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Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending May 26

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending May 26. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS): now $0.07 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.06. Agree Realty (ADC): now $0.505 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.495. Bank of Montreal (BMO): now CAD 0.90 per share quarterly dividend, was CAD 0.88. Bunge (BG): now $0.46 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.42. China Yuchai (CYD): now $0.90 per share annual dividend, was $0.85. Clipper Realty (CLPR): now $0.095 per share quarterly … Read more

Valuentum’s 3 Breakthroughs in the Field of Finance and More

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Valuentum’s President Brian Nelson pauses for a picture before speaking at the CFA Society of Houston in March 2017. By Valuentum Editorial Staff Let’s cover Valuentum’s 3 major breakthroughs in the field of finance. The first one is big and may challenge you to rethink everything you think you know about investing. 1. On a logical framework, Valuentum has debunked John C. Bogle’s landmark syllogism that has paved the way for the concept of index investing. Index investing has been built on a logical shortcoming, whether supported by evidence or not. We think it is important that the investment community know of this. Read (pdf): The “Luck” and “Randomness” of Index Funds (2018), Brian Nelson, CFA See video documentation: /FALLACY_of_Index_Funds To … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending May 27

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending May 27. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week Bank of Montreal (BMO): now C$0.86 per share quarterly dividend, was C$0.84. Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN): now $0.16 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.15. Bunge (BG): now $0.42 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.38. Cabot (CBT): now $0.30 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.22. Canadian Imperial Bank (CM): now C$1.21 per share quarterly dividend, was C$1.18. Donaldson (DCI): now $0.175 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.17. … Read more

Valuentum Economic Castleâ„¢ Rating Update

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Read: Keeping the Horse Before the Cart: Valuentum’s Economic Castle™ Rating The Economic Castle Focuses on the Magnitude of Economic Value Creation The Valuentum Economic Castle™ rating is an enhancement of the competitive advantage framework (commonly known as economic moat analysis) that has become widespread and ubiquitous within the investing world. Whereas an economic moat framework evaluates a firm on the basis of the sustainability and durability of its competitive advantages, Valuentum’s Economic Castle™ rating evaluates a firm on the basis of the firm’s future economic profit spread (return on invested capital less its weighted average cost of capital). The companies with the strongest Valuentum Economic Castle™ ratings are poised to generate the most economic value for shareholders in the … Read more

Dividend Increases for the Week Ending May 23

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending May 23. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week American States Water (AWR): now $0.213 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.203. Bristow Group (BRS): now $0.32 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.25. Bunge Limited (BG): now $0.34 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.30. CryoLife (CRY): now $0.03 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.0275. Daktronics (DAKT): now $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.09. Donaldson Co (DCI): now $0.165 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.14. Extra … Read more

Dividend Increases for the Week Ending May 24

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This week was packed with companies raising their cash dividends. Below we provide a list of firms that upped their dividends for the week ending May 24. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports, please click here. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week AAON (AAON): now semi-annual dividend of $0.10 per share, was $0.08. American States Water Company (AWR): now $0.405 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.355. Bristow Group (BRS): now $0.25 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.20. Bunge Limited (BG): now $0.30 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.27. Center Bancorp (CNBC): now $0.075 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.055. Donaldson (DCI): now $0.13 per share … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week May 7

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending May 7. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week 1st Constitution Bancorp (FCCY): now $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.09. Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN): now $0.1706 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.1551. Allied Motion Technologies (AMOT): now $0.025 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.020. Arbor Realty Trust (ABR): now $0.34 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.33. Armada Hoffler Properties (AHH): now $0.16 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.15. Atlantic Union Bank (AUB): now … Read more

Nutrien Benefiting from the Strong Global Farm Economy, Shares Yield ~2.5%

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Image Source: Nutrien Limited – 2020 Annual Report Executive Summary: Nutrien Limited is benefiting from the strong global farm economy. The company sells tens of millions of metric tons of potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products every year, which are key ingredients used in the production of fertilizer. With geopolitical tensions building in Eastern Europe, Nutrien is preparing to bring idle potash production capacity in Canada back online while steadily expanding its nitrogen production capabilities. Nutrien is a great free cash flow generator with a promising growth outlook, though its net debt load is rather large. The firm is focusing on deleveraging activities in the near term, which we appreciate. Shares of NTR yield ~2.5% as of this writing, and we think … Read more

Update: Frequently Asked Questions About Valuentum Securities, Inc.

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What is Valuentum Securities? Valuentum (val∙u∙n∙tum) [val-yoo-en-tuh-m] Securities Inc. is an independent investment research publisher, offering premium equity reports and dividend reports, as well as commentary across all sectors/companies, a Best Ideas Newsletter (spanning market caps, asset classes), a Dividend Growth Newsletter, modeling tools/products, and more. Independence and integrity remain our core, and we strive to be a champion of the investor. Valuentum is based in the Chicagoland area. Valuentum is not a money manager, broker, or financial advisor. Valuentum is a publisher of financial information. How do I subscribe to Valuentum’s investment research services? 1)    Click the following link: signup-page. 2)    Select your membership plan. 3)    Enter your contact details. 4)    Click ‘Sign Up.’ 5)    Complete your purchase. 6)   Your payment profile may be recurring, so please check … Read more

Nelson: The 16 Most Important Steps To Understand The Stock Market

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A previous version of this article appeared on our website July 21, 2013. Refreshed and updated throughout, as of July 2018. By Brian Nelson, CFA After earning my MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and training stock and credit analysts from large organizations over the past decade or so, I have heard just about every question (though I admit I am still surprised by many things and remain a very humble student of the markets). I’ve also spent years perfecting the discounted cash flow process for large research organizations such as Morningstar and studied under one of the most famed aggressive growth investors of all time, Richard Driehaus. My knowledge runs the gamut from value through … Read more