RPM Raises Dividend as Shares Trade Below GF Value
RPM International raised its quarterly dividend to $0.57 per share, taking the annualized rate to $2.28. The 39% payout ratio offers a cushion, though insider sales and middling momentum complicate the case.
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A.O. Smith Lifts Quarterly Dividend to 38 Cents
A.O. Smith's 6% dividend increase brings its quarterly payment to 38 cents per share. Its 38% payout ratio offers some support, while weak momentum and valuation measures leave investors with more to weigh.
Childcare Costs Can Squeeze Retirement Contributions
Childcare can consume as much as 19.3% of household income. Parents face those bills during the years when retirement contributions have the most time to compound.
Stocks Hit Records as Shiller P/E Nears Dot-Com Peak
The S&P 500's Shiller P/E reached 41.67 on Oct. 5, near its dot-com-era record. Past peaks came before steep losses, while long holding periods have historically rewarded investors who stayed invested.
