5 Dividend Stocks to Buy in August
Matthew Frankel, Sean Williams, Dan Caplinger, Joe Tenebruso, and Brian Feroldi, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 05, 6:34PM CDT
Dividends are perhaps the best way to add an income stream to your portfolio, but not all dividend-paying stocks make great investments. Because the world of income stocks can be tough to navigate, we asked five of our contributors to share their...
F: 14.80 (-0.11), V: 74.98 (-0.29), POT: 27.29 (unch), XOM: 77.17 (unch), SSW: 17.82 (-0.28)
Weaker Auto Sales in China Dent Industry's Global Profits
at The Street - Wed Aug 05, 6:30PM CDT
Ford's finance chief says the company faces its first annual drop in sales in China in 17 years.
F: 14.80 (-0.11), GM: 31.60 (+0.08), TM: 128.31 (-1.54)
Has Fiat Chrysler Finally Broken Its Discounting Habit?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 05, 3:06PM CDT
Booming sales of the Jeep Cherokee helped Fiat Chrysler improve its profit margin in the second quarter. Can it do even better next time? Source: Fiat Chrysler. Fiat Chrysler's profits jumped 69% in the second quarter, largely on the strength of...
F: 14.80 (-0.11), GM: 31.60 (+0.08), FCAU: 16.19 (unch)
Conisus Appoints New Chief Information Officer
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 05, 1:20PM CDT
Conisus today announced the appointment of Steve Fernandez as Chief Information Officer, effective August 17, 2015. Mr. Fernandez will set overall IT strategy for the Conisus network of companies, ensuring that leading-edge technology and digital solutions remain a dynamic component of all operations.
KO: 42.12 (+0.27), F: 14.80 (-0.11), IBM: 157.90 (+0.30)
Strength Seen in Douglas Dynamics (PLOW): Stock Up 12.5% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 05, 8:39AM CDT
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise roughly 13% on the day.
F: 14.80 (-0.11), PLOW: 22.68 (-0.68)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: General Motors, Ford Motor, Nissan Motor, Toyota Motor and PACCAR - Press Releases
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 05, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: General Motors, Ford Motor, Nissan Motor, Toyota Motor and PACCAR
F: 14.80 (-0.11), PCAR: 63.60 (+0.46), GM: 31.60 (+0.08)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: CVR Refining, AT&T, Ford Motor and Cal-Maine Foods - Press Releases
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 05, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: CVR Refining, AT&T, Ford Motor and Cal-Maine Foods
T: 34.57 (-0.01), F: 14.80 (-0.11), CALM: 56.89 (+1.16), CVRR: 20.47 (-0.06)
Why Ford (F) Could Be a Top Value Stock Pick - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 05, 7:39AM CDT
Ford may be a strong candidate for value investing since it has a low PE, solid outlook and a decent dividend, the factors most investors look at
F: 14.80 (-0.11)
Lincoln Continental Concept 30-way Seats Preview new era of Wellness and Luxury
Business Wire - Tue Aug 04, 11:01PM CDT
-->Comfort and functionality complemented by sumptuous materials such as Venetian leather and a modular design that allows further personalization options
F: 14.80 (-0.11)
You Can Run, But You Can't Hide Today
at The Street - Tue Aug 04, 2:40PM CDT
There's no such thing as a 'safe harbor' right now on Wall Street.
BIIB: 335.41 (+5.03), TSLA: 270.13 (+3.85), F: 14.80 (-0.11), CLX: 118.94 (+2.09), SWKS: 88.96 (+0.27), NXPI: 97.02 (+1.74), ALL: 62.50 (+0.16), NFLX: 123.71 (+2.56), QRVO: 54.83 (-0.23), GM: 31.60 (+0.08), CVS: 111.20 (+1.24), AAPL: 115.40 (+0.76), AVGO: 124.75 (+1.28), REGN: 592.40 (+11.46)
Ford Taurus 3.0L Engines Acquired for Consumer Sale in Used Inventory at LocateCarParts.com
PRWeb - Tue Aug 04, 2:36PM CDT
The experiments with different technologies for V6 motors between 1987 and 1997 at the Ford Motor Company helped to produce the Vulcan and Ecoboost motor blocks. The LocateCarParts.com company has just acquired used Ford Taurus 3.0L engines through its acquisitions department to provide consumers with preowned inventory for sale at http://locatecarparts.com/used-ford-taurus-3-0-engine.
