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And the Masters of the Universe say...

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:58:46 -0400

Some of these “smart money” guys haven’t been looking too smart of late.

(SI) Siemens AG Inaugurates New Facility

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:54:34 -0400

Siemens Energy, a division of Siemens AG (SI), recently opened a new facility in Charlottesville,...

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Weekly Contrarian: There's Room on The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Bandwagon

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:21:00 -0400

Activist investor Bill Ackman's bullish predictions for The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) "should come to fruition for patient investors," especially if the blue chip can "optimize pricing and improve productivity," notes this Barron's column (subscription required)...(Read More)

Clorox Expands Dividend Rate – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:35:01 -0400

The Clorox Company, known for its shareholder friendly moves, recently raised its quarterly dividend by 11% or 7 cents to 71 cents per share. Earlier, the company used to pay 64 cents per share.

(PG) Procter & Gamble’s Earnings – What to Expect?

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:41:15 -0400

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) is set to report its third-quarter fiscal 2013 results on Apr...

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How to Find: Low-Volatility Stocks, Not Overpriced

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:47:15 -0400

Tiger Woods New Sponsors: Verizon, PcW, Chrysler?

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:48:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Tiger Wood's sexual indiscretions cost him sponsorships from Gatorade, AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), Tag Hauer, Procter & Gamble Co.'s (NYSE: PG) Gillette, and Accenture PLC (NYSE: ACN) in 2010. Among his major sponsors, only Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) stayed ... Read more

Bullish Trader LEAPS for The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:38:00 -0400

It appears someone was listening when Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman endorsed The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) on Wednesday at the Ira Sohn conference, claiming it could reach %24125 per share within the next two years...(Read More)

Short Sellers Positions in Top Dividend Stocks

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:01:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: On the surface it looks like short sellers are all over the place in the latest short interest report. The April 30 settlement date is after many companies had their earnings reports. We saw some real gains and some serious contractions, but now it ... Read more

P&G Shares Rally as Ackman Highlights Co. as 'One of the World's Great Companies' at Ira Sohn

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:55:21 -0400

Shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) moved into positive territory Wednesday afternoon as Pershing Square's Bill Ackman discussed the company at the Ira Sohn Conference in New York City.

Ackman called P&G "one of the world's great companies" and also pointed out the company has a "culture of

A Look Ahead: This Week's ETFs to Watch

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:34:51 -0400

Buoyed by a stronger-than-expected jobs report last Friday, U.S. stocks surged to new highs as the S&P 500 jumped above 1,600 for the first time ever.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average spent some trading above 15,000 while the Nasdaq was the best performer of three major U.S. indexes on the week,

Mother's Day: 9 Gifts That Are Way Cooler Than a Bouquet of Flowers

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:44:11 -0400

Mother Day's is right around the corner. Do you know what you're getting your ma? If you're like most guys, at least, the answer is no. And if you do, chances are you're probably not thinking too much out the box. A call to 1-800-Flowers (NASDAQ: FLWS), perhaps? Or

Strong 1Q Earnings for Church & Dwight – Analyst Blog

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:20:01 -0400

Church & Dwight posted first-quarter 2013 earnings of 76 cents a share.

Kellogg Misses, Keeps View – Analyst Blog

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:20:01 -0400

Kellogg missed both earnings and revenues estimates in the first quarter of 2013 but re-affirmed its 2013 outlook.

The Stock Buffett Ought to Be Bragging About

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:06:33 -0400

Colgate-Palmolive: A Dividend Stock With Sparkle to Spare

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400

The stock of this global toothpaste giant is pricey, but it has raised its payout in each of the past 50 years and has a strong presence in emerging markets.

Investing in sinners and saints

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:01:08 -0400

Is socially responsible or so-called white hat investing better for your conscience than your wallet?

What to Expect from Kellogg’s Earnings? – Analyst Blog

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:15:01 -0400

Kellogg is set to report its first-quarter fiscal 2013 results on May 2 before the market opens.

