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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Decline to 261,000
Claims Below 300,000 for 77 Consecutive Weeks Recent economic indicators have been pointing to a strengthening labor market in the U.S., and the latest one does not disappoint. Thursday saw the U.S. Department of Labor release its weekly report on.
U.S. Durable Goods Orders Increased 4.4% in July
Biggest Monthly Gain Since October 2015 After an unexpected drop in June, U.S. durable goods orders bounced back in July. On Thursday, August 25, the U.S. Department of Commerce released the latest report on durable goods. It showed that in.
Dollar General Ups Share Buyback By $1 Billion
Shares Plunge After Discount Retailer Misses Forecast Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG), a Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based discount retailer, has announced that the company’s board of directors has approved an additional $1.0 billion being used for the company’s share repurchase plan in 2016.
Southwest Georgia Financial Corp. Raises Quarterly Dividend 10%
Success Stemming from Recent Expansion Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation (NYSEMKT:SGB), the parent company of Southwest Georgia Bank, has announced that its board of directors has approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend. The shareholders of the common stock.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son May Declare Special Dividend in 2017
Seller of Nuts Says it Has Generated Record Cash John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBSS) may declare a special dividend in the second quarter of 2017 as the seller of nut and dried fruits said its cash position strengthened..
Analyst Raises Price Target on Host Hotels and Resorts Inc
15% Potential Upside in This Hotel REIT Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) stock has climbed quite a bit in recent months. In fact, one analyst is saying that investors of this lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) are about.
Simpson Manufacturing Co, Inc. Announces New Stock Buyback Program
Materials Compnay Outlines New Capital Allocation Strategy Construction materials companies might not sound that exciting, but when one of them is combining dividends with aggressive buybacks, it deserves the attention of income investors. On Wednesday, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (NYSE:SSD).
WPP Increases Dividend by 22% on Better Earnings
Shares Surge to Three-Year High After Earnings WPP plc (NASDAQ:WPPGY), a multinational advertising and public relations firm, said its board has approved a 22% increase in the company’s dividend payout for the first half of 2016 after it posted a.
Study: Improved Economy Helping Americans to Save More
Young Leading Surge in Retirement Saving One of the lagged indicators for an improving economy is that people find more disposable income on their hands to think about life’s other priorities after food, shelter, and health. And saving for retirement.
Costain Group PLC Reports Earnings, Hike Dividends
Announces 15% Increase in Interim Dividend Rate On Wednesday, Costain Group PLC (LON:COST) announced that its board of directors has declared an interim dividend of 4.3 pence per share. This represents a 15% increase from its previous interim dividend of.
