American Capital Agency (AGNC) 22.39 $AGNC
Don't Fall Into This Retirement Income Trap
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 13, 9:05AM CDT
We all need income when we retire. But what many people don't understand is that your investment portfolio doesn't have to generate all of your cash flow from dividend or interest income. That mistaken belief can trap retirement investors, forcing...
American Capital Agency (AGNC) Marked As A Barbarian At The Gate
at The Street - Tue Apr 08, 2:32PM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified American Capital Agency (AGNC) as a "barbarian at the gate" (strong stocks crossing above resistance with today's range greater than 200%) candidate
Will American Capital Ltd. Address Its Biggest Problem?
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 08, 6:00AM CDT
Photo: Tax Credits American Capital Ltd. is getting a face lift. Or so it seems. After halting its buyback program, the speculation is that American Capital will work to spin-out one of its best assets -- the asset management company, American...
One Put, One Call Option To Know About For American Capital Agency
at The Street - Mon Apr 07, 10:56AM CDT
Consistently, one of the more popular stocks people enter into their stock options watchlist at Stock Options Channel is American Capital Agency Corp . So this week we highlight one interesting put contract, and one interesting call contract, from...
We're in Trouble if 72% of Investors Are Getting This Basic Finance Question Wrong
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 06, 12:03PM CDT
Whether you're a first-time investor or a seasoned veteran, chances are good that if you've been investing over the past five years you've seen your portfolio appreciate in value. There are a laundry list of reasons that could be attributed to this...
Why Annaly and American Capital Agency Soar When the Economy Suffers
John Maxfield, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 05, 7:00AM CDT
An interesting thing happened on Friday after the Labor Department reported worse than expected jobs figures for March: while the major stock indexes fell, shares of Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency both headed higher. To...
Insider Trading Alert - DST, CCOI And AGNC Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Fri Apr 04, 10:00AM CDT
Stocks with insider trader activity include DST, CCOI and AGNC
B&G Foods Announces Agreement to Acquire Specialty Brands of America, including Bear Creek Country Kitchens(R)
Business Wire - Thu Apr 03, 3:15PM CDT
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:BGS) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Specialty Brands of America, Inc. and related entities from affiliates of American Capital, Ltd. and certain individuals for approximately $155 million in cash, subject to certain closing and post-closing adjustments.
American Capital Receives $33 Million from the Sale of ADF Holdings, Inc.
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 02, 8:23AM CDT
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital"
announced today that it has sold its interest in ADF Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, Inc. (collectively, "Anchor" or the "Company", to Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (Nasdaq: CLMT), a leading independent producer of specialty hydrocarbon and fuel products. American Capital received $33 million in debt and equity proceeds from the transaction, subject to post-closing adjustments.
Here’s What an American Capital Ltd. Spin-Off Might Look Like
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 02, 6:00AM CDT
Flickr / Marcy Kellar. Yesterday, American Capital Ltd. suspended a nearly-3-year-old share buyback program. In the press release, it noted that it was assessing its corporate structure, leading me to believe that a spin-off is imminent. The...
The Federal Reserve Might Be Annaly and American Capital Agency's Best Friend
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 01, 8:58AM CDT
Despite a pretty rough 2013, there may be a new reason to rally behind mortgage REITs such as Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency . Up until the Federal Reserve announced its taper, interest rates were very volatile, eroding...
American Capital Announces the Purchase of 8.9 Million of Its Shares and Suspends Share Repurchase Program
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 31, 7:00AM CDT
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital" or the "Company" announced today that in the first quarter of 2014, it made open market purchases of 8.9 million shares of American Capital common stock, or 3.3% of the Company's outstanding shares as of December 31, 2013. The shares were purchased at an average price of $15.38 per share, totaling $137 million.
This mREITs Is the Best Prepared for Rising Interest Rates
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 29, 7:00AM CDT
Rising interest rates can cause big problems for mortgage REITs like Annaly Capital , ARMOUR Residential , and American Capital Agency . Because mREITs hold fixed-rate securities, any increase in interest rates would cause the securities the...
