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Putting Gilead’s 10% Dividend Increase Under the Microscope
Published February 15th 2017 by Bob Ciura
Biotech giant Gilead Sciences (GILD) has only paid a dividend since June 2015, making it a relatively new dividend-payer.
Most biotech companies
Flowers Foods: Irrational Selloff After Fourth Quarter Earnings
Published February 15th, 2017 by Nick McCullum
On February 14, 2017, Flowers Foods (FLO) reported earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2016.
Despite it being Valentine’s Day
Coca-Cola: Expect Another Dividend Raise Soon For This Dividend King
Published February 14th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is one of the most legendary dividend stocks of all time. It has paid a dividend to shareholders for nearly a century.
Over
Welltower: Another Dividend Increase For This REIT Dividend Achiever
Published February 14th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, are a favored asset class for income investors. There is good reason for this, since REITs are required to
Four Companies Impacted by the Strength of the U.S. Dollar
Published Febraury 13th, 2017 by Nick McCullum
The recent strength of the U.S. dollar has been widely-publicized. Here are just a few headlines I have witnessed discussing this macroeconomic
These 4 Companies Will Benefit from Trump’s Repatriation Tax Reform
Published February 13th, 2017 by Nick McCullum
One of President Donald Trump’s most notable campaign promises was the potential for repatriation tax reform.
A repatriation tax occurs when money
Dividend Kings in Focus: California Water Service Group
Published February 12th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
Water is one of the basic necessities of human life. This simple fact provides for just about the most secure business model one can find—water
Is Colgate-Palmolive About to Raise its Dividend?
Published February 12th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
To say that Colgate-Palmolive (CL) has stood the test of time, would be a huge understatement. The company has been in business for more than 200
2017 Dividend Kings List: Dividend Stocks with 50+ Years of Rising Dividends
Updated February 11th, 2017 by Nicholas McCullum
The Dividend Kings are the best-of-the-best in dividend longevity.
What is a Dividend King? Stocks with 50 or more consecutive years of
Why General Dynamics Is About to Fire Off a Strong Dividend Increase
Published February 10th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
Defense stocks have been among the stock market’s biggest winners for a prolonged period of time. For example, defense giant General Dynamics (GD) has
Will General Mills Increase its Dividend in 2017?
Published February 10th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
The past few years have not been kind to General Mills (GIS). The company’s sales fell in 2015, 2016, and through the first half of fiscal 2017.
As a
Care Capital Properties: High-Quality REIT With a 9% Dividend Yield
Published February 9th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
Care Capital Properties (CCP) is a relatively new dividend-payer. It was spun off from healthcare REIT giant Ventas (VTR) in 2015.
Since Care Capital
ConocoPhillips Raises Dividend as Turnaround Takes Shape
Published February 9th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
ConocoPhillips (COP) is the largest independent oil and gas producer in the U.S. As such, it was hit especially hard by the downturn in the energy
Sturm, Ruger & Company: Cheap Stock with a 3% Dividend Yield
Published February 8th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
Some of the best dividend stocks to buy have a high dividend yield, and a cheap valuation. Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) stock offers both qualities.
Will PepsiCo Raise Its Dividend in 2017?
Published February 8th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
Consumer goods giant PepsiCo (PEP) has one of the longest histories of increasing dividends in the S&P 500.
The company has raised its dividend for 44
Hasbro Increases Dividend 12%, Stock Rallies 14% on Earnings
Published February 7th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
Shares of toy maker Hasbro (HAS) jumped 14% on February 6, after the company reported quarterly earnings that crushed analyst expectations. Hasbro
How Large Should My Portfolio Be To Retire?
Published February 7th, 2017 by Nick McCullum
Dividend growth investing is an actionable, repeatable way to build wealth over the long term.
One of the most common goals of the dividend
Novo Nordisk: Beaten-Down Valuation and a 3% Dividend Yield
Published February 6th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
The health care sector is filled with dividend growth stocks. Just a few of the best include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Abbott Labs (ABT), and Cardinal
The Effect of Rising Interest Rates on Dividend Stocks
Published February 5th, 2017 by Nick McCullum
On December 14, the Federal Reserve announced that they were hiking the Fed Funds rate by 0.25%. This is the rate that financial institutions lend
Dividend Aristocrat AT&T vs. Soon-To-Be Dividend Achiever Comcast
Published February 4th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
AT&T (T) and Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) are in constant competition for cable and Internet subscribers. Over the past few years, they have each made
Merck: Analyzing 2016 Performance & Outlook for 2017
Published February 4th, 2017 by Bob Ciura
On February 2, Merck (MRK) reported fourth-quarter results that met analyst forecasts on earnings, but missed on revenue. However, the miss was only by
Phillip Morris Beats Expectations, Stock Heats Up 3%
Published February 3rd, 2017 by Bob Ciura
Shares of tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PM) rose 3% on February 2, after the company posted a mixed earnings report.
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Dividend Aristocrats in Focus: Federal Realty Investment Trust
Published February 3rd, 2017 by Nicholas McCullum
With the arrival of 2017 in our calendars, it is now time for the new members of the Dividend Aristocrats to be inducted into the index.
The
Apple Stock Surges 6% as iPhone Sales Jump
Published February 2nd, 2017 by Bob Ciura
Apple, Inc. (AAPL) stock jumped 6% on February 1, after the company posted better-than-expected results for its fiscal 2017 first quarter.
Apple beat
Altria Lights Up On Earnings Beat
Published February 2nd, 2017 by Bob Ciura
2016 was another spectacular year for Altria (MO). The tobacco giant delivered a total shareholder return of 20.5%, which was the fourth year in a row