The 115th annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association [SUMA] convention kicked off over the weekend in Regina, giving cities and towns from across the province a chance to meet up and discuss what ongoing issues they're facing in their communities, and what we're facing in the province as a whole.

The annual convention brings together elected and non-elected officials from across Saskatchewan's urban municipal governments. Over the course of the four days, civic leaders participate in education sessions, keynote addresses, and receive opportunities to meet with provincial political leaders.

While many of uswere relaxing and enjoying time with family on Sunday, SUMA attendees had a busy schedule.Day 1 saw sessions on emergency preparedness, government ethics, cement compliance regulations, and generating feasible futures for communities. The first day of the convention was also the day of the regular Saskatchewan mayors caucus meeting.

Moose Jaw Mayor Fraser Tolmie is heading into his final year as chair of the City Mayors Caucus at the convention, and he says this year should be a busy one.

"We have quite a few things that are coming up. It's a great opportunity for us and council to meet with other cities and talk about some of the issues we're dealing with. These are things that we get to share with cabinet ministers about whats going on in our cities. So it's very important, its a good time for us to share."

Included in this year's event is a trade show featuring products and services that cater to municipalities and a number of educational interactive panels for municipal leaders to attend.

Today convention-goers will take part in discussions with SaskPower, and participate in the SUMA sector meetings. The sector meetings allow municipal leaders of similar size to share difficulties and triumphs with each other. The idea being that governments can learn from each other. However, the highlight of Monday's agenda will be the address from Premier Moe. The annual keynote from the provincial premier should also allow for some questions from convention-goers.

Mayor Tolmie described some of the other topics they will be discussing.

"We keep talking about the meth issue that's going on across Canada, and that's concerning. We're closest to the people in municipalities and so we've got to pave the roads, make sure there's clean drinking water, make sure our parks are clean, and that we're providing services for our citizens."

On Tuesday convention-goers will gather for the SUMA president's ball and the municipal awards banquet.

The convention will wrap up on Wednesday with the regular bear-pit sessions with provincial ministers.

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It is a surreal experience to be writing a book on preaching about apocalyptic texts in the midst of what feels like a very apocalyptic time. Escalating military tensions with Iran. Australia burning with fires fueled by the climate crisis. Gun violence rampant in our homes and public spaces. Every day seems to bring another portent of the apocalypse reaching biblical proportions. Is the Rapture upon us?

As weve been plumbing the depths of scriptural passages that contain end-times imagery, were seeing a rise in apocalyptic language within the culture as well as from political and religious figures. We think mainline churches have allowed these passages to be highjacked by those who use them for fearmongering rather than to encourage and strengthen the church. Because preachers often struggle with how to understand and preach on these passages, our book intends to provide exegetical and homiletical guidance to enable ministers and others to preach from and teach about these texts.

As were completing this book, I have found two volumes to be helpful which I commend to preachers and lay readers alike. One is Barbara Rossings The Rapture Exposed: The Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation (2004). The second is Ronald J. Allens I Will Tell You the Mystery: A Commentary for Preaching from the Book of Revelation (2019). In this essay, Ill discuss how these books can be helpful for clergy and congregations as were facing cataclysmic events and unprecedented challenges.

For clergy, preaching apocalyptic texts is fraught with unease about the real fears alluded to in the book of Revelation and passages such as Daniel 7, Mark 13, Matthew 24, 1 Corinthians 15, and 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5. Their warnings of impending cosmic upheaval ricochet sharply off contemporary headlines about war, natural disasters, and threats to the fabric of civilization. Add to this the disconcerting news about the effects of climate disruption and global environmental disasters, and the task of preaching good news in the face of seemingly immanent doom can feel overwhelming to pastor and congregation alike.

