The Truth about Stock Dividends

I'm sure you all heard this quote, "there is no such thing as a free lunch”. This quote definitely holds true when it comes to dividend investing.

Every investor should love getting the proverbial dividends cheques in the mail. It's a free money, right? Why we getting it Wrong.

A company’s dividend equates depend on earnings which usually leads to stock dividends price appreciation. Don't getting me wrong, dividends are great and I love nothing more than a juicy yields. I actually like stocks that pay a dividend because it means the company makes money and investing in that company its obvious they also making money too.  However, there are a few things you need to know about stock dividends.

The truth about dividends is they come with a price. I'm sure you've heard many pundits on television say they love a company because they pay a dividend so you get paid to wait. Well, where do you think that money comes from? Did it grow on a tree? No, that money came out of the company. Why? Because a dividend is the distribution of company profits paid out to its shareholders.

When a company pays out a dividend, that money comes from the company. This money gets taken out of the company's earnings, or cash. So if XYZ Corporation trades at $10 per share and pays a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, this money will come out of the shares price on the ex-dividend date. Therefore, using the example above, the stock will lose $0.10 in value on the ex-dividend date. This is because money is coming from XYZ Corporation's stock market capitalization, or value, and given to shareholders.

An ex-dividend date is when a company records who owns shares of the company and at what quantity. This is often months before the company actually pays their dividend. If you own shares by that ex-dividend date, you will go on record owning shares of the company and will be paid your dividend on the scheduled dividend date.

There is also the fallacy that dividends protect investors during stock market corrections or pull backs. Stock dividends do not protect investors when a stock starts crashing. An average dividend paying company might yield about between 1% and 4 %. If you have ever spent any time with Mr. Market, you know that a 1% to 4% move is quite common for most stocks. Therefore, riding a stock down because it yields a percentage no more than a daily move is foolish. Your paltry dividend payment is not going to be any good if you ride a stock down 20%, is it?

It is also worth noting that dividend paying stocks are synonymous with established companies. Typically these stalwart companies have been around for a while and instead of reinvesting cash back into the business these corporations decide to share wealth with its investors. You could, but typically won't, achieve large stock price appreciation with dividend paying companies as you would with smaller growth stocks. These dividend paying stocks will most likely be less volatile but are in the later stages of their business cycle.

The truth is there is no such thing as a free lunch. Whether it pertain to dividend payments or simply lunch itself, always 

read into what that free lunch is costing you.

American Airlines and US Airways are ready for take off

Its seems as though the merger between US airways and American Airlines will result in the largest operator of airlines in the world after the US supreme court ruled that the merger is legal and rejected the appeal by a consumer group which had the case the merger will grant more power to the new company in an industry where the only other competitors are United Continental and Delta Air lines (DAL). After the merger, the new company will be keep name American Airlines and will be traded on NASDAQ under the ticker AAL and will begin trading on December 9. The company will be part of the American Airlines Group and the head quarter will be in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

According to Barron’s which recently released a list of stocks to own in 2014, US Airways was one of the top 10 stocks to own based on 2014 earnings and profits expectations. The list also includes other companies, the list is considered highly reliable as last year the companies on the list grew at 35% combined rate which is 9% higher than the returns by S&P 500. The stock of the American Airline holding company AMR Corp has increased since the news of the merger surfaced. Both AMR and US Airways stock prices have increased as a result of the merger news, AMR Corp stock grew 1300% Year to date while US Airways stock climbed 67% year to date. These stocks have also beaten the industry averages over the same period. The average P/E of the industry was 10.2x while these stocks have a current P/E of 6.8x and the 52 week price range is $12.6 to $25.49 and a 2014 forward multiple of 6.36x. The major competitors for the newly merged company will be Delta Air lines (DAL). Dal stock market prices has grown 8.1% over the past year.

The current month has been tough for US Airways which is currently trading at 37.3% discount. The company only grew 3% over the previous month while its competitors like Delta Air lines (DAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), and United Continental (UAL) stock prices went up by an average of 4%. Delta Airline which is one of the weaker competitors in the industry has also fared better as dal stock market prices has also grown 4% over the previous month. Currently dal stock market prices is $31.25. As far as distribution of shares is concerned, 72% of the fully diluted common shares will be received by AMR shareholders, while the rest of the 28% shares will be retained by US Airways shareholders. The value of AMR shares will be determined by a 20 day trading closing price average of $23.48 per share. The merger is definitely good news for both companies and the shareholders as American Airlines and US Airways expect the equity of the new company to be around $11 billion. The operational efficiency of both companies combined will generate $1 billion cost efficiencies because of combined synergies. As far as revenues are concerned, the group expectation for revenue is $40 billion in 2014 which is based on 2013 revenue projections combined for both companies.

