Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T06:29:14.645-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:income-investing greg group ggroup037 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18297525756560082790-a8730f7f1c4fd7bbb309c080b4e2e96c 2009-11-19T12:06:19.471-05:00

American Capital Agency, AGNC, is a REIT formed in 2008 to invest exclusively in agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government agency or a U.S.

American Capital Agency, AGNC, is a REIT formed in 2008 to invest exclusively in agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government agency or a U.S. http://www.masterachievement.com/2009/10/how-to-get-a-20-dividend-yield/ greg group ggroup037 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3172258566185284535-54b4880863d770ac01430ba78496cf27 2009-10-28T14:31:30.369-04:00

f the estimated 80 million people that make up the “millennial generation,” only half report they are currently planning to invest in the stock market, savings accounts or 401(k)s and have less trust in banking and investment firms since the bailouts of AIG and global banks a year ago.

f the estimated 80 million people that make up the “millennial generation,” only half report they are currently planning to invest in the stock market, savings accounts or 401(k)s and have less trust in banking and investment firms since the bailouts of AIG and global banks a year ago. http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/sep09/09-30millennialpr.mspx Ronald Mina rmina410 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3661916525268039229-a4cb65fed339e9a983c619111126f2c8 2009-10-21T04:42:00.748-04:00

Passive income can be referred to as the term which is being caught on since the last twenty years in community of ‘Wealth Building Professionals’. This concept, though, is in to existence for quite some time now; it came to be known in conjunction...

Passive income can be referred to as the term which is being caught on since the last twenty years in community of ‘Wealth Building Professionals’. This concept, though, is in to existence for quite some time now; it came to be known in conjunction... http://www.moneybuzz.org/wealth-building-system.html Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10825377317447177910-84b4ec113082b57d5247f1ead873e234 2009-10-04T13:04:04.870-04:00

The firm founded by famed distressed-securities investor Marty Whitman just launched a fund that should pay juicy yields...Third Avenue Value Focused Credit (symbol TFCVX) is run by two veterans...

The firm founded by famed distressed-securities investor Marty Whitman just launched a fund that should pay juicy yields...Third Avenue Value Focused Credit (symbol TFCVX) is run by two veterans... http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/value/archive/2009/va0910.htm Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4285044852104908131-019384eb0e905c9d120a39b556dd6330 2009-10-02T23:02:04.509-04:00

On Wednesday, SkyTerra (OTCBB: SKYT) announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Philip Falcone's Harbinger Capital Partners. The activist hedge fund manager is currently SkyTerra’s largest shareholder, controlling 49%...

On Wednesday, SkyTerra (OTCBB: SKYT) announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Philip Falcone's Harbinger Capital Partners. The activist hedge fund manager is currently SkyTerra’s largest shareholder, controlling 49%... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Phil-Falcones-Harbinger-Capital-to-acquire-SkyTerra# Todd Walker rwienke085 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17996035286906742309-fea53f3b1a01d4f322d97e0ed2596402 2009-09-23T15:03:28.550-04:00

Continuous evolution and adapting to one’s environment is key to survival. This was first stated by Darwin in the context of life form on Earth. However, the essence of its meaning can very well be applied to businesses and corporations.

Continuous evolution and adapting to one’s environment is key to survival. This was first stated by Darwin in the context of life form on Earth. However, the essence of its meaning can very well be applied to businesses and corporations. http://www.dividendtree.net/opinion/ibm%E2%80%99s-successful-transformation-%E2%80%93-going-the-softway/ Dividend Tree dtree527 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3284308007322201055-5cf9faaa0a3a7d2869be735e84d685f2 2009-09-10T14:15:44.016-04:00

In general, ability of the companies to pay dividends depends upon its profitability, cash flows, earnings, prudent money management (think debt!

