5 Dividend Champions Being Chased by the Smart Money

After a good number of years languishing on the sidelines, dividend stocks are finally getting their due. Investors have a habit of ignoring them in good times, and rediscovering them only when the market takes a tumble again. But investing in dividend-paying stocks has a number of perks, no matter what the economic climate. First and foremost among those benefits is the steady stream of income they provide, offering some degree of financial certitude in uncertain times. What's more, dividend-paying stocks also tend to be less volatile than others, limiting their potential downside -- an important consideration in today's rollercoaster market.... more

Temple-Inland (TIN) Declares $0.11 Quarterly Dividend; 2% Yield

Temple-Inland Inc. (NYSE: TIN) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.11 per common share, $0.44 annualized. The dividend is payable December 15, 2010, to shareholders of record December 1, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 29, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 2%.... more

Are MLPs a Good Choice for Conservative Dividend Investors?

The primary focus of this series on how to know when and why to buy a stock has thus far dealt primarily with traditional operating companies. In this fourth installment we will alter our focus as we look at master limited partnerships (MLPs).One of the big advantages that a publicly traded common stock has over a limited partnership is liquidity. Master limited partnerships (MLPs) offer the advantage of the liquidity of a common stock and the tax advantages of a limited partnership. Traded on the New York Stock Exchange, master limited partnerships only date back to the 1980s, as they are a product of the US Tax Reform Act of 1986 and the US Revenue Act of 1987. Their limited history and track record is a risk that conservative investors seeking yield should carefully consider.... more

Lufkin Industries (LUFK) Declares $0.125 Quarterly Dividend; 1% Yield

Lufkin Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUFK) announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.125 per Common share, $0.50 annualized. The dividend will be paid on December 10, 2010, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 29, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 1%.... more

Rockwell Automation (ROK) Declares $0.35 Quarterly Dividend; 2.1% Yield

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share on common stock, $1.40 annualized. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2010 to shareowners of record at the close of business on November 15, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 11, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 2.1%.... more

Ducommun (DCO) Declares $0.075 Quarterly Dividend; 1.3% Yield

Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO), announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per Common share, $0.30 annualized. The cash dividend is payable on December 3, 2010 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 19, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 17, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 1.3%.... more

Superior Uniform (SGC) Declares $0.135 Quarterly Dividend; 5% Yield

Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGC) declares a quarterly dividend of $0.135 per share, $0.54 annualized. The dividend is payable November 29, 2010, to shareholders of record November 17, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 15, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 5%.... more

Limited Brands (LTD) Declares $0.15 Quarterly Dividend; 1.9% Yield

Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) announced today the declaration of its regular quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, $0.60 annualized. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 24, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 1.9%... more

Brookfield Asset Mgmt (BAM) Misse Q3 EPS Views; Declares $0.13 Quarterly Dividend; 1.7% Yield

Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) reports Q3 EPS of $0.16, versus the consensus of $0.23. he Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.13 per Class A Common Share, $0.52 annualized. The dividend is payable on February 28, 2011, to shareholders of record as at the close of business on February 1, 2011. The ex-dividend date is January 28, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 1.7%.... more

TELUS (TU) Reports Q3 EPS of C$0.89; Raises Qtr. Dividend by 5%; Boosts FY10 Outlook

TELUS (NYSE: TU) reports Q3 EPS of C$0.89, vs. the consensus of $0.75. Revenue for the quarter came in at C$2.46 billion, compared to the consensus of $2.46 billion. Raises its quarterly dividend by 5% from C$0.50 to C$0.525/share. Raises its FY10 EPS guidance from C$2.90-C$3.30 to C$3.10-C$3.30.... more