US Airways is expected to close the year on sales of $14.6 billion. The company revenue grew 6% in 2012 YoY when revenues were $13.8 billion. As far as customers are concerned, the passengers will still have to make bookings and reservations with US Airways and American Airlines names as there has been no confirmation on when the two airlines will combine their ticketing and reservation systems.

PepsiCo-Stock return on Snacks

Pepsi has a strong dividend stock and it recommends Pepsi investors will earn good return.

PepsiCo Inc and the Coca-Cola are the backbone of beverages both of them payback same amount of dividends on similar investments and both are the member of S&P 500 Index. PepsiCo revenues (CAGR) is 8.7% over the last three decades alike of Coca-Cola (CAGR) of 8.6%. PepsiCo snack products has excelled well in the market in respect of its beverage business. Latin America Foods revenue generation stated 9% upbringing in Sales in the duration of nine months. Likewise PepsiCo North America revenue was more than 4% for the same duration. PepsiCo earnings are forecasted to increase 8% in 2014.Coca-Cola projection of earnings is 6% for the same year. Here is the reason why PepsiCo is performing well in the market and why we feel bullish about PepsiCo.

Dividend Return

PepsiCo Return of stock dividends for a year is 2.73% down from the previous 3%.While CocaCola dividend return is 2.82%.

Dividend Upbringing

PepsiCo is continuously delivering increased dividend payouts in the 25 back to back years and increased annual returns at the rate of 9.8% in previous seven years.

Competitors Analysis

PepsiCo increased dividend returns make the company going ahead showing strong upbringing in bottom line as compared to Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper Snapple their P/E multiple  is higher than of PepsiCo.

PepsiCo P/E is 17.5x, Coca-Cola is 17.7x and Dr Pepper Snapple is 14.7x.PepsiCo EPS Growth is forecasted to be 8% while the Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper Snapple have 6%. Dr Pepper Snapple current dividend return is high 3.13%, Coca-Cola is 2.85% and PepsiCo is 2.73%.

Debt Ratio

PepsiCo debt ratio has increased over the past five years as it has started snack businesses and unify its bottling activities.

PepsiCo debt ratio is $29 billion  which is low from other competitors.

Cash Flow

Current Cash Flow of PepsiCo $6.4 billion which is 12% higher than the previous year. PepsiCo Capital expenditure amounted to $3 billion almost for 4 years.

Repurchasing of Shares

PepsiCo is planning to repurchase worth $10 billion which is anticipated to be accomplished in three years.  PepsiCo announced that it will return $6 billion to its share holders . $3 billion are to be returned as dividends and the outstanding by share repurchases.

PepsiCo has returned over $65 billion to its investors in the means of dividends and share repurchases by 2012.

Dividend Refund Ratio

Stock Dividends refund ratio for last five year was almost 50% as an average, PepsiCo earnings were improved and increase dividends led to upbringing of the bottomline this happened due to incorporating the non-beverage segments.

Conclusion

PepsiCo has become the most prominent investment stock for the investors as increasing growth in the earnings and revenues gets the attention of investors in it while Coca-Cola is also a platform where investors can refund their investment and earn higher returns. Dr Pepper Snapple  is also an good avenue for investment in stocks to yield high return on your investment.

CHINA’S STRONG POSITION BY IRON ORE IMPORTS

Cliffs natural resources (CLF) is Among the four big High yield investments companies has the highest exposure to iron ore i.e. 85% of the revenue, and Cliffs natural resources (CLF) were up at 1,7%. Valve has the second highest revenue exposure to iron ore with 54% of revenue followed by Rio and BHP with 42% revenue and 31% of the revenue respectively. The country that produces and consumes iron ore the most in the world is China. When data for Chinese iron ore consumption came out, prices increased by 20 cents to $130.4 per ton. The prices of iron ore have not been higher in the past 4 months so the profits will be made for iron ore miners like Vale, Rio, BHP and Cliffs natural resources (CLF).

Chinese market is growing at a fast pace, reason behind this high yield investments by china, is the demand of products is also increasing. China is a global leader in manufacturing similarly it is the major producer of the steel worldwide. It was recorded that china produced more than 65 million tons which tops the production of steel ever. The main reason for the increase in demand for iron ore is the increase in demand of steel in the construction and automobile industry. Chinas consumption of iron ore is increasing due to increase in construction activity with the hike of 15% in one year. Also the automobile industry’s exhibiting increase in manufacturing of 1.9 million units.