Short Sellers Move into Avon and Bebe Stores

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:46:46 -0400

The short interest moves in troubled retail companies were mixed again during in early April.

The number of shares sold short in Avon Products (NYSE: AVP), Bebe Stores (NASDAQ: BEBE), Best Buy (NYSE: BBY), GameStop (NYSE: GME), RadioShack (NYSE: RSH)

Weekly Wrap-Up 4/27/2013: BA, WYNN, GOOG, CREE, CELG, PG, SOHU, AAPL

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:28:57 -0400

What a nice week we’ve had! We traded mostly on the upside as the market bounced. But, we also caught a couple nice trades on the downside as the market consolidate towards the end of the week. 100% of our closed trades were in the GR$$N: 11:15 | Ecstatic Plays AAPL ($415.70) Sold to Close [...]

Whither Sales Growth? Cheap Stocks That Have It

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:51:03 -0400

Can the Consumer Staples ETF Go Higher? – ETF News And Commentary

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:00:01 -0400

After the weakness from PG, will the consumer staples ETFs slide further, or do technicals still favor the bulls?

Yes, This ETF Offers Dividend Growth

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:00:35 -0400

Professionals and pundits can argue until the cows come home about why conservative, low volatility sectors such as consumer staples and health care have been leading the market higher for about three years now. An obvious reason is that these sectors and some others are chock full of stocks

Stocks Market News for April 25, 2013 – Market News

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:36:01 -0400

A sharp fall in durable orders coupled with disappointing data from Procter & Gamble and AT&T dragged the Dow Jones into negative territory on Wednesday

Stock Upgrades: Yesterday's Mutiny Provides Bounty for P&G Shareholders

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:20:00 -0400

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

Thinking Inside Aaron Levie's Box

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:54:32 -0400

Box has been a leader in online file sharing and management via the Cloud while investing major time in securing it.

With over 150,000 businesses using the service, Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box Thursday morning and addressed the security eScares seen recently (like the

Stock futures up ahead of Dow Chemical, claims

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:12:54 -0400

U.S. stock market futures rise ahead of Wall Street’s open on Thursday, against a backdrop of mixed global markets, as investors look ahead to earnings from Dow Chemical and Exxon Mobil and weekly jobless claims data.

Weak PG Earnings Drag Down Consumer ETFs – ETF News And Commentary

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:47:01 -0400

Procter and Gamble (PG) had a disappointing outlook. How did this impact consumer ETFs?

Markets Grind Sideways Despite Volatile Earnings

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:40:00 -0400

Today's financial recap and tomorrow's financial outlook.

Hot Option Plays: Blue Chips Lag After Hours

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:18:02 -0400

After Hours 04-24-2013 Stock market averages shook off morning weakness along with disappointing economic data and are mostly higher late-Wednesday. A report released before the opening bell showed orders for durable goods falling by 5.7 percent in March, which was worse than the 3.1 percent decline that was expected. Excluding transports, orders fell 1.4 percent [...]

Why Apple’s $60 Billion Buyback Isn’t a Buy Signal

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:55:14 -0400

STTG Market Recap Apr 24, 2013

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:30:08 -0400

Tuesday was a quiet session of digestion and a quite stark rotation under the surface. Money moved from areas that has been leading the market for the past 8 weeks and into more aggressive sectors; if that can continue it would be a benefit in the intermediate term. The past few times this has happened it has lasted 1-2 days before those same sectors rolled back over. Both the NASDAQ and S&P 500 finished essentially flat on the session, almost to the penny. There was a poor durable goods reports in the morning but the market completely ignored it, as it has most negative news the past half year.

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STTG Market Recap Apr 24, 2013

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:30:08 -0400

Original post: STTG Market Recap Apr 24, 2013

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for April 24

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:42:43 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Yum Brands (YUM) – up 7% General Dynamics Corporation (GD) – up 7% Broadcom Corp (BRCM) – up 6% Corning Inc. (GLW) – up 5% Freeport McMoran (FCX) – up 4% Lowlights Amgen (AMGN) – [...]

