| Name | Symbol | Market | Expected Date |
| INC RESEARCH HOLDINGS, INC. | INCR | NASDAQ | 11/7/14 |
| SKY SOLAR HOLDINGS, LTD. | SKYS | NASDAQ | 11/7/14 |
| FRESHPET, INC. | FRPT | NASDAQ | 11/7/14 |
| TRIUMPH BANCORP, INC. | TBK | NASDAQ | 11/7/14 |
| COHERUS BIOSCIENCES, INC. | CHRS | NASDAQ | 11/6/14 |
| UPLAND SOFTWARE, INC. | UPLD | NASDAQ | 11/6/14 |
| NEVRO CORP | NVRO | NYSE | 11/6/14 |
| ANTERO RESOURCES MIDSTREAM LLC | AM | NYSE | 11/5/14 |
| JAGUAR ANIMAL HEALTH, INC. | JAGX | NASDAQ | 11/5/14 |
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Upcoming IPOs for November
Here are a list of the upcoming IPOs for the month of November.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Here's a Contrarian Investment: High Yield Gold Stocks
If you feel that gold may start rising again, you may want to consider the gold mining stocks, especially the ones that pay dividends, as this will return your capital faster and help reduce volatility. Fortunately, there are over 20 to choose from, according to the list of dividend paying gold stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Some pay annually, some pay semi-annually, some pay quarterly, and couple even pay monthly.
One example is Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), which actually has a fairly diversified business, not only exploring for gold, but also silver, copper, molybdenum, cobalt, and even oil and natural gas. The stock trades at only 12 times trailing earnings and 11 time forward earnings. The company pays a generous yield of 4.7%, and dividends are paid out every quarter.
Yamaha Gold (AUY) is a Canadian based company that has mining properties in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. The stock trades at 18 times forward earnings. The yield on the stock is 2.7%. Like FCX, it also pays dividends quarterly.
If you are looking for a monthly dividend payer, Goldcorp (GG), is one example, and it has a yield of 2.7%. The stock trades at 22 times forward earnings.
If you want to see all the other high yield gold stocks, which includes information on the PE ratio, the forward PE, the PEG, the yield, and the dividend frequency, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. This may be a great way to add gold to your portfolio.
Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written and has no plans to do so in the next 72 hours.
By Stockerblog.com
Monday, October 27, 2014
Stocks Going Ex Dividend the First Week of November
Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called 'Buying Dividends,' also commonly referred to as 'Dividend Capture.' 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, and can work in flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the technique during bear markets.
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 in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots 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.
| Idacorp | IDA | 11/3/2014 | 3.2% |
| MDC Holdings | MDC | 11/3/2014 | 3.8% |
| MidPenn Bancorp | MPB | 11/3/2014 | 2.6% |
| Markwest Energy | MWE | 11/3/2014 | 5.0% |
| Northfield Bancorp | NFBK | 11/3/2014 | 2.0% |
| First Source | SRCE | 11/3/2014 | 2.5% |
| WSI Industries, Inc. | WSCI | 11/3/2014 | 2.6% |
| Xilinx | XLNX | 11/3/2014 | 2.7% |
| Banco Bradesco S.A. | BBDO | 11/4/2014 | 2.3% |
| Peabody Energy | BTU | 11/4/2014 | 3.3% |
| Cardinal Financial | CFNL | 11/4/2014 | 2.2% |
| Calamos Asset Mgmt | CLMS | 11/4/2014 | 5.1% |
| Dime Bancorp | DCOM | 11/4/2014 | 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 some of the other high yield stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com. Most of the lists are free. 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.
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 at 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.
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.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Tim Geithner Speaking at the Museum of American Finance
If you have never been to the Museum of American Finance at 48 Wall Street in New York City, you should check it out. In addition to having a lot of historical artifacts on display relating to Wall Street and investing, they also have numerous speakers presenting throughout the year.
For example, Tim Geithner, the former Treasury Secretary, will be speaking there this Wednesday. There are also many upcoming Lunch and Learn series speakers and evening lectures. Plus, walking tours of Wall Street are available.
