Great Lakes Advisors Llc increased its stake in Mcdonalds Corp (MCD) by 13.56% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Great Lakes Advisors Llc bought 6,957 shares as the company’s stock rose 11.86% while stock markets declined. The institutional investor held 58,251 shares of the restaurants company at the end of 2018Q3, valued at $9.75M, up from 51,294 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Great Lakes Advisors Llc who had been investing in Mcdonalds Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $136.24 billion market cap company. The stock decreased 1.15% or $2.06 during the last trading session, reaching $176.72. About 6.53 million shares traded or 71.68% up from the average. McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has risen 6.79% since February 3, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 6.79% the S&P500. Some Historical MCD News: 30/05/2018 – MCDONALD’S SAYS WILL STAY IN BBB+ DEBT RATING AREA; 30/04/2018 – McDonald’s Hunts for Egg Eaters Amid Intense U.S. Competition; 20/04/2018 – Walmart nominates McDonald’s chief to its board; 14/03/2018 – MCD CFO SEES CATERING AS A POTENTIAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITY; 30/04/2018 – MCDONALD’S CEO STEVE EASTERBROOK SPEAKS ON EARNINGS CALL; 29/03/2018 – McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Costa, Tim Hortons challenged to join Starbucks in addressing climate, forest impacts of unrecyclab; 24/05/2018 – MCDONALD’S SHAREHOLDERS REJECT PROPOSAL ON CHARITY REPORT; 22/05/2018 – Workers hit McDonald’s with new sexual harassment claims; 29/03/2018 – McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Costa, Tim Hortons challenged to join Starbucks in addressing climate, forest impacts of unrecyclable coffee cups; 13/03/2018 – McDonald’s Worker Exodus Builds as Mobile App Sows Confusion (Video)

Thompson Siegel & Walmsley Llc increased its stake in United Technologies Corp (UTX) by 43.63% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Thompson Siegel & Walmsley Llc bought 3,500 shares as the company’s stock declined 10.65% with the market. The institutional investor held 11,522 shares of the aerospace company at the end of 2018Q3, valued at $1.61 million, up from 8,022 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Thompson Siegel & Walmsley Llc who had been investing in United Technologies Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $102.73B market cap company. The stock increased 0.77% or $0.91 during the last trading session, reaching $118.98. About 4.14M shares traded. United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) has declined 2.44% since February 3, 2018 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 2.44% the S&P500. Some Historical UTX News: 09/04/2018 – Pratt & Whitney Features Geared Turbofan™ and Wasp Engines as Sponsor of Aerospace Maintenance Competition; 11/05/2018 – RadioResource: Southern Co.’s Bryant Elected Chairman of UTC; 04/05/2018 – EC Commission Approves Acquisition of Rockwell Collins by UTC, Subject to Conditions; 04/05/2018 – DANIEL LOEB’S THIRD POINT SAYS HAS BEEN TALKING WITH UNITED TECHNOLOGIES ABOUT “WEAK OPERATING PERFORMANCE”, DISADVANTAGES OF CONGLOMERATE STRUCTURE – LETTER; 04/05/2018 – United Tech Board Will Conduct a Full Review of the UTC Portfolio; 20/04/2018 – United Technologies Closes Below 200-Day Average: Technicals; 20/04/2018 – Space Weather: G1 (Minor) Geomagnetic Storm Warning Valid 20/0510-21/0300 UTC; 20/03/2018 – P&W to deliver spare A320neo engines soon to India’s lndiGo; 07/03/2018 – GRAPHIC-GE value could slip to lowest among large U.S. industrials; 22/05/2018 – UTX CEO SEES ABOUT $1.2B IN NEGATIVE ENGINE MARGIN IN 2018

Great Lakes Advisors Llc, which manages about $5.40B and $4.53 billion US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in United Parcel Service Inc Cl B (NYSE:UPS) by 2,839 shares to 52,325 shares, valued at $6.11 million in 2018Q3, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Gildan Activewear Inc (NYSE:GIL) by 28,695 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 340,096 shares, and cut its stake in Calavo Growers Inc (NASDAQ:CVGW).

