Jing Pan, B.Sc., MA

Jing Pan's Articles
U.S. Manufacturing Sector Expanded in May
Several indicators have been suggesting a growing U.S. economy. This time, it’s the Purchasing Managers’ Index, or PMI. Today, the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) published its latest report on the U.S. manufacturing sector. It suggests that in May, the.
Obama Retirement Savings Rule Faces Big Challenge
A regulation known as the fiduciary rule was finalized by the Department of Labor back in April. Now, financial industry trade groups are taking to the courts to block it. Today, The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Chamber.
Unum Group Hikes Dividends, Approves Buyback
As an income investor, you might not care much about insurance company Unum Group’s (NYSE:UNM) impressive climb in its stock price recently. But you should pay attention now, because the company just raised its dividend again. On Thursday, May 26,.
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Hikes Dividend by 25%
Brick-and-mortar retailers might not look that attractive today, but for income investors, there is a good reason to take a look at Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW). Why? It just hiked its dividend again. On May 27, Lowe’s announced a 25%.
U.S. Economic Growth Slows, but Beats Estimates
The U.S. economy did not have a great start in the first quarter of 2016, but the latest report suggests that growth was not as slow as previously reported. Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its latest estimate for.
Auto Insurance Rates See Highest Spike in 13 Years
With gasoline prices being so low, you might think that driving has become cheaper. However, a recent report on auto insurance rates might prove otherwise. Last week, the federal government released its monthly consumer price index (CPI) data related to.
Study: Students Make Less Money After Attending These Colleges
Most people go to university to increase their earnings potential. However, according to a recent study, you can actually see your earnings decline after going to some colleges. A working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).
CIBC Beats Earnings Estimates and Hikes Dividend
As oil and gas companies took a huge hit, you’d expect that banks with exposure to the energy industry would also suffer. But that’s not the case for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM, TSE:CM). On Thursday, May 26, CIBC.
Tiffany & Co. Hikes Dividend Despite Earnings Drop
Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF) had a lackluster quarter, but that did not prevent it from raising its dividend again. On May 26, Tiffany announced a 12.5% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.45 per share. The company now has an.
Bank of Montreal Reports Earnings and Raises Dividend
Skeptics have long feared a slowing Canadian economy would crimp profits at Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO, TSE:BMO), but the country’s fourth-largest financial institution by assets once again proved the doubters wrong. On May 25, BMO reported financial results for the.