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Strong build in US stocks at Cushing surprised, says Goldman Sachs

Market expects Fed's first rate hike by summer, possibly in June; US stocks hit 3-week low, US debt yields at 10-week high

We welcome back our new contributing editor, Shawn Allen, who this week looks at the amazing career of one of the world’s great investors and offers his insights into the phenomenal success ofWarren Buffett (Trades, ...

Between earnings misses and public-relations disasters, the Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters has had a rough few quarters. But with a better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings report -- out Monday afternoon -- the ...

Qualcomm will repurchase $15 billion of its stock and hike its dividend, the company said on Monday.

When hedge fund manager "titans" think alike, investors are wise to pay attention. At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed 3,994 13F filings for the 12/31/2014 reporting period, and noticed that EMC Corp. (NYSE: EMC) was h...

Most financial regulations require constant modifications to keep pace with the ever evolving market dynamics. Insider trading is no different

When hedge fund manager "titans" think alike, investors are wise to pay attention. At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed 3,994 13F filings for the 12/31/2014 reporting period, and noticed that American International Grou...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ Composite, and S&P 500 are higher in afternoon trading on Monday. Some of the most actively traded stocks include Apple (AAPL) trading about flat, Alcoa (AA) down 5.3%, Bank of Am...

Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Monday, shares of Energy companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 0.9% loss. Within that group, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) and Chesapeake Ene...

Looking at the sectors faring best as of midday Monday, shares of Industrial companies are outperforming other sectors, up 0.7%. Within that group, Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO) and Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) a...

This is a breaking news story and will be frequently updated. UPDATE: 4 p.m. EDT

There has been an avalanche of response to return on investment information from 2014.  Unfortunately, most people tend to misunderstand or misread the situation.

As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy -- they expect to make money.  So let's look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.

ITNL hits Chinese debt market, offers coupon of 5.75%

Kadant (KAI) approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.17 per share to be paid on May 14, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 16, 2015.

On 3/11/15, Omnicare Inc.'s Series B 4.00% Trust Preferred Income Equity Redeemable Securities (NYSE: OCR.PRB) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.50, payable on 3/16/15. As a percentage of OCR.PRB's...

On 3/11/15, Southern Company's 5.25% Series Preferred Stock (NYSE: MP.PRD) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.3281, payable on 4/1/15. As a percentage of MP.PRD's recent share price of $25.82, this ...

Starboard is no longer publicly pressing a merger between Yahoo and competitor AOL, a deal the hedge fund said as recently as January could unlock $1.5 billion in cost synergies for the combined company.

On 3/11/15, Bank of America Corp.'s Trust Preferred Securities (NYSE: MER.PRK) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.4031, payable on 3/16/15. As a percentage of MER.PRK's recent share price of $25.71,...

On 3/11/15, HSBC Holdings plc's Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D (NYSE: HUSI.PRD) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.2812, payable on 4/1/15. As a percentage of HUSI.PRD's recent...

Under the terms of the contract, there is no limit on the quantity of the robot or related instruments and accessories that would be ordered by the DoD. Although it is not necessary that the DoD will use up the entire $4...