.54 million shs. After this sale, 32,578 common shares of IPG are directly owned by the insider, with total stake valued at $777,963. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Buckingham Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Interpublic Group of Companies by 13.4% during the third quarter. Inc ( IPG ) stake by 20.41% reported in 2017Q4 SEC filing. Harris LP reported 15.54 million shs. After this sale, 32,578 common shares of IPG are directly owned by the insider, with total stake valued at $777,963. (more...)
Analysts See $0.37 EPS for TriMas Corporation (TRS)
- April 18, 2018
RBC Capital Markets maintained the shares of ACRX in report on Friday, August 25 with "Buy" rating . The institutional investor held 78,717 shares of the consumer services company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $7.77 million, up from 9,345 at the end of the previous reported quarter. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
RBC Capital Markets maintained the shares of ACRX in report on Friday, August 25 with "Buy" rating . The institutional investor held 78,717 shares of the consumer services company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $7.77 million, up from 9,345 at the end of the previous reported quarter. (more...)
At $15.06 Physicians Realty Trust (DOC) Forms Double Bottom
- April 18, 2018
About 149,628 shares traded. It has outperformed by 4.61% the S&P500. In other news, Director Tommy G. Thompson purchased 13,650 shares of Physicians Realty Trust stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 6th. Jefferies Group set a $133.00 target price on Federal Realty Investment Trust and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 13th. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
About 149,628 shares traded. It has outperformed by 4.61% the S&P500. In other news, Director Tommy G. Thompson purchased 13,650 shares of Physicians Realty Trust stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 6th. Jefferies Group set a $133.00 target price on Federal Realty Investment Trust and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 13th. (more...)
Hermes Investment Management Ltd. Has $35.35 Million Holdings in Verizon Communications (VZ)
- April 18, 2018
Rockland Trust Co who had been investing in Verizon Communications for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $202.19B market cap company. Shares of Verizon Communications stock traded up $0.46 on Tuesday, hitting $48.85. 72,890 are held by Delta Asset Limited Liability Corporation Tn. Smith Asset Gru Ltd Partnership holds 60 shares. Northstar Invest Advsrs Ltd Liability Corp owns 1.46% invested in Verizon Communications Inc . (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Rockland Trust Co who had been investing in Verizon Communications for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $202.19B market cap company. Shares of Verizon Communications stock traded up $0.46 on Tuesday, hitting $48.85. 72,890 are held by Delta Asset Limited Liability Corporation Tn. Smith Asset Gru Ltd Partnership holds 60 shares. Northstar Invest Advsrs Ltd Liability Corp owns 1.46% invested in Verizon Communications Inc . (more...)
Lexington Realty Trust (LXP) Shares Sold by Two Sigma Advisers LP
- April 18, 2018
The stock increased 0.90% or $0.29 during the last trading session, reaching $32.68. The target implies a 14.12% spike from where the shares are now trading. On Tuesday, November 28 the company was maintained by Ladenburg. LXP stock price traded with surging change along with the volume 1.32 million shares in Thursday trading session. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The stock increased 0.90% or $0.29 during the last trading session, reaching $32.68. The target implies a 14.12% spike from where the shares are now trading. On Tuesday, November 28 the company was maintained by Ladenburg. LXP stock price traded with surging change along with the volume 1.32 million shares in Thursday trading session. (more...)
Recommendation Trends for Investors: MGM Resorts International (MGM)
- April 18, 2018
About 58,215 shares traded. Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has declined 15.88% since April 16, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 65.67% the S&P500. Every investor and other stake holder of firm are most concerned with its profitability. Secor Advsr Ltd Partnership reported 0.09% of its capital in MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM ). (more...)
- April 18, 2018
About 58,215 shares traded. Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has declined 15.88% since April 16, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 65.67% the S&P500. Every investor and other stake holder of firm are most concerned with its profitability. Secor Advsr Ltd Partnership reported 0.09% of its capital in MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM ). (more...)