In the last quarter of the year 2013, Morgan Stanley estimates the high yield investments of four big companies & iron ore prices to 125$ average per ton and when the supply will increase in 2014, the prices are expected to fall below 120$ per ton. It is expected by many analysts that the prices of iron ore, due to supply gut will stay below current levels.

Goldman Sachs is expecting increase in supply leading to price expectation of around $80 per ton by 2015 similarly Citi group expects that iron ore will be traded at $115 per ton in 4QFY13. China iron ore stocks have been declining for some time but the weekly iron ore inventory has started to pick up in the recent time. Weekly iron ore inventory has increase 7% YOY and the inventory levels are at 80.9 million tons. Because of the record levels of steel production, restocking activity is soon to be expected. The Baltics dry index, which is an indicator of iron ore prices, indicated the change in raw material transportation cost. The Baltic dry index also predicted that increasing freight rates can show the growth in the demand for iron ore due to the rise in the global economy. The index shows the growth in YoY by 133% and Capezise vessels growth is more than 117% Yoy.

Home Depot performance Analysis & Stock price

The performance of home depot is directly related to the housing industry as the number of new housing permits and customer affordability has impacted positively to the housing industry. To gauge the housing activity the key matrices that are used are mortgage rates, housing market index, housing starts as well as new and existing home sales as the stats shows existing home sales rose by 9% during first eight month of CY13 while new home sales fell by 8% over the same period and this indicates that the growth of the Home Depot is also dependent upon sales of existing home compared with the new ones. The other driver of stock prices is the seasonal impact as the stats shows that it recorded highest sales in the second quarter of its fiscal year due to higher construction activity in the summer season. Also as the number of transaction increases it impacted the store sales and ultimately reflects into the stock prices of Home Depot.

Home Depot was successed to beat estimates for the third quarter of FY13. The company also raise guidance on the basis of better operating performance and share buyback activity. Good news HD is up nearly 2% today after beating analysts’ estimates and raising guidance. However, the company facing the risk of a housing slowdown and will not be able to sustain high single digit growth in same store sales as mortgage rates rise.

Home Depot’s 6 month results for 3QFY13 beat analysts’ estimates for revenues and adjusted EPS by 1.5% and 5.8% respectively. The company announced an EPS of $0.95 for the quarter vs. estimates of $0.89. Growth in company’s comparable store sales (comps) and share repurchases both contributed towards driving up the company’s EPS. Its comps were up 7.4% with a major contribution from 8.2% growth in comps from US stores. The company repurchased $1.69bn worth of stock (1.5% of the company’s total market cap) during the quarter. The company’s management cited improvement in the housing market along with better operational performance to be the core growth drivers. If analysts are right about The Home Depot (HD), the world’s largest home improvement retailer should post a profit of 89 cents per share on Monday, up from the year-ago figure of 74 cents. That Home Depot earnings result is expected to come on the heels of revenue of $19.17 billion, up from the year-ago figure of $18.13 billion. Then again, fans and investors of Home Depot stock can afford to be a little more confident with this particular hardware store than they likely can with other stocks. Home Depot earnings have topped estimates in 13 of the past 14 quarters. All of those quarters have showed revenue growth, and all of them showed income growth. For perspective on just how reliable and impressive HD stock is for its owners, per share income for the company has grown every year, from 2009’s $1.57 to what will likely be a total of $3.70 this fiscal year. Revenue for Home Depot has grown from $66.17 billion in 2009 to what likely will be $77.68 billion for this year. Yes, the Home Depot earnings growth trend is as ridiculously strong as the sales growth trend is, and yes, the company maintaining that strong trend into 2014. For next year, the Home Depot earnings figure should roll in at $4.37 per share, on the heels of $82.43 billion in revenue.

McDonald's – The Leading Global Fast Food Service

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McDonald's is perhaps the greatest franchising story to blossom out of the 19th century. Not to forget it has blossomed in to a franchising power house in the 20^th Century. Spread over a staggering 118 countries/territories this once upon a time hamburger-joint serves more than 68 million loyal customers a day. It just can’t be Ronald the-clowns charm that they keep coming back for. It’s the relationship of joy and happiness the restaurant has created with its ever growing customers. It listens and understands its consumers. The altering of menu as per culture and country is evident to support that claim. It’s a very unique composition of sustainable business success where value is delivered to all spheres of the business/stakeholders. It is noteworthy here that the most growing region of McDonald's happens to be the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region. This could be attributed to McDonald's strong brand equity globally. A McDonald's restaurant is operated by a franchisee, an affiliate, or the corporation itself. McDonald's Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants. In 2012, McDonald's Corporation had annual revenues of $27.5 billion, and profits of $5.5 billion. But 2013 was different the company revenues and profit bit change.

