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High Yielding S&P 500 Stocks
By: Patti Domm
CNBC Executive News Editor
CNBC Executive News Editor
Bonds versus stocks?
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Deborah Harrison |
In this low interest rate environment, thehunt for yield has become difficult, sending investors to high yield bonds and other investments.
Wells Fargo [WFC
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Their list of 13 names is attached below:
Triple Plays So Far This Earnings Season |
| Ticker | Company | Report Date | Time | Change on Report Day |
| ABT | Abbott Labs | 4/18/2012 | AM | 0.05% |
| EFX | Equifax | 4/25/2012 | PM | 5.37% |
| MFRM | Mattress Firm | 4/10/2012 | PM | 18.55% |
Source: Bespoke Investment Group - B.I.G. Tips 5/1/2012 |
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