Strong dollar drives largest global dividends drop for five years
Global dividends fell the most in five years year-on-year in the three months to 31 March, according to research by Henderson Global Investors.
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Growth potential more important than current yield – brazier
The ability to generate strong cash flows are not a sufficient reason to buy a company, says Simon Brazier, co-head of the Investec quality team.
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UK Q1 dividends halved year-on-year but 2015 forecast rises
UK Q1 2015 dividend pay-outs were cut in half year-on-year, the Capita Dividend Monitor has revealed, alongside revising up its full-year projection.
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Charles Stanley cuts dividend
Charles Stanley has cut its total dividend for the year to end March 2015 to 5p per share and is planning a £15.8m share placing in an effort to rebuild its capital levels and refocus the business.
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Dividends set to rise 7 this year
Ordinary dividends from FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies are forecast to rise 7% on an aggregate basis to £79.3bn this financial year, according to a new report from Markit.
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Shell megadeal shines spotlight on dividends
In 2014, five companies accounted for 45% of the £97.4bn that was paid out in dividends to UK investors, according to the latest issue of the Capita UK Dividend Monitor.
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Dividends the focus but resilience the key
With many a UK investors eye trained toward the upcoming election and the prospect of a high level of volatility leading up to and following the vote, resilience is a word that keeps cropping up.
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Dont overlook EM dividends
Roughly 90% of companies represented in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index pay dividends, according to a research note by Capital Group.
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Making hay from shining dividends
As people live longer, so the line between before and after retirement has become blurred and ways to generate an income while preserving capital are becoming increasingly sought after.
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Jupiter raises dividend prospects
According to the asset manager, strong growth in net inflows was helped by a successful diversification into fixed income.
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Can US dividends actually deliver
According to Claire Hart, right now quality should be at the forefront of any dividend stocks under consideration for inclusion in a portfolio. By Clare Hart, Fund Manager, JPM US Equity Income Fund
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Where in the world to look for income
A large majority of companies are likely to maintain or increase dividends, according to Fidelitys analyst survey.