Factors of Influence in 2018, Key Indicators and Opportunity within Professional Diversity Network, Heritage Commerce, Mistras Group, Marathon Petroleum, The Priceline Group, and Coca-Cola — New Research Emphasizes Economic Growth

NEW YORK, Feb. 02, 2018 -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPDN), Heritage Commerce Corp (NASDAQ:HTBK), Mistras Group Inc (NYSE:MG), Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC), The Priceline Group Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLN), and Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

Complimentary Access: Research Reports

Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.

IPDN DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=IPDN
HTBK DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HTBK
MG DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MG
MPC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MPC
PCLN DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=PCLN
KO DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KO

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPDN), Heritage Commerce Corp (NASDAQ:HTBK), Mistras Group Inc (NYSE:MG), Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC), The Priceline Group Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLN), and Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to today's readers below.

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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All information in this release was accessed January 31st, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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PROFESSIONAL DIVERSITY NETWORK, INC. (IPDN) REPORT OVERVIEW

Professional Diversity Network's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Professional Diversity Network reported revenue of $4.42MM vs $6.36MM (down 30.47%) and basic earnings per share -$0.63 vs -$0.70. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Professional Diversity Network reported revenue of $26.23MM vs $38.18MM (down 31.31%) and basic earnings per share -$1.98 vs -$21.99. Professional Diversity Network is expected to report earnings on March 30th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017.

To read the full Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (IPDN) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=IPDN

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HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP (HTBK) REPORT OVERVIEW

Heritage Commerce's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Heritage Commerce reported interest income of $27.96MM vs $23.87MM (up 17.09%) and basic earnings per share $0.22 vs $0.18 (up 22.22%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Heritage Commerce reported interest income of $94.43MM vs $78.74MM (up 19.92%) and basic earnings per share $0.72 vs $0.48 (up 50.00%). Heritage Commerce is expected to report earnings on April 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.17. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.31 and is expected to report on January 24th, 2019.

To read the full Heritage Commerce Corp (HTBK) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HTBK

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MISTRAS GROUP INC (MG) REPORT OVERVIEW

Mistras Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the twelve months ended May 31st, 2016 vs May 31st, 2015, Mistras Group reported revenue of $719.18MM vs $711.25MM (up 1.11%) and basic earnings per share $0.85 vs $0.56 (up 51.79%).

To read the full Mistras Group Inc (MG) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MG

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MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION (MPC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Marathon Petroleum's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Marathon Petroleum reported revenue of $19,210.00MM vs $16,618.00MM (up 15.60%) and basic earnings per share $1.79 vs $0.28 (up 539.29%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Marathon Petroleum reported revenue of $63,339.00MM vs $72,051.00MM (down 12.09%) and basic earnings per share $2.22 vs $5.29 (down 58.03%). Marathon Petroleum is expected to report earnings on February 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.43. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.88 and is expected to report on February 1st, 2018.

To read the full Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MPC

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THE PRICELINE GROUP INC. (PCLN) REPORT OVERVIEW

The Priceline Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, The Priceline Group reported revenue of $4,434.03MM vs $3,690.55MM (up 20.15%) and basic earnings per share $35.12 vs $10.24 (up 242.97%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, The Priceline Group reported revenue of $10,743.01MM vs $9,223.99MM (up 16.47%) and basic earnings per share $43.14 vs $50.09 (down 13.88%). The Priceline Group is expected to report earnings on February 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $14.21. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $84.54 and is expected to report on February 26th, 2018.

To read the full The Priceline Group Inc. (PCLN) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=PCLN

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COCA-COLA COMPANY (KO) REPORT OVERVIEW

Coca-Cola's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Coca-Cola reported revenue of $9,078.00MM vs $10,633.00MM (down 14.62%) and basic earnings per share $0.34 vs $0.24 (up 41.67%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2016 vs December 31st, 2015, Coca-Cola reported revenue of $41,863.00MM vs $44,294.00MM (down 5.49%) and basic earnings per share $1.51 vs $1.69 (down 10.65%). Coca-Cola is expected to report earnings on February 16th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending December 31st, 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 9 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.49. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.37. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.03 and is expected to report on February 16th, 2018.

To read the full Coca-Cola Company (KO) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KO

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