Social Media Outlook for Thursday 17 (PCYC, DRI, MLM, SPLS)

In recent years, traders and investors have increasingly turned to social media to discuss their investments. Now, interested parties can get a scientific look at what is being discussed on a weekly, monthly, and even hourly basis.

Provided by Social Market Analytics, here is the social media outlook for Thursday, May 17.

Most Bullish

Pharmacyclics PCYC is trading up over 3%. Rodman & Renshaw boosted the company's price target.

Darden Restaurants DRI

Most Bearish

Martin Marietta MLM is trading down about 1.25%. Yesterday, shares plunged when hedge fund manager David Einhorn mentioned the company as a possible short target.

Staples SPLS is trading down over 2%.

Most Discussed

Apple AAPL frequently sits atop this list. Shares are currently trading near $538.

JPMorgan JPM continues to be discussed in the wake of the company's announcement that it had lost roughly $2 billion trading last week.

Google GOOG, like Apple, is also frequently discussed. Shares are currently trading near $632.

Herbalife HLF is currently trading down over 5%. Shares spiked up higher yesterday after hedge fund manager David Einhorn failed to mention them in his presentation as expected.

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