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GM's Dividend Safety Profile Not yet Affected by Union Strike but the Long-Term Stakes Are High

General Motors (GM) remains locked in its longest labor dispute since 1970, costing the company more than $1 billion according to...

Oct 8, 2019

Imperial's Dividend Safety Score Downgraded to Unsafe on Vaping Challenges, Management Change

On September 26, Imperial Brands (IMBBY) lowered its guidance for the year due to challenging conditions in the U.S. vapor market. One...

Oct 7, 2019

Starbucks: Impressive Brand Strength and Dividend Growth

The first Starbucks (SBUX) cafe opened in 1971, and the company has since grown to become the world’s largest coffee purveyor with over...

Oct 4, 2019

High Dividend Stocks

High dividend stocks are popular holdings in retirement portfolios. Learn about the 23 best high yield stocks for dividend income in October 2019.

Oct 4, 2019

Disney's Appeal as a Long-term Dividend Growth Stock

Walt Disney founded his namesake company in 1923. Since then, the business has gone on to become one of the most iconic brands ever...

Sep 30, 2019

McDonald's: A Quality Dividend Aristocrat

Founded in 1940, McDonald's (MCD) is the world's largest quick-serve restaurant chain, with over 38,000 locations in more than 100...

Sep 30, 2019

Prospect Capital's Dividend Safety Score Downgraded to Unsafe on Investment Performance Risks

Prospect Capital (PSEC) is one of the largest and oldest business development companies, or BDCs. All BDCs are basically middle market...

Sep 27, 2019

Wells Fargo Names New CEO, Improving Turnaround Prospects

Wells Fargo (WFC) finally appointed a new CEO to lead the bank following a six-month search effort. Charlie Scharf took the job and will...

Sep 27, 2019

No Merger, But Investors Await More Clarity From Management

On September 25, Altria (MO) announced that merger discussions with Philip Morris (PM) ended with no deal. The environment for vaping...

Sep 26, 2019

Philip Morris Ends Merger Talks With Altria, Removing Some Uncertainty

This morning Philip Morris (PM) announced that merger discussions with Altria had ended without a deal. Investors responded positively to...

Sep 25, 2019