High Yielding REITs have benefited from the steady recovery of the U.S. housing market in 2012. A recent AP article stated that through June of this year real estate funds have gained $2.9 billion in new cash from investors, while a majority of other stock fund groups have seen investors pull out. The recent strength of REITs …
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Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) disclosed in a filing that the company’s management is exploring, subject to continuing management review and to further consideration and ultimate approval by the company’s Board of Directors, the possible refinancing of approximately $959M of indebtedness outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities with funded debt under new senior secured credit …
There are several dividend growers that recently increased their dividends by double-digits. In general, a dividend increase indicates financial strength and management’s positive earnings outlook to commit to an increased dividend in the quarters ahead. Here is a list of the most recent dividend increases: PetSmart (PETM), , the leader in pet specialty retail, raised …
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For income investors wanting to go it alone, they should consider creating a portfolio of high dividend stocks with low beta. This type of portfolio will provide a risk to reward profile during times of uncertainty in the markets. By adding the component of a bullish outlook to the low beta stocks indicates these stocks …
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Dividend Challengers are stocks that have raised distributions to shareholders over a period of more than five consecutive years but less than 10 years. These stocks will continue to grow their dividend for years to come. These results in a higher yield to cost in the coming years as the dividend increases while the initial …
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Roundy’s Supermarkets (RNDY) is a strong regional food retailer with a local market merchandising strategy that provides high quality food products at competitive prices. The company was founded in 1872 in Milwaukee and operates 159 retail grocery stores and 97 pharmacies under the Pick ‘n Save, Rainbow, Copps, Metro Market, and Mariano’s Fresh Market retail …
As the earnings season continues, many companies are increasing their dividends. While the dividend increase is positive for stocks, it doesn’t indicate that the stock outlook is bullish. For income investors seeking to implement new dividend positions, they should consider if the outlook for the stock is positive so they don’t fall into a bear …
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Kaydon Corporation (KDN) announced that the New York Stock Exchange has established March 27, 2012, as the ex-dividend date for its $10.50 per common share special dividend recently declared by the Board of Directors on February 22, 2012. The dividend of $10.50 per common share is payable on March 26, 2012 to stockholders of record as of the close of …
While some wonder if dividend investing is a fad, the strategy probably has staying power. Bonds yield little, and short-term rates are near zero, leaving individuals with few places to find yield. Demographics favor income investing; millions of baby boomers retire each year, and they want income to supplement Social Security and minimize the drawdown …
Sara Lee Corp (SLE) is planning a $3.00 special dividend in 2012 (see details below). SLE is trading at $20 per share so a $3.00 special dividend will be a 15% dividend yield. SLE also pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 2.3% that will be continued throughout the capital process. Before special items, …