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) announced results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 (4QFY13), along with a few new figures for the full FY13. In the latest quarter end of the year, the company reported net income of $1,397 million, which translates to earnings per share (EPS) of $1.4. EPS was up 1% over 4QFY12, and beat estimates of $1.39. Revenues, on the other hand, were largely in line with expectations at $7.09 billion, up 2% from 4QFY13. McDonald's reported EPS of $5.55 for the full year, which was again in line with expectations. Revenues for FY13 came in at $28.1 billion. The Mcdonald's also announced that its global comparable store sales fell 0.1% in the fourth quarter as a result of lower guest count.

US same store sales fell 1.4% as customers increasingly favor healthier food choices, while European comparable sales rose 1% over the same quarter of last year due to improving economic conditions in the region, and a greater marketing push. Comparable sales in the all-important Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region declined 2.4% due to weak performance in Japan, and a slowdown in China and Australia. The share price of Company is down 0.6% in pre-market hours after the news was reported. In a statement which was released on Thursday morning, McDonald’s president and CEO Don Thompson acknowledged that 2013 was a “challenging” year but said that the company is beginning 2014 with a renewed focus on its growth priorities. “We are uniting consumer insights with innovation and consistent execution to optimize our menu, modernize the customer experience and broaden accessibility to Brand McDonald’s,” he said. A breakdown of the fourth quarter’s results by segment reveals just why a renewed focus is necessary: comparable sales in the U.S. declined 1.4% in the quarter, a greater decline than the 0.2% analysts were expecting. Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) was yet again a weak point for the company, posting a comparable sales decline of 2.4% for the quarter and an 8% drop in operating income, results McDonald’s said reflected weakness in Japan and a relatively flat performance in China and Australia. Europe, however, saw comparable sales increase 1% for the quarter, thanks to strength in the U.K, Russia and France.

GOOG - Google Inc Stock News & Analysis

Google Inc. (Google) is a global technology company. The Company’s business is primarily focused around key areas, such as search, advertising, operating systems and platforms, enterprise and hardware products. The Company generates revenue primarily by delivering online advertising. The Company also generates revenues from Motorola by selling hardware products. The Company provides its products and services in more than 100 languages and in more than 50 countries, regions, and territories. Effective September 16, 2013, Google Inc acquired Bump Technologies Inc. Effective October 22, 2013, Google Inc acquired FlexyCore, a developer of software. Effective December 6, 2013, Google Inc acquired the entire share capital of SCHAFT Inc. Effective December 14, 2013, Google Inc acquired Boston Dynamics Inc. Effective January 15, 2014, Google Inc acquired Impermium Corp, a developer of SaaS application software.Source Article When i search Google i found some interesting news GOOG

AAPL - Apple Inc. Stock News & Analysis

Apple Inc. (Apple) designs, manufactures and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players, and a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. The Company's products and services include iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple TV, a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications, the iOS and OS X operating systems, iCloud, and a variety of accessory, service and support offerings. The Company also delivers digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, App StoreSM, iBookstoreSM, and Mac App Store. The Company distributes its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, and direct sales force, as well as through third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers. In February 2012, the Company acquired app-search engine Chomp.Source Article When i search Apple i found some interesting news AAPL

GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc Stock News & Analysis

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (Goldman Sachs) is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Goldman Sachs operates in four segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending and Investment Management. In July 2013, Suncorp Group Ltd announced the completion of the Non-core portfolio sale to the Company. Effective August 6, 2013, Goldman Sachs Group Inc (Goldman) increased its interest by acquiring an 18.7% interest in Red de Carreteras de Occidente SAB de CV, a unit of Goldman's Goldman Sachs Infrastructure Partners fund, from Empresas ICA SAB de CV. In October 2013, Goldman Sachs Group Inc's unit bought a 50% stake in privately-held British motor insurer Hastings.Source Article When i search Goldman Sachs i found some interesting news GS

