Contrasting Dynex Capital (DX) & MTGE Investment (MTGE)

Contrasting Dynex Capital (DX) & MTGE Investment (MTGE)

Dynex Capital (NYSE: DX) and MTGE Investment (NASDAQ:MTGE) are both small-cap financials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation and analyst
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Some TV Networks Are Suspending Programming During Today's Student Walkout

Media giant Viacom is taking a stand on gun violence and is supporting students who are doing the same. The conglomerate is planning a number of efforts over the coming weeks to raise awareness and amplify the voices of the student activists. On Wednesday, Viacom's networks, including MTV, BET,
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Fear Shorten tax plan will push retirees towards housing market to recoup money

It comes as Finance Minister Mathias Cormann exclusively told The Courier-Mail yesterday that Labor's shake-up to how dividends were taxed would have an impact on the property market. “By imposing higher taxes on many lower income earners who have invested in shares, Bill Shorten would create
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Qualcomm Outspent Broadcom About 100 to 1 in Lobbying

Well before Qualcomm Inc. confronted a hostile takeover bid from Broadcom Ltd., the San Diego-based chipmaker laid the groundwork for support in Washington by outspending its rival by nearly 100 to 1. Qualcomm spent $8.3 million in 2017, while Broadcom spent $85,000, according to federal
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Media Release: New Mortgage Qualification Rules Temper Housing Demand

“More stringent mortgage qualification rules for conventional borrowers are dampening housing demand in the province,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. “Since the new rules came into effect, BC home sales have fallen more than 26 per cent, on a seasonally adjusted basis.” Previous
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Borrow Art From MCA Denver's Octopus Initiative

MCA Denver is upping the ante in its quest to bring art to new audiences and support local artists by launching the Octopus Initiative, an art-lending library that's also an experiment in mutual trust. The octopus reference translates into MCA's goal to “put art in the hands of many”—specifically, art initially
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Investors Title (ITIC) Earns Coverage Optimism Rating of 0.13

Investors Title logo News articles about Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) have been trending somewhat positive on Wednesday, according to Accern Sentiment. The research group identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time.
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Nicolas Cage, Halsey lending voices to 'Teen Titans GO!'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage, singer Halsey and rapper Lil Yachty will add their voices to “Teen Titans GO! to the Movies.” USA Today reports Cage will be the voice of Superman, Halsey co-stars as Wonder Woman, and Yachty plays Green Lantern in the animated movie of the
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Reducing Risk in the Banking Union: Commission presents measures to accelerate the reduction …

Today's measures aim to put the EU banking sector on an even sounder footing for future generations, with rock-solid banks that perform their indispensable role in financing the economy and supporting growth. The package complements work on the Capital Markets Union and is an essential step
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More industrial real estate trades hands as Charlotte market named 'one to watch'

It seems the red-hot industrial real estate market is expected to continue its momentum locally, with more properties trading hands and a large amount of new construction in the pipeline. A recent report by Avison Young named Charlotte an industrial market to watch this year, with $946 million in sales
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Wells Fargo Banking Promotions: $200 Checking Bonus

Banks need accounts. You need more cash. How about $200 to open a Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account and making it your main bank account? That's what Wells Fargo is willing to do if you're willing to open an account and set up a direct deposit of at least $500. After you've had three deposits
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INTERVIEW: UFG Asset Managers seek mid-cap growth stories in a turbulent market

UFG's portfolio has grown by 30% or more in dollar terms every year – even including 2014 when Russia annexed the Crimea and the value of oil prices and the ruble collapsed while most international investors were standing on the sidelines. “We run two PE funds. One we raised just after the financial
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How real estate pros can help investor clients fine-tune their strategies

Are your clients struggling with their investment strategies? You can reinforce your value by helping them. After all, they don't have the breadth of experience you do, and your wisdom will be graciously welcomed. For those who flip houses, a great rehab and plenty of showings is great, but it doesn't
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Is There Now An Opportunity In H+H International A/S (CPH:HH)?

Great news for investors – H+H International is still trading at a fairly cheap price. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is DKK251.81, but it is currently trading at Ø145.00 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. H+H International's share price
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Gateway Mortgage celebrates grand opening in Sequim

Sequim community members and business owners celebrated the grand opening of Gateway Mortgage Group, 901-B W. Washington St., last Friday with a special ribbon cutting. Staff members cut the ribbon on March 9 for the Sequim-Dungeness Chamber of Commerce and celebrated with food, drinks
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Zillow: Sellers' market untrue for much of the US

While buzzwords such as “low inventory,” “sellers' market,” and “strong demand” occupy news headlines on the US housing market, a new analysis revealed that the case is vastly different for much of the US. Home sellers across the US find themselves fraught with anxiety, with their expectations unmet,
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Housing market positive

Realtors believe the local housing market will continue to be strong as interest rates remain steady this year. The county has issued 67 single-family home permits through March 9, which is up from last year's 42 over the same time period, Jim Jenkins, director of codes enforcement, said. Excluding
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$0.30 dividends will be a reality for Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF)'s shareholders on …

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, technology, and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries in the United States. The company has market cap of $10.68 billion. The firm operates in Title, and Corporate and Other divisions. It has a
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How Lenda Helps Home Buyers Save Time And Money

Lenda is an online home financing company that helps users save time and money. To learn more about Lenda, I interviewed CEO and co-founder Jason van den Brand. Van den Brand told me that he was the first in his family to go to college where he studied finance. While in high school and college,
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Singapore bank sets up unit to drive in-house AI development

OCBC Bank has set up a new unit dedicated to developing and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its products and services. The Singapore bank said it was investing an initial amount of S$10 million (US$7.6 million) over three years to support a pioneer team of three data scientists,
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