First American Raises Dividend 11% as Housing Volumes Stay Soft
First American raised its quarterly dividend to $0.61 per share. But subdued home-price growth and mortgage-rate pressure keep transaction volumes central to the company's income outlook.
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IRS ETF Ruling Puts AB's High Yield Under Scrutiny
The IRS says some structured ETF transfers of appreciated securities trigger taxable events. For AllianceBernstein investors, the ruling comes alongside a 9.94% yield and a payout ratio above earnings.
Mondelez Raises Dividend After Earnings Beat
Mondelez will pay $0.52 per share on October 14 after raising its dividend by 4%. Quarterly earnings topped estimates, while differing payout ratio figures and a CEO share sale add context for investors.
Clorox Lifts Dividend as Earnings and Debt Squeeze Cash
Clorox raised its quarterly dividend by one cent as earnings weakened and debt remained high after acquisitions. With an 85% payout ratio and shares near a 52-week low, cash flow will be the key test.
