In trading on Friday, shares of Reservoir Minerals Inc (RMC.CA) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $2.62, changing hands as high as $2.65 per share. Reservoir Minerals Inc shares are currently trading up about 3.5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of RMC.CA shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Friday, shares of TriOil Resources Ltd. (TOL.CA) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $2.68, changing hands as high as $2.69 per share. TriOil Resources Ltd. shares are currently trading up about 1.1% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of TOL.CA shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Friday, shares of ZCL Composites Inc. (ZCL.CA) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $4.99, changing hands as low as $4.95 per share. ZCL Composites Inc. shares are currently trading down about 1.2% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of ZCL.CA shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In this series, we look through the most recent Dividend Channel ''DividendRank'' report, and then we cherry pick only those companies that have experienced insider buying within the past six months. The officers and directors of a company tend to have a unique insider's view of the business, and presumably the only reason an insider would choose to take their hard-earned cash and use it to buy stock in the open market, is that they expect to make money — maybe they find the stock very undervalued, or maybe they see exciting progress within the company, or maybe both. So when stocks turn up that see insider buying, and are also top ranked, investors are wise to take notice. One such company is Wisconsin Energy Corp. (WEC), which saw buying by Director Henry W. Knueppel. Read More »

In trading on Friday, shares of Contango Oil & Gas Co. (MCF) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $35.01 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. Read More »

In trading on Friday, shares of Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. (TNP) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $4.28, changing hands as high as $5.21 per share. Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. shares are currently trading up about 15% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of TNP shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

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HollyFrontier Corp. (HFC) has been named as a Top 10 dividend paying energy stock, according to Dividend Channel, which published its weekly ''DividendRank'' report. The report noted that among energy companies, HFC shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics. The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at HollyFrontier Corp., and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamental data points. Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of Halcon Resources Corp (HK) crossed below their last reported book value — defined as common shareholder equity per share — of $5.68, changing hands as low as $5.45 per share. Halcon Resources Corp shares are currently trading down about 8.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of HK shares, versus its 50 and 200 day moving averages: Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of Williams Partners L.P. (WPZ) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $51.20, changing hands as low as $51.15 per share. Williams Partners L.P. shares are currently trading down about 0.2% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of WPZ shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of TC PipeLines, LP (TCP) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $44.81, changing hands as low as $44.75 per share. TC PipeLines, LP shares are currently trading up about 0.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of TCP shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais - CEMIG (CIG) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $11.35, changing hands as low as $11.21 per share. Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais - CEMIG shares are currently trading down about 2.5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CIG shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of ENI S.p.A. (E) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $46.73, changing hands as low as $46.45 per share. ENI S.p.A. shares are currently trading off about 0.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of E shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of Clean Energy Fuels Corp (CLNE) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $13.13, changing hands as low as $13.01 per share. Clean Energy Fuels Corp shares are currently trading off about 0.2% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CLNE shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

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In trading on Thursday, shares of China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. Inc (SNP) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $107.19, changing hands as low as $106.05 per share. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. Inc shares are currently trading off about 2.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of SNP shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HE) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $26.62, changing hands as low as $26.49 per share. Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. shares are currently trading off about 2.5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of HE shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of Southern Company (SO) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $45.22, changing hands as low as $45.11 per share. Southern Company shares are currently trading down about 1.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of SO shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $73.91, changing hands as low as $73.82 per share. Schlumberger Ltd. shares are currently trading off about 1.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of SLB shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $59.01, changing hands as low as $58.46 per share. Consolidated Edison, Inc. shares are currently trading down about 1.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of ED shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

In trading on Thursday, shares of Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (SHI) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $33.41, changing hands as low as $32.83 per share. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co., Ltd. shares are currently trading down about 4.2% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of SHI shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Read More »

There's an old saying on Wall Street about insider buying: there are many possible reasons to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy. Back on April 5, Sandridge Energy, Inc.'s SVP - Midstream, Wayne Chang, invested $49,900.00 into 10,000 shares of SD, for a cost per share of $4.99. Bargain hunters tend to pay particular attention to insider buys like this one, because presumably the only reason an insider would take their hard-earned cash and use it to buy stock of their company in the open market, is that they expect to make money. Read More »

Northwestern Corp. (NWE) has been named as a Top 10 dividend paying utility stock, according to Dividend Channel, which published its weekly ''DividendRank'' report. The report noted that among utilities, NWE shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics. The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at Northwestern Corp., and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamental data points. Read More »

After months of searching for a CEO, Chesapeake Energy (CHK) has found a replacement for ousted founder Aubrey McClendon. The company has hired Robert Douglas Lawler, previously of Anadarko Petroleum (APC) to take over the company's top position. Lawler will take the reins on June 17th and will also be joining the board of directors. Shares of Chesapeake Energy were headed higher on the news this morning. Read More »

This afternoon, Yum! Brands (YUM) declared its quarterly dividend of 33.5 cents per share, maintaining the amount paid to shareholders last quarter. Based on the current stock price, investors can expect a yield of about 1.9% going forward. Shares of Yum! Brands were slightly lower today, falling 0.1%. Read More »