For more information, go to the Museum of American Finance website at moaf.org.
For example, Tim Geithner, the former Treasury Secretary, will be speaking there this Wednesday. There are also many upcoming Lunch and Learn series speakers and evening lectures. Plus, walking tours of Wall Street are available.
For more information, go to the Museum of American Finance website at moaf.org.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Fifth Week of October
Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called 'Buying Dividends,' also commonly referred to as 'Dividend Capture.' 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, and can work in flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the technique during bear markets.
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 in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots 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.
| ConAgra Foods | CAG | 10/29/2014 | 3.0% |
| NiSource | NI | 10/29/2014 | 2.6% |
| PNM Resources | PNM | 10/29/2014 | 2.9% |
| Prospect Capital | PRY | 10/29/2014 | 6.8% |
| STAG Industrial | STAG | 10/29/2014 | 6.0% |
| Bank of Montreal | BMO | 10/30/2014 | 4.2% |
| Carbo Ceramics | CRR | 10/30/2014 | 2.1% |
| Hasbro Inc. | HAS | 10/30/2014 | 3.1% |
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 some of the other high yield stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com. Most of the lists are free. 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.
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 at 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.
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.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
The Ebola Stocks
Several low cap companies in the disposable protection business have seen their shares more than triple in the last month. For example, Alpha Pro Tech (APT) went from less than $3 per share to $10 in the last 30 days, but hassince dropped to less than $7 as of the close on the day this was written. The stock has a fairly high price to earnings ratio of 48, and reported an 88.8% quarterly earnings increase on a 9.8% rise in revenues.
The more conservative way to invest in this market is through one of the larger capitalization companies, such as CVS Health (CVS) or Clorox (CLX). Although not a large part of the business, CVS sells gloves, masks, hand sanitizors, and other germ prevention items. The stock trades at 19 times forward earnings and 16 times trailing earnings. Quarterly earnings were up 10.9% on a 10.7% revenue boost. It pays a 1.4% yield. The company reports its next quarterly earnings on November 4.
Clorox trades at 23 times earnings and 20 times forward earnings, with a 7.1% drop in earnings for the latest reported quarter and a slight drop in revenues. The yield is a generous 3.1%. Next earnings report is on Halloween.
If you want a free list of over a dozen Ebola stocks, you can access the list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. The list includes some financial ratios and the business connection. Let's hope this epidemic gets taken care of quickly.
Disclosure: Author does not own any of the above and has no plans to do so in the next 24 hours.
By Stockerblog.com
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Israeli Stocks for Contrarians
In the software sector, Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (MGIC), with a trailing PE of 15.3 and a forward PE of 11.8, with a dividend yield of 2.9%. Latest quarterly earnings were up 10.7% on a 16.9% rise in revenues.
If you want to access a free list of dividend paying Israeli stocks, which includes the PE, forward PE, PEG ratio, yield, and business, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.
Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.
By Stockerblog.com
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
The Stock That Was Up 8,191,900% Today
Would you believe that a stock went up by over eight million percent today? According to Yahoo Finance, a stock called Sharpe Resources Corp. (SHGP) was up by 8,191,900% today.
What this means is that you could have invested $100 in this stock yesterday, and it would now be worth over $8 million.
Sharpe is a Virginia based company in the business of developing mineral resources and oil and gas in the western US, with an emphasis on coal, coal bed methane, and shale gas projects.
I was unable to find any news on the company. It must have hit one heck of an oil well. There is a possibility that there was a reverse split, but if there was, it would be a world record.
What this means is that you could have invested $100 in this stock yesterday, and it would now be worth over $8 million.
Sharpe is a Virginia based company in the business of developing mineral resources and oil and gas in the western US, with an emphasis on coal, coal bed methane, and shale gas projects.
I was unable to find any news on the company. It must have hit one heck of an oil well. There is a possibility that there was a reverse split, but if there was, it would be a world record.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Fourth Week of October
Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called 'Buying Dividends,' also commonly referred to as 'Dividend Capture.' 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, and can work in flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the technique during bear markets.
