Market stalls in a tight range as bulls and bears duel
As 2014 ends, the S&P 500 holds near 2,114 after a year of slim gains and a four month trading band between 2,050 and 2,115. Investors await a potential breakout or breakdown as the Fed nears its first rate hike in nine years.
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Domestic SigFig Investors Trim McDermott Holdings
SigFig data show the most domestic investors, defined as 80 percent plus, reducing their McDermott holdings. The analysis covers USA portfolio allocations by risk, with figures from SigFig’s online tracking service reflecting activity from more than half a million investors and about $200 billion in total assets.
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Frontier shares rise afterVerizon asset buy. stock upgrade noted
Frontier Communications plans to issue more shares to acquire Verizon's wireline assets prompting a brokerage upgrade. The daily deals group announced CFO departure and named a new COO while expanding its stock buyback to 500 million from 300 million.
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Cloud service Synchronoss eyed by private investors
The Wall Street Journal notes Synchronoss Technologies, a cloud computing provider, could become an acquisition target as several private investors explore a deal. The report highlights a price movement and market interest.
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Frontier investors cling to high dividend amid growth concerns
Frontier, a telecom provider to businesses and consumers, offers an 8% dividend yield, ranking third in the S&P 500. While the payout has remained 10 cents per share since 2012, investors worry a cut is possible as dividends differ from bond interest and can be reduced or halted.
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Showtime to launch standalone streaming on Apple devices in July
Showtime announces a $10.99 monthly standalone service arriving in July for Apple TV and iOS devices and via Web on computers. The rollout aims to boost subscriptions as traditional pay TV declines and coincides with new seasons of Ray Donovan and Masters of Sex. A 30 day free trial is offered.
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