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Stock Downgrades: A Farewell to ARM Holdings

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:22:00 -0400

Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.

(DD) Excerpts from DuPont’s Analyst Day

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:01:38 -0400

Chemical titan DuPont (DD) divulged its strategic and operational priorities for this year and...

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Tableau Software: Big Data IPO Goes out Above Expected Range, Shares Spike Higher

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:45:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Seattle-based software maker Tableau Software Inc. (NYSE: DATA) begins trading today following an initial public offering (IPO) of 8.2 million shares at a price of $31 a share. The offering is valued at around $254 million. Lead underwriters for the ... Read more

(DD) DuPont Progresses Opteon Roll Out

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:42:31 -0400

DuPont (DD) has announced that it is making strong progress in commercializing Opteon YF...

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SYT, DuPont to Exchange Technologies – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:30:01 -0400

Syngenta recently entered into a strategic pact with DuPont to use each other's technologies.

DuPont, Syngenta Join Forces – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:40:01 -0400

DuPont has entered into a licensing agreement with Syngenta to exchange technology in order to introduce new fungicide products.

Stock Market News for May 14, 2013 – Market News

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Major indices finished mixed following better-than-expected retail sales data and discouraging economic reports from China

DuPont and OCP Form Joint Venture – Analyst Blog

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:10:01 -0400

DuPont announced that it has formed a joint venture with OCP, under which, the companies will provide consulting and training services in Morocco and other African countries.

(GDP) Chemical Industry Stock Outlook – May 2013 – Industry Outlook

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:31:10 -0400

A tough economic backdrop in Europe, uncertainties surrounding the U.S. fiscal cliff, manufacturing...

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10 Big Name Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Next Week (May 13-17)

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:46 -0400

Ex-dividend dates are very important to dividend investors, since you must purchase a stock prior to its ex-dividend date in order to receive its upcoming dividend payout. For more information, check out Everything Investors Need to Know About Ex-Dividend Dates Below we highlight 10 big-name stocks going ex-dividend for the week of May 13-17, 2013: [...]

Hot Option Plays: Stocks Rally On Encouraging Numbers After Hours

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:17:54 -0400

Cusick’s Corner 05-02-2013 After Hours Stock market averages scored solid gains on a busy day of economic and earnings news Thursday. A number of large caps, including GM, Facebook (FB), Visa (NYSE:V), Seagate Tech (NASDAQ:STX), and Prudential (NYSE:PRU), were higher in the wake of their respective results. On the economic front, data released early showed [...]

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Third Week of May

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:49:00 -0400

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Third Week of May

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:49:00 -0400

Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Third Week of May

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:49:00 -0400

Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called 'Buying Dividends'. This is the process of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend. This technique generally works only in bull markets. In flat or choppy markets, you have to be extremely careful, and may need to avoid the technique during those times.

In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can't sell the stock until after the ex date. The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend during the next week or two. The list contains many dividend paying companies, all with market caps over $500 million, and yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, and the yield.

Consolidated Edison (ED) 5/13/2013 3.9%

DuPont (DD) 5/13/2013 3.4%

Exelon Corp (EXC) 5/13/2013 3.3%

Fifth Street Finance (FSC) 5/13/2013 10.5%

Five Oaks Investment Corp. (OAKS) 5/13/2013 10.4%

Gas Natural Inc. (EGAS) 5/13/2013 5.2%

Black Hills Corp (BKH) 5/15/2013 3.3%

Chevron Corp (CVX) 5/15/2013 3.3%

Diebold, Inc. (DBD) 5/15/2013 3.8%

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found at wsnn.com. (If you have been to the website before, and the latest link doesn't show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out the high yield utility stocks and the Monthly Dividend Stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com.

Dividend definitions:

Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Monthly Dividend Stock List
Record date: the day when you must be on the company's books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

Book now available: Buying Dividends Revised and Updated
Don't forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 13

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:05:00 -0400

ARMOUR Residential REIT, Exelon Corporation, and DuPont are on the list.

(GDP) Chemical Industry Stock Outlook – May 2013 – Industry Outlook

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:14:09 -0400

A tough economic backdrop in Europe, uncertainties surrounding the U.S. fiscal cliff, manufacturing...

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Excerpts from DuPont’s Analyst Day – Analyst Blog

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:50:01 -0400

DuPont has unveiled its long-term strategic and operational priorities at its investor day.

Stock Downgrades: PetSmart Is in the Doghouse

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:27:00 -0400

Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.

