European stock futures down today impact U.S retail sales stagnated : European stock futures fell, snapping a four-day rally for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index, before a report that may show U.S. retail sales stagnated and as euro- area finance ministers prepared to meet in Dublin. U.S. index futures and Asian shares were little changed. Continue reading …
Intel – INTC stock dividend yield outlook 2013
Intel – INTC stock dividend yield outlook 2013 : investors typically look at Intel and consider it a company without a lot of upside. And again, I have to insist that Intel offers a lot of potential for investors seeking stable returns.
Based on Wednesday’s closing price of $21.75, Intel currently has an annual dividend yield of 4.1%. Without even considering the future growth potential, a 4.1% dividend yield for a stable and mature technology company should get investor interest fairly quickly. Let’s compare Intel’s dividend yield to a few of its close competitors:Texas Instruments (TXN) has a dividend yield of 3.2% Continue reading …
Microsoft stock dividend yield outlook 2013
our investing – Microsoft stock dividend yield outlook 2013 : Most investors probably consider Microsoft an overly mature company that is past its prime and doesn’t offer new investors the possibility of strong returns. Well sometimes unexciting companies make for the best investments. Microsoft offers investors an attractive dividend, strong fundamentals, the potential for future growth, and stable volatility levels (which is especially for beneficial for older investors looking for capital preservation). Continue reading …
Seadrill Dividend Yield outlook
Seadrill (SDRL) Dividend Yield outlook : Seadrill (SDRL) is an offshore deep water drilling company operating in 15 countries and five continents. The company’s portfolio is highly diversified internationally, with rigs operating in all major offshore locations. Seadrill is the second largest offshore drilling company in the world with a market cap of around $17.46 billion. It currently owns and operates a fleet of 73 offshore drilling rigs, but the number is expected to go down after an upcoming deal with SapuraKencana. Despite this, the company has seen significant growth considering it only had five rigs in 2005. Continue reading …