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Patrick Morris

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After a few stints in banking and corporate finance, Patrick joined the Motley Fool as a writer covering the financial sector. He's scaled back his everyday writing a bit, but he's always happy to opine on the latest headline news surrounding Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett and all things personal finance.

Recent Articles by Patrick Morris

Feb 24, 2014 by Patrick Morris

MasterCard, Inc. Acquires Mobile Transaction Technology Provider as It Rolls Out New Technology

MasterCard has acquired mobile payments technology service C-SAM as it brings the extension of its MasterPass technology to in-app payments.

Feb 23, 2014 by Patrick Morris

The Most Important Things to Remember About the Stocks Warren Buffett Buys

Much has been made about the Berkshire Hathaway addition of General Electric, but it turns out the additions to USG and DaVita Healthcare Partners were worth more to Warren Buffett.

Feb 23, 2014 by Patrick Morris

The in-Demand Job Paying More Than $70,000 Per Year

There's one job in high demand expected to have more than 100,000 job openings and pay more than $70,000 a year that doesn't require a four-year college degree.

Feb 23, 2014 by Patrick Morris

5 Things to Do When Shopping for a Mortgage

Buying a home can be a great thing and there are five critical things everyone should do when shopping for a mortgage.

Feb 22, 2014 by Patrick Morris

The Billionaire You've Never Heard of Trying to Save the Planet

Many billionaires have taken the side of Republicans in recent years, but one is putting his millions behind Democrats as he fights the Keystone Pipeline.

Feb 22, 2014 by Patrick Morris

The Incredible Change That Could Save the Postal Service

A recent paper suggesting monumental change to the Postal Service the has gained the support of Congressmen and that could evolve the service beyond your mailbox.

Feb 22, 2014 by Patrick Morris

The 5 Critical Things Driving Your Credit Score

There are five key parts that make up a person's credit score, and knowing what they are can help anyone improve their score.

Feb 22, 2014 by Patrick Morris

7 Jaw-Dropping Numbers From the Fannie Mae Earnings Report

Fannie Mae announced its latest earnings this week, and there are seven numbers that will absolutely stun you.

Feb 22, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Hedge Fund Takes $1.3 Billion Position in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Noted investor Bruce Berkowitz saw Fairholme Funds aggressively add Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to its portfolio, which already includes AIG and Bank of America.

Feb 21, 2014 by Patrick Morris

ExxonMobil Corporation Replaces More Than 100% of Production for 20th Consecutive Year

Today, ExxonMobil announced it added more than 103% of its production in 2013 to its total reserves, adding 1.6 billion oil-equivalent barrels to bring its total reserves to 25.2 billion.

Feb 21, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Under Armour Inc. and U.S. Speedskating Team Sign Partnership Extension Through 2022

After controversy over the uniforms provided by Under Armour, the U.S. speedskating team and the athletic-apparel manufacturer have extended their agreement through the end of 2022.

Feb 20, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Broadcom Corporation Introduces New Global Navigation Satellite System for Wearable Fitness Technology

Broadcom announces a new chip that will allow wearable fitness trackers to boost their accuracy and lower their energy usage.

Feb 20, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Orbital Sciences Corp. Signs Commercial Launch Contract With Skybox Imaging

Orbital Sciences Corporation and Skybox Imaging have partnered together through a commercial agreement that will use Orbital to launch six of Skybox's satellites into orbit in 2015.

Feb 20, 2014 by Patrick Morris

1 Stock With a Giant Dividend to Buy Today

While Wells Fargo and U.S. Bancorp are at the tops of many investors' lists, New York Community Bancorp is another great investment idea.

Feb 20, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Invesco Mortgage Capital Sees $83 Million Loss in Fourth Quarter

Losses from the sale of investments and the impact of rising rates drive Invesco Mortgage Capital to a loss of $0.63 per share in the fourth quarter.

Feb 19, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Teva Pharmaceutical and Ranbaxy Settle With N.Y. AG Over "Unlawful" Competition Agreement

Today the New York Attorney General's Office concluded its investigation of a 2010 agreement between Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Ranbaxy and determined it was unlawful.

Feb 19, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Google Inc. Launches "Google Capital" to Fund Tech Companies in Growth Stages

Google announced it would launch Google Capital today, which will be used to invest in developed technology firms, unlike the Google Ventures arm, which invests in companies during their early stages of development.

Feb 19, 2014 by Patrick Morris

3D Systems Corporation Buys Digital PlaySpace in 5th Acquisition Since Dec.

3D Systems Corporation has acquired Digital PlaySpace, a game design and development studio that bolsters brand engagement for consumers.

Feb 19, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Health Care REIT, Inc. Delivers 16% Gain in Quarterly Funds From Operations

Health Care REIT, Inc. reported its normalized FFO rose 16% in the fourth quarter as a result of heightened revenues and income from acquired properties.

Feb 19, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Why Investors Should Not Be Worried About 1 Trend at This Bank

Revenue at Wells Fargo took a turn for the worse in 2013, which was different from what Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase saw, and investors need to know if they should be concerned.

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