As more and more large cap companies unveiled their results, there were many dividend announcements as well. Other large cap companies such as Intel (INTC), Microsoft (MSFT), IBM (IBM) and Google (GOOG) released quarterly results and provided guidance for future quarters. Other companies such as Bank of America set a negative tone ...

As more and more large cap companies unveiled their results, there were many dividend announcements as well. Other large cap companies such as Intel, Microsoft, IBM and Google released quarterly results and provided guidance for future quarters. Other companies such as Bank of America set a negative tone with their most recent dividend cut, while others like General Electric provided reassurance that their dividend and triple A rating are safe and will be maintained. Despite the negative news several notable dividend increases occurred over the past week. This has been the most dividend increases I have seen since I began reviewing weekly changes in dividend policies for US publicly traded entities in 2008. Polaris Industries Inc.[More...]

Big banks continue to struggle and rely on TARP funds to prop them up. Last week Bank of America[More...]

Big banks continue to struggle and rely on TARP funds to prop them up. Last week Bank of America[More...]