U.S. Treasury Bonds Stabilize on Monday
New York, NY — Despite the initial spike in treasury prices from the failed military coup in Turkey over the weekend, things stabilized by Monday. Yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell to as low as 1.549% late.
Charles Schwab Corporation Reports Earnings, Increases Dividend
New York, NY — In today’s economy, brokerage and banking companies aren’t really the fastest growing. This one company, however, just reported record net income. On Monday, the Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:SCHW) announced financial results for the second quarter of.
Hardwoods Distribution Inc Completes Acquisition, Hikes Dividend
New York, NY — Hardwood lumber distribution doesn’t sound like an exciting business, but a sizable dividend hike from this company should get some attention from income investors. On Monday, July 18, Hardwoods Distribution Inc (TSE:HWD) announced that it has.
U.S. Retail Sales Climb More Than Expected in June
New York, NY — Consumer spending rose faster than expected in June, according to the latest government report. On Friday, the Census Bureau announced that U.S. retail and food services sales advanced 0.6% month-over-month in June to a seasonally adjusted.
Education Realty Trust Hikes Dividend 3%
College housing can be fun, even for your retirement. Of course, I’m talking about investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) that own collegiate housing. On Friday, Education Realty Trust, Inc.’s (NYSE:EDR) board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of.
National Retail Properties, Inc. Hikes Dividend 4.6%
New York, NY — For the 27th year in a row, National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) has elected to slightly raise its dividend. On Friday, the real estate company’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.455 per share,.
Study: Top CEOs Earn 276 Times More Than the Typical Worker
The American economy is seven years into its recovery from the financial crisis, but some people seem to be benefiting more than others. On Tuesday, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) released a report on CEO compensation in America. According to.
Discover Financial Services Hikes Dividends
Credit card debt can be a burden, but owning a credit card company’s stock can be quite rewarding. On Thursday, Discover Financial Services’ (NYSE:DFS) board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a seven percent.
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc Hikes Dividend 3.3%
In a world where 10-year treasury notes are yielding a measly 1.6%, income investors have to shop outside of the fixed-income department. Where will you find good picks for your income portfolio? Well, this real estate investment trust (REIT) with.
U.S. CPI Rose 0.2% in June
Consumer prices rose in June for the fourth straight month, according to the latest reading on the cost of living by the government. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for the month.