This afternoon, Comcast (CMCSA) declared its quarterly dividend of 19.5 cents per share, maintaining the amount paid to shareholders last quarter. Based on the current stock price, investors can expect a yield of about 1.8% going forward. Shares of Comcast were modestly higher today, picking up 0.2%. Read More »

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), which added 3.5 million shares, or a 1.3% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of IVV, in morning trading today Apple (AAPL) is off about 2%, and Exxon Mobil (XOM) is lower by about 0.3%. Read More »

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), which added 33 million shares, or a 4.0% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of SPY, in morning trading today Apple (AAPL) is off about 0.3%, and Exxon Mobil (XOM) is up by about 0.8%. Read More »

This morning, Credit Suisse increased its price target on shares of Transocean (RIG) to $60 as the company's cost cutting efforts will results in higher earnings. In the report, Credit Suisse revised its EPS estimates higher but maintained its neutral rating. Shares of Transocean were trading lower on Friday morning, off 0.4%. Read More »

Turning today to week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest outflow was seen in the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), which shed 3.3 million shares, or a 2.1% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of XLU, in morning trading today Duke Energy (DUK) is up about 0.5%, and Southern Company (SO) is higher by about 0.4%. Read More »

This morning, Alcoa (AA) declared its quarterly dividend of three cents per share, maintaining the amount paid to shareholders last quarter. Based on the current stock price investors can expect a yield of about 1.4% going forward. Shares of Alcoa were higher this morning, gaining 1.5% so far. Read More »

This morning, Harman International (HAR) declared its quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share, maintaining the amount paid to shareholders last quarter. Based on the current stock price, investors can expect a yield of about 1.3% going forward. Shares of Harman were higher on Thursday, picking up 7.1% so far. Read More »

Turning today to week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest outflow was seen in the iShares Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund (IWF), which shed 2.8 million shares, or a 1.1% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of IWF, in morning trading today Apple (AAPL) is off about 1.3%, and Microsoft (MSFT) is lower by about 1.1%. Read More »

The markets bounced back into positive territory as investors took in some encouraging economic data and mixed earnings reports. Read More »

This morning, DA Davidson increased its EPS estimates on shares of Herbalife (HLF) through 2014 following strong first quarter results yesterday. The reported cited stronger sales at the company and reiterated its buy rating on the stock. Shares of HLF were higher by 3% on Tuesday. Read More »

The markets opened higher today as jobless claims fell unexpectedly easing concerns about a weakening labor market. According to the Labor Department, the number of Americans filing first-time claims fell by 16,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted rate of 339,000. Meanwhile, the four-week moving average for new claims fell to 357,500. Read More »

This morning, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) declared its quarterly dividend of 66 cents per share, an increase of about 8% over its previous dividend. Based on the current stock price, investors can expect a yield of about 3.1% going forward. Read More »

This afternoon, Exxon Mobil (XOM) declared its quarterly dividend of 63 cents per share, an increase of about 11% over its prior dividend. Based on the current stock price, investors can expect a yield of about 2.8% going forward. Read More »

Turning today to week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest outflow was seen in the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), which shed 4.5 million shares, or a 4.5% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of XLE, in morning trading today Exxon Mobil (XOM) is up about 1%, and Chevron (CVX) is up by about 1.2%. Read More »

Turning today to week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest outflow was seen in the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO), which shed 10.6 million shares, or a 0.8% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of VWO, in morning trading today China Mobile (CHL) is up about 0.5%, and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is lower by about 1.1%. Read More »

This morning, AES Corp. (AES) declared its quarterly dividend of four cents per share, maintaining the amount paid to shareholders last quarter. Based on the current stock price, investors can expect a yield of about 1.3% going forward. Read More »

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA), which added 6,150,000 shares, or a 8.1% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of DIA, in morning trading today International Business Machines (IBM) is off about 1%, and Chevron Corporation New (CVX) is lower by about 0.8%. Read More »

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the Oil Services ETF (OIH), which added 4.8 million shares, or a 14.5% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of OIH, in morning trading today Schlumberger (SLB) is up about 0.2%, and Halliburton (HAL) is higher by about 0.6%. Read More »

Turning today to week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest outflow was seen in the iShares MSCI ACWI Index Fund (ACWI), which shed 2,800,000 shares, or a 3.6% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of ACWI, in morning trading today Apple Incorporated (AAPL) is up about 1.6%, and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is higher by about 0.1%. Read More »

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), which added 15,100,000 shares, or a 1.8% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of SPY, in morning trading today Apple Incorporated (AAPL) is up about 1.6%, and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is higher by about 0.1%. Read More »

In trading on Thursday, drugs shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.2%. Leading the group were shares of Repros Therapeutics (RPRX), up about 72.1% and shares of Cell Therapeutics (CTIC) up about 10.6% on the day. Read More »

Anadarko Petroleum (APC) had its price target increased by Credit Suisse (CS) due to increasing net asset value. An outperform rating was issued with a price target of $109. Read More »

Turning today to week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest outflow was seen in the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), which shed 2,350,000 shares, or a 1.5% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of XLU, in morning trading today Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is down about 0.1%, and Southern Company (SO) is lower by about 0.2%. Read More »