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POR to Return More to Shareholders - Analyst Blog

The board of directors of electricity company Portland General Electric Company ( POR ) has approved a 0.5 cent increase to the quarterly dividend of the company. The new quarterly dividend... Read >>

Host Hotels Names New CFO - Analyst Blog

As part of the restructuring of its broader leadership, Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. ( HST ) - real estate investment trust (REIT) - has named Gregory J. Larson its Chief Financial... Read >>

Reaffirming Harmony Gold at Neutral - Analyst Blog

We have retained our Neutral recommendation on gold miner Harmony Gold ( HMY ). While we are encouraged by its continued focus on improving gold grades, we take a cautious stance... Read >>

Fitch Raises DDR's Rating - Analyst Blog

Fitch Ratings upgraded the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of DDR Corp. ( DDR ) to 'BBB-' from 'BB+'. The outlook was changed to 'Stable' from 'Positive.' The rating upgrade follows the... Read >>

Netflix New Series 'Derek' This September - Analyst Blog

Netflix 's ( NFLX ) new original series Derek will be available for streaming from Sep 12, 2013. Netflix subscribers across all its operating markets, barring the U.K., will be able to... Read >>

Viacom Enhances Shareholders' Wealth - Analyst Blog

Yesterday, the media and film producing company, Viacom Inc. ( VIAB ) declared that its board of directors has decided to raise the quarterly dividend by 9%. The new quarterly dividend will... Read >>

Novatel Wireless Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

We reiterate our long-term Neutral recommendation on Novatel Wireless Inc. ( NVTL ) as we believe that the stock is currently fairly valued. The company posted mixed financial results for... Read >>

Xerox Maintains Steady Dividend - Analyst Blog

Business process and document management company Xerox Corp. ( XRX ) recently declared a dividend of 5.75 cents per share or 23 cents on an annualized basis. The second quarter 2013... Read >>

AmEx Shares Hit 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

On May 21, 2013, shares of American Express Co . ( AXP ), also known as AmEx, hit a 52-week high of $75.11. The company reported first-quarter results with a positive earnings surprise of... Read >>

Atmel Powers Smart Watch - Analyst Blog

Atmel Corporation ( ATML ) recently announced that Secret Labs, a manufacturer of electronic platforms for software developers, have launched the AGENT smart watch, which delivers better... Read >>