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Thursday 15 October 2015
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Eye-Catching Stocks: Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NYSE:NRF), Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CIE), Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD)

On Wednesday, Shares of Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NYSE:NRF), gained 0.52% to $12.49.

NorthStar Realty Finance Corp., declared that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of its outstanding common stock.

The repurchases will occur from time to time in the open market and/or in privately negotiated transactions as market conditions permit. The authorization will expire in 12 months, unless otherwise extended by NorthStar Realty’s Board of Directors. The repurchase program will be utilized at administration’s discretion and in accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors counting price, corporate requirements and other conditions.

NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. is a real estate investment trust launched and managed by NorthStar Asset Administration Group. The fund invests in the real estate markets of the United States.

Shares of Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CIE), remained flat at $ 7.55, during its last trading session.

The total volume traded on Wednesday accounted for 5,525,615. The high and low price for the day was $7.78 and $7.25 respectively. The stock, as of recent close, has shown weekly upbeat performance of 6.64% which was maintained at -40.50% in this year.

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (CIE) stock has received a short term price target of $ 11.29 from 7 Analyst. The share price can be predictable to fluctuate from the mean short term target, can be seen from the standard deviation reading of $2.75. The higher estimate of target price is $15 , while the lower price target estimate is $8.

Cobalt International Energy, Inc., through its auxiliaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil-focused, below-salt exploration prospects. Its project portfolio comprises North Platte, Heidelberg, Shenandoah, and Anchor discovery in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico; Cameia, Lontra, Mavinga, Bicuar, and Orca in the offshore Angola; and Diaman in the offshore Gabon.

Finally, Shares of Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD), ended its last trade with 0.78% gain, and closed at $119.61.

The stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock traded at a volume of 4,680,100 shares at a price gain of 0.82%. The share price is now up 7.97% for the past three months. Latest closing price was 2.79% above its 50-day moving average and 7.33% below its 200-day moving average.

The Home Depot, declared the appointment of Linda R. Gooden to the company’s board of directors. Gooden will serve on the company’s Audit and Leadership Development and Compensation Committees. Her appointment gives the company 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent.

Gooden, who stepped down in 2013 from Lockheed Martin Corporation as executive vice president, Information Systems & Global Solutions, has an extensive background in information technology, cybersecurity, operations and finance. As EVP, she expanded Lockheed’s IT capabilities beyond government customers to international and commercial markets. She also served as president of Lockheed’s Information Technology division from 1997 to 2006, which she grew into a multi-billion dollar business.

The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer. It operates The Home Depot stores that sell various building materials, home improvement products, and lawn and garden products, in addition to provide installation, home maintenance, and professional service programs to do-it-yourself, do-it-for-me, and professional customers.




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