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Energy stocks looking to end week off 1%

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:09:42 -0400

Energy stocks fall Friday, set to end the week with a loss of more than 1%.

Why dividend-paying stocks still make sense

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:50 -0400

For average investors with a moderate risk tolerance, dividend-paying stocks are still the best combination of income and potential capital gains, writes Howard Gold.

Energy stocks decline; Marathon asset sale fizzles

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:41:46 -0400

Energy stocks edge lower, gathering some strength after steeper losses earlier in the session.

These Energy ETFs Are Breaking Out

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:05:00 -0400

It has been said the S&P 500's ascent to what feels like a string of never ending new highs has been a rally short on risk-taking and long on low beta fare.

At the sector level, and it is sectors that lead equity markets not vice versa, there are signs

Energy stocks inch up; Pioneer, WPX top gainers

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:57:29 -0400

Energy stocks edge higher, losing some steam alongside the broader U.S. equity market as Fed Chairman Bernanke said Fed bond-buying could taper off.

Energy stocks stretch winning streak to second day

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:17 -0400

Energy stocks edge higher, extending a wining streak to a second day as the broader U.S. equity market was mixed.

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for May 20

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:04:24 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) – up 6% Apple Inc. (AAPL) – up 3% AllianceBernstein (AB) – up 3% Exxon Mobil (XOM) – up 1% Chevron Corporation (CVX) – up 1% Lowlights Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) – down [...]

(CVX) Chevron Hits 52-Week High

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:02:13 -0400

Shares of Chevron Corp. (CVX) hit a 52-week high of $122.33 on May 2. In fact, the San Ramon,...

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(MHP) U.S. Crude Oil Supplies Hit Record High

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:59:54 -0400

The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles jumped to...

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(CVX) Oil and Gas Stock Outlook – May 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:51:16 -0400

OUTLOOK Crude Oil Record-high U.S. crude stocks, a struggling European economy, worries about...

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Energy stocks rebound, look set for weekly gain

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:21:59 -0400

Energy stocks rise Friday, shaking off recent weakness and looking set to end the week with a gain of more than 1%.

11 best charts for income-seeking investors

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:01:31 -0400

An investor looking for income-paying investments has to look far and wide for yield thanks to the aggressive money-pumping actions of the Federal Reserve and other central banks. But there are ways to beat Uncle Sam’s offer of less than 2% interest. MarketWatch asked money managers and strategists: Where do you go to hunt for yield?

Energy stocks inch lower, Hess among top losers

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:21:29 -0400

Energy stocks edge lower, with Hess Corp. among the top decliners as it ends a proxy fight with activist shareholder Elliott Management.

Energy stocks fall; S&P’s sole sector decliner

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:35 -0400

Energy stocks fall Wednesday as investors book profits a day after the sector was among the top gainers in the S&P 500 Index.

Energy stocks among day’s top S&P sectors

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:34:20 -0400

Energy stocks rise to be among the top sector gainers on the S&P 500 Index and as the Dow industrials vie to extend the streak to an 18th consecutive winning Tuesday.

Energy stocks fall; coal miners are worst hit

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:18:28 -0400

Energy stocks are lower, with coal miners Consol Energy and Peabody Energy among the worst hit. Hess gains ahead of the week’s shareholder meeting.

Nigeria ETF Steady After Slack Production Data

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:32:16 -0400

When the Global X Nigeria Index ETF (NYSE: NGE) debuted six weeks ago, traders familiar with the country and the oil patch immediately pondered just correlated to oil prices and headlines the new ETF would be.

Not surprisingly, NGE, the lone ETF to exclusively track Africa's largest oil-producing

Stock Market News for May 13, 2013 – Market News

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:36:01 -0400

Benchmarks finished in the green riding on positive investor sentiment

5 Basic Materials Stocks With The Highest EPS

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:07:43 -0400

Below are the top basic materials stocks in terms of earnings per share.

The trailing-twelve-month earnings per share at CNOOC (NYSE: CEO) is $22.60. CNOOC's ROE for the same period is 22.25%.

The trailing-twelve-month earnings per share at PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) is $21.99. PPG's ROE for the

Market Wrap-Up for May 10 (TM, TIF, GPS, XOM, CVX, more)

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:12:31 -0400

As the temptation for the retail investor grows to want to come running into these markets with the bulk of their capital, with the averages reaching new heights each day, the concern levels should actually be rising — and caution may be a good thing (more on this below). Looking at today’s themes, we were [...]

Crude Stocks Keep Climbing, Reach New High – Analyst Blog

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:40:01 -0400

The U.S. Energy Department's weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles notched up to another all-time high level, as production hit the maximum in 21 years.

Energy stocks fall, but look for weekly gains

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:41:51 -0400

Energy stocks trade lower Friday, but look set to end the week marginally higher after gains early in the week.

Exxon to Expand Julia Oil Field – Analyst Blog

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:10:01 -0400

Exxon Mobil Corporation started the development of the Julia oil field in the Gulf of Mexico.

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: [...]

Energy stocks seesaw between small gains, losses

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:53:21 -0400

Energy stocks waver between small gains and losses Wednesday, losing some steam after days of outperformance, and as the broader equity market looks for direction.

X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 15

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:23:00 -0400

Duke Energy Corporation, Chevron Corporation, and Invesco are on the list.

Stock Dividend Increasers for Early May

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:48:00 -0400

Stock Dividend Increasers for Early May

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:48:00 -0400

The following stocks have recently increased their dividends. This is the sign of a good company and could be the sign of an improving economy.

American Water Works Company (AWK) announced an increase of its quarterly cash dividend payment from $0.25 to $0.28 per share, a 12 percent increase.

Costco (COST) raised its dividend by 12.70% to 31 cents per share.

IBM (IBM) raised its quarterly dividend by 11.8% to 95 cents per share.

PepsiCo (PEP) raised quarterly distributions by 5.6% to 56.75 cents per share.

Royal Dutch Shell plc (RDS-A) raised its quarterly dividend by 4.7% to 90 cents per share.

Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, a 54% increase over the prior payout of $0.13 per share.

ExxonMobil (XOM) recently declared a 10.5% dividend increase.

Chevron (CVX) declared an 11% dividend increase.

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