Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for Feb. 5
These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Computer Sciences (CSC) – up 9% Estee Lauder (EL) – up 6% Eaton Corp (ETN) –...
View ArticleDividend Highlights/Lowlights for March 4
These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Target (TGT) – up 4% Best Buy (BBY) – up 3.5% Hess Corp (HES) – up 3% DR...
View ArticleHess Plans to Exit Downstream Businesses; Plans to Raise Dividend (HES)
Energy company, Hess Corp.(HES) reported on Monday that it plans to exit its “Downstream” businesses, shooting shares up on a day when the energy sector declined. The company reported that it plans to...
View ArticleHess to Sell Stake in Samara Nafta (HES)
Energy company, Hess Corp. (HES) reported on Monday that it has agreed to sell its stake in Samara-Nafta. Hess has come to an agreement with OAO LUKOIL to sell 100% of its stake in Samara-Nafta for...
View ArticleDividend Highlights/Lowlights for April 1
These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Humana Inc. (HUM) – up 9% Molson Coors (TAP) – up 6% UnitedHealth Group...
View ArticleCitigroup Raises Price Target on Hess (HES)
Citigroup reported on Friday that it has raised its price target for energy company, Hess Corp. (HES). The firm has increased its price target on HES to $82. This price target suggests a 12% upside...
View ArticleHess Reports Rise in Profits; Beats Earnings Estimates (HES)
Energy company, Hess Corp. (HES) reported a boost in first quarter earnings on Wednesday, which beat analysts estimates. The New York, NY based company reported first quarter earnings of $1.28 billion,...
View ArticleDividend Highlights/Lowlights for May 10
These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights The Gap Inc. (GPS) – up 6% Expedia (EXPE) – up 5% Fastenal (FAST) – up 4%...
View ArticleDividend Highlights/Lowlights for May 14
These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Best Buy (BBY) – up 6% Weyerhaeuser (WY) – up 4% Hess Corp (HES) – up 4%...
View ArticleHess Upgraded to “Overweight” at JP Morgan (HES)
On Thursday JP Morgan reported that it has upgraded energy company Hess Corp. (HES). The firm raised its rating on Hess from “Neutral” to “Overweight,” and gave the company a $84 price target. This...
View ArticleMarket Wrap-Up for July 11 (YUM, CBSH, PSMT, more)
Though there was a muted reaction from investors following release of the FOMC minutes yesterday afternoon, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s comments during a Q&A at an event in Boston shot...
View ArticleHess Beats EPS Views, Misses Revenue; Posts Profit Surge (HES)
On Wednesday morning, Hess Corp (HES) reported its second quarter earnings, posting a substantial gain in net income from last year’s Q2, while easily beating analysts’ EPS estimates. The New...
View ArticleHess Corp Raises Dividend; Now Yields 1.31% (HES)
On Wednesday, Hess Corp’s (HES) board of directors approved a quarterly dividend raise of 150%, which puts the company’s quarterly dividend at 25 cents. The previously announced dividend raise is now...
View ArticleMarket Wrap-Up for Sept. 10 (GS, V, NKE, BAC, more)
Despite all the bearish warnings heading into September, the month has gotten off to a decidedly bullish start. Stocks all around the globe rallied today, helped by better-than-expected economic data...
View ArticleHess Corp. Downgraded to “Hold” by Societe Generale (HES)
Hess Corp. (HES) was downgraded by analysts at Societe Generale early on Tuesday, as they believe the energy company’s restructuring process will take longer than previously expected. The analysts...
View ArticleHess Corporation Suffers a Downgrade (HES)
Hess Corporation (HES) received a downgrade from Societe Generale earlier today. Societe Generale moved the stock from a “Buy” to a “Hold” while simultaneously raising its price target on the stock – a...
View ArticleHess Corp Announces Sale of U.S. East Coast Network (HES)
The New York-based integrated energy company, Hess Corp (HES), announced on Wednesday that it has entered an agreement to sell off its U.S. East Coast and St. Lucia terminal network. According to...
View ArticleWednesday’s Pre-Market Earnings: Comcast Corporation, Corning Incorporated,...
A number of big-name dividend stocks reported earnings on Wednesday before the opening bell. Check out our run-down of their quarterly reports below. Comcast Q3 Profits Decline, Beats Estimates Comcast...
View ArticleDividend Highlights/Lowlights for Oct. 30
These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Sealed Air Corp. (SEE) – up 6% Yamana Gold (AUY) – up 5% HollyFrontier Corp...
View ArticleThursday Analyst Moves: Archer Daniels Midland Company, Expedia Inc, Hess...
Before Thursday’s opening bell, a number of big name dividend stocks were the subject of analyst moves. Below, we highlight the important analyst commentary for investors. Argus Upgrades Archer Daniels...
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