Matrix Asset Advisors Inc decreased its stake in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) by 5.71% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Matrix Asset Advisors Inc sold 2,861 shares as the company’s stock rose 5.87% while stock markets declined. The institutional investor held 47,274 shares of the major pharmaceuticals company at the end of 2018Q3, valued at $6.53M, down from 50,135 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Matrix Asset Advisors Inc who had been investing in Johnson & Johnson for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $368.45B market cap company. The stock increased 1.25% or $1.71 during the last trading session, reaching $138.35. About 5.64M shares traded. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has risen 3.75% since March 2, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 3.75% the S&P500. Some Historical JNJ News: 20/04/2018 – Johnson & Johnson is betting on vision care and expanding beyond contacts; 18/05/2018 – Johnson & Johnson scraps Alzheimer’s trials on safety concerns; 27/03/2018 – FDA: Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.- Johnson & Johnson BAND-AID® Brand First Aid Products SECURE-FLEX® Wrap (size: 3in); 17/04/2018 – Johnson & Johnson Backs 2018 View of Adj EPS $8.00-Adj EPS $8.20; 16/03/2018 – Johnson & Johnson: LifeScan Had 2017 Net Revenue of About $1.5B; 01/05/2018 – J&J SAYS UV-BLOCKER NORBLOC+ BEHAVES AS ANTIOXIDANT; 12/04/2018 – INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) Demonstrated Significant Renal Protective Benefits in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease; 06/03/2018 – ELI LILLY AND CO – EMPERIAL TRIALS TO EVALUATE EFFECT OF JARDIANCE ON EXERCISE ABILITY, HEART FAILURE SYMPTOMS IN PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE; 16/03/2018 – RPT-J&J says offered $2.1 bln for Lifescan diabetes business; 17/04/2018 – J&J JNJ.N SEES FY 2018 SALES $81 BLN TO $81.8 BLN

Wendell David Associates Inc increased its stake in Honeywell Int’l (HON) by 11.8% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Wendell David Associates Inc bought 2,470 shares as the company’s stock declined 11.81% with the market. The institutional investor held 23,410 shares of the o.e.m. company at the end of 2018Q3, valued at $3.90M, up from 20,940 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Wendell David Associates Inc who had been investing in Honeywell Int’l for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $113.53B market cap company. The stock increased 1.07% or $1.65 during the last trading session, reaching $155.72. About 3.39 million shares traded or 8.35% up from the average. Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) has declined 6.00% since March 2, 2018 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 6.00% the S&P500. Some Historical HON News: 16/04/2018 – BALL AEROSPACE – TO COLLABORATE WITH HONEYWELL FOR OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DATALINKS PRODUCTS; 06/03/2018 Honeywell Partners With Global Logistics Provider Kuehne + Nagel To Bring New Innovations To Supply Chain Customers; 23/05/2018 – Honeywell Control Room Technology Transforms Efficiency Of Riikinvoima Oy Waste-To-Energy Plant; 27/04/2018 – HONEYWELL ENTERS $1.5B 364-DAY CREDIT AGREEMENT; 27/04/2018 – Honeywell in $1.5B, 364-Day Credit Pac; 15/05/2018 – Third Point Exits Macerich, Honeywell, Time Warner; Adds Wynn; 18/05/2018 – Honeywell Announces Alessandro Gili as CFO for Transportation Systems Spin; 21/05/2018 – Honeywell at Electrical Products Group Conference Tomorrow; 20/04/2018 – Honeywell CEO Proves Loeb Wrong as Aerospace Boosts Profits; 20/04/2018 – Honeywell Delivers Outstanding First-Quarter Results Driven By Strong Sales Performance; Raises 2018 Guidance

Wendell David Associates Inc, which manages about $664.31 million and $642.12 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Mastercard (NYSE:MA) by 1,703 shares to 156,353 shares, valued at $34.81M in 2018Q3, according to the filing.

More notable recent Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: “Honeywell Still One Of The Best Options – Seeking Alpha” on February 08, 2019, also Seekingalpha.com with their article: “Honeywell: An Underrated Industrial With Expanding Margins – Seeking Alpha” published on February 03, 2019, Seekingalpha.com published: “Honeywell: The Pivot Appears To Be Working – Seeking Alpha” on February 06, 2019. More interesting news about Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: “Honeywell Q4 2018 Earnings Preview – Seeking Alpha” published on January 31, 2019 as well as Seekingalpha.com‘s news article titled: “Honeywell to debut hybrid-electric turbogenerator – Seeking Alpha” with publication date: February 19, 2019.

