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How Yieldcos Raise Dividends With This Weird Trick
Article By:
Tom Konrad
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Tuesday, May 26, 2015 10:06 PM EDT
Clean energy yieldcos buck the general trend by paying out a large proportion of cash flow to investors, and rapidly increasing their dividends at the same time. The key to this trick has been their rapidly appreciating stock prices.
In this article: NYLD
Stocks Provide A Tepid Breakout As Fed Greases The Skids. So Now What?
Article By:
Sabrient Systems
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Tuesday, May 26, 2015 4:19 PM EDT
It now has been almost three years since the market pulled back at least 10%, nevertheless, bulls are having a hard time gaining traction after this latest technical breakout.
3 Sector ETFs To Benefit If Rates Drop
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Zacks Investment Research
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Tuesday, May 26, 2015 5:11 AM EDT
Though the overall U.S. market has gathered steam, we might see some specific winners in the days to come on declining rates and the possibility of a late Fed rate hike.
The Great Beta Hoax: Not An Accurate Measure Of Risk After All
Article By:
Chuck Carnevale
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Friday, May 22, 2015 4:30 PM EDT
Statistical measurements such as beta are widely-followed by many investors. When a company has a high beta, many investors will avoid the stock believing that the risk is high, without evaluating the fundamentals.
Hockey Pucks, Finding Funds, And BnB
Article By:
Vivian Lewis
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015 4:09 AM EDT
Raoul Castro says he wants to unify Cuba's two currencies, dollars and pesos. The exchange rate is very unrealistic, set in the olden days when Cuba was subsidized by the former Soviet Union.
In this article: , ITM, GLPGF, GSK, NVO, BVNKF, TCTZF, AZSEY, BHP, VALE, EC, CZZ, ALLRF, ABX, CUBA, YMAIF
Bullish Technical Picture Appears To Trump Cautious Fundamentals
Article By:
Sabrient Systems
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015 4:00 AM EDT
Stocks closed last week on a strong note, with the S&P 500 notching a new high, despite lackluster economic data and growth.
In this article: SPX, SPY, NDX, VIX, IYH, IYJ, IYF, IYE, IYM Also: AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, PPH, PXQ, RYU, MNK, MCK, POM, ETR, VDSI, PANW
Adieu To Don And Mad Men And Women We Love
Article By:
Carol W
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Sunday, May 17, 2015 6:41 PM EDT
A timely piece on the eve of the finale of Mad Men and how it affected the parent company AMC Networks, the behavioral shift in viewership and the use of technology that feeds this new form of viewing and how it affected cable TV.
In this article: AMCX
InfraREIT – Financial Engineering Continues In The Utility Sector
Article By:
George Fisher
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Saturday, May 16, 2015 6:27 PM EDT
InfraREIT (HIFR) is the first publicly traded high-voltage electric transmission company wrapped in a REIT structure. Spun off from the Hunt family of companies in January, HIFR is structured more like a MLP than a traditional REIT.
12 High Quality Dividend Stocks For Retirement
Article By:
SureDividend
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Saturday, May 16, 2015 1:42 PM EDT
Retirees require a mix of current income, safety, and growth that is difficult to find. This article examines 12 dividend stocks that match retirees needs for current income, safety, and growth.
AES Corp. Misses On Q1 Earnings And Revenues
Article By:
Zacks Investment Research
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Monday, May 11, 2015 8:56 AM EDT
Our consensus called for first quarter EPS of 28 cents, and the company reported adjusted EPS of 25 cents.
In this article: AES
Utilities On Verge Of Breakdown, Suggesting Higher Interest Rates
Article By:
Chris Kimble
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Monday, May 11, 2015 8:28 AM EDT
For many years investors have viewed Utilities as sensitive to interest rates. Is this still true?
Lands Of Plenty For Income Investors
Article By:
Paradigm Press
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Saturday, May 9, 2015 2:01 PM EDT
The strong dollar has negatively impacted U.S. earnings reports. Savvy investors should look for investments where currencies have been weak – and where growth and earnings may come in higher than expected.