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 in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots 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.
| Western Asset Municipal Term Trust | MTT | 10/22/2014 | 4.5% |
| Williams Sonoma | WSM | 10/23/2014 | 2.0% |
| ADT Corp | ADT | 10/27/2014 | 2.3% |
| Clorox Co. | CLX | 10/27/2014 | 3.1% |
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 some of the other high yield stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com. Most of the lists are free. 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.
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 at 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.
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.
The Maxims of Wall Street
If you are looking ofr a holiday gift, here is a great idea. The book Maxims of Wall Street: A Compendium of Financial Adages, Ancient Proverbs, and Worldly Wisdom
by Mark Skousen is a great idea. Skousen is the noted economist, newsletter author, and investment analyst with an outstanding track record who has compiled an outstanding selection in financial and Wall Street related quotations.
Here are some examples:
"Wall Street is the only place that people ride to work in a Rolls Royce to get advice from those who take the subway." ~ Warren Buffett
"The most important lesson in investing is humility." ~ John Templeton
"My idea of a group decision is to look in the mirror." ~ Warren Buffett
"Psychology is probably the most important factor in the market - and the one that is least understood." ~ David Dreman
"Know value, not prices." ~ Arnold Bernhard
"Never underestimate the size of a panic, nor the power of the politician." ~ Harry D. Schultz
"Owners of sound securities should never panic." ~ J. Paul Getty
"If you don't know history, you're history." ~ Mark Skousen
I highly recommend The Maxims of Wall Street for yourself and your friends and relatives.
by Mark Skousen is a great idea. Skousen is the noted economist, newsletter author, and investment analyst with an outstanding track record who has compiled an outstanding selection in financial and Wall Street related quotations.Here are some examples:
"Wall Street is the only place that people ride to work in a Rolls Royce to get advice from those who take the subway." ~ Warren Buffett
"The most important lesson in investing is humility." ~ John Templeton
"My idea of a group decision is to look in the mirror." ~ Warren Buffett
"Psychology is probably the most important factor in the market - and the one that is least understood." ~ David Dreman
"Know value, not prices." ~ Arnold Bernhard
"Never underestimate the size of a panic, nor the power of the politician." ~ Harry D. Schultz
"Owners of sound securities should never panic." ~ J. Paul Getty
"If you don't know history, you're history." ~ Mark Skousen
I highly recommend The Maxims of Wall Street for yourself and your friends and relatives.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
What Stock Markets are Open, What are Closed on Columbus Day
In case you aren't aware, Monday October 13, is Columbus Day, a Federal holiday. What that means is that the post offices will be closed and the banks will also be closed.
However, for the stock markets, it is a little different. The New York Stock Exchange will be open and the NASDAQ will be open, but the bond market will be closed.
In regards to other upcoming holidays on the stock markets:
Veteran's Day, Nov. 11 Open
Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 Closed
Nov. 28 Closing early 1pm EST
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 Closing early EST
Christmas, Dec. 25 Closed
New Years Eve, Dec. 31 Open
New Years Day, Jan. 1 Closed
However, for the stock markets, it is a little different. The New York Stock Exchange will be open and the NASDAQ will be open, but the bond market will be closed.
In regards to other upcoming holidays on the stock markets:
Veteran's Day, Nov. 11 Open
Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 Closed
Nov. 28 Closing early 1pm EST
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 Closing early EST
Christmas, Dec. 25 Closed
New Years Eve, Dec. 31 Open
New Years Day, Jan. 1 Closed
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
The Connection Between Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway and Marijuana
First it was chocolate, then it lead to marijuana. All investors know that Warren Buffett has had an outstanding return through his Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) (BRK-B), the highest priced American stock, which traded above $210,000 a share today. Buffett's Berkshire owns a very diverse, and somewhat eclectic group of companies, everything from insurance, to engine oils, to underwear, to private jets, to ice cream, to newspapers.
