Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC), a global provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, cloud applications, and business integration, announced today that on September 4, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors decided to adopt a policy for distributing dividends, subject to any applicable law. According to this policy, each year the Company will distribute …
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) announced that its Board of Directors voted to increase Altria’s regular quarterly dividend by 7.3% to $0.44per common share versus the previous rate of $0.41 per common share. The quarterly dividend is payable on October 10, 2012 to shareholders of record as of September 14, 2012. The ex-dividend date is September 12, 2012. The new annualized dividend rate …
The following companies have announced recent dividend increases. These companies are all rated Bullish or better by their consensus equity summary score. HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HCC) announced its 66th consecutive quarterly cash dividend and the 16th consecutive year of dividend increases. HCC’ has declared a regular cash dividend of $0.165 per share, a 6.45% increase on …
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As we roll through earnings season, more companies are increasing their dividends. For income investors, the stocks listed below are rated bullish or better by their equity summary score. These stocks are worth a look as candidates for a dividend growth portfolio. CBS (CBS) is boosting its quarterly dividend by 20%, to 12 cents a share. The …
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As earnings season takes focus on the stock market, many energy companies are increasing their dividends. While some of these energy plays are Bullish and others are Bearish, they are all playing the dividend growth game with investors. Here are 10 energy stocks increasing their payouts in the past week. El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. …
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Contrary to the demise of coal usage, the railroad stocks are not dead yet. The road and rail industry has trailed the S&P 500 in performance throughout 2012. However, my analysis indicates that the rail stocks are undervalued and should be considered as a buy. Last week, Goldman Sachs issued this report: Goldman Sachs resumed …
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As we start earnings season, the blue-chip stocks get the attention. This is logical because these stocks have a large following of investors. In comparison, I am always looking for stocks with nice yields that have positive earnings surprises. So far, I have identified three stocks with positive earnings in the first week. Here are …
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Dividend stocks are still in vogue as income investors seek rates in the paltry low interest rate environment. This has placed a premium on many blue-chip stocks with stable dividends. The other impact is the number of companies that have initiated a new dividend in the past year. These companies are starting with lower yields …
As earnings season comes near the end, there are still companies increasing their dividends. These companies raised their payouts and also have a Bullish outlook based on the equity summary score. H.J. Heinz Co. (HNZ) scaled back its long-term growth rates slightly as the ketchup-maker plans to invest more into its business amid a challenging …
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Ellington Financial LLC (EFC) is a finance company that engages in acquiring and managing mortgage-related assets, including residential mortgage backed securities, prime jumbo, Alternative A-paper and subprime residential mortgage loans. The Company’s targeted assets also include mortgage-related derivatives, corporate debt and equity securities and derivatives. On May 7, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a …
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