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 August 20

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending August 20. 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’s (AFG): now $2.24 per share annual dividend, was $2.00. Aptiv PLC 5.5% CNV PFD A (APTV.PA): now $1.375 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.22. Brigham Minerals (MNRL): now $0.35 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.32. Cable One (CABO): now $2.75 per share quarterly dividend, was $2.50. Cboe Global Markets (CBOE): now $0.48 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.42. Dean Foods (DF): now $0.10 per … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of August 19

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending August 19. 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 $0.63 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.56. Apple Hospitality (APLE): now $0.07 per share monthly dividend, was $0.05. Brigham Minerals (MNRL): now $0.77 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.60. C&F Financial (CFFI): now $0.42 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.40. Cable One (CABO): now $2.85 per share quarterly dividend, was $2.75. Cboe Global Markets (CBOE): now $0.50 per share quarterly dividend, … Read more

4 Very Good Reasons Why We Don’t Like Dividends of Banking Stocks

Untermyer: Is not commercial credit based primarily upon money or property?Morgan: No, sir. The first thing is character.Untermyer: Before money or property?Morgan: Before money or anything else. Money cannot buy it … a man I do not trust could not get money from me on all the bonds in Christendom. –Mr. JP Morgan’s testimony before the Pujo Committee (questioning from Samuel Untermyer), 1912-1913   Image: Bank Run in Michigan, USA, February 1933. Source: Public Domain. By Brian Nelson, CFA It’s sometimes easy to lose sight of the fragility of a banking firm’s business model. Let’s examine the reasons why we don’t like banking firms’ dividends. Reason #1: A Bank Run Is Always Possible. Reason #2: Others Have Tried to Invest in Bank Dividends and Have Failed. Reason #3: … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending November 18

Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending November 18. 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 Agilent Technologies (A): now $0.132 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.115. American Equity (AEL): now $0.24 per share annual dividend, was $0.22. Assurant (AIZ): now $0.53 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.50. Bancroft Fund (BCV): now $0.52 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.25. Brown-Forman (BF.A): now $0.1825 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.17. Brunswick (BC): now $0.165 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.15. C&F Financial (CFFI): … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of August 18

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending August 18. 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                          Abrdn plc (SLFPY): now $0.322 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.304. Atour Lifestyle Holdings (ATAT): now $0.05 per share dividend. Badger Meter (BMI): now $0.27 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.23. Cable One (CABO): now $2.95 per share quarterly dividend, was $2.85. Cboe Global Markets (CBOE): now $0.55 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.50. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CMWAY): now $1.547 per share semi-annual … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of August 23

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending August 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                          Addtech AB (publ.) (ADDHY): now $0.1345 per share annual dividend, was $0.0833. Advanced Info Service Public Ltd. ADR (AVIFY): now $0.1093 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.1025. Alpine Income Property Trust (PINE): now $0.280 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.275. Altria (MO): now $1.02 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.98. Anglo American Platinum (ANGPY): now $0.0618 per share semi-annual dividend, was $0.0572. Amotiv Limited … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending February 23

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending February 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 Albemarle (ALB): now $0.335 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.32. Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund (AFT); now $0.096 per share monthly dividend, was $0.09. Arbor Realty Trust (ABR): now $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.19. Armada Hoffler Properties (AHH): now $0.20 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.19. Assured Guaranty (AGO): now $0.16 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.1425. The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son … Read more