Nichols & Pratt Advisers Llp decreased its stake in Microsoft Corp (MSFT) by 1.21% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Nichols & Pratt Advisers Llp sold 2,995 shares as the company’s stock declined 1.64% with the market. The institutional investor held 244,803 shares of the prepackaged software company at the end of 2018Q3, valued at $28.05M, down from 247,798 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Nichols & Pratt Advisers Llp who had been investing in Microsoft Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $830.29B market cap company. The stock increased 1.23% or $1.32 during the last trading session, reaching $108.22. About 26.61 million shares traded. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has risen 30.43% since February 17, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 30.43% the S&P500. Some Historical MSFT News: 16/05/2018 – MICROSOFT’S NEW TABLETS WILL FEATURE 10-INCH SCREENS, AROUND THE SAME SIZE AS A STANDARD IPAD – BLOOMBERG; 01/05/2018 – Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sells entire stake in Twitter; 09/04/2018 – lttiam Licenses its i265 HEVC Codec to Microsoft Azure to Offer High Quality Video Encoding and Decoding Services; 07/05/2018 – Reputation.com to Host Transform 2018 Conference Series May 17-18; 19/03/2018 – BLACKBERRY – COS HAVE COLLABORATED ON “FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND” SOLUTION CALLED BLACKBERRY ENTERPRISE BRIDGE; 17/05/2018 – Saviynt Joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association; 27/04/2018 – MICROSOFT MSFT.O : UBS RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $114 FROM $110; 08/05/2018 – Bold call: Microsoft will buy Netflix, predicts media analyst with 40 years of experience; 24/04/2018 – Device Authority Announces Support for Microsoft Azure IoT Hub; 30/05/2018 – Pennsylvania American Water Signs Agreement to Acquire Exeter Township Wastewater System

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System decreased its stake in Cisco Sys Inc (CSCO) by 3.36% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System sold 9,300 shares as the company’s stock declined 0.45% with the market. The institutional investor held 267,500 shares of the technology company at the end of 2018Q3, valued at $13.01 million, down from 276,800 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System who had been investing in Cisco Sys Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $222.24B market cap company. The stock increased 2.13% or $1.03 during the last trading session, reaching $49.43. About 30.19M shares traded or 21.22% up from the average. Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) has risen 25.29% since February 17, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 25.29% the S&P500. Some Historical CSCO News: 23/05/2018 – ♫ Reuters Insider – Cisco warns of major potential hack in Ukraine; 01/05/2018 – Permira’s Deal for Cisco’s Video Arm Is Said to Cost $1 Billion; 15/05/2018 – Saba Adds Chesapeake Energy, Exits AK Steel, Cuts Cisco: 13F; 08/03/2018 – CenturyLink expands Unified Communications and Collaboration service offerings with Cisco Spark, earns Cisco Powered Cisco Spark Service Provider designation; 07/03/2018 – Cisco’s Bee Kheng Tay Discusses Companies Growth Prospects (Video); 03/05/2018 – Vyopta Expands Analytics for Cisco Webex; 21/03/2018 – FBO:Veteran Aff: Veterans Affairs Contract Award – 99–TAC-18-49346 Cisco Switches and Transceiver Modules – 36C10B18Q2742; 16/05/2018 – Cisco Systems 3Q Recurring Rev Was 32% of Total Rev, Up 2 Points Yr Over Yr; 23/05/2018 – HEAD OF UKRAINE’S CYBER POLICE SAYS AGENCY IS WORKING WITH SECURITY SERVICE TO PROTECT UKRAINE AGAINST POSSIBLE NEW CYBER THREAT; 16/05/2018 – Cisco Systems Sees 4Q Non-GAAP Gross Margin Rate 63% – 64%

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, which manages about $2.34 billion US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Broadcom Inc by 1,700 shares to 25,300 shares, valued at $6.24 million in 2018Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Salesforce Com Inc (NYSE:CRM) by 2,800 shares in the quarter, for a total of 44,300 shares, and has risen its stake in Amazon Com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN).

