Stock Market Outlook for 2021

By Valuentum Analysts February 8, 2021 2020 was one for the history books. We covered our thoughts and reflections on the past year in our “2020 Won’t Soon Be Forgotten” article (link here), and now we are looking towards the future. Global health authorities should be able to bring an end to the ongoing coronavirus (‘COVID-19’) pandemic sooner than many had expected as several vaccines have already been improved for emergency use and several others appear increasingly likely to get approved. Global vaccine distribution activities are currently underway, and this should allow the world to slowly return to pre-pandemic activities. Before then, immense stimulus measures launched primarily in developed nations should support global economic activities until the public health crisis … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week February 26

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending February 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 Acushnet (GOLF): now $0.165 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.155. Alamos Gold (AGI): now $0.025 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.02. Albemarle (ALB): now $0.39 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.385. Allstate (ALL): now $0.81 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.54. Alumina (AWCMF): now $0.029 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.028. American Homes 4 Rent (AMH): now $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.05. AMERISAFE (AMSF): … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week August 6

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending August 6. 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 AllianceBernstein (AB): now $0.91 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.81. Altabancorp (ALTA): now $0.17 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.15. APA (APA): now $1.50 per share special dividend, was $0.025. Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. (BSBR): now $0.145 per share dividend, was $0.135. Barings BDC (BBDC): now $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.20. Berry (BRY): now $0.06 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.04. BG Staffing (BGSF): … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of August 12

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending August 12. 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                AirSculpt Technologies (AIRS): now $0.41 per share special dividend. Alpha Metallurgical (AMR): now $0.392 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.375. Badger Meter (BMI): now $0.225 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.20. Barclays (BCS): now $0.105 per share semi-annual dividend, was 4.0p. Barnwell (BRN): now $0.015 per share dividend. Berry (BRY): now $0.62 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.06. Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR): now $0.725 per … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of November 11

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending November 11. 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                A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (AW.UN:CA): now CAD 0.16 per share monthly dividend, was CAD 0.15. A10 (ATEN): now $0.06 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.05. AAON (AAON): now $0.24 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.19. AFLAC (AFL): now $0.42 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.40. Arko Corp. (ARKO): now $0.03 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.02. Assurant (AIZ): now $0.70 per share quarterly dividend, … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of February 24

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending February 24. 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                          Albemarle (ALB): now $0.40 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.395. Alerus Financial Corporation (ALRS): now $0.18 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.16. AMERISAFE (AMSF): now $0.34 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.31. Assured Guaranty (AGO): now $0.28 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.25. BankUnited (BKU): now $0.27 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.25. Barclays (BCS): now $0.237 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.105. Bay … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of May 5

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending May 5. 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                          Allied Motion Technologies (AMOT): now $0.03 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.025. American International Group (AIG): now $0.36 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.32. Apple (AAPL): now $0.24 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.23. Arbor Realty Trust (ABR): now $0.42 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.40. ARC Resources (ARX:CA): now CAD 0.17 per share quarterly dividend, was CAD 0.15. Berry (BRY): now $0.12 per … Read more