Aug 3, 2017 by Jordan WathenSafety Insurance Group Earnings: Low Losses Mean Larger DividendsThe Massachusetts-based property and casualty insurer reported steady profits in the second quarter.
Aug 2, 2017 by Jordan WathenMedley Capital: Don't Fall for Insider BuyingShareholders should take little comfort in Medley Capital's frequent Form 4 filings about insider purchases.
Aug 1, 2017 by Jordan WathenBerkshire Hathaway Earnings Preview: An In-Depth Look at Its Most Important BusinessesWhat's to come when Warren Buffett's holding company reports its second-quarter earnings, and a look back at developments during the quarter.
Aug 1, 2017 by Jordan Wathen3 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 6%Golub Capital BDC, TPG Specialty Lending, and New Mountain Finance offer compelling yields for an income portfolio.
Jul 30, 2017 by Jordan Wathen3 Top Insurance ETFsThese three ETFs offer diversified portfolios of insurance stocks at a reasonable price.
Jul 29, 2017 by Jordan Wathen, Jason Hall, and Daniel Miller3 Dividend Stocks to Hold ForeverYou only want to invest in the very best.
Jul 28, 2017 by Jordan WathenFederated Investors Reports a Drop in AUM and Operating IncomeA slow bleed in money-market strategies continued in the second quarter of 2017.
Jul 28, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Bank of the Ozarks Dropped 12% on FridayA key executive departure at Bank of the Ozarks raises questions about its loan growth and credit quality.
Jul 28, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Ellie Mae Stock Is Sinking TodayShares of the fintech company cratered as lower refinance volume weighed on its second-quarter earnings.
Jul 28, 2017 by Jordan WathenSVB Financial Banks a Record Second QuarterThe banker to Silicon Valley's technology and financial industries saw its net income rise more than 32% year over year.
Jul 28, 2017 by Jordan WathenMain Street Capital: Risks Ahead of EarningsOil and gas and retail exposure could drag on Main Street Capital's earnings.
Jul 21, 2017 by Jordan WathenSynchrony Financial's Second Quarter Points to Better Credit PerformanceThe store card issuer saw net charge-offs moderate after a large jump in losses in the first quarter.
Jul 21, 2017 by Jordan WathenUpcoming IPOs in 2017Redfin and Torrid have filed IPO information with the SEC in 2017. Could Spotify join them?
Jul 19, 2017 by Jordan Wathen, Jason Hall, and Daniel Miller3 Top Index Funds to Keep You in the Investing GameThese three buy-and-hold index funds can keep you invested for the long haul.
Jul 17, 2017 by Jordan WathenTop Socially Responsible ETFsThese top socially responsible exchange-traded funds offer different exposure to socially responsible stock portfolios at a low cost.
Jul 15, 2017 by Jordan WathenThese 3 Companies Earned $99 Million From Unused Gift Cards Last YearChipotle, Starbucks, and Barnes & Noble rely on gift cards for interest-free financing, but they also book millions of dollars in profit when cards go unused.
Jul 15, 2017 by Jordan Wathen, Jason Hall, and Daniel Miller3 Value Stocks for Audacious InvestorsShares of AutoZone, Cameco Corp, and Hain Celestial Group Inc could be good values for investors willing to shop from the market's scratch-and-dent bin.
Jul 15, 2017 by Jordan WathenThese 3 Dividend Stocks Could Slash Their PayoutsShareholders of these three business-development companies should brace for future dividend cuts.
Jul 14, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Shares of Fifth Street Finance Corp. Are Surging on FridayOaktree Capital Group will take over the management of Fifth Street Finance Corp. and Fifth Street Floating Rate from Fifth Street Asset Management.
Jul 13, 2017 by Jordan WathenBuffett Dislikes Most Hedge Fund Managers -- Except His OwnBuffett's dour view of hedge fund managers doesn't extend to the two managers he hired for Berkshire Hathaway. It all comes down to the price he's paying for them to manage part of Berkshire's public stock portfolio.