Among 40 analysts covering Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO), 28 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 12 Hold. Therefore 70% are positive. Cisco Systems Inc. had 192 analyst reports since August 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Underperform” rating by Credit Suisse given on Thursday, May 19. William Blair maintained the shares of CSCO in report on Thursday, June 29 with “Buy” rating. The company was downgraded on Monday, August 17 by Morgan Stanley. Robert W. Baird maintained Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) on Thursday, August 17 with “Buy” rating. The firm has “Buy” rating by UBS given on Thursday, June 16. The stock of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) earned “Buy” rating by Cowen & Co on Monday, February 12. As per Thursday, February 14, the company rating was maintained by Credit Suisse. Oppenheimer maintained the shares of CSCO in report on Wednesday, August 16 with “Buy” rating. The rating was maintained by J.P. Morgan on Wednesday, August 16 with “Hold”. KeyBanc Capital Markets maintained Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) on Thursday, November 16 with “Overweight” rating.

More notable recent Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) news were published by: Nasdaq.com which released: “Ferrari, Cirrus Logic, Cisco and MGM highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day – Nasdaq” on February 14, 2019, also Seekingalpha.com with their article: “Cisco: An Up And Coming Dividend Aristocrat – Seeking Alpha” published on February 12, 2019, Globenewswire.com published: “New Research: Key Drivers of Growth for Cisco, Landstar System, Central Garden & Pet, Anika Therapeutics, Hibbett Sports, and MoneyGram International — Factors of Influence, Major Initiatives and Sustained Production – GlobeNewswire” on February 01, 2019. More interesting news about Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) were released by: Nasdaq.com and their article: “Fortinet (FTNT) to Report Q4 Earnings: What’s in the Cards? – Nasdaq” published on February 01, 2019 as well as ‘s news article titled: “Analysts Say Cisco Has Limited Upside Following Earnings Beat (NASDAQ:CSCO) – Benzinga” with publication date: February 14, 2019.

Since September 11, 2018, it had 0 insider buys, and 10 sales for $27.62 million activity. On Friday, November 23 the insider BHATT PRAT sold $1.52M. Robbins Charles sold $10.28 million worth of stock. 25,000 shares were sold by WEST STEVEN M, worth $1.20 million on Wednesday, December 12. Goeckeler David sold 63,050 shares worth $3.00M. Another trade for 28,000 shares valued at $1.36M was sold by Tan Irving. 4,744 Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) shares with value of $209,025 were sold by BURNS M MICHELE.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.85 in Q3 2018. Its up 0.01, from 0.84 in 2018Q2. It is positive, as 53 investors sold CSCO shares while 728 reduced holdings. 139 funds opened positions while 525 raised stakes. 3.15 billion shares or 3.12% less from 3.26 billion shares in 2018Q2 were reported. Chatham Cap invested in 222,280 shares or 2.73% of the stock. Natl Pension Ser invested 0.83% of its portfolio in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). Tru Of Virginia Va accumulated 252,187 shares or 1.64% of the stock. Aviva Pcl holds 3.49 million shares. Sterling Mngmt Ltd Co has invested 1.29% in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). Pettee Inc has 0.34% invested in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) for 11,838 shares. Shufro Rose & Co Limited Co holds 897,176 shares. Jfs Wealth Advsr Limited, a Pennsylvania-based fund reported 6,269 shares. Frontier Inv accumulated 256,181 shares. Wharton Business Ltd Liability invested in 1.34% or 278,271 shares. Ntv Asset Ltd Com stated it has 1.02% of its portfolio in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). Prudential holds 12.05 million shares or 0.86% of its portfolio. Jnba Advisors invested 0.81% in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). Chickasaw Capital Mgmt Ltd Liability holds 0.01% or 9,050 shares in its portfolio. Usa Financial Portformulas, a Michigan-based fund reported 345,285 shares.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.81 in 2018 Q3. Its down 0.03, from 0.84 in 2018Q2. It worsened, as 33 investors sold MSFT shares while 981 reduced holdings. 145 funds opened positions while 681 raised stakes. 5.28 billion shares or 0.60% less from 5.31 billion shares in 2018Q2 were reported. Bkd Wealth Advsr Lc stated it has 0.78% of its portfolio in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Cwh Mngmt invested in 2.23% or 42,309 shares. Optimum Advsr reported 43,967 shares or 1.39% of all its holdings. Willow Creek Wealth Mngmt invested in 5,288 shares or 0.34% of the stock. Atwood & Palmer Inc owns 7,644 shares. Pinnacle Advisory holds 7,650 shares. C M Bidwell & Assoc Limited stated it has 0.85% in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Pure Fincl Advsr has 8,512 shares. Uss Inv has 3.59 million shares for 4.13% of their portfolio. Northrock Ptnrs Ltd Liability Com stated it has 9,365 shares or 0.31% of all its holdings. Northpointe Cap Limited Liability Corp reported 26,469 shares stake. Bb&T invested 2.01% in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Wharton Business Group Llc invested in 0.45% or 39,575 shares. Lsv Asset Mngmt, a Illinois-based fund reported 198,745 shares. Tradewinds Management Ltd Liability Com has 319,644 shares.

