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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens to 10-Month High
Higher Consumer Demand, Energy Cost Fuel Imports New York, NY — The U.S. trade deficit rose to a 10-month high in June as consumer demand and higher energy prices fueled imports, according to data released by the U.S. Department of.
Study: Parents Saving to Fund Kids’ Education, Not Retirement
Most Children Believe Parents Should Fund Their Education New York, NY — More American parents are saving money to fund their kids’ education than for their own retirement, according to T. Rowe Price’s “2016 Parents, Kids & Money” survey. About.
Telus Beats Profit Forecast, Raises Dividend
Strong Subscriber growth in Wireless Helping New York, NY — TELUS Corporation (TSE:T), one of Canada’s big three telecommunications companies, posted better-than-expected earnings and said it’ll boost its quarterly dividend to CA$0.46 per share, an increase of $0.04 from last.
Buckeye Partners, L.P. Hikes Distribution 4.3%
This MLP Now Yields 6.7% Energy partnerships can do well even when oil prices are down. Buckeye Partners, L.P. (NYSE:BPL) just proved this point again. On August 5, Buckeye announced that its general partner declared a cash distribution of $1.2125.
Sonic Corporation Hikes Dividend by 27%
Growth Strategy Generating Significant Cash New York, NY — Sonic Corporation (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, said its board has approved a 27% increase today in dividend payout beginning in the first quarter of the fiscal 2017..
Study: Aging Population to Slow Down U.S. Economic Growth
Aging Population Could Impact Worker Productivity New York, NY — Many have pointed out the population aging issue in the U.S. economy. Now, economists can use empirical evidence to quantify the impact of an aging population on economic growth. In.
Carlisle Companies, Inc. Hikes Dividend
Carlisle Marks 40 Consecutive Years of Dividend Increases A company making rubber sheet roofing might not sound that exciting. But this one has been raising its dividends every single year for the past four decades. On Thursday, the board of.
Kraft Heinz Co Earnings Beat Forecast, Boosts Dividend 4.3%
Deutsche Predicts 20% Upside New York, NY — Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC) said today its board approved a 4.3% increase in the company’s quarterly dividend to $0.60 per share of common stock. In addition, the company reported earnings of $0.85.
U.S. Economy Creates 255,000 Jobs in July
Jobless Rate Stays Steady at 4.9% New York, NY — U.S. employment increased more than expected in July and wages picked up, signaling that the economy is picking up steam and raising the probability of an interest rate increase in.
National General Holdings Raises Dividend by 33%
Underwriting Business Boosts Profits New York, NY — National General Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:NGHC) announced today that its board approved a 33% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.04 per share for its common stock-holders, according to a statement released today..