In general, ability of the companies to pay dividends depends upon its profitability, cash flows, earnings, prudent money management (think debt! http://www.dividendtree.net/uncategorized/dividend-stocks-for-hedging-against-dollar%E2%80%99s-long-term-fluctuations/ Dividend Tree dtree527 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10406599677007050609-2af2d6df2648633ee76103541ea6fbc4 2009-08-16T11:46:13.104-04:00

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) just posted its 13-F filing with the SEC, which lists changes in its stock positions. Buffett initiated a new position in medical technology company Becton Dickinson (BDX) in the second quarter. The sec filing shows Berkshire Hathaway purchased.1.20 million shares in Becton Dickinson (BDX). Becton Dickinson is a dividend aristocrat, which has raised distributions for 36 years in a row.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) just posted its 13-F filing with the SEC, which lists changes in its stock positions. Buffett initiated a new position in medical technology company Becton Dickinson (BDX) in the second quarter. The sec filing shows Berkshire Hathaway purchased.1.20 million shares in Becton Dickinson (BDX). Becton Dickinson is a dividend aristocrat, which has raised distributions for 36 years in a row. http://www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com/2009/08/berkshire-hathaways-portfolio-changes.html John smith jsmith676 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2600302754983645876-c2472d9b0bd469e779c714672137155c 2009-09-01T15:05:04.241-04:00

By Daily Crux Editor Brandon Herrin: PIMCO managing director Curtis Mewbourne is warning investors to steer clear of “black holes” in the junk bond market – those rated BBB- and lower by Standard & Poor's – as economic conditions have grown worse...

By Daily Crux Editor Brandon Herrin: PIMCO managing director Curtis Mewbourne is warning investors to steer clear of “black holes” in the junk bond market – those rated BBB- and lower by Standard & Poor's – as economic conditions have grown worse... http://www.thedailycrux.com/content/2739/Pimco The Daily Crux Financial Digest tcrux532 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10957050744346289854-1622524e362b34817e503f11b324f370 2009-08-28T11:00:18.407-04:00

These are tips to help you create a portfolio that profits and minimizes what you pay Uncle Sam...

These are tips to help you create a portfolio that profits and minimizes what you pay Uncle Sam... http://www.christianpf.com/tax-efficient-investing-portfolio/ Bob Lotich blotich640 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5168808686336860338-cfa8a93c589858e90eeaccc32639219e 2009-04-28T11:11:58.053-04:00

Dividends have long been a measuring stick of success in many corporate boardrooms. The first quarter of 2009 was the first time more dividends were reduced than increased since 1955. Some will argue dividend cuts are reflective of economic...

Dividends have long been a measuring stick of success in many corporate boardrooms. The first quarter of 2009 was the first time more dividends were reduced than increased since 1955. Some will argue dividend cuts are reflective of economic... http://blogs.indystar.com/bottomline/archives/2009/04/dividend_doldru.html Luke Napoli lnapoli698 5 3 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5327934567409962977-282b804451edb7616a9ffbac2d8ddaf8 2009-07-23T13:51:02.427-04:00

By Brian Hunt in DailyWealth: After going temporarily crazy last year, pipeline stocks are finally acting like they "should." In normal times, a pipeline investment is a good friend to the income investor. There's no exciting "high growth" story...

By Brian Hunt in DailyWealth: After going temporarily crazy last year, pipeline stocks are finally acting like they "should." In normal times, a pipeline investment is a good friend to the income investor. There's no exciting "high growth" story... http://www.thedailycrux.com/content/2387/DailyWealth The Daily Crux Financial Digest tcrux532 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2549302524217921805-1d1bb3f8d9e0c292ca2f3fde9e33da54 2009-03-19T09:23:03.766-04:00

Master Limited Partnerships are limited by US Code to only apply to enterprises that engage in certain businesses, mostly pertaining to the use of natural resources, such as petroleum and natural gas extraction and transportation. They combine the tax advantages of a partnership and higher dividend yields with the day to day tradability of common stocks.

Master Limited Partnerships are limited by US Code to only apply to enterprises that engage in certain businesses, mostly pertaining to the use of natural resources, such as petroleum and natural gas extraction and transportation. They combine the tax advantages of a partnership and higher dividend yields with the day to day tradability of common stocks. http://www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com/2009/03/master-limited-partnerships-mlps-island.html John smith jsmith676 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14571248938182426415-2d4a6e3b4e241213883861144a28e05a 2009-03-25T19:55:31.454-04:00

By Stockpickr Guest Columnist Fred Fuld of Stockerblog.com Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ken Fisher, head of the $45 billion Fisher Asset Management, a very longtime Forbes columnist and author of the books Super Stocks , The Wall...