Since August 31, 2018, it had 0 insider buys, and 11 selling transactions for $82.43 million activity. 10,000 Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares with value of $1.12M were sold by Capossela Christopher C. On Friday, August 31 Hogan Kathleen T sold $4.45M worth of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) or 40,000 shares. $214,363 worth of stock was sold by BROD FRANK H on Monday, November 5. On Friday, August 31 Hood Amy sold $13.09M worth of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) or 118,000 shares.

More notable recent Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) news were published by: Nasdaq.com which released: “Technology Sector Update for 02/01/2019: CYOU, CLS, KLIC, MSFT, AAPL, CSCO, IBM, GOOG – Nasdaq” on February 01, 2019, also Nasdaq.com with their article: “Technology Sector Update for 01/23/2019: IBM, TEL, TDY, MSFT, AAPL, GOOG, CSCO – Nasdaq” published on January 23, 2019, Nasdaq.com published: “Microsoft (MSFT) stock seen as strong buy ahead of second-quarter numbers – Nasdaq” on January 26, 2019. More interesting news about Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: “Microsoft: Q2 2019 – Solid Results – Seeking Alpha” published on February 05, 2019 as well as Nasdaq.com‘s news article titled: “Technology Sector Update for 02/12/2019: VRNS, MIME, SHOP, MSFT, AAPL, CSCO, IBM, GOOG – Nasdaq” with publication date: February 12, 2019.

Nichols & Pratt Advisers Llp, which manages about $1.58B and $1.21 billion US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Ecolab Inc (NYSE:ECL) by 16,230 shares to 21,495 shares, valued at $3.37 million in 2018Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) by 2,197 shares in the quarter, for a total of 168,367 shares, and has risen its stake in At&T Inc (NYSE:T).

Among 38 analysts covering Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), 34 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 89% are positive. Microsoft Corporation had 217 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Nomura maintained Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on Friday, October 21 with “Buy” rating. As per Friday, July 20, the company rating was maintained by Citigroup. Canaccord Genuity maintained Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) rating on Friday, October 27. Canaccord Genuity has “Buy” rating and $94.0 target. The stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) earned “Buy” rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Friday, January 27. Wunderlich maintained the stock with “Hold” rating in Friday, January 29 report. The firm has “Buy” rating by Tigress Financial given on Wednesday, February 14. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Thursday, April 12 by Credit Suisse. Piper Jaffray maintained Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) rating on Tuesday, November 10. Piper Jaffray has “Overweight” rating and $64.0 target. Jefferies maintained it with “Sell” rating and $4500 target in Tuesday, June 13 report. The stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) earned “Buy” rating by FBR Capital on Thursday, September 3.