Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending April 7

Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending April 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 Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK): now $0.175 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.17. BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust (BPT): now $1.0983 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.9943. Carnival (CCL): now $0.40 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.35. Chico’s FAS (CHS): now $0.0825 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.08. Cisco (CSCO): now $0.29 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.26. Constellation Brands (STZ): now $0.52 per share quarterly … Read more

The Coming “Goldman Sachs Era”

Valuentum covers recent developments in the financials sector, including hopes for a relaxation of certain prohibitive Dodd-Frank rules that, if repealed, could pave the way for improved economic returns across the banking sector during the Trump administration. A look back at the month of September 2008, and how Goldman Sachs may very well shape the financial markets during the next few years are two other areas in the piece. Financials stocks have come roaring back since Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States. We’ve participated. By Brian Nelson, CFA It’s been more than 8 years now. The month of September 2008 shaped my view of the financials and banking sector more than any other month possibly could–The … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending January 6

Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending January 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 Alamo (ALG): now $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.09. Atrium Mortgage Investment (AMIVE): now C$0.073333 per share monthly dividend, was C$0.071667. Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK): now $0.17 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.165. Brixmor Property (BRX): now $0.26 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.245. CenterPoint (CNP): now $0.2675 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.26. Enbridge (ENB): now C$0.583 per share quarterly dividend, was C$0.53. … Read more

Podcast: Why ETFs and Roasting the Banks

The Valuentum analyst team talks about why we don’t like the business models of banking entities, why they are currently destroying economic value, but also why the team includes exposure in the Best Ideas Newsletter portfolio. What gives? Find out in this ~9 minute podcast. If you cannot view the video, please view the transcript that follows. Tickerized for holdings in the exchange traded funds, XLF and KBE, and for various financials-oriented ETFs.  Kris Rosemann: Hello and welcome to the Valuentum Securities podcast. My name is Kris Rosemann Associate Investment Analyst at Valuentum. With me is Chris Araos and Brian Nelson President of Equity Research and ETF Analysis at Valuentum. Today, we are going to have a quick discussion over … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending October 7

Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending October 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 American Financial (AFG): now $0.3125 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.28. Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK): now $0.165 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.16. Enterprise Products (EPD): now $0.405 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.40. FNB Bancorp (FNBG): now $0.16 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.15. Genesis Energy (GEL): now $0.70 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.69. Ingersoll-Rand (IR): now $0.40 per share quarterly dividend, was … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending July 1

Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending July 1. 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 the Ozarks (OZRK): now $0.16 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.155. Darden Restaurants (DRI): now $0.56 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.50. Empire Resources (ERS): now $0.04 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.025. General Mills (GIS): now $0.48 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.46. Global Water Resources (GWRS): now $0.022 per share monthly dividend, was $0.02. Worthington (WOR): now $0.20 per share quarterly dividend, … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending April 1

TJX raised its quarterly dividend 24% March 29. Image Source: Mike Mozart Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending April 1. 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 the Ozarks (OZRK): now $0.155 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.15. Banner (BANR): now $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.18. City Holding (CHCO): now $0.43 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.42. Dollarama (DLMAF): now $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.09. Glacier Bancorp (GBCI): now $0.20 per share quarterly dividend, was … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending January 8

Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending January 8. 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 Alamo (ALG): now $0.09 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.08. Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK): now $0.15 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.145. DDR (DDR): now $0.19 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.1725. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD): now $0.39 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.385. Formula Systems (FORTY): now $0.34 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.23. Genesis Energy (GEL): now $0.655 per share quarterly dividend, … Read more

Dividend Increases for the Week Ending October 2

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending October 2. 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 Adcare Health Systems (ADK): now $0.06 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.055. American Financial (AFG): now $0.28 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.25. Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK): now $0.145 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.14. Clarcor (CLC): now $0.22 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.20. DineEquity (DIN): now $0.92 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.875. Enterprise Products (EPD): now $0.385 per share quarterly dividend, was … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Two Weeks Ending January 2

Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the two weeks ending January 2. 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 Alamo (ALG): now $0.08 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.07. Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK): now $0.13 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.125. FelCor (FCH): now $0.04 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.02. Investar Holding (ISTR): now $0.007 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.006. Teekay LNG (TGP): now $0.70 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.69. TerraForm (TERP): now $0.27 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.225. … Read more