Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: LECO) has been named to the Dividend Channel ”S.A.F.E. 25” list, signifying a stock with above-average ”DividendRank” statistics including a strong 2.1% yield, as well as a superb track record of at least two decades of dividend growth, according to the most recent ”DividendRank” report. According to the ETF Finder… Read More »

FRANKFURT—Bayer AG Chief Executive Werner Baumann Wednesday defended the company’s planned $ 57 billion acquisition of U.S. agrochemical group Monsanto Co. amid concerns the deal could face an uphill battle with regulatory authorities over antitrust issues. “This step is entirely logical,” Mr. Baumann said of the merger with Monsanto. “The two companies are… Read More »

Bayer AG ‘s BAYRY third-quarter 2016 core earnings increased 2.4% year over year to €1.73 per share (approximately $ 1.93). Reported earnings were able to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $ 1.80. Total sales in the third quarter improved 2.3% to €11.3 billion (approximately $ 13 billion) on a reported basis. Adjusted for currency… Read More »