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Target, Kroger Launch Counterattack on Amazon-Whole Foods; Industry Earnings to Shrink

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Image Source: Valuentum The pricing war has begun, but it may take years before we see the final effects. Only the strongest may come out ahead, and only those already focusing on giving customers the very best value proposition at the lowest prices may retain share. By Brian Nelson, CFA The grocery store business is now on a path of significant change in the wake of news that Amazon (AMZN) would acquire upscale organic grocer Whole Foods (WFM). The online retailing giant has wasted little time in resetting the product pricing environment at Whole Foods, and we expect that other grocers will have to follow. The group had already been on high alert given recent language from Kroger (KR), suggesting … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending November 2

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending November 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 Aircastle (AYR): now $0.30 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.28. AllianceBernstein (AB): now $0.69 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.62. American Assets Trust (AAT): now $0.28 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.27. Apollo Global Management (APO): now $0.46 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.43. Arbor Realty Trust (ABR): now $0.27 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.25. Black Stone Minerals (BSM): now $0.37 per share quarterly dividend, … Read more

Stock Market Outlook for 2021

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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 October 29

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending October 29. 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 A10 Networks (ATEN): now $0.05 per share quarterly dividend. AbbVie (ABBV): now $1.41 per share quarterly dividend, was $1.30. Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP): now $0.20 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.10. Amphenol (APH): now $0.20 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.14. Arbor Realty Trust (ABR): now $0.36 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.35. Armada Hoffler Properties (AHH): now $0.17 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.16. B. … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of October 28

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending October 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                AbbVie (ABBV): now $1.48 per share quarterly dividend, was $1.41. ACNB (ACNB): now $0.28 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.26. Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP): now $0.50 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.40. American Electric Power (AEP): now $0.83 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.78. Amphenol (APH): now $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.20. Associated Banc-Corp (ASB): now $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.20. … Read more