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Cheesecake Factory Inc Announces 20% Dividend Hike
If you love cheesecake, you can collect some handsome dividends by putting your money where you mouth is, without putting on any weight. On Wednesday, July 27, Cheesecake Factory Inc (NASDAQ:CAKE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share..
CBOE Increases Dividend by 9%
Market Volatility Helps Options Exchange New York, NY — CBOE Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:CBOE) increased its quarterly dividend payout by nine percent to $0.25 per share for the third quarter as its revenue rose on higher trading in financial markets amid.
Papa John’s Boosts Dividend by 20%
Pizza Chain Forecast to Perform Well New York, NY — Papa John’s Int’l, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) announced today that the board of directors has approved a 14% increase in the quarterly dividend. The hike will result in a quarterly dividend rate.
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Climb to 266,000
While markets are anticipating a solid gross domestic product (GDP) report for the second quarter on Friday, weekly jobless claims quietly ticked up. On Thursday, July 28, the U.S. Department of Labor released its weekly report on unemployment insurance claims..
Vanguard Closes Dividend Fund to New Investors
Dividend Growth Fund Swells to $30 billion New York, NY — The Vanguard Group said on Thursday it is closing its $30.0-billion dividend growth fund to new investors as a protective measure. “Vanguard is proactively taking steps to slow strong.
CBS Corp. Announces 20% Dividend Hike, $6 Billion Buyback
Board Approves $6 Billion Buyback New York, NY — CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS) said it will raise its quarterly dividend by 20% and boost its stock buyback. The company said it would increase its dividend to $0.18 from $0.15 per share..
U.S. Durable Goods Orders Plunged in June
While the U.S. stock market is surging past its all-time highs, one economic indicator is saying that the underlying economy might not be as strong as investors think. On Wednesday, July 27, the U.S. Department of Commerce released the latest.
Potash Corp Slashes Dividend 60%
Weak Demand Hits Fertilizer Maker New York, NY — Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc (TSE:POT) slashed its dividend by 60% to $0.60 a share as the fertilizer maker continues to struggle with weak demand. The Saskatoon-based company reduced its 2016.
Marathon Petroleum Boosts Dividend
Increase Comes Amid Declining Profit New York, NY — Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC) said it will raise its quarterly dividend by 12.5% to $0.36 a share from $0.32 a share. “This increase in our dividend represents a compound annual growth.
Torstar Cuts Annual Dividend to CA$0.10
Toronto Publisher Struggles to Reduce Losses New York, NY — Torstar Corporation (TSE:TS.B), the Toronto Star’s parent company, said it plans to lower the dividend to CA$0.10 per share annually beginning in the third quarter after it reported an adjusted.