However, New Testament scholar Barbara Rossing notes that apocalyptic texts provide unique opportunities for preachers and are, in fact, essential because they empower radical witness. They give us a sacramental imagination, taking us on a journey into the heart of Gods vision for the world (141). The word apokalypsis in Greek literally means, pulling back the curtain. When biblical texts (and the sermons that utilize them) pull back this veil, it allows us to see a deeper reality that is not immediately visible. We receive a vision that reveals both the beauty of creation and also the pathologies of empire whether these empires originate in Assyria, Babylonia, Rome, or the United States of America.[2]

Equipped with this double vision, the preacher is able to name and critique the underlying oppressive assumptions of empire and how they manifest in society, the natural world, and the lived experiences of the hearers. But a third move is needed proclaiming the divine eschatological vision that has the power to transform our imaginations, renew hope, and empower collective action to live into this vision.

Eschatology comes from the Greek word eschaton, meaning end times. The visionary world of the apocalypses can help us see both the perils we face and the urgency of Gods promised future, says Rossing, turning the world for justice and healing, on Earth as in heaven. The preacher cultivates an apocalyptic imagination by helping people recognize Gods future breaking into the present, even in times of despair.

The problem with apocalyptic texts, says Rossing, is the way they have been used by Fundamentalist Christians to try to predict and manipulate world events. The story they tell is that the Bible predicts an event called The Rapture in which Christ comes to sweep up the faithful into heaven, leaving everyone else in a kind of hellish purgatory on earth. For millions of people, Christian apocalyptic books such as The Late, Great Planet Earth and the Left Behind series are akin to the Bible itself. An entire multimillion-dollar industry has been created around graphic Christian horror that grips the faithful in fear and fantasy.

Worse, Rapture-theology peddles a narrative that supports a political agenda of war-making in the Middle East, environmental degradation, patriarchal control over women and their bodies, and anti-Semitic and Islamophobic white nationalism. 80 million copies of the Left Behind books, along with numerous Rapture websites, movies, and spin-offs threaten to drown out the gospel of hope, renewal and love. The preacher on a Sunday morning has about 15-20 minutes to proclaim that Jesus return is about justice, transformation, and healing. So its important to make these sermons count for deconstructing harmful theology and reconstructing a theology of nonviolence and an ethic of care for those most vulnerable.

Understanding the recent history of the influence of Rapture theology on U.S. politics and civil discourse is important when preaching on Revelation or any apocalyptic text for that matter.

Today, the Trump administration is filled with evangelicals who attend weekly Bible studies led by Ralph Drollinger of the conservative right-wing Capitol Ministries. Trumps Vice President Mike Pence is a staunch conservative Christian, and his Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has unashamedly confessed that his evangelical Christian beliefs influence his diplomacy. Evangelicals see Trump as the Chosen One a triumphantly apocalyptic figure who, though morally flawed, initiates the Second Coming. Even now, evangelicals are cheering for Trumps attack on Iran, believing that a war with the enemy of Israel is key to setting up the conditions wherein the Rapture will begin.

Rossings book provides the historical context to help preachers and parishioners better understand apocalyptic texts as they were heard by the original Christians who were being persecuted under oppressive empires. She carefully explains the symbolism and metaphors as the writers intended them to be a vision of Gods healing for the world. Preachers will find her book to be an important resource for countering the destructive reading of scripture by fundamentalists and proclaiming Gods beloved community of nonviolence and peace.

Like Rossing, Ron Allen provides helpful exegesis to understand the world and times of John of Patmos, author of Revelation. However, whereas Rossings chapters are divided into themes and address a panorama of apocalyptic thought in scripture, Allen goes in depth verse-by-verse with Revelation. He meticulously explains the word pictures used by John and addresses issues and questions that arise in light of contemporary theology. Allens commitment to process theology is evident throughout the book in the way he interprets Revelation as Gods invitation to co-create a better world rather than to destroy it.

There are times, however, when Johns words do not support the values of love, peace, justice, mutuality, and abundance. Images of violence, misogyny, judgement, and damnation within Revelation are problematic. Allen clearly states his disagreement with Johns writings at these points and invites preachers to name and critique them as well.

There are only six pericopes from five chapters that are covered, and only 7 Sundays when passages from Revelation are included in the readings. However, because the symbols and imagery from Revelation have found their way into popular culture and political discourse, preachers may want to consider preaching on Revelation as part of a sermon series on this enigmatic book. Allens book is a useful resource for pastors wanting to help their parishioners understand Revelations complex imagery and make sense of it for our world today.

