U.S. Job Openings in May Fell to Lowest Level in 2016
The U.S. economy didn’t add that many jobs in May. Now, a new report just confirmed the month’s weakness in the labor market. On Tuesday, July 12, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest “Job Openings and Labor Turnover.
Duke Energy Corp Raises Quarterly Dividend by 3.6%
Utilities have a reputation for being stodgy investments that generate reliable income—but not much excitement. Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) stockholders might beg to differ. On Monday, the southeastern utility declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.855 per share. The move.
Study: Retirement Not as Satisfying as Before
Economic growth was pretty strong over the past 15 years or so, but that doesn’t mean retirees in America are finding more happiness in their golden years. The Employee Benefit Research Institute published a study showing that from 1998 to.
Study: Rent Grew Much Faster Than Real Income from 1960–2014
Everyone knows that rent has been increasing, but it might surprise you just how much faster rent has increased compared to income. According to a new study from Apartment List, using Census data from 1960 to 2014, inflation-adjusted rents have.
British Insurer Aviva Plc Aims to Increase Payout Ratio to 50%
Investors have soured on European stocks after the recent U.K. Brexit referendum, but one company is doing its best to impress investors. On Wednesday, Aviva Plc (NYSE:AV) announced plans to raise its dividend payout ratio to 50% by the end.
Emera Board Approves 10% Dividend Hike
Utility companies can be great picks for income investors and a recent dividend hike from a company based in Eastern Canada just proved that point again. On Friday, Emera Inc (TSE:EMA) announced that its board of directors has approved a.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.3%
The energy industry is deep in the doldrums, but one company is still providing exciting returns to income investors. On Thursday, July 7, Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) announced an increase in its quarterly payout to $0.40 per common unit,.
Japan’s 20-Year Government Bond Yields Go Negative
Yields on Japanese bonds have plunged further into negative territory, leaving income-hungry income investors struggling to catch up. On Wednesday, the 20-year Japanese bond yield fell to negative 0.005%, down from a one percent yield as recently as last December..
Jobs Report: U.S. Economy Added 287,000 Jobs in June
After a disappointing report last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is finally injecting some hope into the markets. On Friday, July 8, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its latest jobs report, which showed that the U.S..
Greenbrier Companies Inc Reports Third-Quarter Results, Hikes Dividends
The railroad transportation industry has had its boom, but more recently, it’s been facing some headwinds. However, one railroad car manufacturer just raised its payout to income investors. In its earnings release on July 6, Greenbrier Companies Inc (NYSE:GBX) announced.
