Judge Richard Sullivan has granted Greenlight Capital/David Einhorn's motion for a preliminary injunction on Apple's (AAPL +0.9%) bundled proposals (one of which asks for shareholder approval for the issuing of preferred stock) at its Wednesday shareholder meeting. Will Apple now request separate votes on the proposals? (previous) (more) [View news story]
Investors should read what the lawsuit was really about. Hint it was not about Apple hoarding cash. In summary it was about who has the authority to issue preferred shares, the board or the shareholders.
Though Dunkin' Brands (DNKN) now trades over 50% above its IPO price, Paul Zimbardo remains a skeptic. Zimbardo notes how the restrictions attached to Dunkin's $1.5B debt load could limit growth, and isn't sold on the company's Western expansion plans. He also thinks "prospects are bleak" for Dunkin's Baskin-Robbins subsidiary. [View news story]
6 Ex-Dividends To Consider, 5 To Avoid This Week [View article]
I do prefer AGNC and am long. I highlighted ARR because it is going ex-dividend this week. The AGNC conference call transcript is a must read for any MBS investor.
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Hi Ken,
Publishing and tracking a portfolio is very time consuming but I do publish other articles at least weekly with recommendations. I may revist these five or publish a new set if I am able to find some free time.
Is Apple's Secret Hedge Fund Prepping For A Dividend Boost? [View article]
Apple's "secret" hedge fund that is disclosed as a subsidiary in the publicly available SEC filings? Apple's investment portfolio that is also disclosed in the public available SEC filings?
Thanks for the comment Bill. That can attribute to a portion but the paid subs declined less than expected due to more inactivity. The DVD business is a cash cow but it is particularly fragile in that small changes in usage can have large impacts on margins.
9 High Yielding Ex-Dividend Stocks To Consider This Week [View article]
Thanks for the article, I am glad you enjoyed it.
With respect to new share issuances, it comes down to the issuance price. For example if shares are trading at $10 and the new shares are issued for $9, that destroys value for current shareholders. On the other hand if the new shares are issued at $10, current shareholders should not be too upset.
Judge Richard Sullivan has granted Greenlight Capital/David Einhorn's motion for a preliminary injunction on Apple's (AAPL +0.9%) bundled proposals (one of which asks for shareholder approval for the issuing of preferred stock) at its Wednesday shareholder meeting. Will Apple now request separate votes on the proposals? (previous) (more) [View news story]
Facebook Is About To Destroy Its Business [View article]
4 Financial And mREIT Ex-Dividends To Consider This Week [View article]
As discussed in my instablog, the strategy can be utilized to buy either BEFORE or ON/AFTER the ex-dividend date depending on price movements.
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6 Ex-Dividends To Consider, 5 To Avoid This Week [View article]
Though Dunkin' Brands (DNKN) now trades over 50% above its IPO price, Paul Zimbardo remains a skeptic. Zimbardo notes how the restrictions attached to Dunkin's $1.5B debt load could limit growth, and isn't sold on the company's Western expansion plans. He also thinks "prospects are bleak" for Dunkin's Baskin-Robbins subsidiary. [View news story]
Will Einhorn And The iWatch Boost Apple Shares? [View article]
This is no different than if you had initiated a long position. The benefit of the call is that you have a cushion to reduce the losses.
Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF): Q4 EPS of $0.62 beats by $0.07. Revenue of $1.54B (-4.2% Y/Y) beats by $10M. Shares -1.9% AH. (PR) [View news story]
6 Ex-Dividends To Consider, 5 To Avoid This Week [View article]
Great Recession II Portfolio: How I Generated A 34% Return Last Year [View article]
Publishing and tracking a portfolio is very time consuming but I do publish other articles at least weekly with recommendations. I may revist these five or publish a new set if I am able to find some free time.
Thanks.
Is Apple's Secret Hedge Fund Prepping For A Dividend Boost? [View article]
Is Apple's Secret Hedge Fund Prepping For A Dividend Boost? [View article]
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With respect to new share issuances, it comes down to the issuance price. For example if shares are trading at $10 and the new shares are issued for $9, that destroys value for current shareholders. On the other hand if the new shares are issued at $10, current shareholders should not be too upset.