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Study: Rent Grew Much Faster Than Real Income from 1960–2014
Everyone knows that rent has been increasing, but it might surprise you just how much faster rent has increased compared to income. According to a new study from Apartment List, using Census data from 1960 to 2014, inflation-adjusted rents have.
British Insurer Aviva Plc Aims to Increase Payout Ratio to 50%
Investors have soured on European stocks after the recent U.K. Brexit referendum, but one company is doing its best to impress investors. On Wednesday, Aviva Plc (NYSE:AV) announced plans to raise its dividend payout ratio to 50% by the end.
Emera Board Approves 10% Dividend Hike
Utility companies can be great picks for income investors and a recent dividend hike from a company based in Eastern Canada just proved that point again. On Friday, Emera Inc (TSE:EMA) announced that its board of directors has approved a.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.3%
The energy industry is deep in the doldrums, but one company is still providing exciting returns to income investors. On Thursday, July 7, Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) announced an increase in its quarterly payout to $0.40 per common unit,.
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.
