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IMF Economists: ECB Should Now Focus on QE
Rate Cuts Could See Diminishing Returns New York, NY — It has been over two years since the European Central Bank (ECB) adopted a negative interest rate policy. Now, two economists at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are saying that.
Companies Increasing Debt to Fund Share Buybacks
Many Companies Borrowing from Bond Market New York, NY — An increasing number of companies listed on the S&P 500 are borrowing from the bond market to fund their share buyback programs, a research Bloomberg News shows. “It tells a.
U.S. July Import Prices Signal Inflationary Pressure
Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports July Increase New York, NY — Prices of U.S. imports rose last month, signaling some inflationary pressure in the economy going forward. Imports advanced 0.1% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today,.
Telstra Corporation Ltd Reports Earnings, Hikes Dividends
Announces Fully Franked Final Dividend of $0.155 Per Share New York, NY—You might not have used its service, but this Australian telecom giant deserves the attention of income investors. On Thursday, August 11, the Board of Directors of Telstra Corporation.
Goldman Sachs Says U.S. Household Income Could Increase
Nominal Disposable Income Set to Grow 4.4% New York, NY — The latest data on growth in U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) turned out to be disappointing. But one of the major firms on Wall Street just said that income.
Havertys Increases Quarterly Dividend by 20%
Board Also Approves $10.0 Million Share Buyback Plan New York, NY — Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (NYSE:HVT) said its board of directors has approved a $0.12 a share dividend on the common stock, representing a 20% increase when compared to.
CAE Inc (NYSE:CAE) Reports Earnings and Hikes Dividends
7% Increase in Quarterly Dividend Rate All financial information is in Canadian dollars. New York, NY — Flight simulators sound like fun. But did you know that a company making flight simulators can provide exciting dividends as well? On Wednesday,.
U.S. Job Openings Increased Slightly in June
5.6 Million Openings, 5.1 Million Hires, 4.9 Million Separations New York, NY—June was a solid month for the U.S. labor market, with the latest report suggesting that job openings edged up slightly. On Wednesday, August 10, the Bureau of Labor.
Analyst: Royal Dutch Shell plc Dividend Could Be at Risk
Analyst Worried About “Ballooning Debt” New York, NY—In today’s ultra-low interest rate environment, high-yield dividend stocks look like attractive opportunities to income investors. However, one analyst is warning that the dividend of a high-yield oil company might be at risk..
Viacom Needs to Cut Dividend to Avoid Rating Action
Moody’s Says Weak Financial Strength Doesn’t Justify Dividend New York, NY —Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) needs to cut its dividend and improve its credit metrics to avoid a cut to its credit rating, Moody’s Investors Service said, changing its outlook.
