Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week May 7

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

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week May 13

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending May 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      Alerus Financial Corporation (ALRS): now $0.18 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.16. Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN): now $0.1808 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.1706. Birchcliff Energy (BIREF): now CAD 0.02 per share quarterly dividend, was CAD 0.01. Black Stone Minerals (BSM): now $0.40 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.27. Brookline Bancorp (BRKL): now $0.13 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.125. Bunge (BG): now $0.625 per … Read more

ICYMI — Video: Will Hasty Policy Facilitate the Next Leg Down, or Do We Have It Coming Anyway?

President of Investment Research and award-winning author of Value Trap: Theory of Universal Valuation Brian Nelson explains how US policymakers are stuck between a rock and a hard place, and how the market may be factoring in too high of a probability of a return to normalcy before 2021. This and more in the latest video report. Summary Make sure you review Value Trap on Amazon. Do so here. We think those that bought equities near the bottom of this swoon may be looking to take profits at present levels. The market is currently reflecting an 80%-85% probability of a return to normalcy before 2021, which we believe is too high at this time. Our main concern is that government … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending February 1

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending February 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 AFLAC (AFL): now $0.27 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.26. ALLETE (ALE): now $0.5875 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.56. Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP): now $0.53 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.525. Anthem (ANTM): now $0.80 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.75. Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG): now $0.43 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.41. Bank of Botetourt (BORT): now $0.16 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.15. … Read more

Changing Millennial Preferences and the Death of the Blue Box?

A video that has been making the rounds challenging the markups at some of the high-end luxury dealers.

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of February 28

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending February 28. 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                          AerCap (AER): now $0.27 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.25. Affinity Bancshares (AFBI): now $1.50 per share special dividend. Allstate (ALL): now $1.00 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.92. American Financial (AFG): now $2.00 per share special dividend, was $0.80. AMERISAFE (AMSF): now $0.39 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.37. Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD): now EUR 1.00 per share annual dividend, was EUR 0.82. Aura … Read more

Update: Frequently Asked Questions About Valuentum Securities, Inc.

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

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