On June 11, 2014, CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS), announced that it will be fully divesting its 81% ownership in CBS Outdoor Americas Inc (CBSO ), with CBSO eventually converting into a real estate investment trust (REIT). CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS), net profit margin is 12.60% and weekly performance is 2.91%. On last trading day company shares ended up $64.30. Analysts mean target price for the company is $63.00. CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS), distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 8.69%.
Viacom, Inc.(NASDAQ:VIAB), announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 22nd, American Banking News reports. Investors of record on Friday, June 13th will be paid a dividend of 0.33 per share on Tuesday, July 1st. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.50%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 11th. This is an increase from Viacom’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.30. Viacom, Inc.(NASDAQ:VIAB), advanced 0.54% in last trading session and ended the day on $87.32. VIAB, Gross Margin is 52.50% and its return on assets is 10.70%. Viacom, Inc.(NASDAQ:VIAB), quarterly performance is 0.32%.
On June 26, 2014, Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), announced the names of the six ‘Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs’ grand prize winners. According to Comcast, each recipient will receive a $20,000 cash award, as well as an all-expense paid trip to New York City, where they will receive one-on-one consultation from notable business experts like Marcus Lemonis and Robert Irvine. According to the Company, the grand prize winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony, which will be held in New York City on August 25, 2014. The six business owners, who were selected from 32 regional winners from across the U.S., are – entreDonovan, Neiswanger Management Services, PicturePoint On-line, Spa La Paws, Unwind Yarn and Gifts, and West Palm Animal Clinic. Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), shares moved up 0.82% in last trading session and was closed at $54.56, while trading in range of $54.04 – 54.60. Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), year to date (YTD) performance is 5.90%.
On June 20, 2014, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Canadian business named Dirk Van den Berghe as its chief executive, effective Aug. 1, as it looks to strengthen its food business in the country. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), ended the last trading day at $75.62. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 0.99% and price to cash ratio as 40.55.
Siemens AG (ADR) (OTCMKTS:SIEGY), Chief Executive Officer Joe Kaeser said he’s prepared to make acquisitions to exploit a boom in the U.S. natural-gas industry that will eclipse demand in Europe, where the economy is still struggling to rebound. Siemens AG (ADR) (OTCMKTS:SIEGY), on last trading day company shares ended up $131.85.
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