Manpower Inc
MAN:NYSE
| Last | Change / % Change | Dividend Yield | Volume |
| 40.92 | -0.46 -1.11% | 1.93% | 1,335,273 |
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Manpower Bearish Moving Average Crossover Alert (MAN)
Today, shares of Manpower (NYSE:MAN) have crossed bearishly below their 10-day moving average of $41.81 on volume of 125 thousand shares.
This may provide swing traders with an opportunity for a short position as such a crossover often suggests lower prices in the near term. Watch for a close below this moving average level for confirmation.
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Manpower (MAN) Showing Support Near $37.52 With 1.85% Dividend Yield
View more recent headlinesManpower (NYSE:MAN) closed Tuesday's dramatic trading session at $40.99. In the past year, the stock has hit a 52-week low of $38.83 and 52-week high of $69.67. Manpower (MAN) stock has been showing support around $37.52 and resistance in the $43.60 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bearish and S&P; gives Manpower (MAN) a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold rating. For a hedged play on Manpower (MAN), look at the Dec '11 $35.00 covered call for a net debit in the $33.29 area. That is also the break-even stock price for this trade. This covered call has a duration of 129 days, provides 18.79% downside protection and an assigned return rate of 5.14% for an annualized return rate of 14.53% (for comparison purposes only). Manpower (MAN) has a current annual dividend yield of 1.85%.
Company Background
ManpowerGroup, formerly Manpower Inc., is a workforce solutions and services provider. The Company's global network of nearly 3,900 offices in 82 countries and territories allows the Company to meet the needs of its clients in all industry segments. The Company's operating segments include Americas, France, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Risk Management. The Company provides a suite of workforce solutions and services for the entire business cycle, including recruitment and assessment, training and development, career management, outsourcing and workforce consulting. Its portfolio of recruitment services includes permanent, temporary and contract recruitment of professionals, as well as administrative and industrial positions. In 2010, the Company connected 3.5 million people to opportunities and purpose, who worked to help its more than 400,000 clients meet their business objectives. On April 5, 2010, the Company acquired COMSYS IT Partners, Inc. (COMSYS)
Bid/Size -- / -- | Ask/Size -- / -- |
Price Open 41.58 | Previous Close 41.38 |
Day High 41.99 | Day Low 40.60 |
52wk High/Date 69.67 / 2/7/2011 | 52wk Low/Date 38.59 / 8/11/2011 |
Beta 1.6 | Market Capitalization 3.4B |
Shares Outstanding 81.9M | Volatility Avg 33.43 |
Avg Vol(10 day) 2.1M | P/E Ratio NM |
EPS(TTM) -2.37 | Yield 1.93% |
Dividend Announcement 5/3/2011 | Ex-Date 5/27/2011 |
Payable 0.40 - SEMI | Payable Date 6/15/2011 |
Date of Record 6/1/2011 | |
Last Trade as of 8/17/2011 4:03 PM ET | |
MAN Manpower Inc vs. Peers
| Peers | |
|---|---|
MAN Manpower Inc | -34.07% |
Kelly Services, Inc. | -16.81% |
Towers Watson & Co | 10.78% |
DDi Corp. | -35.97% |
Robert Half International Inc. | -24.71% |
MAN Manpower Inc | 1.96% |
Kelly Services, Inc. | 1.28% |
Towers Watson & Co | 0.69% |
DDi Corp. | 5.31% |
Robert Half International Inc. | 2.43% |
MAN Manpower Inc | -1.11% |
Kelly Services, Inc. | -2.24% |
Towers Watson & Co | 1.20% |
DDi Corp. | -0.40% |
Robert Half International Inc. | -1.30% |