GE - General Electric Co Stock News & Analysis

General Electric Company (GE) is a diversified technology and financial services company. The products and services of the Company range from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing, and household appliances to medical imaging, business and consumer financing and industrial products. It serves customers in more than 100 countries. In June 2013, American Realty Capital Trust IV Inc announced that it has closed on the acquisition of 377 primarily net lease retail properties as part of its previously announced portfolio acquisition from certain affiliates of General Electric Co's GE Capital. In August 2013, General Electric Company completed the acquisition of the aviation business of Ario S.p.A. In December 2013, CLARCOR Inc. completed the acquisition of Air Filtration business of General Electric Company’s Power & Water division. Effective December 31, 2013, CareFusion Corp acquired Vital Signs Inc from GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Co.Source Article When i search General Electric i found some interesting news GE

XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp Stock News & Analysis

Exxon Mobil Corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene and polypropylene plastics and a range of specialty products. The Company has a number of divisions and affiliates with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso or Mobil. Divisions and affiliated companies of the Company operate or market products in the United States and other countries of the world. Their principal business is energy, involving exploration for, and production of, crude oil and natural gas, manufacture of petroleum products and transportation and sale of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products. In January 2012, Apache Corporation acquired its Mobil North Sea Limited assets, including the Beryl field and related properties. In April 2013, BNK Petroleum (US) Inc. sold Tishomingo Field, Oklahoma assets other than the Caney and upper Sycamore formations to XTO Energy Inc., a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation.Source Article When i search Exxon Mobil i found some interesting news XOM

DD - E I du Pont de Nemours and Co Stock News & Analysis

Dupont E I De Nemours & Co, formerly E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, manufacturing, seed production or selling activities and some are distributors of products manufactured by the Company. The Company's segments are Agriculture, Electronics & Communications, Industrial Biosciences, Nutrition & Health, Performance Chemicals, Performance Coatings, Performance Materials, Safety & Protection and Pharmaceuticals. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Electronics & Communications segment completed the acquisition of Innovalight, Inc., a company specializing in advanced silicon inks and process technologies that increase the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells. As of September 22, 2011, it acquired Danisco A/S (Danisco), a global enzyme and specialty food ingredients company. In May 2012, it acquired from Bunge full ownership of the Solae, LLC joint venture. In February 2013, the Company sold DuPont Performance Coatings.Source Article When i search Dupont i found some interesting news DD

CVX - Chevron Corp Stock News & Analysis

Chevron Corporation (Chevron) manages its investments in subsidiaries and affiliates and provides administrative, financial, management and technology support to the United States and international subsidiaries that engage in fully integrated petroleum operations, chemicals operations, mining activities, power generation and energy services. Upstream operations consist primarily of exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas; processing, transportation and regasification associated with liquefied natural gas; transporting crude oil by international oil export pipelines; transporting, storage and marketing of natural gas, and a gas-to-liquids project. Downstream operations consist primarily of refining crude oil into petroleum products; transporting crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment and rail car, and manufacturing and marketing of commodity petrochemicals, plastics for industrial uses and fuel and lubricant additives.Source Article When i search Chevron i found some interesting news CVX

CAT - Caterpillar Inc Stock News & Analysis

Caterpillar Inc., is an American corporation which designs, manufactures, markets and sells machinery and engines and sells financial products and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network.^[2][3] Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.^[1] With more than US$89 billion in assets, Caterpillar was ranked number one in its industry and number 44 overall in the 2009 Fortune 500.^[6]

Caterpillar stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.^[7] Caterpillar Inc. traces its origins to the 1925 merger of the Holt Manufacturing Companyand the C. L. Best Tractor Company, creating a new entity, the California based Caterpillar Tractor Company.^[8] In 1986, the company re-organized itself as a Delaware corporation under the current name, Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar's headquarters are located in Peoria, Illinois, United States.^[1]

Caterpillar machinery is recognizable by its trademark "Caterpillar Yellow" livery and the "CAT" logo.Source Article When i search Caterpillar i found some interesting news CAT

BA - Boeing Co Stock News & Analysis

The Boeing Company (Boeing) is an aerospace company. The Company operates in five segments: Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA), Network & Space Systems (N&SS), Global Services & Support (GS&S) and Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC). Boeing Defence, Space & Security (BDS) consists of three capabilities-driven businesses: BMA, N&SS and GS&S. Its Other segment includes the unallocated activities of engineering, operations and technology (EO&T) and Shared Services Group (SSG), as well as intercompany guarantees provided to BCC. EO&T provides Boeing with technical and functional capabilities, including information technology, research and development, test and evaluation, technology strategy development, environmental remediation management and intellectual property management. In February 2013, the Company acquired CPU Technology Inc.'s Acalis business.Source Article When i search Boeing i found some interesting news BA

