How Safe Are Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold's Dividends?
Whether you're a beginning investor or a near-retiree, you can't overstate the importance of purchasing stocks that pay dividends. Not only do companies that have quarterly or annual payouts provide you with a steady stream of income, but they also hold the potential for capital appreciation. Simply put, dividend stocks can you give your portfolio what almost no other investment can -- both income and growth. At The Motley Fool, we're avid fans of dividends -- and not just because we like that steady stream of cash. Studies have shown that from 1972 to 2006, stocks in the S&P 500 that didn't pay dividends earned an average annual return of 4.1%, while dividend stocks averaged a whopping 10.1% per year. That is an incredible difference -- one that you'd be crazy to not take advantage of!... more
How Safe Are ITT's Dividends?
Whether you're a beginning investor or a near-retiree, you can't overstate the importance of purchasing stocks that pay dividends. Not only do companies that have quarterly or annual payouts provide you with a steady stream of income, but they also hold the potential for capital appreciation. Simply put, dividend stocks can you give your portfolio what almost no other investment can -- both income and growth. At The Motley Fool, we're avid fans of dividends -- and not just because we like that steady stream of cash. Studies have shown that from 1972 to 2006, stocks in the S&P 500 that didn't pay dividends earned an average annual return of 4.1%, while dividend stocks averaged a whopping 10.1% per year. That is an incredible difference -- one that you'd be crazy to not take advantage of!... more
How Safe Are Coach's Dividends?
Whether you're a beginning investor or a near-retiree, you can't overstate the importance of purchasing stocks that pay dividends. Not only do companies that have quarterly or annual payouts provide you with a steady stream of income, but they also hold the potential for capital appreciation. Simply put, dividend stocks can you give your portfolio what almost no other investment can -- both income and growth. At The Motley Fool, we're avid fans of dividends -- and not just because we like that steady stream of cash. Studies have shown that from 1972 to 2006, stocks in the S&P 500 that didn't pay dividends earned an average annual return of 4.1%, while dividend stocks averaged a whopping 10.1% per year. That is an incredible difference -- one that you'd be crazy to not take advantage of!... more
Four Companies With Attractive Value, Growing Dividends and No Lost Decade
Risk-averseInvestors today are very nervous, and their confidence strained at best. Consequently, they are more focused on safety than they are on return. Money has been pouring into bonds and other fixed income vehicles at record rates. Unfortunately, interest rates are at all-time lows and fixed income offers little or no return. Investors, as they are coming to grips with this realization, are looking desperately for places to invest that are safe, yet offer decent returns.Many investors are turning to dividend paying blue-chip stocks. Generally, we believe this is a good long-term strategy for several reasons. First of all, many blue-chip companies are currently available at discounts to historical normal valuations. Therefore, current dividend yield is higher than normal, and in many... more
Village Super Market (VLGEA) Declares $0.25 Quarterly Dividend; 3.7% Yield
Village Super Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLGEA) declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.25 per Class A common share, $1.00 annualized. The dividends will be payable on October 21, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2010. The ex-dividend date is September 29, 2010. Yield on the dividend is 3.7%.... more
5 Dividend Stocks Giving Positive Feedback
It seems that ever so many years the market turns down and someone declares the death of buy-and-hold. Some even go as far to say that Warren Buffett has lost his touch. With time on their side, the buy-and-hold investors and Mr. Buffett always seem to make a spectacular rebound. As long-term dividend investors our focus should be on acquiring fundamentally sound dividend growth stocks at a reasonable valuation and maintaining our asset allocation.... more
Federated Intl Plc: Dividend Payment
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT For Immediate Release 10 September 2010 Federated International Funds plc an umbrella fund with segregated liability between sub-funds (the "Company") Re: Dividend Payment The Directors of the Company wish to announce the following dividends which were made by the Company: Fund Name Period Covered Payment Date Record Date Dividend paid on payment date Federated Short Term U.S. Government Securities Fund - Institutional Services - Dividend Series 1 August 2010 - 31 August 2010 1 September 2010 Daily during the period US$ 0 Federated Short Term U.S. Government Securities Fund - Investment Dividend Series 1 August 2010 - 31 August 2010 1 September 2010 Daily during the period US$ 0 Federated Short Term U.S. Government Securities Fund - Institutional Series 1 August... more
HSBC Glb Liq Fd: Dividend Payment
Stock Exchange Announcement For immediate release 10th September 2010 HSBC Global Liquidity Funds plc Re: Dividend Payment The Directors of HSBC Global Liquidity Funds plc(the "Fund") wish to announce the following dividends paid by the Fund. The Company made the following dividend transactions on the 1st of September. Share Class Record Date Payment Date Monthly Distribution Rate HSBC Sterling Liquidity Fund Class A 31/08/10 01/09/10 0.000379148 Class B 31/08/10 01/09/10 0.000209276 HSBC Euro Liquidity Fund Class A 31/08/10 01/09/10 0.000331192 Class B 31/08/10 01/09/10 0.000161328 ENQUIRIES NCB Stockbrokers Margôt McDonagh +353 1 6115907 BNY Mellon Fund Services (Ireland) Ltd Julie Park +353 1 9008559 As outlined in the supplements to the Prospectus, dividends on shares are declared... more
Short-Term Inv.Co: Dividend Payment
Stock Exchange Announcement For immediate release 10 September, 2010 SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS COMPANY (GLOBAL SERIES) PLC Re: Dividend Payment The Directors of Short-Term Investments Company (Global Series) plc (the "Fund") wish to announce the following dividends paid by the Fund. The Company made the following dividend transactions on the 1 September, 2010. Share Class Record Date Payment Date Monthly Distribution Rate USD LIQUIDITY PORTFOLIO Institutional Class 31/08/10 01/09/10 .00019135 Select Class 31/08/10 01/09/10 .00002542 Reserve Class 31/08/10 01/09/10 .00002542 Corporate Class 31/08/10 01/09/10 .00014888 Command Class 31/08/10 01/09/10 .00006394 Investor Class 31/08/10 01/09/10 .00002542 STERLING LIQUIDITY PORTFOLIO Institutional 31/08/10 01/09/10 .00045240 Select Class... more
BBA Aviation Plc: Circ re. Scrip Dividend Schem
Documents Sent to Shareholders on 10 September 2010 BBA Aviation plc confirms that a circular to shareholders in respect of its Scrip Dividend Scheme and the relevant mandate forms have been posted to shareholders today. Copies of the above documents have been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism (which has replaced the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility) and will shortly be available for inspection at www.Hemscott.com/nsm.do. This notification is provided in accordance with LR 9.6.3 of the Listing Rules.... more