Mad dash for Yelp options as shares soar

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:28:01 -0400

Today’s tickers: YELP, MGM & DD

YELP - Yelp, Inc. – Shares in Yelp are screaming higher today, up 26.5% at an all-time high of $32.00 as of 11:35 a.m. ET, after the provider of online consumer reviews of local businesses posted first-quarter sales that handily beat analyst estimates. Double-digit percentage gains in the price of the underlying shares sparked heavy trading in Yelp options on Thursday morning, with volume currently up above 11,000 contracts versus the stock’s average daily volume of around 1,300 contracts. In and out-of-the-money call buying on Yelp today indicates some traders are positioning for the price of the underlying to extend gains in the near term. Bullish traders snapped up calls at the May $30, $31 and $32 strikes this morning, driving volume at each strike well above existing open interest levels. More than 800 calls changed hands at the May $32 strike versus open interest of 46 contracts. The bulk of the contracts appear to have been purchased within the first 10 minutes of the opening bell for a premium of $0.40 each. Sharp intraday gains in Yelp’s shares now find the $32 calls trading at $1.35 each, tripling the value of one or more traders’ positions by lunchtime. Meanwhile, upside calls in play out in the August expiry look for shares in Yelp to rally substantially this summer. Bulls betting on the big move purchased around 425 calls at the Aug. $35 strike for an average premium of $1.95 each. Traders long the calls make money at expiration if the price of the underlying jumps 15% over the current price of $32.00 to top the average breakeven point at $36.95.

MGM - MGM Resorts International – Resort casino operator, MGM Resorts International, reported a surprise first-quarter profit ahead of the opening bell this morning, sending shares in the name up 8.0% to a new 52-week high of $14.90 by midday in New York. Bullish options looking for shares to extend gains in the near term are active today, with calls expiring…

(GDP) Chemical Industry Stock Outlook – May 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:28:13 -0400

A tough economic backdrop in Europe, uncertainties surrounding the U.S. fiscal cliff, manufacturing...

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(PMI) Stock Market News for May 2, 2013 – Market News

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:27:45 -0400

Mixed domestic reports along with discouraging economic data from China dragged the major indices...

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Hot Option Plays: Upbeat Morning, VIX Below 14 Midday

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:18:14 -0400

Cusick’s Corner 05-02-2013 Midday Stock market averages are holding gains on a busy morning of economic and earnings news Thursday. Data released early showed jobless claims at 324,000 last week, down from 342,000 and much better than the 346,000 that was expected. The report held some sway because it comes ahead of key monthly jobs [...]

Stock Market News for May 2, 2013 – Market News

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Mixed domestic reports along with discouraging economic data from China dragged the major indices into negative territory

DuPont Progresses Opteon Roll Out – Analyst Blog

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:20:01 -0400

DuPont has announced that it is making strong progress in commercializing Opteon YF (HFO-1234yf) refrigerant.

Keeping a Balanced View on DuPont – Analyst Blog

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:30:01 -0400

We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on chemical giant DuPont.

Stock Market News for April 30, 2013 – Market News

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Better-than-expected domestic data and encouraging international political developments propelled benchmarks into positive territory

(DD) DuPont Wins Award from United States Patent and Trademark Office

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:29:23 -0400

Chemical giant DuPont (DD) has received the “Patents for Humanity” award from the United States...

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(DD) E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Inaugurates New Innovation Center in Turkey

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:13:39 -0400

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DD) has inaugurated the new DuPont Innovation Center in...

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Stocks Market News for April 26, 2013 – Market News

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Robust earnings and a sharp drop in initial claims numbers lifted the major indices to a finish in the green

Dow’s Earnings Tops on Agriculture Boost – Analyst Blog

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:45:01 -0400

Dow Chemical topped earnings expectations in the first quarter on agriculture strength but sales miss.

Stocks Market News for April 24, 2013 – Market News

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Benchmarks finished in the green after recovering from a steep drop triggered by a “bogus” tweet about an explosion at the White House

Dividend Payout Changes for Apr.23

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:02:49 -0400

The following companies announced a change in their dividend payouts today. Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts Apple (AAPL) has raised its annual dividend payout from $10.60 to $12.20. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $406.13, is 3.00%. AAPL is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of [...]

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for April 23

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:38:11 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Coach, Inc. (COH) – up 10% Lennar Corp (LEN) – up 7% MetLife (MET) – up 5% Western Digital (WDC) – up 5% DuPont (DD) – up 3% Lowlights Staples (SPLS) – down 4% Newmont [...]

Market Wrap-Up for Apr.23 (TXN, MET, COH, TRV, DD, more)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:36:14 -0400

The markets built on yesterday’s mini-comeback with all the averages moving higher, following the lead of the European indices, which had ramped up earlier this morning. Earnings reports were coming in bunches today, with early winners like Texas Instruments (TXN), A.O. Smith (AOS), Travelers (TRV), DuPont (DD), and Coach (COH) seeing investor cheer. TRV, DD, [...]

