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Global investment banks have had a torrid couple of years. Swiss based Credit Suisse (CS) is no exception, but has handled the downturn better than most. The company is yielding 4.33% in dividends.

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In a world where executives at the helm of multinational's make a fortune, Svanberg seems to be paid very modestly for a horrible job.

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PayChex (PAYX) is geared heavily to the small business sector, which has been hit hard over the past few years. Regardless, the company yields 4.3% in dividends and is well positioned for the coming bounce back of the sector.

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Leggett & Platt (LEG) is one of the most impressive dividend payers in the S&P 500 Index, with an incredible track record. The company also manufactures products people use everyday - bed components!

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Stock exchange operator NYSE EuroNext (NYX) may be the source of much volatility over the past few years, but the company itself yields over 4% in dividends.

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Telecomms firm Frontier Communications (FTR) is yielding 12% in dividends. Despite the great results history, the future of the dividend is not a sure thing.

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BP will certainly be unable to cover its liabilities from the Deepwater Horizon accident.

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Gas distribution company NiSource Inc. yields a hefty 5.75% in dividends.

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Everybody is scared and upset by the tragedy in the Gulf, but Congressional Democrats are behaving irresponsibly.

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QQQQ has settled in to the 44.00 range over the past two weeks and volatility has declined as the Euro crisis because better known and recognized. I expected this would happen and it has set up our new position nicely. First, let's... Read →
The public often uses the VIX as the standard measure of “fear” in the overall market. I prefer to look at option skew instead. Skew tells the investor how much out-of-the money puts are being bid up versus out-of-the money... Read →

AutoZone (AZO) recently reported an outstanding quarter. What does this mean for rival Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?

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Dow Jones component Caterpillar (CAT) has had a terrible year, with earnings plummeting. However, cash continues to flow into the company and the dividend has been maintained. Is the Big Yellow a buy for dividend-seeking investors?

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Nokia (NOK), the world's largest mobile telephone company, yields 4.80% in dividends. Should income-seeking investors buy?

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UK based energy distributor National Grid (NG) yields 8.69% at current prices. How could you go wrong with a yield like that in a regulated business? Well, there is a catch!

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