MCD - McDonald's Corp Stock News & Analysis

McDonald’s Corporation franchises and operates McDonald’s restaurants in the global restaurant industry. These restaurants serve menu at various price points providing value in 119 countries globally. All restaurants are operated either by the Company or by franchisees, including conventional franchisees under franchise arrangements, and developmental licensees and foreign affiliated markets under license agreements. Under the conventional franchise arrangement, franchisees provide a portion of the capital required by initially investing in the equipment, signs, seating and decor of their restaurant businesses, and by reinvesting in the business over time.Source Article When i search McDonald’s i found some interesting news MCD

JPM - JPMorgan Chase and Co Stock News & Analysis

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMorgan Chase) is a financial holding company. The Company is a global financial services firm and a banking institution in the United States, with global operations. The Company is engaged in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity. One of the Company’s principal operating subsidiaries in the United Kingdom is J.P. Morgan Securities plc., a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. JPMorgan Chase’s activities are organized into four business segments, as well as Corporate/Private Equity. The Company’s consumer business is the Consumer & Community Banking segment. The Company’s wholesale businesses consists of Corporate & Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, and Asset Management segments. Effective January 7, 2014, JPMorgan Chase & Co acquired an undisclosed minority stake in Chi-X Global Holdings LLC.Source Article When i search JPMorgan Chase i found some interesting news JPM

KO - The Coca-Cola Co Stock News & Analysis

The Coca-Cola Company is a beverage company. The Company owns or licenses and markets more than 500 nonalcoholic beverage brands, primarily sparkling beverages but also a variety of still beverages, such as waters, enhanced waters, juices and juice drinks, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, and energy and sports drinks. It owns and markets a range of nonalcoholic sparkling beverage brands, which includes Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite. The Company’s segments include Eurasia and Africa, Europe, Latin America, North America, Pacific, Bottling Investments and Corporate. In January 2013, Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Company announced that it had been acquired by the Company. Effective February 22, 2013, Coca-Cola Co acquired interest in Fresh Trading Ltd. In November 2013, Coca-Cola Company and ZICO Beverages LLC announced that Coca-Cola has acquired the ownership interest in ZICO. Source Article When i search Coca-Cola i found some interesting news KO

JNJ - Johnson & Johnson Stock News & Analysis

Johnson & Johnson is a holding company. The Company is engaged in the research and development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of products in the health care field. The business of Johnson & Johnson is conducted by more than 275 operating companies located in 60 countries, including the United States, which sell products in virtually all countries throughout the world. In March 2013, Johnson & Johnson's Cordis Corporation announced the acquisition of Flexible Stenting Solutions, Inc. In June 2013, Johnson & Johnson announced the opening of the Johnson & Johnson Innovation center in Boston. In August 2013, Johnson & Johnson announced it has completed its acquisition of Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical discovery and development company focused on drugs to treat hormonally driven cancers.Source Article When i search Johnson & Johnson i found some interesting news JNJ

IBM - International Business Machines CorpStock News & Analysis

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an information technology (IT) company. IBM operates in five segments: Global Technology Services (GTS), Global Business Services (GBS), Software, Systems and Technology and Global Financing. GTS primarily provides IT infrastructure services and business process services. GBS provides professional services and application management services. Software consists primarily of middleware and operating systems software. Systems and Technology provides clients with business solutions requiring advanced computing power and storage capabilities. Global Financing invests in financing assets, leverages with debt and manages the associated risks. In December 2013, the Company announced that it has completed the acquisition of Fiberlink Communications. In January 2014, International Business Machines Corp completed the acquisition of Aspera, Inc.Source Article When i search International Business Machines i found some interesting news IBM

T - AT&T Inc Stock News & Analysis

AT&T Inc. (AT&T) is a holding company and a provider of telecommunications services in the United States and worldwide. Services offered include wireless communications, local exchange services, long-distance services, data/broadband and Internet services, video services, telecommunications equipment, managed networking, and wholesale services. AT&T operates in three segments: Wireless, Wireline and Other. Its Wireless subsidiaries provide both wireless voice and data communications services across the United States. Wireline subsidiaries provide primarily landline voice and data communication services, AT&T U-verse high-speed broadband, video, and voice services (U-verse) and managed networking to business customers. In December 2013, AT&T announced that it had closed the transaction to lease rights to approximately 9,000 of its Company-owned wireless towers to Crown Castle International Corp., as well as the sale of approximately 600 AT&T towers.Source Article When i search AT&T i found some interesting news T

