While most dividend paying stocks that trade on exchanges in the US pay quarterly, there are some stocks that pay their dividends on other schedules.

Investors breathed a sigh of relief after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the end of its two-day policy meeting.

Renewable energy's days as the industry's disruptive stepchild are nearly over, says John McIlveen, senior vice president of Jacob Securities.

Atlantic Power Corporation (AT) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by nearly 9% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session.