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Dynex Cap (NYSE:DX) announced a monthly dividend of 13 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date set for Wednesday. Shareholders owning DX by the end of Tuesday are eligible for the dividend, which will be paid on December 1, 2023. The stock is expected to open 13 cents lower on the ex-dividend date.

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November 17, 2023 | 2:45 pm

FGB

First Trust Specialty Fnc (NYSE:FGB) announced a quarterly dividend of 8.25 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date set for Wednesday. Shareholders owning the stock by the end of Tuesday's session will be eligible for the dividend, which will be paid on December 1, 2023. The stock is expected to open 8.25 cents lower on the ex-dividend date.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

November 17, 2023 | 2:45 pm

MFD

Macquarie/First Trust Glb (NYSE:MFD) announced a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date set for Wednesday. Shareholders owning the stock by the end of Tuesday's session will be eligible for the dividend, which will be paid on December 01, 2023. The stock is expected to open 20 cents lower on the ex-dividend date.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

November 17, 2023 | 2:45 pm

WAFD

Tuesday is the last day for investors to buy WaFd (NASDAQ:WAFD) shares to be eligible for the quarterly dividend payout of 25 cents per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, and the stock is expected to open 25 cents lower to reflect the dividend payout. Shareholders owning the stock by the end of Tuesday will receive the dividend on December 08, 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

November 17, 2023 | 2:45 pm

AT&T plans to establish a standalone managed cybersecurity services business, retaining an ownership stake and board representation. The transaction is subject to regulatory reviews and customary closing conditions, with an expected closure in Q1.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 17, 2023 | 2:44 pm

NVDA

Nvidia (NVDA) has seen a significant surge in its stock price, with a 361% increase over ten months, reaching highs near $500 before facing resistance. The stock is currently fluctuating between $400 and $500. Investors are eagerly anticipating the Q3 earnings report on November 21st, with an earnings estimate of $3.36, which could greatly influence the stock's direction. Nvidia's year-to-date performance is up 233%, with a 21% increase in November alone. The stock closed at $494.80 on November 16, down 1.21% from the previous close.

Portfolio Pulse from Zaheer Anwari

November 17, 2023 | 2:42 pm

AMSWA

B. Riley Securities analyst Zach Cummings has maintained a Buy rating on American Software (NASDAQ:AMSWA) but has reduced the price target from $17 to $16.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 17, 2023 | 2:40 pm

IMKTA

PRDO

STG

VLGEA

Benzinga Insights identifies value stocks in the consumer defensive sector based on low P/E ratios. Perdoceo Education (PRDO), Altria Group (MO), Village Super Market (VLGEA), Sunlands Technology (STG), and Ingles Markets (IMKTA) are highlighted. PRDO and VLGEA saw an increase in EPS, while MO and STG experienced a decrease. IMKTA's EPS increased, and all except STG saw dividend yield increases. Value stocks carry the risk of not rebounding.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

November 17, 2023 | 2:39 pm

AAPL

AMZN

GLD

GOOG

META

MSFT

NVDA

QQQ

SLV

SPY

TSLA

USO

Iran's backchannel messaging indicating a desire to avoid conflict with the U.S. has led to a collapse in oil prices, reducing inflation fears and triggering a stock market rally. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is consolidating after a rally, with the market showing overbought signals. $2 trillion in options are expiring, and their rollover decisions could impact the market direction. Positive early money flows are seen in Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), and Apple (AAPL), while negative flows are in Alphabet (GOOG), Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA). Mixed flows are in SPY and Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ). The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) are popular ETFs for gold and silver, respectively, and the United States Oil ETF (USO) is the most popular for oil.

Portfolio Pulse from The Arora Report

November 17, 2023 | 2:39 pm

GGB

ICL

LOMA

MOS

ORGN

Benzinga Insights has identified Mosaic (MOS), Loma Negra Cia Industria (LOMA), Gerdau (GGB), ICL Group (ICL), and Origin Mat (ORGN) as value stocks in the basic materials sector based on their low P/E ratios. Mosaic and ICL Group reported decreased earnings per share in Q3 compared to Q2, while Loma Negra, Gerdau, and Origin Mat reported increases. Dividend yields have increased for Mosaic, Gerdau, and ICL Group.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

November 17, 2023 | 2:38 pm