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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

In trading on Wednesday, shares of PPG Industries Inc (Symbol: PPG) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $110.90, changing hands as high as $112.56 per share. PPG Industries Inc shares are currently trading up about 4.1% on the day. The chart below shows the one yea

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Mercury General Corp. (Symbol: MCY) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $44.29, changing hands as high as $44.33 per share. Mercury General Corp. shares are currently trading up about 2.8% on the day. The chart below shows the one

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Watts Water Technologies Inc (Symbol: WTS) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $89.56, changing hands as high as $90.07 per share. Watts Water Technologies Inc shares are currently trading up about 3.2% on the day. The chart below

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Sun Life Financial Inc (Symbol: SLF) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $40.26, changing hands as high as $40.34 per share. Sun Life Financial Inc shares are currently trading up about 3.6% on the day. The chart below shows the o

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (Symbol: UTF) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $23.57, changing hands as high as $23.60 per share. Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund shares are currently trading up about 0.9% on the d

Allstate Corporation’s ALL second-quarter 2020 earnings of $2.46 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 74.47% and also increased 12.8% year over year, led by improved premiums and policies in force.

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Wednesday, shares of Vornado Realty Trust (Symbol: VNO) were yielding above the 6% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2.12), with the stock changing hands as low as $34.88 on the da

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Wednesday, shares of Public Storage (Symbol: PSA) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $8), with the stock changing hands as low as $196.14 on the day. Divi

Earnings season is a great time to dive into stocks because there’s a certain amount of certainty that comes from all the related discussions.

The best performing sector as of midday Wednesday is the Materials sector, higher by 2.6%. Within the sector, Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold (Symbol: FCX) and Howmet Aerospace Inc (Symbol: HWM) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 9.3% and 5.5%, respect

Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Wednesday, shares of Utilities companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 1.3% loss. Within that group, Evergy Inc (Symbol: EVRG) and Consolidated Edison Inc (Symbol: ED) are two of the day's laggards, showing a los

Extra Space Storage, Inc. EXR reported second-quarter 2020 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.24. The figure comes in 6.9% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $1.16. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same was $1.16.

Humana Inc.’s HUM second-quarter 2020 operating earnings per share of $12.56 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21.5%. Moreover, the bottom line soared 107.6% year over year.This upside can primarily be attributed to higher revenues witnessed by the company. However, Humana

In trading on Wednesday, the Silver Miners ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.2% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Hecla Mining, up about 9.7% and shares of Coeur Mining, up about 6.4% on the day.

In trading on Wednesday, semiconductors shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1.3%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Axcelis Technologies, off about 18.7% and shares of Neophotonics down about 14.5% on the day.

In trading on Wednesday, life & health insurance shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 5.3%. Leading the group were shares of Trupanion, up about 17.4% and shares of Assurant up about 14.7% on the day.

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Mercury Systems Inc (Symbol: MRCY) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $76.67, changing hands as low as $73.36 per share. Mercury Systems Inc shares are currently trading down about 3.3% on the day. The chart below shows the one y