Market Moves
Long-Ignored Dividends Will Rise, Says Jefferies
Stock buybacks are expected to shrink, leaving room for more payouts, the firm believes.
Stock buybacks are expected to shrink, leaving room for more payouts, the firm believes.
Those stocks, such as Altria and Verizon, carry the top yields, but their flagging prices negate the sweet payouts, according to Bespoke.
While company payouts hit a record, economic problems should slow that pace up ahead, a Janus Henderson study warns.
Sliced at the coronavirus’ outset, company payouts enjoy increases amid enlarged profits.
Companies, tightfisted on payouts since last year’s market wipeout, feel flush now, Credit Suisse says.
The last time that happened was during the financial crisis, Bespoke says.
Lower P/Es, buybacks, small investor trading, and the fear gauge don’t paint a picture of panic.