CONSOL Energy Is the Champion This March
Taylor Muckerman and Alison Southwick, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Mar 28, 12:47PM CDT
In the final round match-up of The Motley Fool Better-Buy Tournament, CONSOL Energy bested Universal Display by a healthy margin it its battle to determine which stock is the better buy now. The 64-company tournament pitted two Motley Fool...
1 Way American Capital Agency Creates Value and How You Can Take Advantage
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Mar 28, 7:00AM CDT
For smart investors, it's a proven fact reinvesting dividends and letting your money compound over time is one of the most important ways to grow one's money. However, companies can also achieve a similar affect for shareholders in a much less...
Downgrade Alert for American Capital Agency (AGNC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 25, 7:04AM CDT
American Capital Agency (NASDAQ:AGNC) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at Compass Point today. The stock closed yesterday at $22.22 on volume of 4.5 million shares, below average daily volume of 5.0 million. American Capital Agency (NASDAQ:AGNC) has potential upside of 2.6% based on a current price of $22.22 and analysts' consensus price target of $22.80. The stock should discover initial support at its 200-day moving average (MA) of $21.96 and subsequent support at its 50-day MA of $21.68.
Financial Companies Report Launch of Loyalty Programs, Dividends and Earnings Release Schedules - Analyst Notes on U.S. Bancorp, American Capital, Fifth Third Bancorp, Capital One, and CME Group
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 25, 7:00AM CDT
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Which REITs Are Right For You?
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 25, 6:00AM CDT
One of the best ways to invest in real estate without actually buying a property is through real estate investment trusts, or REITs, but which ones are right for you? There are two main types of REITs, with some investing in actual properties (equity...
Yellen Crushes Mortgage REITs With Three Little Words
Amanda Alix, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 22, 8:00AM CDT
Source: Flickr / ukhomeoffice. The press conference following the Federal Reserve's meeting on Wednesday spurred markets to react quickly, punishing mortgage REITs. Down went shares of Annaly Capital Management, , American Capital Agency Corp. ...
Don't Fall Into This Retirement Income Trap
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 13, 9:05AM CDT
We all need income when we retire. But what many people don't understand is that your investment portfolio doesn't have to generate all of your cash flow from dividend or interest income. That mistaken belief can trap retirement investors, forcing...
American Capital Agency (AGNC) Marked As A Barbarian At The Gate
at The Street - Tue Apr 08, 2:32PM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified American Capital Agency (AGNC) as a "barbarian at the gate" (strong stocks crossing above resistance with today's range greater than 200%) candidate
Will American Capital Ltd. Address Its Biggest Problem?
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 08, 6:00AM CDT
Photo: Tax Credits American Capital Ltd. is getting a face lift. Or so it seems. After halting its buyback program, the speculation is that American Capital will work to spin-out one of its best assets -- the asset management company, American...
One Put, One Call Option To Know About For American Capital Agency
at The Street - Mon Apr 07, 10:56AM CDT
Consistently, one of the more popular stocks people enter into their stock options watchlist at Stock Options Channel is American Capital Agency Corp . So this week we highlight one interesting put contract, and one interesting call contract, from...
We're in Trouble if 72% of Investors Are Getting This Basic Finance Question Wrong
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 06, 12:03PM CDT
Whether you're a first-time investor or a seasoned veteran, chances are good that if you've been investing over the past five years you've seen your portfolio appreciate in value. There are a laundry list of reasons that could be attributed to this...
Why Annaly and American Capital Agency Soar When the Economy Suffers
John Maxfield, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 05, 7:00AM CDT
An interesting thing happened on Friday after the Labor Department reported worse than expected jobs figures for March: while the major stock indexes fell, shares of Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency both headed higher. To...
Insider Trading Alert - DST, CCOI And AGNC Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Fri Apr 04, 10:00AM CDT
Stocks with insider trader activity include DST, CCOI and AGNC
B&G Foods Announces Agreement to Acquire Specialty Brands of America, including Bear Creek Country Kitchens(R)
Business Wire - Thu Apr 03, 3:15PM CDT
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:BGS) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Specialty Brands of America, Inc. and related entities from affiliates of American Capital, Ltd. and certain individuals for approximately $155 million in cash, subject to certain closing and post-closing adjustments.