By Stockpickr Guest Columnist Fred Fuld of Stockerblog.com Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ken Fisher, head of the $45 billion Fisher Asset Management, a very longtime Forbes columnist and author of the books Super Stocks , The Wall... http://www.thestreet.com/story/10435884/ken-fisher-good-ceos-vs-bad-ceos.html Allison (Witter) Frey afrey772 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1094034570016740166-f195a103169fbc8bdfefae046e44b301 2009-05-15T15:17:39.555-04:00

By Tom Dyson in the 12% Letter: The European Competition Commission announced Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) would pay $1.45 billion in fines this week for anticompetitive behavior. That sounds like a lot of money, but Intel holds over $10 billion in cash and...

By Tom Dyson in the 12% Letter: The European Competition Commission announced Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) would pay $1.45 billion in fines this week for anticompetitive behavior. That sounds like a lot of money, but Intel holds over $10 billion in cash and... http://www.thedailycrux.com/content/1802/Tom_Dyson The Daily Crux Financial Digest tcrux532 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17577954461446713739-b8a3057221f01f0f994aec93e947a5c8 2009-04-16T02:13:00.000-04:00

Any investor that understands the merits of asset allocation also understands the importance of including an international allocation in their

Any investor that understands the merits of asset allocation also understands the importance of including an international allocation in their http://seekingalpha.com/article/131142-3-ideas-for-international-dividend-income-investing?source=feed 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11949060844455008365-c546dd4a01a40b4d8bd076c83150a6c5 2009-07-15T10:16:25.124-04:00

By Daily Crux Editor Brian Hunt: One of our favorite contrarian ideas of the year is owning bonds issued by the state of California. It's a classic contrarian idea that makes the average investor recoil in disgust. The latest on this disgusting...

By Daily Crux Editor Brian Hunt: One of our favorite contrarian ideas of the year is owning bonds issued by the state of California. It's a classic contrarian idea that makes the average investor recoil in disgust. The latest on this disgusting... http://www.thedailycrux.com/content/2314/California The Daily Crux Financial Digest tcrux532 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16757812078624954885-c76b2f34979a6dc3b9e74286c2c753a1 2009-03-25T19:41:29.398-04:00

Few money managers are more visible than Ken Fisher, CEO and Founder of Fisher Investments. Founded in 1979, Fisher Investments has grown into a major global equity management firm for high net worth individuals and institutions.

Few money managers are more visible than Ken Fisher, CEO and Founder of Fisher Investments. Founded in 1979, Fisher Investments has grown into a major global equity management firm for high net worth individuals and institutions. http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/stocks/Education/Interviews/-75905.cfm Allison (Witter) Frey afrey772 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10923898568975975912-8533a5b842cc072cef5d12d983bc0558 2009-05-29T15:01:27.530-04:00

The higher this rally goes the more you’ll hear that another bull market has started, says underground investor Chris Weber. But Chris is warning investors not to be fooled. Chris, who edits the Weber Global Opportunities Report, started investing while in high school and made so much money he hasn’t had a “real” job in his life. He’s an investor’s investor. And that means when he makes a call we listen. Chris says all the great starts of bull markets have certain things in common. And these can all be summarized with the words “Great Values.” Most important, new bull markets offer investors great dividend yields and low price-to-earnings ratio on most stocks.

The higher this rally goes the more you’ll hear that another bull market has started, says underground investor Chris Weber. But Chris is warning investors not to be fooled. Chris, who edits the Weber Global Opportunities Report, started investing while in high school and made so much money he hasn’t had a “real” job in his life. He’s an investor’s investor. And that means when he makes a call we listen. Chris says all the great starts of bull markets have certain things in common. And these can all be summarized with the words “Great Values.” Most important, new bull markets offer investors great dividend yields and low price-to-earnings ratio on most stocks. http://www.contrarianprofits.com/articles/how-todays-246-dividend-yield-could-destroy-your-wealth-in-the-coming-great-bear-market/17268?source=mgm Contrarian Profits cprofits175 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11410747784385027355-f6188dc9d2a4ec0011f937a3918f7a6b 2009-06-18T11:29:21.188-04:00

By Dr. David Eifrig in DailyWealth: "With an economy larger than Canada's or Brazil's, [it] is too big to fail..." Too big to fail. That's getting to be a weekly headline here in the States. The big economy in the quote above is the state of...