Like Rossing, Allen highlights the fact that Revelation actually counters the premillennialist theory of a rapture. Allen notes how the downward movement of God through the New Jerusalem in Chapter 21 embodies grace itself: God takes the initiative to bring the holy city down from heaven (200). Thus, hope for the new creation is neither a spiritualized wishful thinking nor an escape from the reality of our crucified world. There is both transcendence and immanence in Christs return and the new creation. They are not mutually exclusive, but instead inform each other in a dialectic exchange in which one points to the other and back again. The challenge for preachers, says Allen, is to help the congregation look for signs of [the holy citys] appearance (200).

Allen urges preachers not to neglect speaking concretely about Gods promises even while critiquing contemporary empires. Many people are more motivated for long-term commitment by promise and possibility than by fear, threat, and anger. While the critique is important, preaching is often especially empowering when it aims towards a vision of the positively possible and toward helping people imagine how to get from there to here (198).

Key to this vision-casting is not looking to the skies to see souls raptured up to heaven, but to notice how Gods holy city is coming down to Earth. To this end, Allen does not provide sample sermons, but throughout each chapter offers questions, observations, and suggestions for preachers to attune their listeners to Gods actions here and now. In this way, Allen provides the exegetical and homiletical tools for preachers to create the time and space for the seeds of apocalyptic vision to grow into the fruits of community-building for the sake of Gods Realm. Led by Jesus, the Lamb of God, both preacher and congregation are strengthened to live faithfully towards the coming of the new heaven and new earth (198).

As your congregation grapples with finding purpose and meaning in this apocalyptic time, may you be blessed with insight, courage, compassion, and a vision for participating in this Realm of God.

Leah D. Schade is the Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship atLexington Theological Seminaryin Kentucky. She is the author ofPreaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide(Rowman & Littlefield, 2019),Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis(Rowman & Littlefield, 2019), andCreation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit(Chalice Press, 2015).

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Whether you're renovating so you can sell your home for top dollar in the future or are flipping a house for a near-term profit, it's important to identify the home renovations with the best return on investment. The following home improvement projects run the gamut from moderately expensive to very costly, but according to Remodeling Magazine's annual Cost vs. Value report, here's where it pays to put your money.

Anyone with an older garage knows all too well that older doors can stick, jam, or just plain look banged-up and unsightly. The average garage door replacement job costs $3,611, and the average cost recouped for that project is $3,520, representing 97.5% of that initial investment. That's a pretty good deal.

While you can replace a garage door yourself, you may be better off hiring a contractor, especially if you're not experienced with that sort of task. Because garage doors are heavy, cumbersome, and tension-loaded, the risk of injury is somewhat high if you're installing one solo.

The nicer your home's exterior, the more curb appeal it will have, and that's something potential buyers are apt to notice and appreciate. The average cost to install manufactured stone veneer (which is fake stone thats made to look like the real thing -- more expensive natural stone) is $8,907, though your home's size will play a big role in determining your total expense. The average amount recouped for this project, meanwhile, is $8,449, representing 94.9% of your initial investment. Generally, this sort of project is something youll need a contractor for unless youre experienced in doing it yourself.

One of the most important home improvement projects you can make is updating your kitchen. Many buyers consider the kitchen the heart of the home, and sinking money into new countertops, nice-looking cabinetry, and energy-efficient appliances could spell the difference between commanding top dollar for your home when it's time to sell or getting less money for it.

The average cost of a mid-range kitchen remodel is $22,507, of which you'll recoup $18,123, or 80.5%. If you're flipping a house, it definitely pays to focus on updating its kitchen, and if you're renovating a home you still plan to live in, a kitchen overhaul could not only be a great return on investment, but be a source of enjoyment for you for years.

Keep in mind that you may be able to tackle certain components of a kitchen remodel yourself. For example, if youre refacing cabinets rather than replacing them, thats work you can do somewhat easily. The same holds true for installing new cabinet hardware. But when it comes to hauling and hooking up appliances or replacing countertops, you may want to hire a professional.

Outdoor living tends to be important to buyers, which is why a wooden deck addition is something worth considering for your home or a home youre flipping. The average cost of putting one on is $13,333, while the average recoup is $10,083, representing 75.6% of the cost.

