Property data and analytics firm CoreLogic has received multiple potential takeover bids that value the company at north of $80 a share, sources tell CNBC’s David Faber. The multiple parties interested in pursuing a deal with CoreLogic include private equity firms, Faber reported citing sources familiar with the talks. The company has already signed a
Dividends and buybacks are bouncing back. At the end of the first quarter, there was tremendous concern that the levels of dividends and buybacks would be cut dramatically. There have been cutbacks, but there’s good news amid the bad. The good and bad news on dividends For lovers of dividends, the end of the first quarter
Traders wear masks as they work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues New York, May 27, 2020. Lucas Jackson | Reuters The stock market is selling off hard on rising virus cases and election uncertainty, and it faces another big test Thursday when
For investors willing to take a risk, 2020 has offered many opportunities. Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) isn’t one of them. Despite XOM stock being down 52% from the start of the year, don’t bet on Exxon Mobil shares suddenly becoming a hot commodity. Even now that oil surpluses are running dry and prices have begun to
Income investors take note. These are the some of the best cheap stocks out there right now — and they pay substantial dividends, too. Of course, there are plenty of stocks available at comparatively cheap prices. But for people looking to receive steady income from their holdings, stocks that pay high dividend yields are the
The agreement last month by SPAC stock Pivotal Investment Corporation II (NYSE:PIC) to merge with privately held electrical vehicle company, XL Fleet will be a big deal for PIC stock investors and the target company’s owners. Source: Pasuwan/ShutterStock.com Shares of the special purpose acquisition company should move substantially higher both before and after the deal’s expected
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) is expected to report earnings after the markets close on October 28. The social media company has continued to gain enormous popularity during the novel coronavirus pandemic; in fact, PINS stock has climbed 176% so far this year. Source: Nopparat Khokthong / Shutterstock.com While many companies took a nosedive, Pinterest’s status as a
There are many reasons to commemorate the decade since 2008, but the 10th birthday of Bitcoin is one that’s both surprising and encouraging. Bitcoin’s controversial and volatile nature has a way of obscuring the greater picture in favor of whatever crazy news about it dominate the day’s headlines. This could be why it seems Bitcoin’s
As parts of the world brace for a second wave of Covid-19 infections, the economic impact on Asia will likely be “limited” as the region will remain resilient, according to a Credit Suisse strategist. “I think clearly Asia is going to be resilient in the face of a second wave in developed markets in the
Kevin Mandia, CEO, FireEye Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines midday after hours on Tuesday: Microsoft — Microsoft shares whipsawed after the tech giant reported better-than-expected results for the previous quarter. The company posted an adjusted profit of $1.82 per share on revenue of $37.15 billion. Analysts expected earnings per share
While Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has a big lead in China’s electric vehicle market, the government there is determined to make it a short-lived one. To that end it has gone all-in on Nio (NYSE:NIO), originally a “Chinese Tesla” launched by a Chinese Musk named William Li. Meanwhile, shares of Nio stock have climbed. Source: Sundry Photography /
Within the equity portfolio, it’s important to remain diversified across aggressive stocks (high beta stocks) and safe stocks. In general, defensive or safe stocks are from mature industries. Companies therefore have robust cash flows, an attractive dividend yield and stability in earnings. These stocks provide regular cash flows through dividends and also help in capital
It’s always fun to chase a big return in a sector that potentially offers mammoth returns. But it’s equally important to populate your portfolio with tried-and-true winners that you can count on for steady growth. That’s where Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) comes in. And why you may want to keep Procter & Gamble stock on your
With a No Sail Order currently in place in the United States, it’s tough to build a bullish case for cruise ship operator Carnival (NYSE:CCL). Nonetheless, some brave souls are dipping into Carnival stock, despite the obvious headwinds. From a very-long-term time horizon, buying Carnival shares might make sense. After all, a successful novel coronavirus vaccine
Retirement can be a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones, explore new interests, and travel to new destinations. But a comfortable retirement requires advanced planning and a clear sense of your financial needs. To ensure that you have enough for the lifestyle you want, it’s important to consider how your income and savings
Mark Mobius, executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, speaks during the Skybridge Alternatives (SALT) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Paul Morris | Bloomberg via Getty Images The S&P 500 is forming a “double top” going into the U.S. election, which is a worrying sign for investors, according to
The Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle Source: Harley Davidson Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Shopify – Shares jumped more than 4% after the Canadian e-commerce company unveiled a partnership with TikTok to help its clients advertise on the Chinese social media platform The deal allows TikTok users to click on an ad
As we’ve seen from Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG), alternative energy is no longer the next big thing. In many ways, it’s already here and is a viable alternative to fossil fuels. That would mean PLUG stock is a sure shot pick for your portfolio, right? Well, yes and no. Source: Shutterstock Plug Power is a hydrogen fuel
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock sank in late October after the CPU giant reported third quarter numbers that were less than inspiring. Source: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com Earnings included some big red flags, namely a 10% revenue drop in the company’s once burgeoning data-centric business and a 600 basis point drop in gross margins. And those red
During the pandemic, telecommunications companies like Verizon have done relatively well, due in large part to the increased number of people using their devices at home. This means more devices, more data used, and more home Wi-Fi plans through telecom companies like Verizon (NYSE:VZ). Source: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com In terms of 5G, though, Verizon