10 Stocks That Missed the Four-Year Bull Market
In the past four years, the stock market posted some of its most impressive gains ever as it bounced back from the financial crisis. But not every stock made it to the party.
In the past four years, the stock market posted some of its most impressive gains ever as it bounced back from the financial crisis. But not every stock made it to the party.
Investors love earning dividends, and over the past year, thousands of companies have rewarded shareholders with boosted payouts. But lately, some companies have been cutting back on or eliminating dividends altogether. Here's a look at five that made this unpopular move, and why.
Arguments in favor of gay marriage are typically centered on ideas of justice. But there's also a strong financial case to be made for giving gay and lesbian couples marriage equality, and that case is winning support from major business leaders.
Utility stocks were down Monday in the wake of the wicked winter storm that tossed the Northeast over the weekend. But it's on panicky days like these that long-term investors want to be taking a second look at utilities. Not only are they less volatile than fast-growing tech stocks, some pay hefty dividends.