PG - Procter & Gamble Co Stock News & Analysis

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is focused on providing consumer packaged goods. The Company’s products are sold in more than 180 countries and territories worldwide primarily through mass merchandisers, grocery stores, membership club stores, drug stores, department stores, salons, e-commerce and high-frequency stores, and the neighborhood stores, which serve many consumers in developing markets. As of June 30, 2013, the Company had five reportable segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric Care and Home Care, and Baby Care and Family Care. In beauty care, the Company offers a variety of products, ranging from deodorants to cosmetics to skin care, such as its Olay brand, which is the facial skin care brand in the world. The Company’s grooming products include Shave Care (Blades and Razors, Pre- and Post-Shave Products); Braun and Appliances. The Baby Care and Family Care products include baby Wipes, diapers and pants, paper towels, tissues and toilet paper.Source Article When i search Procter & Gamble i found some interesting news PG

PFE - Pfizer Inc Stock News & Analysis

Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer) is a research-based, global biopharmaceutical company. The Company manages its operations through five segments: Primary Care; Specialty Care and Oncology; Established Products and Emerging Markets; Animal Health, and Consumer Healthcare. The Company’s diversified global healthcare portfolio includes human and animal biologic and small molecule medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritional products and consumer healthcare products. Its Animal Health business unit discovers, develops and sells products for the prevention and treatment of diseases in livestock and companion animals. Primary Care operating segment includes revenues from human prescription pharmaceutical products primarily prescribed by primary-care physicians. In November 2012, the Company acquired NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc. On November 30, 2012, the Company completed the sale of its Nutrition business.Source Article When i search Pfizer i found some interesting news PFE

NKE - Nike Inc Stock News & Analysis

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is engaged in the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services. NIKE is a seller of athletic footwear and athletic apparel worldwide. The Company focuses its product offerings in seven key categories: Running, Basketball, Football (Soccer), Men's Training, Women's Training, NIKE Sportswear (its sports-inspired products) and Action Sports. It also markets products designed for kids, as well as for other athletic and recreational uses, such as baseball, cricket, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, football (American), tennis, volleyball, walking and wrestling. In February 2013, it sold its Cole Haan affiliate brand to APAX Partners LLP.Source Article When i search NIKE i found some interesting news NKE

MSFT - Microsoft Corp Stock News & Analysis

Microsoft Corporation is engaged in developing, licensing and supporting a range of software products and services. The Company operates in five segments: Windows & Windows Live Division (Windows Division), Server and Tools, Online Services Division (OSD), Microsoft Business Division (MBD), and Entertainment and Devices Division (EDD). The Company’s products include operating systems for personal computers (PCs), servers, phones, and other intelligent devices; server applications for distributed computing environments; productivity applications; business solution applications; desktop and server management tools; software development tools; video games, and online advertising. It also designs and sells hardware, including the Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment console. In September 2013, Ericsson completed the acquisition of Microsoft's Mediaroom business and TV solution. Effective October 23, 2013, Microsoft Corp acquired Apiphany Inc.Source Article When i search Microsoft i found some interesting news MSFT

MRK - Merck & Co Inc Stock News & Analysis

Merck & Co Inc. (Merck) is a global health care company that delivers health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, animal health, and consumer care products, which it markets directly and through its joint ventures. The Company consists of four operating segments, which are the Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, Consumer Care and Alliances segments, and one reportable segment, which is the Pharmaceutical segment. The Pharmaceutical segment includes human health pharmaceutical and vaccine products marketed either directly by the Company or through joint ventures. Human health pharmaceutical products consist of therapeutic and preventive agents, generally sold by prescription, for the treatment of human disorders. Effective February 25, 2013, Dashtag, a unit of Merck & Co Inc's Schering Plough Corp subsidiary acquired 17.95% interest in Fulford (India) Ltd.Source Article When i search Merck i found some interesting news MRK

ADBE - Adobe Systems Inc Stock News & Analysis

Adobe Systems Incorporated (Adobe) is a diversified software company. The Company offers a line of software and services used by professionals, marketers, knowledge workers, application developers, enterprises and consumers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring and engaging with content and experiences across multiple operating systems, devices and media. The Company markets and licenses its software directly to enterprise customers through its sales force and to end users through application stores and its Website at www.adobe.com. Adobe also distributes its products through a network of distributors, value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators, independent software vendors (ISVs), retailers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). In May 2013, it acquired Ideacodes LLC. In July 2013, the Company announced the completion of acquisition of privately held Neolane.Source Article When i search Adobe i found some interesting news ADBE

