In trading on Monday, shares of the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund ETF (Symbol: FBT) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $165.81, changing hands as high as $166.30 per share. First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund shares are currently trading
In trading on Monday, shares of CenterPoint Energy, Inc's 7.00% Series B Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (Symbol: CNP.PRB) were yielding above the 8.5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $3.50), with shares changing hands as low as $40.27 on the day. T
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Boston Beer Co Inc (Symbol: SAM), where a total volume of 432 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximat
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Royal Caribbean Group (Symbol: RCL), where a total volume of 39,995 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of appro
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Monday, shares of National Health Investors, Inc. (Symbol: NHI) were yielding above the 6% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $4.41), with the stock changing hands as low as $72.38 on
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Monday, shares of Costamare Inc (Symbol: CMRE) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.4), with the stock changing hands as low as $9.95 on the day. Dividend
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Nuance Communications Inc (Symbol: NUAN), where a total of 18,094 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 1.8 million underlying shares. That amounts t
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (Symbol: CMG), where a total volume of 10,076 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Ubiquiti Inc (Symbol: UI), where a total volume of 1,014 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 10
Turkey may have lost the faith of investors long weary of a cycle of unorthodox policies, analysts said, after President Tayyip Erdogan's shock sacking of its central bank chief.
The worst performing sector as of midday Monday is the Utilities sector, showing a 1.2% loss. Within that group, NRG Energy Inc (Symbol: NRG) and PPL Corp (Symbol: PPL) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 3.2% and 2.5%, respectively. Among utilities ETFs,
In trading on Monday, shares of Sempra Energy's 6.75% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B (Symbol: SRE.PRB) were yielding above the 6.5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $6.75), with shares changing hands as low as $103.50 on the day. This comp
In trading on Monday, shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp's Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series A (TSX: AQN-PRA.TO) were yielding above the 5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.2905), with shares changing hands as low as $23.47 on the
Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned dollars to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today
Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (Symbol: JBHT), where a total volume of 7,715 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representat
EOG Resources (EOG) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.
New Jersey Resources (NJR) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.
UFP Industries (UFPI) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.
TTEC Holdings (TTEC) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.