One business that it owns is See's Candies, which is one of the best tasting candy manufacturers in the United States, using that "addictive ingredient" chocolate. I normally don't eat candy, but I sometimes make an exception around the holidays with See's Candy. If you have never tasted it before, you need to try it at least once. Unfortunately, (or fortunately for the quality control), it is only available in 15 states.
So now what? According to an article in Bloomberg, Berkshire Hathaway is getting in to the marijuana cultivation business. Here is how they are doing it. Berkshire has a division called MiTek which has a subsidiary Cubic Designs, in the business of providing warehouse space platforms, is promoting its business to medical marijuana dispensaries, and even recreational marijuana dispensaries in Colorado and Washington. The company sent out approximately 1,000 flyers with a picture of a warehouse with mezzanine platforms with plants growing on them, emphasizing that growers can double the amount of space that can be available for growing plants.
Will the marijuana industry add a lot to Berkshire's bottom line? No. Will it help boost the price of Berkshire to a million dollars a share? No. But what this business does do is add a little more legitimacy to the marijuana growing industry.
The latest stocks in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio are in less exciting industries. One of the companies is in the pipe business, not the kind you smoke but the ones used to transport oil and gas. The company is Now Inc. (DNOW). The other is in the cable television business, Charter Communications (CHTR).
You can find all the Warren Buffett stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Yet, the best way to invest like Warren Buffett is through the Berkshire B shares (BRK-B), which sells for less than $150 a share.
One business that it owns is See's Candies, which is one of the best tasting candy manufacturers in the United States, using that "addictive ingredient" chocolate. I normally don't eat candy, but I sometimes make an exception around the holidays with See's Candy. If you have never tasted it before, you need to try it at least once. Unfortunately, (or fortunately for the quality control), it is only available in 15 states.
So now what? According to an article in Bloomberg, Berkshire Hathaway is getting in to the marijuana cultivation business. Here is how they are doing it. Berkshire has a division called MiTek which has a subsidiary Cubic Designs, in the business of providing warehouse space platforms, is promoting its business to medical marijuana dispensaries, and even recreational marijuana dispensaries in Colorado and Washington. The company sent out approximately 1,000 flyers with a picture of a warehouse with mezzanine platforms with plants growing on them, emphasizing that growers can double the amount of space that can be available for growing plants.
Will the marijuana industry add a lot to Berkshire's bottom line? No. Will it help boost the price of Berkshire to a million dollars a share? No. But what this business does do is add a little more legitimacy to the marijuana growing industry.
The latest stocks in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio are in less exciting industries. One of the companies is in the pipe business, not the kind you smoke but the ones used to transport oil and gas. The company is Now Inc. (DNOW). The other is in the cable television business, Charter Communications (CHTR).
You can find all the Warren Buffett stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. Yet, the best way to invest like Warren Buffett is through the Berkshire B shares (BRK-B), which sells for less than $150 a share.
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
Upcoming IPOs for the Month of October
With the recent success of the Alibaba (BABA) Initial Public Offering, other companies are jumping on the bandwagon. Here is a list of several that are planned for this month.
| Company | Symbol | Stock Market | Planned IPO Date |
| USD PARTNERS LP | USDP | NYSE | 10/9/14 |
| MOL GLOBAL, INC. | MOLG | NASDAQ | 10/9/14 |
| OM ASSET MANAGEMENT PLC | OMAM | NYSE | 10/9/14 |
| VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. | VBTX | NASDAQ | 10/9/14 |
| NEUROSIGMA, INC. | NSIG | NASDAQ | 10/9/14 |
| HUBSPOT INC | HUBS | NYSE | 10/9/14 |
| DIPLOMAT PHARMACY, INC. | DPLO | NYSE | 10/10/14 |
| DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | PLAY | NASDAQ | 10/10/14 |
| GREAT WESTERN BANCORP, INC. | GWB | NYSE | 10/15/14 |
| FORWARD PHARMA A/S | FWP | NASDAQ | 10/15/14 |
| DOMINION MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LP | DM | NYSE | 10/15/14 |
| VIROBAY INC | VBAY | NASDAQ | 10/16/14 |
| XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | XENE | NASDAQ | 10/17/14 |
| ZAYO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. | ZAYO | NYSE | 10/17/14 |
The above dates are when the IPO is expected, but may be subject to change.
