Category: Dividend Stocks
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Enbridge Increases Dividend by 3%
Enbridge announced today that it’s increasing its dividend by 3%. With the increase, the company has now raised its payout for 30 straight years. What’s also promising is that the company announced strong guidance for 2025. Not only does the company say that it’s on track to hit the high end of its guidance for Read more
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Canadian Tire Shows Resilience Amid Challenging Consumer Environment, Raises Dividend for 15th Straight Year
Canadian Tire Shows Resilience Amid Challenging Consumer Environment, Raises Dividend Quarterly Financial Performance Canadian Tire recorded Q3 revenue of $4.19 billion, down 1.4% year-over-year, reflecting conservative spending as consumers prioritize essentials over discretionary items. Net income for the quarter reached $200.6 million, or $3.59 per diluted share, a sharp rebound from a $66.4 million loss Read more
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BCE Expands Into the U.S. but Pauses Dividend Growth
Strategic Expansion in the U.S. Market BCE has agreed to acquire Ziply Fiber, a leading fiber Internet provider in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, for approximately $5 billion in cash plus $2 billion in assumed debt, bringing the transaction value to $7 billion. This acquisition significantly bolsters BCE’s North American presence, positioning Bell Canada, its wholly Read more
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BCE Stock Faces Headwinds Amid Lower Revenue and Competitive Pressures
Financial Overview In Q3 2024, BCE posted an operating revenue of $5.97 billion, down 1.8% from the prior year as product revenue dropped 14.3%. The company attributed this to reduced demand in consumer electronics and lower mobile device sales, both impacted by ongoing price competition in the telecom space. Net loss for the quarter amounted Read more
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Restaurant Brands International Posts Modest 3.2% Growth in Q3
Quarterly Financial Overview Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) reported total Q3 revenue of $2.29 billion, up from $1.84 billion in Q3 2023, boosted by acquisitions in the U.S. and China, which formed a new “Restaurant Holdings” segment. Adjusted operating income rose 6.1% to $652 million, supporting a modest 4.6% increase in adjusted diluted EPS to $0.93, Read more
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Fortis Reports Q3 Growth and Strengthens Long-Term Outlook
Third-Quarter Financial Highlights Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) reported third-quarter net earnings of $420 million, or $0.85 per share, up from $394 million or $0.81 per share in the same period last year. This improvement reflects regulated rate base growth across its portfolio and favorable earnings adjustments at Tucson Electric Power (TEP) due to new rates effective since Read more
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Spin Master Sees Strong Toy Sales in Q3, But Profitability Remains a Challenge
Revenue Boosted by Toys, Led by Melissa & Doug Spin Master, known for its popular brands like Paw Patrol and new acquisition Melissa & Doug, reported a revenue increase of 25% year-over-year in its third-quarter earnings, totaling US$885.7 million compared to US$710.2 million last year. The standout performer in this growth was the toy segment, Read more
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McDonald’s Stock Declines Amid E. coli Outbreak: Should Investors Stay the Course?
Recent reports have linked an E. coli outbreak to McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) quarter pounders, resulting in 49 illnesses. One person has died from the outbreak. This has triggered a temporary removal of the popular burger from some locations, causing the stock to fall. For McDonald’s, the news comes before it releases its latest earnings numbers, and Read more
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CVS Health Changes Leadership Amid Financial Struggles
CVS Health replaced its CEO, Karen Lynch, with David Joyner as the company faces financial challenges, especially with its Aetna insurance business. CVS warned that its Q3 earnings will miss expectations, causing shares to drop by more than 7% on Friday morning. The company’s stock has fallen 19% this year, leading to the leadership shift. Read more