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Goldman Sachs Profits Jump 74%
Second-Quarter Profit Grew 74% New York, NY — Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) reported a 74% jump in its second-quarter profit as fixed-income revenue rose and compensation costs fell. Goldman Sachs’s board of directors declared a dividend of $0.65 per.
U.S. Treasury Bonds Stabilize on Monday
New York, NY — Despite the initial spike in treasury prices from the failed military coup in Turkey over the weekend, things stabilized by Monday. Yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell to as low as 1.549% late.
Low Interest Rates a Boon for This Investment
Dividend Stocks Benefiting from Low Interest Rates As yields on U.S. 10-year treasury bonds recover from record-lows, investors are looking for cues that will tell them whether this sell-off in bonds is a blip or solid turnaround after post-Brexit capital’s.
Charles Schwab Corporation Reports Earnings, Increases Dividend
New York, NY — In today’s economy, brokerage and banking companies aren’t really the fastest growing. This one company, however, just reported record net income. On Monday, the Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:SCHW) announced financial results for the second quarter of.
Hardwoods Distribution Inc Completes Acquisition, Hikes Dividend
New York, NY — Hardwood lumber distribution doesn’t sound like an exciting business, but a sizable dividend hike from this company should get some attention from income investors. On Monday, July 18, Hardwoods Distribution Inc (TSE:HWD) announced that it has.
U.S. Retail Sales Climb More Than Expected in June
New York, NY — Consumer spending rose faster than expected in June, according to the latest government report. On Friday, the Census Bureau announced that U.S. retail and food services sales advanced 0.6% month-over-month in June to a seasonally adjusted.
Ryder System Inc. Hikes Dividend to $0.44 Per Share
New York, NY — For the 12th year in a row, Ryder System Inc. (NYSE:R) has elected to slightly raise its dividend. The company declared a payout of $0.44 per share, to be paid on September 16 to stockholders of.
Education Realty Trust Hikes Dividend 3%
College housing can be fun, even for your retirement. Of course, I’m talking about investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) that own collegiate housing. On Friday, Education Realty Trust, Inc.’s (NYSE:EDR) board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of.
National Retail Properties, Inc. Hikes Dividend 4.6%
New York, NY — For the 27th year in a row, National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) has elected to slightly raise its dividend. On Friday, the real estate company’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.455 per share,.
Study: Top CEOs Earn 276 Times More Than the Typical Worker
The American economy is seven years into its recovery from the financial crisis, but some people seem to be benefiting more than others. On Tuesday, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) released a report on CEO compensation in America. According to.