Google, card lobby want Aadhaar to fail: UIDAI to Supreme Court
- April 18, 2018
A five-judge bench comprising of Justice DY Chandrachud, Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justices AK Sikri, AM Kanwilkar and Ashok Bhushan were hearing petitions regarding the validity of Aadhaar on Tuesday. "Hitler counted citizens to identify Jews, Christians etc. We cannot have a blinkered approach as when we write the judgment on this, it could govern citizens for generations", it said. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
A five-judge bench comprising of Justice DY Chandrachud, Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justices AK Sikri, AM Kanwilkar and Ashok Bhushan were hearing petitions regarding the validity of Aadhaar on Tuesday. "Hitler counted citizens to identify Jews, Christians etc. We cannot have a blinkered approach as when we write the judgment on this, it could govern citizens for generations", it said. (more...)
China to End Foreign Ownership Caps on Local Auto Companies by 2022
- April 18, 2018
The cap for commercial vehicles will be eliminated in 2020 and for passenger vehicles in 2022, the agency that oversees industries said on April 17. Sorghum is used for animal feed and to brew baijiu 白酒 - strong Chinese liquor. Products are sold under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Baojun, Wuling and Jiefang nameplates. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The cap for commercial vehicles will be eliminated in 2020 and for passenger vehicles in 2022, the agency that oversees industries said on April 17. Sorghum is used for animal feed and to brew baijiu 白酒 - strong Chinese liquor. Products are sold under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Baojun, Wuling and Jiefang nameplates. (more...)
What Are Analysts Opinions on GameStop Corp. (GME), VeriFone Systems, Inc. (PAY)
- April 18, 2018
The last signal we'll look at is the ERP5 Rank. The S&P 500 index rose 21.54 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,677.84. The Nasdaq added 49.63 points, or 0.7 percent, to 7,156.28. Additionally on 3/29/18 Bank of America "Downgrades" Gamestop Corp (NYSE: GME ) to Underperform setting price target at $0 and on 3/24/17 Wedbush "Maintained" the stock to Outperform at $25. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The last signal we'll look at is the ERP5 Rank. The S&P 500 index rose 21.54 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,677.84. The Nasdaq added 49.63 points, or 0.7 percent, to 7,156.28. Additionally on 3/29/18 Bank of America "Downgrades" Gamestop Corp (NYSE: GME ) to Underperform setting price target at $0 and on 3/24/17 Wedbush "Maintained" the stock to Outperform at $25. (more...)
Brokerages Expect Align Technology (ALGN) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $408.25 Million
- April 18, 2018
It has underperformed by 16.03% the S&P500. Blackrock has 0.05% invested in Align Technology, Inc. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Align Technology will post $2.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. On Friday, December 8 the firm has "Hold" rating given by Deutsche Bank. ALGN has been the topic of a number of other reports. ALGN's profit will be $78.54M for 68.29 P/E if the $0.98 EPS becomes a reality. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
It has underperformed by 16.03% the S&P500. Blackrock has 0.05% invested in Align Technology, Inc. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Align Technology will post $2.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. On Friday, December 8 the firm has "Hold" rating given by Deutsche Bank. ALGN has been the topic of a number of other reports. ALGN's profit will be $78.54M for 68.29 P/E if the $0.98 EPS becomes a reality. (more...)
Last Week Xcerra Corporation (NASDAQ:XCRA) Ratings
- April 18, 2018
BlackPearl Resources Inc. It has outperformed by 15.57% the S&P500.The move comes after 7 months positive chart setup for the $683.14 million company. As per Wednesday, August 30, the company rating was maintained by Needham. The stock of Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) has "Buy" rating given on Wednesday, November 2 by Deutsche Bank. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
BlackPearl Resources Inc. It has outperformed by 15.57% the S&P500.The move comes after 7 months positive chart setup for the $683.14 million company. As per Wednesday, August 30, the company rating was maintained by Needham. The stock of Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) has "Buy" rating given on Wednesday, November 2 by Deutsche Bank. (more...)
