Special Dividends: Companies with Extra Shareholder Rewards
Special dividends are like surprise money for shareholders, as investors in Costco (COST) recently found out. Here's how they work.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Daily Alert
This investment firm beat analysts’ estimates by $0.09 in the latest quarter.
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Wall Street’s Best Investments Daily Alert: (KRNT)
This digital printing company beat analysts’ estimates by three cents last quarter, and is forecast to grow at more than a 50% rate for the next five years.
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Wall Street’s Best Investments Daily Alert: Buy Domino’s Pizza (DPZ)
Wall Street analysts expect this pizza restaurant to grow at a double-digit pace for the next few years.
Domino’s Pizza (DPZ)
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Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) is one of the most recognized pizza delivery companies in the world. The company has over 13,200 stores in markets,...
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Visa Stock and the Electronic Payments Revolution
A revolution in electronic payments is underway, one that could drive growth in the industry for decades. And Visa stock could be a major beneficiary.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Daily Alert: Buy (FLO)
A cost-cutting program and strategic acquisitions are helping this baked foods company build its already leading market share, but litigation uncertainty has provided an opportunity to add shares at a discount.
Flowers Foods (FLO)
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Flowers Foods (FLO) is the second-largest baked foods company the...
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American States Water (AWR)
This water utility has expanded beyond its utility base and has a current dividend yield of 2.3%, paid quarterly.
American States Water (AWR)From Dividend Lab
Founded in 1929, American States Water (AWR) and its subsidiaries form an electric and water utility company that serves residential commercial...
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American Campus Communities Inc. (ACC)
This student housing REIT is rated ‘Buy’ at Zack’s, and is rapidly expanding its market share. The shares have a current dividend yield of 3.26%, paid quarterly.
American Campus Communities Inc. (ACC)From Dividend Lab
Founded in 1993, American Campus Communities Inc. (ACC) is an equity that...
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Boring Can Be Good!
I first learned about our Spotlight Stock, National Retail Properties (NNN) back in 2000, when I was writing my UnTapped Opportunities newsletter. At that time, I traveled to Orlando to meet with the company’s CFO, Kevin Habicht (who is still the company’s CFO—you to...
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PRA Health Sciences Inc. (PRAH)
The shares of this healthcare company are moving higher, with upgrades from SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and a ‘Strong Buy’ from Zack’s. Buy on pullbacks.
PRA Health Sciences Inc. (PRAH) From Dividend Lab
PRA Health Sciences Inc. (PRAH) is a best-in-class global contract research organization (CRO) the...
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Hedge Fund Darlings—Should You Buy These 5 Stocks?
For all their posturing, the $3 trillion hedge fund industry returns actually fared worse than the S&P 500 last year. While the S&P 500 dropped 0.73%, the average hedge fund lost about 1%.
And some—like William Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management and David Einhorn’s Capital—took...
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National General Holdings Corp. 7.625% Unsecured Subordinated Notes (NGHCZ)
This insurance company beat estimates in the last quarter by ten cents. Keefe Bruyette recently initiated coverage with an ‘Outperform’ rating, and Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to ‘Overweight’.
National General Holdings Corp. 7.625% Unsecured Subordinated Notes (NGHCZ) From Dividend Lab
National General Holdings Corp. is...
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Rising Dividends – MPLX LP (MPLX)
MPLX LP (MPLX), a subsidiary of industry-leading crude oil refiner Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC), is a midstream fee-based Master Limited Partnership (MLP) that owns and operates assets for the transportation and storage of crude oil, refined products and other hydrocarbon-based products.
MPLX EBITDA could than...
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MPLX LP (MPLX)
This company just increased its dividend for the 12th consecutive quarter. Its shares have a current dividend yield of 7.48%, paid quarterly.
MPLX LP (MPLX) from Dividend Lab
MPLX LP (MPLX), a subsidiary of industry-leading crude oil refiner Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC), is a midstream Master...
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Accenture PLC (ACN)
This worldwide consulting firm is growing exponentially through its strategic acquisitions. The shares have a current dividend yield of 2.15%, paid semi-annually.
Accenture PLC (ACN) From Dividend Lab
Accenture PLC (ACN) is a global consulting firm that specializes in management strategy consulting, technology services and operations...
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Under Armour (UA)
Founded in 1996, Under Armour Inc. (UA) has quickly become a major player in the sports apparel and footwear industry. With a growing presence on all seven continents, the company has gained significant market share over the last decade. Under Armour has endorsement with...
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Under Armour (UA)
This fitness behemoth is striking new deals left and right, growing revenues and beating earnings estimates.
Under Armour (UA) From Dividend Lab
Founded in 1996, Under Armour Inc. (UA) has quickly become a major player in the sports apparel and footwear industry. With a growing on...
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NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. (NRF)
This Real Estate Investment Trust is spinning off its European assets and pays a very high 12.53% current yield, paid quarterly.
NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. (NRF) from Dividend Lab
NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. (NRF) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that is focused on commercial...
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Collectors Universe Inc. (CLCT)
This collectibles company was rated one of America’s Best Small Companies by Forbes last year. The shares have a current dividend yield of 8.93%, paid quarterly.
Collectors Universe Inc. (CLCT)
Collectors Universe Inc. (CLCT) is a California based third-part collectibles business that specializes in grading and authenticating rare and valuable...
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Emerson Electric Company (EMR)
This engineering firm’s shares have been discounted due to falling oil prices and China’s challenges. Yet its cash flow continues to support its 4.08% dividend, which is paid quarterly. As well, shareholders can look forward to continued stock repurchases and a coming spin-off.
Emerson Company...
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