Monday, October 06, 2014
Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Third Week of October
Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called 'Buying Dividends,' also commonly referred to as 'Dividend Capture.' 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, and can work in flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the technique during bear markets.
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 in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots 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.
| Harvest Capital Credit Corp | HCAP | 10/14/2014 | 9.9% |
| Bon-Ton Stores Inc Com. | BONT | 10/15/2014 | 2.3% |
| Colgate-Palmolive | CL | 10/15/2014 | 2.2% |
| McGrath RentCorp | MGRC | 10/15/2014 | 2.8% |
| Physicians Realty Trust | DOC | 10/15/2014 | 6.5% |
| Resource America | REXI | 10/15/2014 | 2.1% |
| Saul Centers | BFS | 10/15/2014 | 3.4% |
| Yum Brands | YUM | 10/15/2014 | 2.3% |
| Horizon Technology Finance Corp. | HRZN | 10/16/2014 | 11.4% |
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 some of the other high yield stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com. Most of the lists are free. 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.
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 at 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.
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.
Sunday, October 05, 2014
Treat Your Portfolio to Halloween Stocks
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Let's start with the horror films. Netflix (NFLX) has many scary motion pictures that you can watch on Halloween night. The company has a price to earnings ratio in the nosebleed area of 138, and a scary high forward PE of 70. Earnings for the latest reported quarter were up an incredible 141%, on a 25.3% spike in revenues. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 15. The company should benefit from Redbox shutting down its video streaming service on October 7.
There is also Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF), a top producer of scary movies, such as See No Evil, Route 666, The Devil's Rejects, American Psycho, Ginger Snaps, House of the Dead 2, and Saw VI. The stock trades at 27 times trailing earnings and 18 times forward earnings. Quarterly earnings rose an unbelievable 218% on a drop of 21% in revenues. The stock even pays a dividend, currently at 0.9%.
Candy companies should be the biggest beneficiaries of Halloween. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has turned up a list of a dozen candy companies. The Hershey Company (HSY) is the largest chocolate and confectionery company in North America, famous for Hershey Bars and Hershey Kisses. The stock has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 25, a forward PE of 21, and pays a tasty yield of 2.3%. Quarterly earnings up 5.4%, with a 4.6% increase in sales.
Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) has a niice variety of trick-or-treater candy including Tootsie Rolls, Sugar Daddys, Charms, Blow-Pops, Blue Razz, Zip-A-Dee Pops, Cella's, Tootsie Roll Pops, Caramel Apple Pops, Mason Dots, Mason Crows, Junior Mint, Charleston Chew, and Sugar Babies. The stock trades at 28 times earnings and pays a yield of 1.1%
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) is a candy maker headquartered in Durango, Colorado. The company produces such candies as caramels, clusters, creams, mints, and truffles. The stock trades at 21 times trailing earnings and 14 times forward earnings. The dividend payout rate is a delicious 3.5%.
Additional candy and chocolate stock can be found at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which also includes various financial and company information. Hopefully, some of these stocks won't trick your portfolio but will provide it with a treat.
Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written and has no plans to do so in the next 72 hours.
By Stockerblog.com
Thursday, October 02, 2014
This Flashlight Runs on Water: Time for Water Stocks?
Would you believe that there is a flashlight that doesn't need batteries installed? As a matter of fact, this flashlight runs only on water. It is called the Eton BlackoutBuddy H20 The Always-Ready Water-Activated Emergency Light
and it can stay lit for 72 hours straight, just by dipping it in a small cup of water. It can be stored for ten years and can even be used underwater. It is even environmentally conscious, as it does not contain mercury, hexavalent chromium, cadmium, or lead. The product is expected to be released shortly.
