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Wayne Ellis

Social Media’s Have-Nots: LinkedIn

In its earnings report, social media jobs site LinkedIn Corp (LNKD) shared that it already has raised its sales forecast for 2014 from $2.06 billion to $2.08 billion. Unfortunately, even that still comes in below Wall Street’s consensus estimate.

2.4 Million Reasons T-Mobile’s a Smartphone Company to Watch

T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS), the fourth-largest mobile operator in the United States, just announced that its Q1 2014 revenues rose by 47 percent to $6.88 billion.

Best of Both Worlds Offers 17.58 Yield

Orchid Island Capital Inc. (ORC) does regular REITs one better. It combines the income-generating power of a REIT with the gathering momentum of financial sector companies to pay out a remarkable 17.58 percent monthly yield.

Putin’s Next Takeover Target: Your Portfolio

In retaliation for the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to escalate “economic warfare” against the West by making it increasingly difficult for foreign firms to invest in his country’s vast oil reserves.

13.8% Income from This Private Equity Powerhouse

Private equity companies — those whose shares are not offered on the public exchanges — are a vital part of the United States’ economic revival.

Two Real Estate Giants Insist No Deal in the Works

Yesterday, two U.S. real estate giants, American Realty Capital Properties Inc. (ARCP) and NorthStar Realty Finance Corp (NRF), issued statements denying that they were engaged in merger talks.