DIS - Walt Disney Co Stock News & Analysis

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, is a diversified worldwide entertainment company. The Company operates in five business segments: Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, Consumer Products and Interactive. The Company has a 51% effective ownership interest in Disneyland Paris, a 5,510-acre development located in Marne-la-Vallee, approximately 20 miles east of Paris, France. The Company manages and has a 40% equity interest in Euro Disney S.C.A. The Company owns a 48% interest in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort through Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited. On November 7, 2012, the Company sold its 50% equity interest in ESPN STAR Sports (ESS). On December 21, 2012, the Company acquired Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC.Source Article When i search Walt Disney i found some interesting news DIS

WMT - Wal-Mart Stores Inc Stock News & Analysis

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Walmart) operates retail stores in various formats globally. The Company operates in three segments: the Walmart U.S., the Walmart International and the Sam’s Club. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 (fiscal 2013), its Walmart U.S. segment accounted for approximately 59% of its net sales and operated retail stores in various formats in all 50 states in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as Walmart’s online retail operations, walmart.com. Its Walmart International segment consists of retail operations in 26 countries. In fiscal 2013, this segment generated approximately 29% of its net sales. The Walmart International segment includes a range of formats of retail stores, restaurants, Sam’s Clubs and online retail operations, which operate outside the United States. Sam’s Club segment consists of membership warehouse clubs operated in 47 states in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as the segment’s online retail operations, samsclub.com.Source Article When i search Wal-Mart i found some interesting news WMT

VZ - Verizon Communications Inc Stock News & Analysis

Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) is a holding company. The Company is a provider of communications, information and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses and governmental agencies. It operates in two primary segments: Verizon Wireless and Wireline. Verizon Wireless’ communications products and services include wireless voice and data services and equipment sales, which are provided to consumer, business and government customers across the United States. Wireline’s communications products and services include voice, Internet access, broadband video and data, Internet protocol network services, network access, long distance and other services. In November 2013, Verizon Communications Inc's Verizon Digital Media Services acquired upLynk, a technology and television cloud company. Effective January 6, 2014, Verizon Communications Inc acquired EdgeCast Networks Inc.Source Article When i search Verizon i found some interesting news VZ

UTX - United Technologies Corp Stock News & Analysis

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) provides high technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. The Company operates in six segments: Otis, Carrier, UTC Fire & Security, Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand and Sikorsky. Otis, Carrier and UTC Fire & Security serve customers in the commercial, government infrastructure and residential property sectors worldwide. Carrier also serves commercial, industrial, transport refrigeration and food service equipment customers. Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand and Sikorsky primarily serves commercial and government customers. In May 2013, the Company announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Pratt & Whitney Power Systems unit to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI). In June 2013, United Technologies Corp announced it has closed on the sale of substantially all operations of its Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne unit to GenCorp.Source Article When i search United Technologies i found some interesting news UTX

ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc Stock News & Analysis

Activision, Inc. (Activision Blizzard) is a worldwide publisher of online, personal computer (PC), console, handheld, and mobile interactive entertainment products. The Company operates in three segments: Activision Publishing, Inc. (Activision) and its subsidiaries engaged in publishing interactive entertainment software products and downloadable content; Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (Blizzard) and its subsidiaries engaged in publishing real-time strategy, role-playing PC games and online subscription-based games in the multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) category, and Activision Blizzard Distribution engaged in distributing interactive entertainment software and hardware products (Distribution). In October 2013, ASAC II LP raised its stake to 24.9% from 9.512%, by acquiring a further 15.388% interest in Activision Blizzard Inc from Vivendi SA.Source Article When i search Activision i found some interesting news ATVI

AMZN - Amazon.com Inc Stock News & Analysis

Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon.com) serves consumers through its retail Websites and focus on selection, price, and convenience. The Company offers programs that enables sellers to sell their products on its Websites and their own branded Websites and to fulfill orders through them , and programs that allow authors, musicians, filmmakers, application developers, and others to publish and sell content. The Company operates in two segments: North America and International. The Company serves consumers through its retail Websites, and focus on selection, price, and convenience. The Company designs its Websites to enable millions of products to be sold by the Company and by third parties across dozens of product categories. Customers access its Websites directly and through its mobile Websites and apps. It also manufactures and sells Kindle devices. In October 2013, Amazon.com Inc acquired TenMarks Education Inc.Source Article When i search Amazon i found some interesting news AMZN