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USA Compression Partners announced today the launch of its IPO of 10,000,000 common units representing limited partner interests. The common units have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the t...

Sabra Healthcare REIT Incorporated (SBRA) announced its quarterly dividend of 34 cents per share, an increase of about 3% over its prior dividend in November of 33 cents. The dividend will be paid on February 28, 2013 to...

The major indexes retreated as investors eased off of an inflated market, in the face of another battle in Washington - this time over the nation's debt ceiling. President Obama has said he refuses to negotiate. That's n...

A change of rules allowing corporate debt to count toward funds that banks must hold to guard against potential financial stress may push bond prices even higher as demand continues to outstrip supply, analysts say.

Major casino operators have increased their exposure to Macau as the Chinese territory increasingly delivers a greater chunk of their revenues. Despite a 13.5% increase in Macau gaming revenues last year, big names like ...

Intel (INTC) was upgraded by Lazard Capital Markets (LAZ) to buy from neutral with a price target of $26 as margins should improve after the first quarter, while ultrabooks should drive growth for the remainder of the ye...

Bank of America reached an $11.6 billion settlement with Fannie Mae, in a bid to resolve its biggest hangover from the acquisition of Countrywide Financial five years ago.

Ten U.S. banks reached a $8.5 billion agreement with bank regulators to settle charges of foreclosure abuses. Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup signed on to the pact.

Applied Materials (AMAT) was downgraded by JP Morgan (JPM) to underweight, due to a trough in semiconductor capex.

Resource America Incorporated (REXI) maintained its quarterly dividend of 3 cents per share. The dividend will be paid to all holders of record at the close of business on January 18, 2013.

U.S. private-equity firm Cerberus plans to sell most of its 58% stake in Japanese lender Aozora, largely exiting a 10-year roller-coaster investment.

The Treasury plans to auction $40 billion in reopened four-week bills Tuesday.

The bank filled a slot that had been open since the surprise exit of Vikram Pandit. It also elevated Brian Leach to head of risk and strategy.

In trading on Monday, non-precious metals & non-metallic mining shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.3%. Leading the group were shares of Alderon Iron Ore (AXX), up about 11.7% and shares of Western Cop...

In trading on Monday, education & training services shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 4%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Itt Educational Services (ESI), down about 19.6% and shares of Ca...

The big bullish argument on Apple in the fourth quarter of 2012 was that the near $200 drop from its high in the stock price was primarily due to tax-motivated selling. The bulls contended that fundamentals were intact. ...

Despite the powerful gains in the major averages last week many investors are still on the sidelines and Moneyshow's Tom Aspray has four strong sector stocks that are ripe for new investment as we head into 2013.

Banking regulators watered down their plan for creating a safer financial system, giving ground to banks that argued the plans were unworkable and financially risky.

Investors are kicking off 2013's second trading week with news that Bank of America (BAC) reached a $3.6 billion settlement with Fannie Mae to resolve claims related to residential mortgage loans.

The U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group is selling its remaining stake in China Pacific Insurance, bringing its lucrative investment in the insurer to an end.

Among newer types of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, here are three varieties that are gaining traction and three that aren't.

Need to Know: Newer funds offer more targeted exposure, but that means extra risk.