As of May, 3 Wingstop Inc. (WING) EPS Estimated At $0.20
- April 18, 2018
WING's profit will be $5.83M for 63.86 P/E if the $0.20 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.17 actual earnings per share reported by Wingstop Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 17.65% EPS growth. Usually, the ROE ratio's between 12-15 percent are considered desirable. It primarily produces high-value refined products, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, specialty lubricant products, and specialty and modified asphalt. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
WING's profit will be $5.83M for 63.86 P/E if the $0.20 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.17 actual earnings per share reported by Wingstop Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 17.65% EPS growth. Usually, the ROE ratio's between 12-15 percent are considered desirable. It primarily produces high-value refined products, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, specialty lubricant products, and specialty and modified asphalt. (more...)
TaskRabbit's app is offline while it investigates a "cybersecurity incident"
- April 18, 2018
We have notified our Taskers and clients with active tasks of the incident and will communicate additional details as they become available. IKEA bought TaskRabbit for an undisclosed amount last September, but the service continues to operate independently, letting people request "taskers" for help ranging from packing for a move to assembling flat-pack furniture. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
We have notified our Taskers and clients with active tasks of the incident and will communicate additional details as they become available. IKEA bought TaskRabbit for an undisclosed amount last September, but the service continues to operate independently, letting people request "taskers" for help ranging from packing for a move to assembling flat-pack furniture. (more...)
Asian shares rise higher despite concern over US-China tension
- April 18, 2018
Also weighing on the region was data showing March industrial output in China missed expectations and first-quarter fixed-asset investment growth slowed. The Dow gained 0.87 per cent and the S&P 500 rose 0.8 per cent on Monday, with the biggest boosts from technology and healthcare sectors as investors were optimistic about the earnings season and appeared less anxious about US-led missile attacks in Syria. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Also weighing on the region was data showing March industrial output in China missed expectations and first-quarter fixed-asset investment growth slowed. The Dow gained 0.87 per cent and the S&P 500 rose 0.8 per cent on Monday, with the biggest boosts from technology and healthcare sectors as investors were optimistic about the earnings season and appeared less anxious about US-led missile attacks in Syria. (more...)
As Amerisource (ABC) Shares Declined, Beutel Goodman & Co LTD Raised Its Holding
- April 18, 2018
The company's stock had a trading volume of 5,103,493 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,020,776. ABC's profit will be $395.41 million for 12.66 P/E if the $1.80 EPS becomes a reality. Comml Bank holds 38,891 shares or 0.74% of its portfolio. (NYSE:NKE) for 96,800 shares. The Cardinal Health, Inc . has shown a five days performance of -0.34% and thirty days performance stands at -11.9%. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The company's stock had a trading volume of 5,103,493 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,020,776. ABC's profit will be $395.41 million for 12.66 P/E if the $1.80 EPS becomes a reality. Comml Bank holds 38,891 shares or 0.74% of its portfolio. (NYSE:NKE) for 96,800 shares. The Cardinal Health, Inc . has shown a five days performance of -0.34% and thirty days performance stands at -11.9%. (more...)
Teekay LNG Partners (TGP) Downgraded by ValuEngine to "Hold"
- April 18, 2018
About 6,145 shares traded. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has risen 37.43% since April 17, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 36.40% the S&P500. The firm has "Equal-Weight" rating given on Monday, February 12 by Morgan Stanley. As per Thursday, July 6, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
About 6,145 shares traded. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has risen 37.43% since April 17, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 36.40% the S&P500. The firm has "Equal-Weight" rating given on Monday, February 12 by Morgan Stanley. As per Thursday, July 6, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. (more...)
FY2018 EPS Estimates for Digital Realty Lifted by Analyst (DLR)
- April 18, 2018
On Friday, December 22 the stock of Digital Realty Trust, Inc . At current levels, shares have been seen trading -0.52% away from the 20-day moving average. (NYSE: DLR ). Community Bankshares Na holds 0% or 130 shares. Adage Prtnrs Group Ltd Limited Liability Company holds 282,000 shares or 0.07% of its portfolio. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
On Friday, December 22 the stock of Digital Realty Trust, Inc . At current levels, shares have been seen trading -0.52% away from the 20-day moving average. (NYSE: DLR ). Community Bankshares Na holds 0% or 130 shares. Adage Prtnrs Group Ltd Limited Liability Company holds 282,000 shares or 0.07% of its portfolio. (more...)