F: 14.80 (-0.11)
Former Lions running back Mel Farr dies at age 70
AP - Tue Aug 04, 2:27PM CDT
DETROIT (AP) — Mel Farr, a former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year who rushed for more than 3,000 yards in seven pro seasons with the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 70.
F: 14.80 (-0.11)
Meritor's (MTOR) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Shares Rise - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 04, 2:19PM CDT
Meritor, Inc.'s (MTOR) shares rallied 8.3% on Jul 29 after the company reported strong earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 (ended Jun 30, 2015).
TSLA: 270.13 (+3.85), F: 14.80 (-0.11), PCAR: 63.60 (+0.46), MTOR: 13.93 (+0.01)
Westport Innovations Down on Wider-than-Expected Q2 Loss - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 04, 2:10PM CDT
Westport Innovations Inc.'s (WPRT) share price lost 6.1% value to $4.03 on Jul 30 after the company reported loss in the second quarter of 2015.
WPRT: 3.73 (-0.04), TSLA: 270.13 (+3.85), F: 14.80 (-0.11), PCAR: 63.60 (+0.46)
Toyota Posts Record Quarterly Profit of $5.2 Billion
at The Street - Tue Aug 04, 1:32PM CDT
The weaker yen plays a major factor in the strength of the automaker's results.
F: 14.80 (-0.11), GM: 31.60 (+0.08), TM: 128.31 (-1.54), FCAU: 16.19 (unch)
SUVs Increase Sales as Eco-Cars Fall in July
at The Street - Tue Aug 04, 11:01AM CDT
In July's U.S. auto sales stats, a curious tale emerges -- sales of SUVs are growing while sales of eco-cars are shrinking.
T: 34.57 (-0.01), F: 14.80 (-0.11), GM: 31.60 (+0.08), FCAU: 16.19 (unch)
July Auto Sales Surge: 4 Stock Picks - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 04, 10:12AM CDT
U.S. auto sales came ahead of expectations in July, fueled by demand for light trucks and sport-utility vehicles rather than fuel-efficient cars
F: 14.80 (-0.11), PCAR: 63.60 (+0.46), GM: 31.60 (+0.08), FCAU: 16.19 (unch), TM: 128.31 (-1.54), HMC: 35.01 (+0.38)
Stock Market News for August 04, 2015 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 04, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks ended in the red on Monday as continuing oil price slump and weak economic data dented investor sentiment
F: 14.80 (-0.11), DUK: 73.98 (+0.06), EXC: 31.73 (-0.02), GM: 31.60 (+0.08), COP: 49.12 (-0.75), XOM: 77.17 (unch), FCAU: 16.19 (unch), HMC: 35.01 (+0.38), CVX: 84.03 (-1.18), SO: 44.61 (+0.19), AEE: 41.36 (+0.35), AAPL: 115.40 (+0.76), BHI: 56.33 (+1.03)
4 Top-Ranked Value Stocks to Buy for August - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 04, 8:08AM CDT
We have shortlisted 4 stocks that sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy), pay dividend that yields more than 2.25%, trade at a Price/Earnings (F1) ratio of less than 15 and a carry Value Style Score of "A."
T: 34.57 (-0.01), F: 14.80 (-0.11), CALM: 56.89 (+1.16), CVRR: 20.47 (-0.06)
Marathon Patent Group's Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries Signal IP, Inc. and Loopback Technologies, Inc. Enter Into Settlement and License Agreement With Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Marketwired - Tue Aug 04, 7:40AM CDT
Marathon Patent Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) ("Marathon"
F: 14.80 (-0.11), MARA: 2.94 (-0.06)