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Japan’s 20-Year Government Bond Yields Go Negative
Yields on Japanese bonds have plunged further into negative territory, leaving income-hungry income investors struggling to catch up. On Wednesday, the 20-year Japanese bond yield fell to negative 0.005%, down from a one percent yield as recently as last December..
Jobs Report: U.S. Economy Added 287,000 Jobs in June
After a disappointing report last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is finally injecting some hope into the markets. On Friday, July 8, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its latest jobs report, which showed that the U.S..
Greenbrier Companies Inc Reports Third-Quarter Results, Hikes Dividends
The railroad transportation industry has had its boom, but more recently, it’s been facing some headwinds. However, one railroad car manufacturer just raised its payout to income investors. In its earnings release on July 6, Greenbrier Companies Inc (NYSE:GBX) announced.
PayChex, Inc. (PAYX) Increases Dividend, Announces Buyback
In an industry considered by most to be dull and boring, one company is producing exciting returns. On Thursday, payroll software company Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) announced a $0.04 increase in the company’s quarterly dividend to $0.46 per share. The move.
Private Payrolls Increase Faster Than Expected
ADP Shows Labor Market Improving One day ahead of the official July jobs report, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) released its estimate for the number of jobs added. According to ADP, private firms in the U.S. added 172,000 jobs in June.
Genesis Energy, L.P. Announces Distribution Hike
While many oil patch firms are still deep in the doldrums, one energy partnership is increasing its already-impressive payout to income investors. On Thursday, July 7, Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE:GEL) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.69 per common unit for.
More Elderly Americans Are Working Past Retirement Age
No More Golden Years? According to a recent study by Pew Research, America’s baby boomers aren’t having the peaceful retirement they intended. More Americans above the age of 65 are working than at any other point this century. They are.
U.S. Trade Deficit Increases Most Since August 2015
Trade Gap Widens by 10.1% In May of this year, the United States saw its trade deficit grow by the largest margin since August of 2015. The gap between imports and exports widened by 10.1%. (Source: “Trade Deficit in U.S..
PNC Financial Services Inc Announces 8% Dividend Hike
The financial crisis hammered bank stocks, but one company is still finding ways to reward shareholders. On Thursday, July 7, PNC Financial Services Group Inc (NYSE:PNC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share. This represents an eight percent.
Bank of England Eases Funding After Brexit
Mark Carney Loosens Lending Restrictions Earlier this week, the Bank of England (BOE) eased lending conditions to soften the fallout from the Brexit. Britain’s vote to leave the European Union has put the BOE’s governor, Mark Carney, under pressure to.