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) Upgraded by Susquehanna Bancshares to Positive
- April 18, 2018
General Mills, Inc . The company has a 50 day moving average price of $61.33 and a 200-day moving average price of $62.51. It has outperformed by 48.89% the S&P500. Iowa Bank & Trust holds 1.13% or 42,157 shares in its portfolio. In the latest week General Mills, Inc . (NYSE: GIS ). Cleararc Capital reported 14,466 shares. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
General Mills, Inc . The company has a 50 day moving average price of $61.33 and a 200-day moving average price of $62.51. It has outperformed by 48.89% the S&P500. Iowa Bank & Trust holds 1.13% or 42,157 shares in its portfolio. In the latest week General Mills, Inc . (NYSE: GIS ). Cleararc Capital reported 14,466 shares. (more...)
Institutionals Holders Overview For Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (TRQ)
- April 18, 2018
Conversely, if a security's beta is less than 1, it indicates that the security is less volatile than the market. The Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Investment (ROI) values are 2.1 percent and 0.8 percent respectively. The price of gold does go up and down a lot, but not in the same direction or at the same time as the market. Analysts use common formulas and ratios to accomplish this. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Conversely, if a security's beta is less than 1, it indicates that the security is less volatile than the market. The Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Investment (ROI) values are 2.1 percent and 0.8 percent respectively. The price of gold does go up and down a lot, but not in the same direction or at the same time as the market. Analysts use common formulas and ratios to accomplish this. (more...)
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Insider Sells $393800.00 in Stock
- April 18, 2018
Loop Capital Markets has "Buy" rating and $2500 target. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating, eleven have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Loop Capital Markets has "Buy" rating and $2500 target. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating, eleven have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. (more...)
Ing Groep Nv Decreased Comcast Corp New (CMCSA) Stake by $21.05 Million
- April 18, 2018
Comcast Corporation Class A now has $155.73 billion valuation. Shares of CMCSA stock traded down $0.26 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $33.27. Hendley And Co stated it has 35,831 shares. Engineers Gate Manager Lp has invested 0.09% in Tronox Limited (NYSE:TROX). Senator Grp Inc Limited Partnership stated it has 1.5% in Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA ). (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Comcast Corporation Class A now has $155.73 billion valuation. Shares of CMCSA stock traded down $0.26 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $33.27. Hendley And Co stated it has 35,831 shares. Engineers Gate Manager Lp has invested 0.09% in Tronox Limited (NYSE:TROX). Senator Grp Inc Limited Partnership stated it has 1.5% in Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA ). (more...)
As Conocophillips (COP) Shares Rose, Great Lakes Advisors LLC Decreased Its Stake
- April 18, 2018
The SI to Conocophillips's float is 2%. Its shares touched $66.64 on during the last trading session after 1.38% change. ConocoPhillips has volume of 4.94 million shares. Haverford Communication reported 46,106 shares or 0.05% of all its holdings. Nj State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan stated it has 0.43% of its portfolio in ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP ). (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The SI to Conocophillips's float is 2%. Its shares touched $66.64 on during the last trading session after 1.38% change. ConocoPhillips has volume of 4.94 million shares. Haverford Communication reported 46,106 shares or 0.05% of all its holdings. Nj State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan stated it has 0.43% of its portfolio in ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP ). (more...)
Jackson Wealth Management LLC Stake in Unilever Plc (UL) Decreased
- April 18, 2018
Bollard Group LLC now owns 7,122 shares of the company's stock valued at $401,000 after purchasing an additional 939 shares during the period. UL reached $56.09 on during the last trading session after $0.03 change.Currently Unilever PLC is uptrending after 5.35% change in last April 17, 2017. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Bollard Group LLC now owns 7,122 shares of the company's stock valued at $401,000 after purchasing an additional 939 shares during the period. UL reached $56.09 on during the last trading session after $0.03 change.Currently Unilever PLC is uptrending after 5.35% change in last April 17, 2017. (more...)
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