That said, wooden decks are harder to maintain than decks made of composite material, and while they're cheaper to install, you'll need to weigh those savings against the potential work involved if you're doing home renovations on a property you still intend to live in. If you're flipping a home, consider that a composite deck could be a selling point to buyers who don't want a maintenance-heavy property.

Keep in mind that composite decks have a lower recoup value, percentage-wise, than wooden decks. The average cost to install one is $19,150, with a recoup percentage of 69.1% -- still a decent return on investment, but not as high as that of wooden decks.

Installing a deck is something you can do yourself if youre handy, but an elevated deck may be a job best left for professionals. And remember, there are always weather-related constraints to contend with when dealing with outdoor projects, so keep that in mind when making your decision.

Earlier, we talked about the importance of curb appeal. If your home's siding is damaged and worn, replacing it could be a smart financial move. The average cost to do so is $16,036, of which you'll recoup $12,119, on average, representing 75.6% of your initial outlay. Though its possible to replace siding yourself, it can be a time- and labor-intensive job, so you may want to consider outsourcing it.

Whether you're renovating a home you'd like to continue living in or are fixing up a home to sell quickly, it's important to understand which updates offer the best return on investment. As such, the above upgrades may be the best way to spend your money if your goal is to command top dollar for that property, whether immediately or in the future.

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Kitchen upgrades are among the most popular home improvements, and even a modest renovation will likely replace any outdated cabinets. When completing this work, it helps to consider the environmental impact of the project and what steps you can take to minimize any adverse effects.

Going green with this renovation won't just benefit the planet. Using the right materials can prevent glues and finishes from releasing unpleasant fumes into the home, thus improving the interior air quality.

Check the material to see if it bills itself as a more eco-friendly choice. Michelle Jeresek, writing for the home design site Houzz, says materials like particleboard and plywood are more likely to contain formaldehyde, which is carcinogenic and prone to off-gassing. Look for choices that are formaldehyde-free.

Similarly, some cabinet finishes or paints will give off fumes known as volatile organic compounds. Water-based finishes are preferable, as are finishes rated as having few or no VOCs.

When you use wood for your cabinets, there will naturally be some risk that you're contributing to deforestation. The home improvement site HomeAdvisor recommends that you look for wood that has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. This approval signifies that the wood used in the cabinet has been harvested using sustainable practices.

Consider environmentally friendly alternatives to harvested wood as well. Sage Builders, a company based in Newton, Mass., says one option is to use salvaged wood to create your new cabinets.

You can also opt for a more renewable wood source. Jeresek says bamboo has become a popular choice due to its durable quality and rapid growth. More recently, the engineered product Lyptusmade from a hybrid eucalyptus species that replenishes more quickly than traditional hardwoodhas been gaining ground.

Decide whether you want your cabinets to be made entirely from wood or if you just want to use wood veneer, which uses only a small amount of material to coat a substrate and give the appearance of a completely wooden product. HomeAdvisor says you could also preserve your old cabinets and give them a new look by repainting or refacing them.

Don't forget to keep green practices in mind when choosing hardware for the cabinets. Maureen Blaney Flietner, writing for the home improvement professional Bob Vila, says you can easily utilize recycled materials such as antique metal or glass knobs.

Environmentally friendly choices will often result in a bit of a higher price tag on the project. HomeAdvisor says the cost will be worth it, since you can enjoy a healthy and long-lasting upgrade to your kitchen.