More notable recent McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) news were published by: Fool.com which released: “3 Top Restaurant Stocks to Watch in January – The Motley Fool” on January 15, 2019, also with their article: “Did McDonald’s Deliver A Beefy Quarter? The Street Debates (NYSE:MCD) – Benzinga” published on January 31, 2019, Seekingalpha.com published: “McDonald’s Corporation: A Blue Chip That Is Very Unlikely To Replicate Shareholder Returns Of Its Recent Past – Seeking Alpha” on January 04, 2019. More interesting news about McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: “McDonald’s Q4 2018 Earnings Preview – Seeking Alpha” published on January 29, 2019 as well as Globenewswire.com‘s news article titled: “Paul Walsh Elected to McDonald’s Board of Directors – GlobeNewswire” with publication date: January 14, 2019.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.83 in 2018 Q3. Its down 0.16, from 0.99 in 2018Q2. It is negative, as 64 investors sold MCD shares while 569 reduced holdings. 109 funds opened positions while 414 raised stakes. 494.95 million shares or 3.25% less from 511.55 million shares in 2018Q2 were reported. Alabama-based Davis has invested 2.23% in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). Avalon Advsr Lc, Texas-based fund reported 88,607 shares. 57,009 were reported by Chem Fincl Bank. Stratford Consulting Limited holds 0.17% of its portfolio in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) for 2,784 shares. Thompson Siegel And Walmsley Limited Co reported 0% in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). 2,494 are owned by Df Dent Inc. Kingfisher Cap Ltd Llc invested in 1,263 shares or 0.11% of the stock. 213 are owned by Ironwood Financial Lc. Moreover, Neuberger Berman Gru Lc has 0.49% invested in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). Marathon reported 1,257 shares. Beck Mack Oliver Ltd stated it has 4,395 shares or 0.02% of all its holdings. Roosevelt Gp stated it has 0.07% of its portfolio in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). Ogorek Anthony Joseph New York Adv has invested 0.02% of its portfolio in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD). Opus Invest Mgmt holds 0.42% or 14,600 shares in its portfolio. 2,023 are owned by Southeast Asset Advsr.

Since October 24, 2018, it had 0 insider purchases, and 4 sales for $39.40 million activity. Shares for $2.67 million were sold by DeBiase Francesca A. on Wednesday, October 24. The insider Krulewitch Jerome N sold 3,192 shares worth $562,335. Borden Ian Frederick also sold $849,666 worth of McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) on Thursday, October 25.

Among 38 analysts covering McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD), 30 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 7 Hold. Therefore 79% are positive. McDonald’s Corporation had 167 analyst reports since September 29, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Cowen & Co maintained the shares of MCD in report on Tuesday, January 26 with “Market Perform” rating. Instinet maintained McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) rating on Wednesday, January 4. Instinet has “Buy” rating and $137 target. The firm has “Buy” rating by BTIG Research given on Tuesday, January 30. The rating was initiated by SunTrust with “Buy” on Tuesday, October 13. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Wednesday, November 11 by UBS. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Thursday, June 22 by BMO Capital Markets. On Tuesday, September 13 the stock rating was maintained by Citigroup with “Neutral”. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Monday, April 25 by BTIG Research. Morgan Stanley maintained the shares of MCD in report on Friday, July 27 with “Equal-Weight” rating. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Tuesday, October 17 by Nomura.

More notable recent United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: “Where is United Technologies headed? – Seeking Alpha” on December 26, 2018, also Fool.com with their article: “The Death of the Industrial Conglomerate – The Motley Fool” published on January 05, 2019, Seekingalpha.com published: “United Technologies +4% as Q4 earnings thump estimates – Seeking Alpha” on January 23, 2019. More interesting news about United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) were released by: Investorplace.com and their article: “7 S&P 500 Stocks to Buy That Tore Up Earnings – Investorplace.com” published on January 31, 2019 as well as ‘s news article titled: “RBC Upgrades Honeywell (NYSE:HON), Downgrades United Technologies (NYSE:UTX) – Benzinga” with publication date: January 04, 2019.

Among 25 analysts covering United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), 15 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 10 Hold. Therefore 60% are positive. United Technologies Corporation had 95 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Tuesday, July 25, the company rating was maintained by Cowen & Co. The stock of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) earned “Hold” rating by RBC Capital Markets on Friday, November 10. RBC Capital Markets maintained United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) on Friday, July 7 with “Hold” rating. The firm has “Buy” rating by Numis Securities given on Tuesday, October 6. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets on Thursday, January 28 with “Sector Perform”. On Wednesday, September 6 the stock rating was downgraded by Cowen & Co to “Market Perform”. The company was downgraded on Friday, January 8 by Bernstein. As per Tuesday, October 10, the company rating was maintained by Cowen & Co. As per Tuesday, July 21, the company rating was upgraded by S&P Research. The rating was maintained by Cowen & Co on Monday, January 22 with “Hold”.

Thompson Siegel & Walmsley Llc, which manages about $7.40B and $7.84 billion US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) by 34,225 shares to 79,116 shares, valued at $2.79M in 2018Q3, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Bank Of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) by 27,976 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 246,889 shares, and cut its stake in Synopsys Inc (NASDAQ:SNPS).

Since January 30, 2019, it had 0 buys, and 1 sale for $1.15 million activity.