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The world markets had the widest ranges last week that we have seen in quite a while. An increase in volatility is often seen prior to a more extended correction. It was a plus that the major averages, especially the stock index futures, closed last week above the prior week's lows. Many of the averages did form daily key …

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Chico's FAS Inc (NYSE: CHS) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example JDS Uniphase Corp (NASD: JDSU), according to The Online Investor. Click here to [...]

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Vectren Corp (NYSE: VVC) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Molex Inc (NASD: MOLX), according to The Online Investor. Click here to find out [...]

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Health Management Associates, Inc. (NYSE: HMA) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Molex Inc (NASD: MOLX), according to The Online Investor. Click here to [...]

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Mednax, Inc. (NYSE: MD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Apartment Investment & Management Co. (NYSE: AIV), according to The Online Investor. Click here [...]

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Apollo Group, Inc. (NASD: APOL), according to The Online Investor. Click here [...]

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example First Horizon National Corp (NYSE: FHN), according to The Online Investor. Click here to [...]

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Cabot Corp. (NYSE: CBT) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Apollo Group, Inc. (NASD: APOL), according to The Online Investor. Click here to find [...]

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component GUESS ?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Apollo Group, Inc. (NASD: APOL), according to The Online Investor. Click here to [...]

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Torchmark Corp. (NYSE: TMK), according to The Online Investor. Click here to find [...]

In this series, we look through the most recent Dividend Channel ''DividendRank'' report, and then we cherry pick only those companies that have experienced insider buying within the past six months. The officers and directors of a company tend to have a unique insider's view of the business, and presumably [...]

In trading on Friday, shares of PPL Corp's Equity Units (NYSE: PPL.PRW) were yielding above the 8% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $4.375), with shares changing hands as low as $54.65 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 4.32% in the "Utilities" preferred stock [...]

In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Monsanto Co. (NYSE: MON) has taken over the #62 spot from Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX), according to The Online Investor. Click here to find out the top S&P 500 components ordered by [...]

In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Citigroup Inc (NYSE: C) has taken over the #19 spot from Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ), according to The Online Investor. Click here to find out the top S&P 500 components ordered by [...]

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum [...]

Barrick Gold was halted on Friday as news hit the tape that the Chilean government was fining the company $16 million and forcing operations to halt at the Pascua Lima project, where Barrick has invested nearly $5 billion.

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Bayer) has been approved in Europe for the prevention of atherothrombotic events (cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction or stroke) following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The drug was approved at a dose of 2.5 mg twice-daily and should be used in combination with standard antiplatelet therapy. …

Returning P&G CEO A.G. Lafley: Can he turn things around? It’s a rare move to bring back a CEO to run a struggling company. Procter & Gamble and J.C. Penney will offer new test cases of whether it’s a good idea. It won’t be easy, past experience suggests—though leaders like Steve [...]

Just a few months after escaping an antitrust case on its search ads, Google is now the subject of a Federal Trade Commission probe of its display-ad business. This comes as little surprise to anyone who has been watching the search advertising giant's quiet but steady rise in the past few [...]

In trading on Friday, shares of Ball Corp (NYSE: BLL) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $44.44, changing hands as low as $44.40 per share. Ball Corp shares are currently trading down about 1.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of BLL shares, [...]

Just who were those investors unloading Cray?

In the "new normal" that is the current housing market,  prices aren't what they were at their peak, but inventory is at historic lows. Those factors are creating a 'perfect storm' of bidding wars between potential buyers. Here are 10 tips on how to become the most desirable buyer you can [...]

In trading on Friday, shares of Polymet Mining Corp (Toronto: POM) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $1.09, changing hands as low as $1.04 per share. Polymet Mining Corp shares are currently trading down about 2.5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of [...]

In trading on Friday, shares of Mainstreet Equity Corp (Toronto: MEQ) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $32.35, changing hands as high as $32.45 per share. Mainstreet Equity Corp shares are currently trading up about 0.7% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of [...]

by Soma Biswas and Mark Druskoff A pumpjack in Texas (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The recent $7 billion merger of two midstream energy companies, Crestwood Midstream and Inergy, provides a window into a trend we’ll be seeing more of, according to Wall Street dealmakers. Crestwood, the Houston-based company engaged in gathering …

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Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Friday, shares of Retail Opportunity Investments Corp (NASD: ROIC) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.60), with the stock changing hands as low as $14.85 on the day. Dividends [...]

In trading on Friday, shares of Canadian Utilities & Telecom Income Fund (Toronto: UTE-UN) were yielding above the 7% mark based on its monthly dividend (annualized to $0.9107), with the stock changing hands as low as $12.85 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically …

In trading on Friday, shares of Nevsun Resources Ltd. (Toronto: NSU) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its semi-annual dividend (annualized to $0.14), with the stock changing hands as low as $3.49 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have …

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Friday, shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: BMY) were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.40), with the stock changing hands as low as $45.81 on the day. Dividends are [...]

In trading on Friday, shares of Protective Life Corp.'s 6 1/8% Trust Originated Preferred Securities (NYSE: PL.PRB) were yielding above the 6% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.5312), with shares changing hands as low as $25.44 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 4.98% [...]

A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that Briggs & Stratton Corp. (NYSE: BGG) is the #29 broker analyst pick among those stocks screened by The Online Investor for strong stock buyback activity. To make that list, a stock must have repurchased at least 5% of its [...]

After the end of the second quarter, Verizon will begin its second round of LTE deployment which will see capacity additions to existing markets through the use of small cells and the deployment of AWS spectrum which it acquired from the cable companies last year.

Given the volumes now, Ford can no longer be treated as a small fish in a big pond. Ford now sells more cars than Toyota in China and its sales could top 1 million in 2013.

China business sentiment indicator falls, but still far above that of similar indicators in the U.S.

Some of the world’s most accomplished leaders took to LinkedIn to offer the graduating class of 2013 some pearls of wisdom. In the form of real, abridged or theoretical commencement addresses, they dished out advice they wish they had received when they were just starting out