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Investors sentiment decreased to 0.98 in 2019 Q3. Its down 0.06, from 1.04 in 2019Q2. It worsened, as 32 investors sold The Home Depot, Inc. shares while 645 reduced holdings. 150 funds opened positions while 516 raised stakes. 731.21 million shares or 0.43% less from 734.39 million shares in 2019Q2 were reported.Stock Yards Comml Bank And Trust Com holds 2.37% or 111,840 shares. Mitchell Mcleod Pugh And Williams invested 2.2% of its portfolio in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). 1.61M were reported by Credit Suisse Ag. Osborne Prns Capital Mngmt Ltd reported 12,692 shares. Pure Financial Advsr Inc owns 0.17% invested in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) for 4,027 shares. Pictet & Cie (Europe) has invested 0.47% in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). 4,053 were reported by Fiera Cap. Barclays Public Ltd Com owns 1.66M shares or 0.24% of their US portfolio. 964,652 were accumulated by Envestnet Asset Mgmt Incorporated. Registered Advisor Inc stated it has 1.56% in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). Contravisory Inv Mgmt reported 342 shares. Rhumbline Advisers reported 2.04M shares. Connor Clark Lunn Mngmt Ltd accumulated 176,641 shares. Credit Agricole S A owns 83,487 shares. Torch Wealth Limited Company holds 1,758 shares.

Among 12 analysts covering Home Depot (NYSE:HD), 9 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 75% are positive. Home Depot has $26900 highest and $21300 lowest target. $237.38s average target is 10.88% above currents $214.08 stock price. Home Depot had 30 analyst reports since July 11, 2019 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley on Thursday, August 22 with Overweight. The rating was downgraded by Gordon Haskett on Thursday, December 12 to Accumulate. Credit Suisse maintained The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) on Wednesday, November 6 with Neutral rating. The stock of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) earned Neutral rating by Nomura on Thursday, December 12. Citigroup maintained it with Buy rating and $26900 target in Friday, September 13 report. The stock has Hold rating by SunTrust on Thursday, November 21. On Thursday, December 12 the stock rating was maintained by JP Morgan with Overweight. The firm has Outperform rating by Wells Fargo given on Tuesday, November 5. The company was maintained on Wednesday, August 21 by Credit Suisse. Nomura maintained it with Hold Neutral rating and $23700 target in Wednesday, November 20 report. Below is a list of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) latest ratings and price target changes.

12/12/2019 Broker: Wedbush Rating: Neutral Old Target: $230.0000 New Target: $225.0000 Maintain12/12/2019 Broker: JP Morgan Rating: Overweight Old Target: $252.0000 New Target: $241.0000 Maintain12/12/2019 Broker: RBC Capital Markets Rating: Outperform Old Target: $246.0000 New Target: $232.0000 Maintain12/12/2019 Broker: Nomura Rating: Neutral Old Target: $237.0000 New Target: $224.0000 Maintain12/12/2019 Broker: Gordon Haskett Old Rating: Buy New Rating: Accumulate New Target: $230.0000 Downgrade12/12/2019 Broker: Credit Suisse Old Rating: Neutral New Rating: Outperform Upgrade04/12/2019 Broker: BidaskScore Rating: Sell Downgrade25/11/2019 Broker: Morgan Stanley Rating: Overweight Old Target: $245.0000 New Target: $235.0000 Maintain21/11/2019 Broker: SunTrust Rating: Hold Old Target: $208.0000 New Target: $225.0000 Maintain20/11/2019 Broker: Nomura Rating: Hold Neutral Old Target: $240.0000 New Target: $237.0000 Maintain

The stock increased 0.96% or $2.04 during the last trading session, reaching $214.08. About 6.35 million shares traded or 54.15% up from the average. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) has risen 21.78% since December 14, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 21.78% the S&P500.

The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer. The company has market cap of $233.53 billion. It operates The Home Depot stores that sell various building materials, home improvement products, and lawn and garden products, as well as provide installation, home maintenance, and professional service programs to do-it-yourself, do-it-for-me , and professional customers. It has a 21.32 P/E ratio. The firm offers installation programs that include flooring, cabinets, countertops, water heaters, and sheds; and professional installation in various categories sold through its in-home sales programs, such as roofing, siding, windows, cabinet refacing, furnaces, and central air systems, as well as acts as a contractor to provide installation services to its DIFM clients through third-party installers.

More notable recent The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) news were published by: Fool.com which released: Home Depot Inc (HD) Q3 2019 Earnings Call Transcript The Motley Fool on November 19, 2019, also Seekingalpha.com with their article: Home Depot: Still Great But Might Stagnate Seeking Alpha published on December 02, 2019, Investorplace.com published: A 10% Correction Might Not Be Enough to Get Investors Into Home Depot Stock Investorplace.com on December 05, 2019. More interesting news about The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: Home Depot: Another Dip To Buy Seeking Alpha published on November 21, 2019 as well as Fool.coms news article titled: If You Had Invested $1,000 in Home Depots IPO, This Is How Much Youd Have Now The Motley Fool with publication date: December 13, 2019.