So if we have water powering our flashlights, will water soon be powering our cars? How about our homes? How about investing in water? Obviously, water is a very valuable commodity. We need it to drink, to wash, to grow our crops, to use in industrial applications, and numerous other uses. And the source of water for consumer and commercial use either comes from government water districts, private companies, or several publicly traded water utility stocks.
One example is Connecticut Water Service (CTWS) which serves over 120,000 customers in Connecticut and Maine. The stock trades at 17 times both trailing and forward earnings. For the latest quarter, earnings spiked by a huge 73.8% on a 12.9% revenue rise. The company, which is over half a century old, pays a healthy 3.1% yield.
Another example is The York Water Company (YORW), which has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 26 and a forward PE of 22. Earnings were up 17.7% for the latest quarter year-over-year on an increase of 9.6% in sales. The company is an old one, founded in 1816, and serves numerous municipalities in Pennsylvania. The stock pays a decent yield of 3.0%.
Several other water utilities are available to investors, such as American Water Works (AWK) which yields 2.6% and American States Water (AWR) paying 2.8%. The list of water utility stocks can be found at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which can be downloaded, sorted, and updated. Why not dip your toe into one of these companies. It may clench the thirst of your portfolio.
Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time of publication and has no plans to do so in the next 72 hours.
By Stockerblog.com
and it can stay lit for 72 hours straight, just by dipping it in a small cup of water. It can be stored for ten years and can even be used underwater. It is even environmentally conscious, as it does not contain mercury, hexavalent chromium, cadmium, or lead. The product is expected to be released shortly.
So if we have water powering our flashlights, will water soon be powering our cars? How about our homes? How about investing in water? Obviously, water is a very valuable commodity. We need it to drink, to wash, to grow our crops, to use in industrial applications, and numerous other uses. And the source of water for consumer and commercial use either comes from government water districts, private companies, or several publicly traded water utility stocks.
One example is Connecticut Water Service (CTWS) which serves over 120,000 customers in Connecticut and Maine. The stock trades at 17 times both trailing and forward earnings. For the latest quarter, earnings spiked by a huge 73.8% on a 12.9% revenue rise. The company, which is over half a century old, pays a healthy 3.1% yield.
Another example is The York Water Company (YORW), which has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 26 and a forward PE of 22. Earnings were up 17.7% for the latest quarter year-over-year on an increase of 9.6% in sales. The company is an old one, founded in 1816, and serves numerous municipalities in Pennsylvania. The stock pays a decent yield of 3.0%.
Several other water utilities are available to investors, such as American Water Works (AWK) which yields 2.6% and American States Water (AWR) paying 2.8%. The list of water utility stocks can be found at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which can be downloaded, sorted, and updated. Why not dip your toe into one of these companies. It may clench the thirst of your portfolio.
Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time of publication and has no plans to do so in the next 72 hours.
By Stockerblog.com
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
Stocks Going Ex Dividend the Second Week of October
Here is our latest update on the stock trading technique called 'Buying Dividends,' also commonly referred to as 'Dividend Capture.' 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, and can work in flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the technique during bear markets.
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 in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots 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.
| Ennis, Inc. | EBF | 10/6/2014 | 5.3% |
| InterDigital, Inc. | IDCC | 10/6/2014 | 2.0% |
| New York REIT, Inc. | NYRT | 10/6/2014 | 4.4% |
| Pulaski Financial Corp | PULB | 10/6/2014 | 3.3% |
| ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. | SFBS | 10/6/2014 | 2.1% |
| Ethan Allen | ETH | 10/7/2014 | 2.1% |
| Brady Corp | BRC | 10/8/2014 | 3.6% |
| Campbell Soup Co. | CPB | 10/8/2014 | 2.9% |
| Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure | CEN | 10/8/2014 | 6.4% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | GD | 10/8/2014 | 2.0% |
| General Mills | GIS | 10/8/2014 | 3.2% |
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 some of the other high yield stock lists at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com or WSNN.com. Most of the lists are free. 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.
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 at 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.
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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