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Dividend Analysis - Saputo Inc (TSE:SAP)
2008-05-14 04:25:00 Looking for a good Canadian dividend paying company? A good place to start looking is the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats. Reader Luciano has been thinking of investing in a member of that list: Saputo Inc. Let’s have a look and see if this company belongs in our portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks! Company Profile: From ... More About: Analysis , Canada
Update: Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO)
2008-01-07 12:00:00 Let’s have a look at one of the current members in our portfolio of superior dividend yielding socks - Bank of Mont real which trades on the TSE and the NYSE under the symbol BMO. We first looked at Bank of Montreal back on July 9th, 2007. Back then, it was paying a juicy dividend of 3.94% which ... More About: Canada , Update
Welcome to 2008!
2008-01-02 03:28:00 I would like to wish each and everyone of you a happy and prosperous New Year in 2008 ! I plan to get back to blogging regularly and first off will be to have a look at the current list of members in our portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks. After that, we’ll continue the search for more ...
Constituents of S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats
2007-11-26 12:00:00 Back on October 16th, I first talked about the new S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats index that was started by Standard and Poors. Back then, they only showed 10 of the members in that index. But now, all the constituents are available. Here is the full list: 1,AGF.B, AGF Management Ltd B Nvtg 2,ACO.X, Atco Ltd I ... More About: Adia
Dividend Analysis - George Weston Limited (TSE:WN)
2007-11-23 12:00:00 Just to step away from my search for a dividend paying energy stock, I wanted to have a look at a traditionally defensive stock in Canada - George Weston Limited . This stock trades on the TSE and most people will know that it is the parent company of Loblaw (TSE:L). I did analyze Loblaw (L) ... More About: Analysis
Dividend Analysis - Suncor Energy Inc (TSE:SU)
2007-11-21 12:00:00 Continuing my search for a dividend paying energy stock, today we will look at Suncor Energy Inc which trades on both the NYSE and TSE under the symbol SU. This analysis will use Canadian data. Company Profile: From Yahoo Finance Suncor Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated energy company in Canada . It operates through four ... More About: Analysis , Dividend , Anal
Dividend Analysis - ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP)
2007-11-19 12:00:00 Continuing from my analysis of Exxon Mobil Corporation, Dividend s Matter reader Frog had suggested ConocoPhillips which trades on the NYSE under the symbol COP. Let’s see if this stock deserves a spot in our portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks. Company Profile: From Yahoo Finance ConocoPhillips operates as an integrated energy company worldwide. It operates through ... More About: Analysis , Conocophillips , Anal
Stock Analysis - Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)
2007-11-16 12:00:00 I would like to increase the diversification of our portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks. To that end, I am trying to find an energy stock to fit that bill. I am hoping that Exxon Mobil Corporation will be that company! It trades on the NYSE under the symbol XOM. Let’s have a ... More About: Analysis , Stock
Dividend Analysis - Thomson Corporation (TSE:TOC)
2007-11-14 12:00:00 Dividends Matter reader Telly has patiently been waiting on an analysis of Thomson Corporation . It trades on both the TSE and the NYSE under the symbol TOC. With its recent purchase of Reuters Group PLC, a new corporation is formed. This reduces the historical value of the data as moving forward, this ... More About: Analysis , Canada , Dividend
Buying Opportunity? Allied Irish Banks (NYSE:AIB)
2007-11-08 12:00:00 Back on August 9th, Dividends Matter reader David had suggested that we have a look at Allied Irish Banks which is an ADR that trades on the NYSE under the symbol AIB. At that time, everything looked good and we added it to our portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks. Unfortunately, it was a little ... More About: Buying , Opportunity , Unit
Still In the Game
2007-11-08 02:37:00 Thanks to everyone who contacted me recently. Yes, I am still here and still collecting my dividends! Things have been a bit hectic of late for me. So I apologize for the lack of posts. I still owe you one tutorial on using the discounted present value method for determining a model price. So that is ... More About: Game , The Game , The G
Dividend Analysis - Petro-Canada (TSE:PCA)
2007-10-19 13:00:00 Dividends Matter reader Debu has requested that we have a look at Petro -Canada . This stock trades on the TSE under the symbol PCA and on the NYSE under the symbol PCZ. I hear many talking heads on TV mention that PCA is one of the better oil plays in Canada as it has ... More About: Analysis , Dividend , Anal
Dividend Analysis - Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:PAYX)
2007-10-17 13:00:00 Dividends Matter reader Jim has suggested that we have a look at Paychex Inc which trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol PAYX. Is this a worthy candidate for our portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks? Let’s find out! Company Profile: From Yahoo Finance Paychex, Inc. provides payroll and integrated human resource and employee benefits outsourcing solutions ... More About: Analysis , Nasdaq , Dividend , Chex , Anal
S&P Dividend Aristocrats now in Canada
2007-10-17 03:20:00 I read in the Globe and Mail that Standard & Poor’s has launched a new index to track Canada ’s most consistent dividend raisers. The S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index is composed of Toronto Stock Exchange-listed Canadian companies that have increased dividends annually for at least seven years. The index consists of 35 stocks, with each stock ... More About: Rats
Dividend Analysis - EI Dupont de Nemours Co (NYSE:DD)
2007-10-15 13:00:00 Dividends Matter reader Patrick has requested that we have a look at EI Dupont de Nemours Company which trades on the NYSE under the symbol DD. Patrick took the time to perform some of the calculations himself. He came up with a Graham number of $29.95 and an Average High Dividend Yield model ... More About: Analysis , Dividend , Anal
New Posting Schedule
