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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.
Investors Title Co. Boosts Dividend by 25%
Company Benefits from Improved Real-Estate Market New York, NY — Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) said today that it is increasing its quarterly dividend payout by 25% to $0.20 per share from $0.16 a share as the low-interest-rate environment increased real.
SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE: STI) Raises Dividend
Bank Holding Company Announces 8.3% Dividend Hike New York, NY—In recent years, many bank holding companies have raised their dividends. This time, it’s SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE: STI). On Tuesday, August 9, SunTrust Banks announced that its board of directors.
Atrion Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRI) Reports Earnings and Hikes Dividends
16.7% Increase in Quarterly Dividend Rate New York, NY—On Tuesday August 9, Atrion Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRI) announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $1.05 per share. This represents a 16.7% increase from its.
Babcock & Wilcox to Buy Back $100 Million Shares
Energy Technology Maker Reports Second-Quarter Loss New York, NY — Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) said its board has authorized a $100 million share buyback plan as the company reports a $1.25 generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) loss per.
IBD/TIPP Consumer Confidence Rose in August
Economic Optimism Index at 48.4 New York, NY — There are several measures for consumer confidence in the U.S. This time, it’s the Economic Optimism Index released by the TechnoMetrica Institute of Policy and Politics (TIPP). On.
Analyst: Japanese Bond Market is a “Must Watch” for U.S. Investors
10-Year Japanese Government Bond Yielding -0.09% New York, NY — With increased uncertainty around the world, it’s not really big news that some foreign government bonds are yielding negative. However, several analysts recently pointed out how yields on Japanese government.
U.S. Wholesale Inventories Rose 0.3% in June
Inventory to Sales Ratio at 1.33 New York, NY — U.S. economic growth didn’t seem to go that well in the second quarter. But now, one indicator is saying that second-quarter GDP could be better than the first estimate. On.
