Daily Dividend Report: PBA, PLCE, AMGN, SPLS, VGR

Pembina Pipeline announced today that its Board of Directors declared a common share cash dividend for March 2017 of $0.16 per share to be paid, subject to applicable law, on April 15, 2017 to shareholders of record on March 25, 2017. The Children’s Place, the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new $250 million share repurchase program and has increased the Company’s quarterly dividend to $0.40 per share from $0.20 per share.

Wednesday’s ETF with Unusual Volume: XT

The iShares Exponential Technologies ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 637,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 73,000. Shares of XT were trading flat on the day.

Wednesday’s ETF Movers: XBI, XOP

In trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2.3% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Puma Biotechnology, up about 10.4% and shares of Cytokinetics, up about 8.5% on the day.

Dow Analyst Moves: GE

The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, General Electric is the #10 analyst pick.

S&P 500 Analyst Moves: ORLY

The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, O’Reilly Automotive is now the #99 analyst pick, moving up by 1 spot.

Thursday 3/2 Insider Buying Report: GLDD, TILE

Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned cash to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today we look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.

Daily Dividend Report: GD, TD, CNQ, CVS, HES

The board of directors of General Dynamics today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 84 cents per share on the company’s common stock, payable May 5, 2017, to shareholders of record on April 7. The dividend represents a 10.5 percent increase from the previous quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share, and it is the 20th consecutive annual dividend increase authorized by the General Dynamics board. The Toronto-Dominion Bank today announced that a dividend in an amount of sixty cents per fully paid common share in the capital stock of the Bank has been declared for the quarter ending April 30, 2017, payable on and after May 1, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2017.

Wednesday’s ETF Movers: MCHI, GDX

In trading on Wednesday, the iShares MSCI China ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 0.9% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Netease , up about 3.4% and shares of Alibaba Group Holding , up about 2.8% on the day.

XLE, SVXY: Big ETF Outflows

Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund , where 1,750,000 units were destroyed, or a 0.7% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of XLE, in morning trading today Exxon Mobil is down about 0.6%, and Chevron is lower by about 1.5%.

IEFA, EFU: Big ETF Inflows

Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF , which added 14,000,000 units, or a 4.5% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of IEFA, in morning trading today Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is down about 0.2%, and NXP Semiconductors is lower by about 0.2%.

Friday’s ETF with Unusual Volume: KBWR

The PowerShares KBW Regional Banking Portfolio ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 296,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 77,000. Shares of KBWR were up about 0.5% on the day.

Friday’s ETF Movers: SOXX, XBI

In trading on Friday, the iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 1.5% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Skyworks Solutions , up about 12.9% and shares of Cirrus Logic , up about 5.4% on the day.

Dow Analyst Moves: CAT

The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Caterpillar is the #27 analyst pick.

S&P 500 Analyst Moves: GD

The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, General Dynamics Corp. is now the #55 analyst pick, moving up by 4 spots. This rank is formed by averaging the analyst opinions for each component from each broker, and then ranking the 500 components by those average opinion values.

Daily Dividend Report: ENB, PBA, CNP, COG, COO, SKT

Enbridge declared a quarterly dividend of $0.583 per common share, payable on March 1, 2017 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2017. The declared dividend represents a 10 percent increase from the prior quarterly rate and the twenty-second consecutive year in which the Company has increased its common share dividend.

S&P 500 Analyst Moves: FIS

The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Fidelity National Information Services is now the #24 analyst pick, moving up by 1 spot. This rank is formed by averaging the analyst opinions for each component from each broker, and then ranking the 500 components by those average opinion values.

Dow Analyst Moves: JPM

The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase is the #19 analyst pick. Within the broader S&P 500, when components were ranked in terms of analyst favorites, JPM claims the #299 spot.

S&P 500 Analyst Moves: PWR

The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Quanta Services is now the #53 analyst pick, moving up by 2 spots. This rank is formed by averaging the analyst opinions for each component from each broker, and then ranking the 500 components by those average opinion values.

Dow Analyst Moves: CSCO

The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Cisco Systems is the #6 analyst pick. Cisco Systems also comes in above the median of analyst picks among the broader S&P 500 index components, claiming the #144 spot out of 500.

S&P 500 Analyst Moves: BAC

The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Bank of America is now the #107 analyst pick, moving up by 29 spots. This rank is formed by averaging the analyst opinions for each component from each broker, and then ranking the 500 components by those average opinion values.