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Fri. Dec. 18, 2009

8 Stocks Compounding Their Dividends

Compound interest is what occurs when interest previously earned is added to the principle and is considered when calculating future interest – i.e. earning interest on interest. So, what’s more powerful than compound interest? Compound dividends! Compound dividends are like compound interest on steroids – you are not only earning on reinvested dividends, but the dividend rate is increasing.


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Fri. Sep. 25, 2009

Six Double-Digit Dividend Stocks Increasing Their Yields

After Wednesday’s article High-Yield, High-Risk Dividend Stocks, I had hoped to feature a few high-yield stocks raising their dividends this week.  Patiently I watched the news wire for some announcements that fit the bill, and it didn’t take long. As if they were waiting for the cue, three high-yield stocks recently announced increased cash dividends for their shareholders:


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Fri. Jun. 26, 2009

PetSmart (PETM) Announces a 233% Dividend Increase

In this environment many income investors are happy to see any dividend increase. Not all companies are hiding behind the economic downturn and short-changing their dividend increases. To the contrary, PetSmart (PETM) after an extensive analysis of expected free cash flows showed confidence in their our operating plan with a generous dividend increase and share repurchase plan.


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Fri. Mar. 27, 2009

Champion Dividend Stocks

There are winners and there are champions in every walk of life. The difference is subtle, but very real. A champion is driven for success and will not let anything stand in its way. Some dividend stocks can be classified as champions. A bad economy, tight credit markets and a dark cloud of uncertainty are enough send some dividend companies running for the exit. However, these are the times that champions stand firm.


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