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Seagate's Dividend Fumble
Barron's - 4 Aug 2016 15:25
The 4.5-month lag between payments makes it unclear whether the annual dividend can still be considered at $2.52.
Cummins India: weak quarter as exports sink
livemint.com - 4 Aug 2016 23:22
Exports, which account for a third of total sales, fell 22% in June quarter from a year ago
HFC Dividend Yield Pushes Above 5%
Forbes - 4 Aug 2016 23:19
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Thursday, shares of HollyFrontier Corp. (NYSE: HFC) were yielding above the 5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.32), wit...
How to Explain the Sudden Boom in Bank Lending
American Banker - 4 Aug 2016 22:00
The impressive loan growth in the second quarter is surprising in an economy that grew by 1.2% in the second quarter and by only 0.8% in the first quarter.
Dimon's Call to Scrap Guidance Raises Transparency Concerns
American Banker - 4 Aug 2016 21:50
The age-old fight over whether earnings forecasts and quarterly reports are essential for investors or bad for the economy has new legs, and banks are square in the middle of it.
How to Really, Really Enjoy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
NBC News - 4 Aug 2016 19:28
Americans love cookies -- and we each eat an average of 18,928 cookies in a lifetime -- with chocolate chip cookies top of the list.
Wall St. Trading Is Flat at the Open
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2016 18:03
Global stocks rose and the British pound fell after the Bank of England unveiled stimulus measures, following the 'Brexit' vote.
Corn Flakes maker Kellogg's sales miss analysts' estimates
CNBC - 4 Aug 2016 17:15
Kellogg sales dropped 6.6 percent, as demand slid further for its breakfast foods and snacks, which include Corn Flakes and Froot Loops.
55 Inspiring Quotes That Show The Power Of Emotional Intelligence.
inc - 4 Aug 2016 15:57
55 Inspiring Quotes That Show The Power Of Emotional Intelligence. The higher our emotional intelligence the more we can achieve.
Trump's presidential run may be ruining his businesses
New York Post - 4 Aug 2016 09:30
The presidential election is still 96 days away but many Americans have already voted -- with their feet. Visits to Donald Trump-named hotels, casinos and golf courses in six states are down 10 percent over the past year...
EMC Offers 'Attractive' Arbitrage Value Now
Barron's - 4 Aug 2016 19:16
EMC looks like a buy ahead of its $55 billion-plus purchase by Dell's parent, privately held Denali.
Rio has a new problem -- wild animals are taking over the Olympic golf course
Business Insider - 4 Aug 2016 18:51
Golf Channel The 2016 Summer Olympics officially start Friday, but now Rio can add one more entry to its growing list of problems. Luckily, this one is kinda cute. According to the Golf Channel, the golf course for the ...
Viacom's Profit Slumps 29%, Providing a Lens Into a Business in Turmoil
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2016 18:31
The company has struggled for stability over the last several months as the mental capacity of its controlling shareholder, Sumner M. Redstone, is questioned.
Lionel Messi's bodyguard annihilated a fan who jumped out of the stands
Business Insider - 4 Aug 2016 18:26
Nils Petter Nilsson/Ombrello/Getty To be Lionel Messi is to be semi-regularly bombarded by fans, whether during warm-ups, after the final whistle, or right in the middle of a game. Messi typically handles these pitch inv...
Wheels: Smartphones Bring More Mobility to the Rental Car Business
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2016 18:12
Start-ups like Getaround, an Airbnb for car owners, and Skurt, which delivers rental vehicles to customers, are putting pressure on rent-a-car companies.
Ford recalls 830K vehicles to fix faulty door latches
Miami Herald - 4 Aug 2016 17:41
Ford is recalling about 830,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Mexico because parts in the side door latches can break and the doors can open while the vehicles are moving. …
Nigeria using power, persuasion to curb oil militant attacks
Miami Herald - 4 Aug 2016 17:35
Nigeria's government has resumed paying stipends to former militants even as security forces' air and ground assaults have reportedly killed scores of fighters disrupting petroleum production in the oil-rich Niger Delta....
SeaWorld revenue and attendance drop, shares tumble
Miami Herald - 4 Aug 2016 17:31
SeaWorld's revenue fell as the theme park and entertainment company's attendance declined, sending the company's shares lower in premarket trading, …
Slumping fast food sales in US, Canada extend to Burger King
Miami Herald - 4 Aug 2016 17:26
Restaurant Brands International said its profit jumped during the second quarter as Burger King's sales weakness in the U.S. was offset by strength overseas. …
Top Sales Pros Always Focus on These Questions
inc - 4 Aug 2016 17:16
Thousands of executives use these questions to make purchase decisions. How about you?
7 Venture Capitalists Weigh In on Why They Decided to Invest
inc - 4 Aug 2016 17:00
Hear straight from the VCs themselves on why they decided to say "yes" to a startup's pitch.
Coalition Of U.S. States Signed Pact To Keep Exxon Climate Probe Confidential
The Huffington Post - 4 Aug 2016 09:52
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