14 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Kinder Morgan: Good Fortune Occurs When Preparation Meets Opportunity
Kinder Morgan: Good Fortune Occurs When Preparation Meets Opportunity
Overview
“Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” ~ Thomas Edison
14 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on DTE Energy Aims For Steady Earnings, Dividend Growth
DTE Energy Aims For Steady Earnings, Dividend Growth
DTE Energy (DTE), a Detroit-based utility, recently said it expects to raise its dividend in line with its target of 5% to 6% annual earnings growth. The statement was made June 19, when the company boosted its quarterly dividend by 5.3% to 69 cents a share. The dividend is payable Oct. 15 to shareholders of record Sept. 15. DTE has now boosted the payout for five consecutive years, with an average increase of 5.4%.
14 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bonds Pull Back Awaiting Janet Yellen’s Testimony
Bonds Pull Back Awaiting Janet Yellen’s Testimony
Treasuries dropped from almost a five-week high before Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen testifies to lawmakers in Washington tomorrow as investors seek clarity on the central bank’s plans to scale back monetary stimulus and raise interest rates next year.
14 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Is it time to hit play on Google?
Is it time to hit play on Google?
Google shares were up nearly 2-percent Monday after Credit Suisse upped their price target on the stock. So, as Google prepares to release earnings Thursday, should you buy?
14 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Lebron James homecoming is good for the Cavs, but not Cleveland
Lebron James homecoming is good for the Cavs, but not Cleveland
It’s hard to ignore the impact Lebron James could have on the Cleveland Cavaliers now that he has rejoined his hometown team. Dan Gilbert, the Cavs and the whole city of Cleveland are looking for Lebron and company to make a deep playoff run and bring Cleveland its first professional sports championship since 1964.
14 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on More homeowners tapping home equity
More homeowners tapping home equity
Borrowers took out about 230,200 home-equity lines of credit in the first quarter, up 9% from a year prior, letting them tap up to $23.4 billion, the highest quarterly amount since 2008. Home-equity lines of credit, which are commonly known as Helocs and which account for most home-equity lending, had an average rate of 5.01% in June, down from 5.16% a year earlier, according to mortgage-information website HSH.com. The most common reason borrowers give for taking out loans and lines of credit is to pay for renovations.
14 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why First American Financial is an Undervalued Niche Insurance Player
Why First American Financial is an Undervalued Niche Insurance Player
First American Financial should benefit nicely from increased transaction activity in the housing market and has become an attractive dividend income play.