City Lodge Raises Dividend as Profit Falls
City Lodge Hotels raised its final dividend to 11 cents after revenue grew 10% and adjusted earnings per share rose 20%. Annual profit still fell 5%, as investors weigh the bigger payout against higher costs.
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AI Leaders' Valuations Fall as Earnings Growth Outpaces Shares
Nvidia, Amazon and Alphabet trade at lower forward earnings multiples despite a powerful market rally. Strong growth forecasts support the case for Nvidia, but heavy AI spending and high expectations leave investors watching for results.
How Long Does It Take the S&P 500 to Recover From a Bear Market?
Yardeni Research counts 11 S&P 500 bear markets since 1957. Recoveries to a new high took a little over three years on average, but that figure cannot tell investors when the next loss will end.
Dividend Stocks Can Give Beginners a Steadier Starting Point
Dividend growers have historically delivered stronger returns with lower measured volatility than dividend cutters. But payouts are never guaranteed, and the long-term record cannot predict what new investors will earn.