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.06 in 2018 Q3. Its down 0.07, from 1.13 in 2018Q2. It is negative, as 46 investors sold HON shares while 489 reduced holdings. 123 funds opened positions while 442 raised stakes. 484.04 million shares or 5.69% less from 513.23 million shares in 2018Q2 were reported. Benedict Financial Advsr Inc reported 27,288 shares stake. Ashfield Capital Prns Ltd Liability Corporation accumulated 51,742 shares. 1,885 are owned by Granite Invest Ptnrs Lc. Gw Henssler Associates Ltd stated it has 0.05% of its portfolio in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON). Shufro Rose & Company has invested 0.04% in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON). Hudock Capital Grp Limited Liability Company accumulated 0.09% or 1,413 shares. Guyasuta Investment Advsrs reported 8,924 shares. Moreover, Transamerica has 0.01% invested in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON). The Alabama-based Kistler has invested 0.05% in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON). Rbf Ltd Limited Liability Company invested in 0.27% or 15,000 shares. Gradient Limited Co owns 59,237 shares. Lafayette Invests Incorporated reported 2,272 shares stake. Annex Advisory Svcs Limited Co owns 2,185 shares or 0.06% of their US portfolio. 217,798 were reported by Westpac Bk Corporation. Violich Cap reported 1.79% stake.

Since November 14, 2018, it had 0 insider buys, and 5 selling transactions for $7.38 million activity. Shares for $154,143 were sold by Paz George. $1.94 million worth of Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) was sold by PARDO JAIME CHICO /FA. On Wednesday, November 14 the insider DAVIS D SCOTT sold $590,923. $629,808 worth of Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) was sold by Deily Linnet F on Wednesday, February 6.

Matrix Asset Advisors Inc, which manages about $977.80 million and $626.90 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in State Str Corp (NYSE:STT) by 54,631 shares to 91,855 shares, valued at $7.70 million in 2018Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in International Business Machs (NYSE:IBM) by 8,528 shares in the quarter, for a total of 31,034 shares, and has risen its stake in Symantec Corp (NASDAQ:SYMC).

Since September 7, 2018, it had 3 insider buys, and 7 sales for $75.53 million activity. Shares for $133,910 were bought by PEREZ WILLIAM D on Friday, December 14. Another trade for 748 shares valued at $100,050 was bought by MULCAHY ANNE M. 264,465 shares were sold by Gorsky Alex, worth $38.60 million on Friday, November 16. Kapusta Ronald A also sold $536,638 worth of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) shares. Shares for $4.41M were sold by Sneed Michael E. PRINCE CHARLES bought $268,731 worth of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on Friday, December 14.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.05 in Q3 2018. Its up 0.08, from 0.97 in 2018Q2. It improved, as 43 investors sold JNJ shares while 748 reduced holdings. 115 funds opened positions while 719 raised stakes. 1.70 billion shares or 7.91% less from 1.84 billion shares in 2018Q2 were reported. Private Asset Management holds 2.33% in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) or 107,281 shares. Donaldson Cap Management Ltd has 202,514 shares. Aimz Advisors Ltd Liability Corporation holds 1.59% or 17,888 shares in its portfolio. Truepoint has invested 0.05% of its portfolio in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Automobile Association invested 0.72% of its portfolio in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Torray Ltd Liability Corp holds 113,272 shares or 1.56% of its portfolio. Alpha Windward Ltd Com, a Massachusetts-based fund reported 3,045 shares. Chicago Equity Prtnrs Ltd Liability has invested 1.08% in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Rench Wealth accumulated 31,797 shares. Missouri-based Bush Odonnell Investment Advisors has invested 3.35% in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Baystate Wealth Mgmt Lc owns 29,719 shares. Tekla Capital Management Ltd Com accumulated 996,968 shares or 5% of the stock. Greenwood Capital Associate Ltd Llc invested 1.89% of its portfolio in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Eqis Capital Mgmt stated it has 19,307 shares. Woodmont Invest Counsel Ltd Liability Corporation holds 38,980 shares or 1.47% of its portfolio.