May 11, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy New York REIT Stock Dropped 11%The company disclosed an estimated liquidation value of $9.25 in its first-quarter earnings report.
May 9, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Medley Capital Corporation Stock Plunged on TuesdayShareholders are dumping shares following a poor earnings report and a dividend cut.
May 9, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy World Acceptance Corp. Stock Is Surging by 29%The consumer lender saw its share price pop on the back of improved earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter.
May 9, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy AmTrust Financial Services Inc. Stock Is Plunging TodayUnfavorable prior-year loss developments are causing investors to worry that AmTrust isn't adequately reserved for losses at a time its accounting practices are in the spotlight.
May 8, 2017 by Jordan WathenMain Street Capital Earnings: Covering the DividendThe business development company's operating earnings covered its recurring monthly dividends as book value grew due to share issuance.
May 8, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy World Acceptance Corp. Stock Jumped 11% on MondayAn amended credit agreement allows for World Acceptance to buy back more stock.
May 7, 2017 by Jordan WathenThe Most Important Thing Warren Buffett Said YesterdayBuffett's view on dividends suggests he's getting much more comfortable with Berkshire being just too big for its own good.
May 6, 2017 by Jordan WathenBerkshire Hathaway Earnings: Insurance Weighs on Profits in the First QuarterUnderwriting losses for its reinsurance units weighed on its quarterly results due to catastrophe losses and revised loss estimates.
May 5, 2017 by Jordan WathenSafety Insurance Group Drives Through Its First Quarter With an Underwriting ProfitThe Massachusetts-based insurer reported its seventh consecutive underwriting profit in the first quarter of 2017.
May 4, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Hercules Capital Stock Is Plunging TodayShares of the business-development company (BDC) sank after the company proposed externalizing its management team.
May 4, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. Stock Plunged 23%The REIT lowered guidance as weakness in the retail industry weighed on its first-quarter earnings report.
May 4, 2017 by Jordan Wathen4X ETFs: An Investment Innovation No One NeededThe SEC must have forgotten its mission to protect investors when it approved two new 4X leveraged ForceShares funds. More 4X ETFs are likely just around the corner.
May 3, 2017 by Jordan WathenOptionsHouse vs. TD Ameritrade: Brokers for IRAsWant to open an IRA? You'll need a brokerage to house your account. Here's how OptionsHouse and TD Ameritrade compare for IRA accounts when it comes to commissions, foreign investments, fund choices, and more.
May 3, 2017 by Jordan WathenBerkshire Hathaway Earnings: A Look Ahead to the Annual MeetingAhead of its annual meeting, here's a rundown of Buffett's conglomerate, piece by piece.
May 2, 2017 by Jordan WathenSynchrony Financial: Higher Loss Provisions Bite First-Quarter EarningsThe private-label credit card company reported lower earnings on expectations for higher loan losses.
May 2, 2017 by Jordan WathenFederated Investors Earnings Rise 9%: Thank the FedHigher interest rates on the short end of the yield curve have buoyed fees earned on money market funds over the last year, but now the company has to convince investors that it can pick winning stocks and bonds, too.
May 2, 2017 by Jordan WathenSVB Financial Group Earnings Jump 28% Despite Elevated CompetitionThe banker to Silicon Valley's start-up ecosystem saw its earnings soar, but it reduced guidance for loan and deposit growth in light of competitive pressure.
Apr 29, 2017 by Jordan WathenVanguard: Broker Review for Options TradingVanguard offers more than just funds. See how it compares for options trading on key criteria like commissions, multi-leg options strategies, and more.
Apr 29, 2017 by Jordan Wathen3 of the Best Balance Transfer Credit Card PerksThese three cards have the best balance transfer credit card perks.
Apr 29, 2017 by Jordan WathenDemystifying Alternative Asset ManagersMost retail investors who look at alternative asset managers see complexity, high fees, and wildly variable payouts, and shy away -- but some may see opportunity.