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A day after issuing an executive order stating that climate change is an existential threat that impacts all Minnesotans, Gov. Tim Walz was in Mankato Tuesday to reinforce the message.

Walz glanced at the half-dozen members of his cabinet including the commissioners of transportation, commerce, housing, pollution control and agriculture, along with the director of the Board of Water and Soil Resources seated behind him and awaiting their turn to speak.

I think it might be a testament to how seriously we take this issue, he told dozens of people attending the day-long Minnesota Environmental Congress at Minnesota State University.

The Democratic governor said its been left to the states to provide leadership and take action in the presence of gridlock on climate change at the federal level.

And thats what we intend to do in Minnesota, Walz said.

Mondays executive order aims to coordinate and accelerate state action to reduce greenhouse gases and prepare for the various impacts of climate change. It warned that the challenges presented by a warming planet extreme precipitation, new invasive pests and diseases, more violent storms will be felt across the states population and across its economy.

Walz recalled the more bipartisan nature of the issue a decade or two ago, when Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty was joining efforts to set nation-leading goals for clean energy production and Newt Gingrich, the former Republican Speaker of the U.S. House, and current Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared together in a television ad calling for cooperation on addressing the climate crisis.

Since then, the issue has become politicized, and the Trump administration is actively opposing efforts to reduce carbon emissions when the world needs our leadership more than ever, the governor said. ... We cant wait. We cant wait for D.C. to decide we can function as a democracy should function.

That leaves the work to lower levels of government, according to Walz, who said Minnesota will join 11 other states in setting stricter vehicle fuel-efficiency standards after Trump tossed out standards set by the Obama administration. The state will look to completely eliminate fossil fuels from its electrical power supply over the next 30 years. And state agencies will consider every decision through the lens of environmental sustainability.

Agencies will also be focusing more on how the effects of climate change impact virtually every aspect of life. Transportation officials will have to consider the increasing frequency of flooding when selecting locations for new roads or road reconstruction. Health officials will have to react to how a lengthened pollen season impacts people with asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Agencies overseeing agriculture and natural resources will have to prepare for the consequences of rising temperatures on farms, lakes and wildlife.

Its not about spreading fear, Walz said. Its about being responsible and rational about what were facing.

After the governor finished talking, the commissioners started. And that was just a fraction of Tuesdays agenda at the sold-out Minnesota Environmental Congress, which was sponsored by the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board.

Sessions focused on freshwater impacts and protection strategies; new strategies in food, biofuel and other agricultural production; how local governments and communities are adapting to more frequent torrential rains and flooding; options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation; approaches to helping wildlife and plant-life survive in a changing climate, and more.

No, were not going to solve the whole problem ourselves, Walz said. But were going to do something about it.

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Investors sentiment decreased to 1.04 in 2019 Q2. Its down 0.06, from 1.1 in 2019Q1. It fall, as 54 investors sold The Home Depot, Inc. shares while 602 reduced holdings. 135 funds opened positions while 545 raised stakes. 734.39 million shares or 0.05% more from 734.02 million shares in 2019Q1 were reported.Lakeview Cap Partners Limited invested 3.18% of its portfolio in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). Fulton Bancorp Na invested in 0.26% or 18,414 shares. Bancorporation Of Nova Scotia reported 0.23% stake. Mai holds 102,006 shares. Fjarde Ap has invested 0.91% in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). 54,510 are held by Murphy Capital Incorporated. Williams Jones Associates Limited Liability has 0.92% invested in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) for 212,803 shares. Supplemental Annuity Collective Of Nj accumulated 7,000 shares. Gsa Cap Partners Llp stated it has 3,457 shares. Smith And Howard Wealth Mngmt Limited Liability Corporation invested in 0.26% or 2,978 shares. Cadinha And Ltd reported 100,806 shares stake. Rdl Financial reported 15,530 shares or 2.24% of all its holdings. Price T Rowe Associate Md holds 4.21 million shares or 0.12% of its portfolio. Baker Avenue Asset Ltd Partnership invested 0.13% in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). Strategy Asset Managers Ltd Limited Liability Company has invested 0.27% in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD).

