Positive.
From Barchart: 2024-12-26 19:30:02
- Tech giant Apple announced a 7% increase in its quarterly dividend, now at $0.83 per share, as part of its plan to return $100 billion to shareholders by 2022.
- Johnson & Johnson raised its quarterly dividend by 5%, now at $1.06 per share, marking the 59th consecutive year of dividend increases for the healthcare company.
- Bank of America announced a 17% increase in its quarterly dividend, now at $0.21 per share, following the Federal Reserve’s stress test results allowing for higher shareholder payouts.
- Home improvement retailer Home Depot increased its quarterly dividend by 10%, now at $1.65 per share, reflecting the company’s strong financial performance and outlook.
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