August 2012
August 31, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: MMP
Today, Magellan Midstream (MMP) made an announcement that adds absolutely no value to unit holders. Partnership units are being split two-for-one. [more]
August 27, 2012 –
With investors stretching for yield, it seemed like a good idea to look for asset types generating lots of yield and review some of the risks that go with reaching. [more]
August 22, 2012 –
Earlier this week, Aetna (AET) announce it was buying Coventry Health (CVH) in a deal valued at $42.08 per CVH share. But, it isn't an all cash deal and the value is partly based on AET share price. The bid is $27.30 per CVH share plus 0.3885 share of AET. At Friday's close, the value was $42.08, but that changes every time AET share price moves. [more]
August 20, 2012 –
Since I'm a big fan of dividend growth investing, I took a look at five ETFs where dividend growth is one of the criteria for the underlying index. [more]
August 18, 2012 –
On the MarketWatch main page right now, there's a headline for "Where to put your money" Right underneath it is "Million dollar land rocket" - an article about the Pagani Huayra, a $1.2 million super car. [more]
August 13, 2012 –
Not a lot of excitement in last week's bond issues, but there was a lot of activity. I can't remember seeing this many borrower's loading up a billion or more in new debt since I started following bond issues. [more]
August 07, 2012 –
Gee whiz! No, GE. [more]
August 06, 2012 –
After running a 'cheap dividends' article, several folks commented asking for high yield. Here's a stab at it. [more]
August 02, 2012 –
No investable intelligence here, but thought it was interesting that half of the top ten in corporate philanthropy were 'evil' banks (GS, WFC, JPM, BAC and C). Biggest donor was Walmart. [more]