American Capital Receives $33 Million from the Sale of ADF Holdings, Inc.
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 02, 8:23AM CDT
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital"
announced today that it has sold its interest in ADF Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, Inc. (collectively, "Anchor" or the "Company", to Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (Nasdaq: CLMT), a leading independent producer of specialty hydrocarbon and fuel products. American Capital received $33 million in debt and equity proceeds from the transaction, subject to post-closing adjustments. Here’s What an American Capital Ltd. Spin-Off Might Look Like
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 02, 6:00AM CDT
Flickr / Marcy Kellar. Yesterday, American Capital Ltd. suspended a nearly-3-year-old share buyback program. In the press release, it noted that it was assessing its corporate structure, leading me to believe that a spin-off is imminent. The...
The Federal Reserve Might Be Annaly and American Capital Agency's Best Friend
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 01, 8:58AM CDT
Despite a pretty rough 2013, there may be a new reason to rally behind mortgage REITs such as Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency . Up until the Federal Reserve announced its taper, interest rates were very volatile, eroding...
American Capital Announces the Purchase of 8.9 Million of Its Shares and Suspends Share Repurchase Program
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 31, 7:00AM CDT
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital" or the "Company"
announced today that in the first quarter of 2014, it made open market purchases of 8.9 million shares of American Capital common stock, or 3.3% of the Company's outstanding shares as of December 31, 2013. The shares were purchased at an average price of $15.38 per share, totaling $137 million. This mREITs Is the Best Prepared for Rising Interest Rates
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 29, 7:00AM CDT
Rising interest rates can cause big problems for mortgage REITs like Annaly Capital , ARMOUR Residential , and American Capital Agency . Because mREITs hold fixed-rate securities, any increase in interest rates would cause the securities the...
CONSOL Energy Is the Champion This March
Taylor Muckerman and Alison Southwick, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Mar 28, 12:47PM CDT
In the final round match-up of The Motley Fool Better-Buy Tournament, CONSOL Energy bested Universal Display by a healthy margin it its battle to determine which stock is the better buy now. The 64-company tournament pitted two Motley Fool...
1 Way American Capital Agency Creates Value and How You Can Take Advantage
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Mar 28, 7:00AM CDT
For smart investors, it's a proven fact reinvesting dividends and letting your money compound over time is one of the most important ways to grow one's money. However, companies can also achieve a similar affect for shareholders in a much less...
Downgrade Alert for American Capital Agency (AGNC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 25, 7:04AM CDT
American Capital Agency (NASDAQ:AGNC) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at Compass Point today. The stock closed yesterday at $22.22 on volume of 4.5 million shares, below average daily volume of 5.0 million. American Capital Agency (NASDAQ:AGNC) has potential upside of 2.6% based on a current price of $22.22 and analysts' consensus price target of $22.80. The stock should discover initial support at its 200-day moving average (MA) of $21.96 and subsequent support at its 50-day MA of $21.68.
Financial Companies Report Launch of Loyalty Programs, Dividends and Earnings Release Schedules - Analyst Notes on U.S. Bancorp, American Capital, Fifth Third Bancorp, Capital One, and CME Group
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 25, 7:00AM CDT
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Which REITs Are Right For You?
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 25, 6:00AM CDT
One of the best ways to invest in real estate without actually buying a property is through real estate investment trusts, or REITs, but which ones are right for you? There are two main types of REITs, with some investing in actual properties (equity...
Yellen Crushes Mortgage REITs With Three Little Words
Amanda Alix, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 22, 8:00AM CDT
Source: Flickr / ukhomeoffice. The press conference following the Federal Reserve's meeting on Wednesday spurred markets to react quickly, punishing mortgage REITs. Down went shares of Annaly Capital Management, , American Capital Agency Corp. ...
