Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Mondelez International Inc (Symbol: MDLZ), where a total of 39,102 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 3.9 million underlying shares. That amounts
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in FedEx Corp (Symbol: FDX), where a total volume of 18,310 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 1
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Trupanion Inc (Symbol: TRUP), where a total of 2,085 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 208,500 underlying shares. That amounts to about 86.3% of
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Friday, shares of Healthpeak Properties Inc (Symbol: PEAK) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.48), with the stock changing hands as low as $36.80 on the
Looking at the sectors faring best as of midday Friday, shares of Utilities companies are outperforming other sectors, higher by 0.4%. Within the sector, Duke Energy Corp (Symbol: DUK) and American Water Works Co, Inc. (Symbol: AWK) are two large stocks leading the way, showi
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Friday, shares of Energy companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 1.2% loss. Within the sector, Marathon Oil Corp. (Symbol: MRO) and National Oilwell Varco Inc (Symbol: NOV) are two large stocks that are lagging,
With more than three quarters of Q4 results already in, we can confidently say that overall earnings picture continues to improve. As we indicated here last week, these quarterly results continue to show earnings growth on track to turn positive in Q4 and momentum on the revenue
Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.
Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.
Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.
The UPS Board of Directors today increased its regular quarterly dividend to $1.01 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares. The dividend is payable March 10, 2020 to shareowners of record on Feb. 25, 2020. For nearly 50 years, UPS has either increased or main
The UPS Board of Directors today increased its regular quarterly dividend to $1.01 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares. The dividend is payable March 10, 2020 to shareowners of record on Feb. 25, 2020. For nearly 50 years, UPS has either increased or main
Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when Magna (MGA) reports results for the quarter ended December 2019. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact
The market expects Ruth's Hospitality (RUTH) to deliver flat earnings compared to the year-ago quarter on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended December 2019. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, bu
The market expects Royal Bank (RY) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended January 2020. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor
The market expects AdvanSix (ASIX) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended December 2019. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor t
Colfax (CFX) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended December 2019. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when Cinemark Holdings (CNK) reports results for the quarter ended December 2019. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that
Barnes Group (B) is expected to deliver flat earnings compared to the year-ago quarter on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended December 2019. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual resu