3 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Top Dividend Stock Lockheed Thrives On F-35 Orders
Top Dividend Stock Lockheed Thrives On F-35 Orders
Lockheed Martin’s (LMT) stock price and dividend have risen sharply this year amid strong global demand for its next-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. Shares of the defense contractor are near an all-time high after climbing almost 28% this year, easily outpacing the S&P 500’s increase of nearly 12%. Lockheed also recently boosted its quarterly dividend by 13% to $1.50 a share.
3 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on GoPro, Apple Drive Leading Chip Stocks To New Highs
GoPro, Apple Drive Leading Chip Stocks To New Highs
Chips drive a wide range of gadgets, and the companies that design those chips have been strong performers among the 197 industry groups tracked by IBD. These designers are also known as fabless chipmakers: They design and sell chips but outsource the manufacturing process.
3 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Steve Ballmer, Jesse Jackson pep up annual meet
Steve Ballmer, Jesse Jackson pep up annual meet
Former Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer and civil rights activist Jesse Jackson livened up the technology company’s annual shareholder meeting.
3 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 3 Growth Stocks In Buy Range After Recent Breakouts
3 Growth Stocks In Buy Range After Recent Breakouts
Six weeks after the market uptrend was confirmed, many leading stocks are extended from base patterns. However, today’s Stock Spotlight features three companies still hovering near recent buy points. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) is in buy range past a 73.92 cup-base entry. The six-week pattern undercut a flat base that formed in August, resetting the stock’s base count.
3 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Sub-$50 oil surfaces in North Dakota amid regional discounts
Sub-$50 oil surfaces in North Dakota amid regional discounts
Oil market analysts are debating if oil will fall to $50. In North Dakota, prices are already there.
3 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Did Carl Icahn cause the private equity bubble?
Did Carl Icahn cause the private equity bubble?
Carl Icahn has been everywhere recently, taking up stakes-and pushing for changes-in big companies including Netflix, Hertz, eBay, and Apple.
3 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on A $425 million jackpot for Wall St whistleblowers
A $425 million jackpot for Wall St whistleblowers
There’s a little known pot of cash the SEC has set aside for tipsters, says this former SEC lawyer, which could make whistleblowing quite lucrative.