Author: FX_Trdr

Aviv REIT announced today that it has filed a registration statement relating to the proposed IPO of its common stock with the SEC. The registration statement had previously been submitted on a confidential basis under the JOBS Act.

Duke Energy (DUK) was upgraded to buy from hold with a price target of $69 at Deutsche Bank (DB), as the dividend yield is very favorable given the low rate environment. Shares are higher by about nine tenths of a percent.

Washington Federal Incorporated (WAFD) maintained its quarterly dividend of 8 cents per share. The dividend will be payable on December 31, 2012 to common stockholders of record on December 27, 2012.

In trading on Tuesday, advertising shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.9%. Leading the group were shares of Arbitron (ARB), up about 23.4% and shares of Millennial Media (MM) up about 3.3% on the day.

Arbitron (NYSE:ARB), a radio ratings company, is a winner on Wall Street today. It’s stock has jumped over 23 percent due to Nielsen Holdings announcing it will be acquiring the company for $1.26 billion. That amounts to about $48 per share, a premium o

Stocks were strong all day on hopes for a deal to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. President Obama met with top Republican John Boehner today.

Simon Property Group (SPG) was upgraded from neutral to buy with a price target of $173, as the company’s outlet and mall assets should provide solid growth in terms of net operating income. Shares are higher by about half of one percent.

Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned dollars to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today we look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.

Tenet Healthcare (THC) was upgraded to buy from hold with a price target of $38 by Deutsche Bank (DB) due to improving margins and a better business mix. Shares are higher by about 2.6 percent.

In trading on Monday, general contractors & builders shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.2%. Leading the group were shares of Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), up about 3.4% and shares of Ryland Group (RYL) up about 3.4% on the day.