By Dr. David Eifrig in DailyWealth: "With an economy larger than Canada's or Brazil's, [it] is too big to fail..." Too big to fail. That's getting to be a weekly headline here in the States. The big economy in the quote above is the state of... http://www.thedailycrux.com/content/2091/Muni_bonds The Daily Crux Financial Digest tcrux532 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8012048411408040832-490373c4c3655a3d342affd147ffa80c 2009-06-29T17:50:26.943-04:00

While he learned a lot from his famous investor father, Ken Fisher has ploughed his own furrow very successfully. Although he's the son of famous investor Philip Fisher, Ken Fisher has developed his own style, and built an impressive reputation in his own right.

While he learned a lot from his famous investor father, Ken Fisher has ploughed his own furrow very successfully. Although he's the son of famous investor Philip Fisher, Ken Fisher has developed his own style, and built an impressive reputation in his own right. http://www.fool.co.uk/news/investing/investing-strategy/2009/06/26/investment-greats-ken-fisher.aspx Allison (Witter) Frey afrey772 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8540855084114831561-54eafc27ae87668d1bb52fd7258ecbc4 2009-06-01T08:17:46.026-04:00

Microsoft Corporation provides software products for computing devices worldwide. Microsoft is a major component of the S&P 500, Dow Industrials and Nasdaq 100 indexes. Microsoft has been consistently increasing its dividends since 2003. From the end of 1998 up until December 2008 this dividend growth stock has delivered a negative annual average total return of 3.90 % to its shareholders.

Microsoft Corporation provides software products for computing devices worldwide. Microsoft is a major component of the S&P 500, Dow Industrials and Nasdaq 100 indexes. Microsoft has been consistently increasing its dividends since 2003. From the end of 1998 up until December 2008 this dividend growth stock has delivered a negative annual average total return of 3.90 % to its shareholders. http://www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com/2009/02/microsoft-msft-dividend-stock-analysis.html John smith jsmith676 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:775179431146012497-5be0c799a3c1d2b84c607e9c797532f5 2009-06-11T08:41:43.786-04:00

By purchasing international stocks one essentially receives income in a different currency, which is a decent hedge against a possible devaluation of the US dollar. Another benefit of shopping for quality dividend stocks abroad is the huge potential for economic growth and development that both established and emerging economies posses.

By purchasing international stocks one essentially receives income in a different currency, which is a decent hedge against a possible devaluation of the US dollar. Another benefit of shopping for quality dividend stocks abroad is the huge potential for economic growth and development that both established and emerging economies posses. http://www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com/2009/06/best-international-dividend-stocks.html John smith jsmith676 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8337892685599485645-a4aec12efd3a90fba08cb1a102c3fa9e 2009-03-13T16:28:16.277-04:00

With talk of bank nationalizations in the air, financial stocks have been whipsawed, dragging their preferred stock counterparts with them. Amid the volatility, Donald Crumrine, chairman of Flaherty & Crumrine in Pasadena, Calif., which manages $2.

With talk of bank nationalizations in the air, financial stocks have been whipsawed, dragging their preferred stock counterparts with them. Amid the volatility, Donald Crumrine, chairman of Flaherty & Crumrine in Pasadena, Calif., which manages $2. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_10/b4122000632067.htm Amy Feldman afeldman171 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15584211898834330139-89ef307e891d4c9ddeb566b8cf12cb78 2009-06-15T16:16:34.129-04:00

Of all the financial perks that fell victim to the credit crisis of late 2008, among the least eulogized has been the high-yielding online bank account. A few years ago, deposit-hungry banks like HSBC began luring Internet-only customers with...

Of all the financial perks that fell victim to the credit crisis of late 2008, among the least eulogized has been the high-yielding online bank account. A few years ago, deposit-hungry banks like HSBC began luring Internet-only customers with... http://www.thedailycrux.com/content/2061/Income_Investing The Daily Crux Financial Digest tcrux532 0 0 0 0