25 Great American Companies Paying High Dividends
24/7 Wall St. has conducted a review of the top dividends from America’s largest companies. There were 25 such companies paying a yield of 3.5% or more — and some much higher.
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Short Interest in Apple Falls Over 7 Million Shares
For short sellers who have built large Apple positions, only one thing of substance has to go wrong at the company. And the list of what could go wrong is substantial.
Number of World’s ‘Super Wealthy’ Hits 226,000
The number of people with over $30 million or more in net worth reached more than 226,000 in 2016, according to WealthX.
The 6 Most Shorted Nasdaq Stocks
Between the most recent settlement dates, short sellers became more selective about the most shorted stocks traded on the Nasdaq. Those two weeks were marked by rising concerns about a possible sizable market correction
The 6 Most Shorted NYSE Stocks
Rising concerns about the possibility of a sizable market correction brought mixed reactions from short sellers when it came to the most shorted stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange between the latest…
Biggest Fourth of July Blockbusters of All Time
A film’s opening weekend can make or break the movie’s lifetime value. Big opening weekends create a marketing buzz that helps future ticket sales. By raising interest in the film at the box office,…
6 Most Important Things in Business Today
Sprint reportedly is in talks to provide wireless service for Comcast and Charter Communications. Waymo has teamed up with Avis to service and store its vehicles, and GM has lowered its forecast for U.S.…
Marathon Oil, Anadarko Dip into Monday’s 52-Week Low Club
Marathon Oil, Anadarko, DryShips, and Bed, Bath & Beyond all posted new 52-week lows on Monday.
Goldman Sachs, Disney Lead DJIA Higher Monday
Goldman Sachs, Disney, American Express, and Wal-Mart posted the best gains Monday, leading the DJIA to a higher close.
Internet Crime Cost Americans $1.3 Billion in 2016
According to the latest FBI report on internet crime, Americans lost more than $1.3 billion to cybercriminals last year. Since beginning to keep records in 2000, the agency has received more than 3.7 million…
Two-Thirds of Americans Could Be Ruined by Another Recession
Most Americans are not prepared for another recession, even one less damaging as the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009. Younger people are particularly at risk because they haven't yet accumulated a financial cushion.
Pandora CEO Steps Down
Shares of Pandora Media saw a handy gain to start off the week after it was reported that its chief executive officer is stepping down.
Can Target Buy a Grocery Chain?
Can Target counter Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods? Does it have to? Who are the likely prospects?
Agio Pharma Sinks on Midstage Trial
Agio Pharmaceuticals saw its shares sink on Monday after the firm announced results from its midstage trial for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia.
YogaWorks Files for IPO
National yoga instruction company YogaWorks has registered with the SEC regarding its initial public offering.