Stocks to Watch: Applied Materials, Inc.(NASDAQ:AMAT), Manulife Financial Corporation, Allegheny Technologies, EnCana Corporation (USA)(NYSE:ECA)

Lakeway, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/19/2013 -- ThePennyStockProfiler.com, an investment community with a special focus on updating investors with recent news on the U.S. stock market, issues news alert on the following stocks:-

Applied Materials, Inc.(NASDAQ:AMAT) shares fell 1.92% to $13.05. The company, on Mar. 11, announced that it was named by the Ethisphere Institute, the leading business ethics think-tank, as one of the 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies. According to Ethisphere, Applied secured a hard-earned spot on the list by promoting a culture of integrity and business practices that are instrumental to the company's success, benefit the community, and raise the bar for ethical standards within its industry.

Get Latest News, Updates on AMAT Here

Manulife Financial Corporation (USA)(NYSE:MFC) shares decreased 1.91% and closed at $14.92. Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (MLI), the Canadian insurance company subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corp on Feb. 20 announced that it intends to issue $200 million principal amount of 2.819% fixed/floating subordinated debentures due February 26, 2023. MLI intends to file a prospectus supplement to its November 11, 2011 base shelf prospectus in respect of this issue.

Is MFC a Strong Buying Opportunity After The Recent Gain? Find out Here

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:ATI) shares decreased 1.89% and closed at $31.62. The company will begin trading ex-dividend on March 11, 2013. A cash dividend payment of $0.18 per share is scheduled to be paid on March 27, 2013. Shareholders who purchased ATI stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 22nd quarter that ATI has paid the same dividend.

Is ATI Signaling a Buy After The Sudden Gain? Don’t Miss Out Free Trend Analysis Here

EnCana Corporation (USA)(NYSE:ECA) shares fell 1.87% to $19.96. The company, last month, announced that its fiscal 2013 liquids production guidance is expected to range between 50,000 and 60,000 barrels per day. The company is a North American energy producer. The Company’s other operations include the transportation and marketing of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). All of Encana’s reserves and production are located in North America.

Is ECA a Strong Buying Opportunity After The Recent Slump? Find out Here

About ThePennyStockProfiler.com
ThePennyStockProfiler.com is engaged in providing the most up to date and useful information on Microcap Stocks poised to breakout. ThePennyStockProfiler.com also provides investors with trend analysis, detailed company profiles, and most importantly a much needed "informational edge" which can be used as a tool for making investment decisions. To Receive Instant updates in the inbox, readers are advised to sign up for free at http://www.ThePennyStockProfiler.com

Disclaimer
The assembled information disseminated by ThePennyStockProfiler.com is for information purposes only, and is neither a solicitation to buy nor an offer to sell securities. ThePennyStockProfiler.com does expect that investors will buy and sell securities based on information assembled and presented in phd-trading.com. PLEASE always do your own due diligence, and consult your financial advisor.