Among 10 analysts covering Home Depot (NYSE:HD), 7 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 70% are positive. Home Depot has $26900 highest and $21300 lowest target. $242.09s average target is 11.24% above currents $217.62 stock price. Home Depot had 23 analyst reports since July 11, 2019 according to SRatingsIntel. Citigroup maintained it with Buy rating and $24600 target in Wednesday, August 21 report. Morgan Stanley maintained it with Overweight rating and $24500 target in Thursday, November 14 report. The company was maintained on Wednesday, August 21 by Credit Suisse. Credit Suisse maintained The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) on Wednesday, November 6 with Neutral rating. The stock of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) earned Outperform rating by Raymond James on Tuesday, October 8. Citigroup maintained the shares of HD in report on Friday, September 13 with Buy rating. Wells Fargo maintained the stock with Outperform rating in Tuesday, November 5 report. On Wednesday, August 21 the stock rating was maintained by UBS with Buy. Wells Fargo maintained The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) on Wednesday, August 14 with Outperform rating. The firm has Overweight rating by Morgan Stanley given on Thursday, August 22. Below is a list of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) latest ratings and price target changes.

25/11/2019 Broker: Morgan Stanley Rating: Overweight Old Target: $245.0000 New Target: $235.0000 Maintain21/11/2019 Broker: SunTrust Rating: Hold Old Target: $208.0000 New Target: $225.0000 Maintain20/11/2019 Broker: Nomura Rating: Hold Neutral Old Target: $240.0000 New Target: $237.0000 Maintain15/11/2019 Broker: JP Morgan Rating: Overweight Old Target: $222.0000 New Target: $262.0000 Maintain14/11/2019 Broker: Morgan Stanley Rating: Overweight Old Target: $225.0000 New Target: $245.0000 Maintain11/11/2019 Broker: Edward Jones Old Rating: Buy New Rating: Hold Downgrade06/11/2019 Broker: Credit Suisse Rating: Neutral Old Target: $213.0000 New Target: $225.0000 Maintain05/11/2019 Broker: Wells Fargo Rating: Outperform Old Target: $250.0000 New Target: $260.0000 Maintain04/11/2019 Broker: BidaskScore Rating: Hold Downgrade08/10/2019 Broker: Raymond James Rating: Outperform New Target: $250.0000 Reinitiate

The stock decreased 1.31% or $2.89 during the last trading session, reaching $217.62. About 4.32 million shares traded or 13.12% up from the average. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) has risen 8.32% since December 2, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 8.32% the S&P500.

The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer. The company has market cap of $237.39 billion. It operates The Home Depot stores that sell various building materials, home improvement products, and lawn and garden products, as well as provide installation, home maintenance, and professional service programs to do-it-yourself, do-it-for-me , and professional customers. It has a 21.67 P/E ratio. The firm offers installation programs that include flooring, cabinets, countertops, water heaters, and sheds; and professional installation in various categories sold through its in-home sales programs, such as roofing, siding, windows, cabinet refacing, furnaces, and central air systems, as well as acts as a contractor to provide installation services to its DIFM clients through third-party installers.

More notable recent The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) news were published by: Bizjournals.com which released: Genuine Parts picks former HD Supply exec as its first chief transformation officer Atlanta Business Chronicle on November 18, 2019, also Finance.Yahoo.com with their article: The Home Depot, Inc. (HD): Hedge Funds Are Snapping Up Yahoo Finance published on November 30, 2019, Fool.com published: Lowes Tells Investors About Its Online Challenges The Motley Fool on November 30, 2019. More interesting news about The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) were released by: Finance.Yahoo.com and their article: Weekly Options Traders Target Disney, Twitter Calls Yahoo Finance published on December 02, 2019 as well as Fool.coms news article titled: How to Decide When to Buy: Black Friday or Cyber Monday? The Motley Fool with publication date: November 26, 2019.

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