2007-10-09 03:58:00 Once again, I would like to apologize for the lack of posts over the last 2 weeks. Unfortunately, things have gotten a bit more hectic in my life. I have begun an exercise routine each night which now takes away 45 minutes that I used to use for blogging. What is the point of making money ... More About: Schedule , Posti
Market Disconnect
2007-10-02 13:00:00 How is this for a market disconnect. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) announces that its quarterly earnings will PLUNGE 60% on $5.9 billion in losses and write-downs from subprime and leveraged loan difficulties. And what does the market do? They drive the stock up 2.25%! In fact, the Dow’s surge was led by the financial sector. Meanwhile, Walgreen ... More About: Market , Disconnect
Dividend Analysis - General Parts Company (NYSE:GPC)
2007-10-01 13:00:00 Dividends Matter reader Rodney has requested that we have a look at Genuine Parts Company which trades on the NYSE under the symbol GPC. Is this stock worthy of joining our portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks? Let’s find out. Company Profile: From Yahoo Finance Genuine Parts Company and its subsidiaries distribute automotive and industrial ... More About: Analysis , General , Dividend
Status on Recent Lack of Posts
2007-09-25 03:33:00 I would like to apologize for the lack of posts so far this week. Unfortunately, I have a major presentation due at work and I have been working frantically to put it together. Of course, that means working weekends and nights! I hope to get back to my regular postings later this week. In the meantime, please ... More About: Recent , Status , Posts , Lack
Dividend Analysis - Leons Furniture Company (TSE:LNF)
2007-09-21 13:00:00 Dividends Matter reader Rick did such a great job finding Canadian National Railway Company , that I thought I would share his other stock request with you right now - Leons Furniture Company which trades on the TSE under the symbol LNF. Has Rick found another potential member of our portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks? ... More About: Analysis , Canada , Dividend
Launch of the Dividend Investors Network
2007-09-19 18:00:00 Dividend investing has become a style of investing just like value investing and growth investing. In fact, since the Tech Meltdown in 2000, it may just be the fastest growing investment style! To that end, I would like to start the Dividend Investors Network . What is it? The D ividend Investors Network is a collection of blogs dedicated ... More About: Launch , Dividend
Dividend Analysis - Canadian National Railway Company (TSE:CNR)
2007-09-19 13:00:00 Dividends Matter reader Rick has requested that we have a look at Canadian National Railway Company which trades on the TSE under the symbol CNR. With Warren Buffett himself investing in rail transportation (Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp), could this be our Canadian play? Let’s have a look. Company Profile: From the 2006 Annual Report Operates the ... More About: Analysis , Canada
Dividend Analysis - CVS Caremark Corp (NYSE:CVS)
2007-09-18 13:00:00 Dividends Matter reader Melinda has requested that we have a look at CVS Caremark Corporation which trades on the NYSE under the symbol CVS. Considering that Walgreen Company (NYSE:WAG) is a member of our portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks, let’s see if one of its competitor’s will have the same distinction. Company Profile: From Yahoo ... More About: Analysis , Dividend , Anal
Dividend Analysis - Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS)
2007-09-17 13:00:00 Two Dividend s Matter readers (Carlton and Chris) have both requested that we have a look at an international bank by the name of Barclays PLC which trades on the NYSE under the symbol BCS. Is this another wonderful business that will allow us to diversify internationally like Allied Irish Banks PLC (AIB)? Let’s have a ... More About: Analysis , Anal
McDonald?s Corporation - Keeps its High Dividend Grower Status
2007-09-14 13:00:00 Back on July 3rd, McDonald’s Corporation was added to our portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks. Today, it announced a 50% increase to its current dividend! I am sure that doesn’t say much about our healthy eating habits, but that is definitely a healthy dividend gain. More About: High , Status , Grow , Dividend
Dividend Analysis - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE:CM)
2007-09-13 13:00:00 Dividends Matter reader Louis suggested that we have a look at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce . People are really loving their financials these days! This stock trades on both the NYSE and the TSE under the symbol CM. Let’s see how it stacks up against the other Canadian banks that are members of ... More About: Analysis , Canada
Festival of Stocks #53
2007-09-12 03:10:00 My favourite carnival - The Festival of Stocks - is being hosted at College Analysts. Head on over and check out all the articles from around the stock picking blogosphere! On a side note, I was watching Cramer last night (BOO-YAH!) and interestingly enough, he gave a thumbs up and declared that the dividends were safe on ... More About: Carnivals
Tutorial: Calculating the Graham Number
2007-09-10 13:00:00 This post is part of a tutorial series at Dividends Matter. My goal at Dividends Matter is “to empower individual investors to gain the knowledge, skill, and confidence required to invest in high quality, dividend paying stocks to generate steadily increasing cash flow and ensure a lifetime of successful investing.” To that end, I want to ensure ... More About: Tutorial , Graham , The G , Number
Reader Request - Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSE:L)
2007-09-06 13:00:00 Dividends Matter reader Frank has requested that we have a look at Loblaw Companies Ltd which trades on the TSE under the symbol L. Frank feels that with the new lows that Loblaws is reaching, this could very well be a powerhouse. Let’s put this stock through our paces and see if it deserves a ... More About: Canada , Reader , Request
Dividend Analysis - Sherman Williams Co (NYSE:SHW)
More articles from this author:2007-09-05 13:00:00 It has been awhile since we have analyzed a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat. In order to be a member of this exclusive group, a company must have raised its dividend in each of the last 25 years. That is an extraordinary feat and one that Sherman-William s Company can lay claim ... More About: Analysis , Herman 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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