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Company Name: Encore Capital Group Inc. Though its subsidiaries Encore Capital Group purchases consumer receivables (debt) from a wide range of companies which include banks, credit unions and utilities. The company then generates its revenues from the collection of these receivables from the individual consumer. The company has subsidiaries that offer these or similar services … Read more

Company Name: Summit Midstream Partners, L.P. Summit Midstream Partners, LP is a master limited partnership (MLP) that owns and operates midstream energy assets. The company’s assets include a gathering pipeline that is located in multiple regions across the United States. Ticker Symbol: SMLP (New York Stock Exchange) Company Website: www.summitmidstream.com Social Media: Summit Midstream Partners … Read more

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Name of ETF: iShares Enhanced International Small-Cap ETF Ticker Code: IEIS Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 325 Types of Stocks Included in this ETF: Small-sized companies located in developed countries around the world.  The selection of companies is based on identifying three different factors: quality, value and size. Related Links: iShares Website List of Global Small-Cap ETFs

Name of ETF: WBI Large Cap Tactical Yield Shares Benchmark Index: Actively Managed ETF Ticker Symbol: WBIG  Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 35 Types of Stocks Included in this ETF: This is an actively managed ETF that attempts to find sound global investment opportunities. As a general rule, these tend to focus on large-sized companies (large-caps) which the ETF … Read more

Company Name: SunEdison Semiconductor Ltd. SunEdison Semiconductor designs and manufactures a wide range of silicon wafers used by the semiconductor industry. The company has manufacturing and research and development facilities in Asia, Europe and the United States. Ticker Symbol: SEMI (NASDAQ) Company Website: www.sunedisonsemi.com Categories Found In: Semiconductor Products and Services (Small Cap) Headquarters: St. … Read more

Company Name: ENGlobal Corporation ENGlobal provides specialty engineering services and operates through two primary segments: Automation Segment: designs, installs and services systems manufactured for specific applications in the energy and processing related industries. Examples of the systems this segment provides include analytical, heat tracing and process control systems. EPCM Segment: consulting, engineering and construction services … Read more

Company Name: China Online Education Group China Online Education Group offers online and mobile English education platforms in China. These programs are designed to help students improve English proficiency. Ticker Symbol: COE (New York Stock Exchange) Company Website: www.51talk.com/ Categories Found In: Educational Services Headquarters: Beijing, China Related Links: List of Education Companies List of … Read more

Name of ETF: PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy Portfolio Benchmark Index: WilderHill Clean Energy Index Ticker Symbol: PBW Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 50 Types of Companies Included: A broad selection of mid and small-sized clean energy companies listed on U.S. exchanges. Examples of companies in this industry are: Trina Solar (TSL) Universal Display (OLED) Canadian Solar (CSIQ) EnerNOC … Read more

Company Name: Dycom Industries, Inc. Dycom Industries provides contracting services to utilities and the telecommunications industry. Examples of their services include: Telecommunication – Fiber optic, copper and coaxial cable systems design. These services are used by both telephone companies and cable television providers. The company also provides construction management, maintenance and installation and inspection services. … Read more