6 Top-Yielding Large Cap Industrials With Buy Or Better Ratings

The industrial sector is of huge importance for the economy and has the function of an early indicator for the mood in the economy. The sector summarizes 345 stocks in 19 industries, which have a total market capitalization of $54.9 trillion. The best yielding industries are waste management and manufactured housing, but the highest margin was realized by the industrial equipment and diversified machinery industry. In an effort to find some stocks from this sector to recommend, I screened large-cap stocks (more than $10 billion market cap) with a dividend yields of more than 3 percent, as well as buy or better recommendations from brokerage firms. The recommendation scheme was created by Finviz.com, and has a point scale of 1 to 5, with 1 a strong buy rating and 2 a buy. As a result, 3... more

Dividend Champs With Yields As High As 9.1%

When it comes to dividend investing, investors would do well to pay attention to some of the following key metrics as they could prove to be of great assistance during the selection process. Turnover Ratio lets you know the number of times a company's inventory is replaced in a given time period. It is calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold by average inventory during the time period studied. A high turnover ratio indicates that a company is producing and selling its goods and services very quickly. Current Ratio is obtained by dividing the current assets by current liabilities. This ratio allows you to see if the company can pay its current debts without potentially jeopardizing future earnings. Ideally the company should have a ratio of one or higher. Operating cash flow is... more

9 Energy Companies For Dividend Growth

In light of low bond yields and the threat of interest rate risk, investing in dividends companies is attractive because of higher present yields and the opportunity for dividend growth. Income investors searching for growing dividends could benefit by adding energy shares to their portfolios. The following dividend paying stocks and partnerships were screened for their long-term performance. Each of the following energy companies pays a dividend in excess of the 10-year treasury yield and had over a 5% average annual increase in dividend payments over the past 10 years. Thus, each of these dividend stocks pays more than Treasuries and has a long-term trend of dividend growth, which is better than the static interest payments on fixed-rate Treasuries. Price multiples, dividend histories,... more

Credit Suisse Picks 7 Gold Standard Dividend Stocks For 2012

Credit Suisse (CS) is one of the largest investment banking firms in the world. This Swiss-based company is involved in investment banking, investment management, financial advisory services, mergers and acquisitions, and more. When one of the most highly regarded investment banking firms offers some of their favorite dividend stock picks for 2012, it makes sense to consider them. Credit Suisse carefully researched global stocks that it calls the "new gold standard." These stocks offer investors a way to have solid dividend income and yet still be defensive. Furthermore, Credit Suisse believes these companies carry lower risk and pay higher yields when compared to government debt. Dividend stocks have performed well in 2011, and 2012 is likely to be just as good or better, as investors... more

Kite Realty Group Trust Announces Tax Reporting Information for 2011 Dividend Distributions

Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG) announced today that the tax allocations of its 2011 dividend distributions for the Company’s common shares of beneficial interest represents 8.25 percent ordinary income, 26.18 percent capital gain, and 65.57 percent return of capital. The allocations on the common shares for 2011 were based upon the annual dividend distribution of $0.24 per share.... more

BRE Properties Announces Tax Status of 2011 Dividends

BRE Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BRE) today announced the 2011 dividend tax status of its distributions to shareholders. The 2011 distribution classifications are:
2011 Dividend Tax Status... more

Northern Trust Declares Quarterly Dividend

Northern Trust Corporation, holding company of The Northern Trust Company, today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share on its common stock ($1.66-2/3 par value). The dividend is payable on April 2, 2012 to stockholders of record on its transfer books at 5 p.m., Chicago time, on March 9, 2012.... more

Linear Technology Reports Quarterly and Year over Year Decreases in Revenues and Net Income, but Guides to Growth in the March Quarter and Raises Its Quarterly Dividend 4% to $0.25 Per Share

Linear Technology Corporation (Nasdaq: LLTC), a leading, independent manufacturer of high performance linear integrated circuits, today reported financial results for the quarter ended January 1, 2012. Quarterly revenues of $294.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012 decreased $35.6 million or 11% from the previous quarter's revenue of $329.9 million and decreased $89.3 million or 23% from $383.6 million reported in the second quarter of fiscal year 2011. Net income of $87.9 million decreased $20.5 million or 19% from the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 and decreased $55.9 million or 39% from the second quarter of fiscal year 2011. Diluted earnings per share of $0.38 per share in the second quarter of fiscal year 2012 decreased $0.09 per share or 19% from the... more

Inland Real Estate Corporation Pays January and Declares February Cash Dividend to Preferred Stockholders

Inland Real Estate Corporation (IRC) today announced that it has paid a cash dividend of $0.169271 per share on the outstanding shares of its 8.125% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Preferred Stock”), to Preferred Stockholders of record as of January 1, 2012.... more

5 High-Yield Healthcare Stocks Now On Sale

While political fortunes will be determined this November in the United States, flattening the costs of healthcare will continue to be a priority no matter which political party ultimately gains control. This political reality can spell returns for investors who look for companies that make the most of the prevailing health policy. Here are five pharmaceuticals offering yields in the new year. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) This generic pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Israel has a current dividend yield of 1.6%, and is relatively cheap compared with specialty generic manufacturer Watson (WPI). With a P/E of just over 13, TEVA presents a better value than WPI, which trades at 42 times earnings. Also, TEVA is priced better than Gilead Sciences (GILD), which is trading just... more