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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.
Survey: Brexit Won’t Have Major Impact on U.S. Growth
Average Forecast for Growth Remains Unchanged at 2% New York, NY — Britain’s decision to leave the European Union will not have a major economic impact on the U.S. economy, according to a survey of economists by The Wall Street.
NRG Energy Cuts Quarterly Dividend on Losses
Energy Producer Posts $0.61 a Share Loss New York, NY — NRG Energy Inc (NYSE:NRG) reported today that it will pay $0.03 a share quarterly dividend, drastically lower from $0.14 a share it distributed in the same period a year.
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.
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Reports Earnings and Hikes Dividends
10% Increase in Quarterly Dividend Rate New York, NY — Information services companies might not sound that exciting, but this one has been increasing its dividend every single year since its initial public offering (IPO). On Tuesday, August 9, Broadridge.
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.
U.S. Productivity Falls for Third Quarter
Pace of Productivity Key Factor in Economic Growth New York, NY — Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased at a 0.5% annual rate during the second quarter of 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today, as output increased.
Study: U.S. Dividends Under Pressure
Small, Mid-Cap Energy Firms Lead in Dividend Cuts New York, NY — Dividend cuts over the 12-month period ending June 2016 rose 157%, led by energy companies, according to an analysis by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The amount in slashed.
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.