The Markets Now: Stocks Climb Higher After Strong Earnings

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400

Plus, DuPont reports strong quarterly numbers.

Agriculture Gains Buoys DuPont in 1Q – Analyst Blog

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:08:01 -0400

DuPont beat expectations in the first quarter and its profit more than doubled on agriculture strength.

Global Growth Worries All Over Again – Ahead of Wall Street

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:09:01 -0400

The China PMI miss adds further to concerns about the global economic picture.

Stocks rise as earnings beat, Italy yields drop

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:58:50 -0400

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, as investors embraced upbeat corporate earnings that fueled a surge by Netflix Inc. while awaiting Apple Inc.’s results in the afternoon.

Pre-Market Primer: Futures Rise Ahead of Housing Stats; Apple Earnings on Deck

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:47:00 -0400

Netflix stock more than doubled since the beginning of the year.

DuPont’s Profits Rise; Increases Dividend (DD)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:26:28 -0400

Chemicals company, DuPont (DD) reported a boost in its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, and have announced an increase to its quarterly dividend. The Wilmington, DE based company reported first quarter net income of $3.348 billion, or $3.58 per share, up 55% from $1.492 billion, or $1.58 per share last year. Operating earnings came in [...]

Stock futures slip; China, Germany growth fears

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:25:18 -0400

U.S. stock index futures drift slightly lower Tuesday, undercut by global growth fears in the wake of disappointing Chinese and German data as investors await fresh U.S. housing figures and corporate earnings, with Apple due after the closing bell.

Stocks to Watch: Apple to dominate earnings news

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:30:38 -0400

Apple is scheduled to report fiscal second quarter earnings on Tuesday.

Stocks To Watch For April 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:59:26 -0400

Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are:

Wall Street expects E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (NYSE: DD) to report its Q1 earnings at $1.52 per share on revenue of $10.41 billion. DuPont shares gained 0.18% to $50.50 in after-hours trading.

Netflix (NASDAQ:

Earnings Scheduled For April 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:41:40 -0400

AO Smith (NYSE: AOS) is estimated to report its Q1 earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $504.78 million.

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is projected to post its Q2 earnings at $10.07 per share on revenue of $42.59 billion.

Air Products & Chemicals (NYSE: APD) is

Tuesday’s ETF Chart To Watch: XLB Ready To Rebound Ahead Of DD Earnings

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:16 -0400

U.S. equity markets rallied to kick off the week following encouraging election news out of Italy over the weekend along with upbeat results from Caterpillar , which hinted at an uptick in output from China. Corporate earnings will remain at the center of attention this week as more industry bellwethers step up to the plate, including reports from Apple and AT&T after the closing bell today[Download 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. Diversified industrial behemoth DuPont is slated to report earnings later today, which brings our spotlight onto the Materials Select Sector SPDR , as it allocates over 9% of its total assets to the company. Analysts are expecting for the firm to report earnings of $1.55 per share, compared to a year ago when DD reported earnings of $1.52 per share [try Free ETF Stock Exposure Tool]. Chart Analysis XLB is currently trading in a sweet spot from a technical perspective; notice [...]

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(IBM) Into the Heart of First Quarter Earnings Season – Earnings Preview

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:16:37 -0400

There is an air of disappointment in the market about the ongoing Q1 earnings season. Some of it is...

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Hot Option Plays: Respect The Trend After Hours

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:17:57 -0400

Cusick’s Corner 04-22-2013 After Hours The market was able to close the day in the green but did not move much into the After Hours. I did not like that the Small Caps, RUT, lagged all day. I will keep an eye on these higher beta stocks and if pressure hits this market segment then [...]

Hot Option Plays: Support Challenged Midday

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:18:14 -0400

Cusick’s Corner 04-22-2013 Midday The early morning shorts are now being squeezed into the Midday of this new trading week. I still think that today has a negative bias but we will see if that comes to fruition into the After Hours. Last week did set a tone that earnings are mixed to negative with [...]

Earnings Expectations for the Week of April 22

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:20:35 -0400

The earnings crunch is in full swing this week. Some of the highlights include anticipated quarterly reports from the likes of Apple, Amazon.com and Ford, which analysts expect to report lower per-share earnings for the most recent quarter than a year ago.

On the other hand, year-over year earnings growth is

Apple, Caterpillar: shocked stocks get new test

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:49:51 -0400

Apple Inc. and Caterpillar Inc. results this week will help determine whether the quarterly earnings season is stuck in a well-worn groove: Companies’ top line results look OK, but sales are coming up short.

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Stock Downgrades: PetSmart Is in the Doghouse

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Today’s tickers: YELP, MGM & DD

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