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U.S. Jobless Claims Drop Last Week
Jobless Claims Report Shows Robust Job Market The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits unexpectedly dropped last week, suggesting the country’s job market still remains strong. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, initial claims for jobless benefits dropped.
Beige Book: U.S. Economy Expanding at Modest Pace
Rising Wages Not Pushing Inflation The U.S. economy expanded at a modest pace in July and August, according to a Federal Reserve report this week. The so-called “Beige Book,” a survey which collects economic activity reports from early July through.
The Walt Disney Company: Don’t Be Fooled by Disney Stock’s Downturn
Here’s Why Income Investors Should Watch Disney Stock The market has been rather harsh towards The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) stock towards the end of last year. Despite the company’s solid performance quarter after quarter, Disney stock has plunged more.
Is IBM Stock Still Good Enough for Dividend Investors?
IBM Stock: Big Dividends From Big Blue International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) stock had a solid run so far into 2016. Looking a bit further back, though, things were less pretty. Since its heyday in 2013, IBM stock has plunged.
MCD Stock: The No.1 Reason Why McDonald’s Corporation Is a Top Dividend Stock
McDonald’s Stock Now Yielding Over 3% Too many Big Macs might not be a good idea for your diet, but that shouldn’t prevent you from considering making McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) stock a staple in your income portfolio. After staying mostly.
ENB Stock: Enbridge Inc. Merger Offers 15% Dividend Hike
Merger with Spectra to Benefit Dividend Investors Building pipelines is a kind of business which rarely generates headlines, but investors in Enbridge Inc. (TSE:ENB) stock were surprised to learn this week that their dividend check from the company may swell.
CAT Stock: Is Caterpillar Inc. Turnaround Plan Working?
CAT Stock Benefits From Commodity Rebound Income investors had a tough time in believing the turnaround story of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) stock in late 2015, when the company’s mining, energy, and infrastructure customers drastically cut back on their spending to.
Forget iPhone 7, Here’s Why Apple Stock (AAPL) Is a Top Dividend Pick
The Real Reason to Like AAPL Stock There are quite a few reasons to like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. For instance, many people are excited about the release of its new flagship product, the “iPhone 7.” But for income investors,.
Procter & Gamble Co (PG Stock): Boring Business, But Exciting Returns
PG Stock: 60 Consecutive Years of Dividend Hikes Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE:PG) stock doesn’t sound as exciting as the trending names in the Internet sector, but as a diversified consumer staples company, P&G stock could be a safe haven.
Ford Motor Company: Is Ford Stock a Bet on the Future?
Here’s Why F Stock Is Special For income investors, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) stock needs no introduction. In an era where the 10-year U.S. Treasury note is yielding a measly 1.6%, Ford stock’s 4.81% annual dividend yield looks quite attractive..
