Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of June 13

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending June 13. 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                          AGNC Investment Corp. 6.5% DP SH PFD E (AGNCO): now $0.6013 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.5976. AGNC Investment Corp. 6.875 DEP REP D (AGNCM): now $0.5595 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.5563. AGNC Investment Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (AGNCN): now $0.6088 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.6050. AGNC INVT 1000 DR REP 1 SRS F PRF (AGNCP): now $0.5826 per … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week December 25

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending December 25. 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 AMCON Distributing Company (DIT): now $5.00 per share special dividend, was $0.18. Bank First (BFC): now $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.20. Cosan (CZZ): now $1.02340096 per share dividend, was $0.11189896. Extended Stay America (STAY): now $0.35 per share special dividend, was $0.01. Flexsteel (FLXS): now $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.05. Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF): now $0.0776 per share monthly dividend, … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending September 15

Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending September 15. 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 Tower (AMT): now $0.66 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.64. Argan (AGX): now $1.00 per share annual dividend, was $0.70. Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR): now $0.365 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.33. Curtis-Wright (CW): now $0.15 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.13. Entravision (EVC): now $0.05 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.03125. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO): now $0.26 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.25. … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending September 23

Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending September 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 8point3 Energy Partners (CAFD): now $0.2406 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.2325. ALPS Cohen & Steers Global Realty Majors ETF (GRI): now $0.382421 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.312204. Ameris Bancorp (ABCB): now $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.05. ATN International (ATNI): now $0.34 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.32. Bank of South Carolina (BKSC): now $0.14 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.13. BIOQUAL (BIOQ): … Read more

The Real Reason Why Moats Matter

  Image Source: Ray in Manila Valuentum: We’re here today with Valuentum’s President of Investment Research Brian Nelson to talk about the concept of an economic moat. You think the concept of an economic moat is one of the most misunderstood topics in finance. Can you elaborate? Nelson: Sure, of course. An economic moat was first coined by the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, to describe significant and sustainable competitive advantages. Now, if you ask any business, they’re going to tell you that they have an economic moat of some sort, whether it’s some low-cost position or intangible asset or an impenetrable network effect. Investors today are at a disadvantage of misinformation given just how widespread the term moat or … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week March 5

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending March 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 Aaron’s (AAN): now $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.04. BHP (BHP): now $2.02/ADS interim dividend, was $1.10/ADS final dividend. Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV): now $0.15 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.10. Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ): now CAD 0.47 per share quarterly dividend, was CAD 0.42. Cargojet (CGJTF): now C$0.26 per share quarterly dividend, C$0.23. CMC Materials (CCMP): now $0.46 per share quarterly dividend, was … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of September 13

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending September 13. 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                          Absa Group Limited (AGRPY): now $0.5992 per share dividend, was $0.5707. AFC Gamma (AFCG): now $0.33 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.15. Altria (MO): now $1.02 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.98. ANTA Sports Products Limited (ANPDY): now $3.712 per share semi-annual dividend, was $3.602. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDUUY): now $0.3199 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.3095. Benchmark Electronics (BHE): … Read more