Market Wrap-Up for Apr.24 (AAPL, YUM, BA, PG, TUP, AMGN, more)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:06:50 -0400

Today was all about the reaction to Apple’s (AAPL) earnings from the overnight and the huge basket of other widely-owned names that reported earnings results as well. I will have more on Apple below, but we did see large swings in the stock’s price intraday, only to see shares close slightly lower. As for some [...]

The Markets Now: Stocks Little Changed After Mixed Earnings, Weak Durable Goods Reports

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400

Plus, mortgage loan application volume increased last week.

Hot Option Plays: Trading Is Sluggish On Mixed Earnings News Midday

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:17:51 -0400

04-24-2013 Midday Trading is sluggish Wednesday morning on mixed earnings news and a disappointing reading on Durable Goods. A report released before the opening bell showed orders for durable goods falling by 5.7 percent in March, which was worse than the 3.1 percent decline that was expected. Excluding transports, orders fell 1.4 percent and 1.4 [...]

Chart of the Day: Are Defensive Stocks Enough to Carry the S&P?

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:16:00 -0400

The sector's outperformance is a worrying sign since they don't offer much earnings growth.

Staples ETFs Down After Procter & Gamble Misstep

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:38:26 -0400

Shares of Dow component Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), the world's largest consumer products company, are plunging by more than 4.5 percent Wednesday after the company forecast fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of 69 to 77 cents a share, below the 82 cents analysts are expecting.

Emerging markets weakness is one

P&G Beats Earnings; 4Q View Weak – Analyst Blog

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:20:01 -0400

P&G reported mixed fourth quarter results beating on earnings but missing on sales.

Parade of Mixed Q1 Earnings Continues – Ahead of Wall Street

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:57:01 -0400

With results from 48% of the market cap already known, we can now say that Q1 is on track to be another 'average' earnings season.

U.S. stocks struggle for fourth day of gains

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:50:21 -0400

U.S. stocks on Wednesday open little changed as a softer-than-anticipated report on March orders for durable goods offset positive earnings from companies including Boeing Co.

Procter & Gamble Q3 Profit Rises 7%; Adjusted Net Tops Views, Revenue Misses (PG)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:02:34 -0400

Consumer goods maker The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) reported early on Wednesday a rise in its third quarter profits on higher sales. Adjusted net earnings topped estimates, but revenue missed views. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based company posted third quarter net income of $2.57 billion, or 88 cents per share, from $2.41 billion, or 82 cents [...]

Updates, advisories and surprises

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:01:09 -0400

A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters.

Benzinga Market Primer: Wednesday, April 24

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:31:26 -0400

Futures Higher on Global Stimulus Hopes

U.S. equity futures rose in pre-market trade as investors became increasingly hopeful of more global easing following weaker than expected economic data around the world. Also, Goldman Sachs upgraded global equities to overweight from neutral overnight, saying investors should hold an overweight position in equities

Stock futures up as earnings mount; eyes on Apple

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:55:50 -0400

U.S. stock market futures rise on Wednesday on a busy corporate reporting day with Apple Inc. especially in the spotlight as investors await reaction to its earnings -- a profit drop -- and announcement of a higher cash-return program.

Stocks to watch: Apple likely to remain active

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:30:23 -0400

Apple is expected to remain in the spotlight Wednesday after the iPhone maker reports an 18% drop in quarterly earnings and but boosts its quarterly dividend.

Earnings Scheduled For April 24, 2013

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:22:41 -0400

Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) is estimated to report its Q1 earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $33.83 billion.

Ashland (NYSE: ASH) is expected to report its Q2 earnings at $1.54 per share on revenue of $2.00 billion.

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is

What to Expect from P&G’s Earnings? – Analyst Blog

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:00:01 -0400

P&G is set to report its third-quarter fiscal 2013 results on Apr 24 before the market opens.

Pre-Earnings Options Activity: Procter & Gamble Company (PG) and 3M Co

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:04:00 -0400

Earnings season kicked into high gear this week, and already a number of Dow components have unveiled their earnings, including Caterpillar Inc...(Read More)