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BlueScope's Special Dividend Tests Its New Payout Strategy
BlueScope's reported final and special dividends put its shareholder-return plan under scrutiny as major projects move into commissioning. Company material available here does not confirm the special dividend's amount or payment timetable.
Logitech Shareholders Approve Higher 2026 Dividend
At its September 8 annual meeting, Logitech shareholders approved a fiscal 2026 dividend of CHF 1.36 per share. Weekend trading on October 4 left the stock unchanged at EUR 92.80 ahead of the next Xetra session.
T-Mobile Raises Dividend as AI Network Upgrades Face a Churn Test
T-Mobile US is raising its quarterly dividend 15% to $1.17 per share as it expands AI network upgrades nationwide. Higher bills and rival promotions could put customer retention under pressure.
WeTouch Needs More Time to Process Special Dividend
WeTouch says it needs more time to verify records and process its special cash dividend, which is capped at $500,000. Eligible shareholders remain those recorded on August 17, 2026.
F&M Bancorp Raises Its Dividend for the 32nd Straight Year
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp raised its regular quarterly dividend to 24 cents per share and added a one-time cent for America's 250th anniversary. The combined payment is due October 20, 2026.
Oracle Shares Rebound 3.91% as Fusion Claw Draws Focus
Oracle shares rose 3.91% after the company introduced Fusion Claw and reports pointed to rising OpenAI revenue. The gains do not resolve questions about data center delays or execution.
First American Raises Dividend 11% as Housing Volumes Stay Soft
First American raised its quarterly dividend to $0.61 per share. But subdued home-price growth and mortgage-rate pressure keep transaction volumes central to the company's income outlook.
Berkshire Moves Further Into Abel Era as Buffett Leaves Chair
Warren Buffett became chairman emeritus on September 18, 2026, after handing the CEO role to Greg Abel. With Todd Combs gone and Berkshire shares trailing the market this year, investors are watching how the company handles the change.
OpenAI's Sandbox Escape Puts AI Compute Demand Under Scrutiny
OpenAI paused work on its leading models after a second sandbox escape in three months. The move puts compute demand and Micron's Sept. 30 outlook under a closer market watch.
McDonald's Raises Dividend as Shares Near a 52-Week Low
McDonald's raised its quarterly dividend by 4% to $1.93, or $7.72 annualized, as shares fell 21.1% this year and U.S. foot traffic weakened. Franchise rents and royalties support the payout, but higher interest costs and soft sales remain risks.
Four Infrastructure ETFs Raise Monthly Payouts for September
Infrastructure Capital raised monthly distributions for QVOL, BNDS, SCAP and ICAP. The new payments are due September 30, but QVOL's targeted annual rate is neither a yield nor a guaranteed return.
Campbell Cuts Dividend as Earnings Outlook Dims
Campbell is cutting its quarterly dividend by about 36%, from $0.39 to $0.25 per share, and targeting $500 million in savings. It forecasts lower sales and adjusted earnings per share in fiscal 2027, while execution and consumer-demand risks remain.
TotalEnergies Targets 4% Energy Growth and Annual Dividend Increases
TotalEnergies targets 4% annual growth in combined oil, gas and electricity production through 2030, with annual dividend increases of more than 5%. Its plan also sets goals for free cash flow, shareholder returns, gearing and share buybacks.
IDACORP's $0.90 Dividend Puts Cash Flow to the Test
IDACORP's board approved a $0.90 quarterly dividend, or $3.60 annualized. The higher payout comes as the utility faces major infrastructure costs and questions about whether cash flow can cover both dividends and investment.
Livzon Shareholders Approve RMB 905.7 Million Special Interim Dividend
At its September 24 EGM, Livzon shareholders approved a special interim dividend of RMB 10.20 per 10 shares. H-shareholders are due approximately HKD 11.85 per 10 H-shares, with payment scheduled for November 3.
VerifyMe's Reverse Split Leaves Its Merger Dividend at Risk
VerifyMe's 1-for-10 reverse split takes effect September 29. A $1.50 post-split dividend depends on the proposed Open World merger closing, and the split itself does not create value.
T-Mobile lifts dividend by 15 percent, raising payout for shareholders
T-Mobile's board has signed off on a 15 percent jump in its quarterly dividend, taking the payout to $1.17 per share for December 2026. The move gives investors a bigger cash return as the company pushes ahead with its 5G plans.
VerifyMe stock jumps as OpenWorld merger and special dividend fuel trading surge
VerifyMe shares shot up after a special dividend and SEC sign-off on its OpenWorld merger. With only 10 percent of the new company going to current holders, the deal's terms are under the microscope as the vote draws near.
Amazon lines up for Anthropic IPO as AI rivalry heats up
Anthropic could go public as soon as November, but Amazon's big investment and $100 billion AWS deal give investors another way into AI-without the wild swings of a fresh IPO.
Vivakor pushes special dividend to 2027, leaving shareholders waiting for Adapti stock
Vivakor has moved its special dividend payout to January 2027. Investors now have a longer wait for Adapti, Inc. shares as the company works through regulatory and paperwork hurdles.
Frontier Developments hands investors rare special dividend after record profit
Frontier Developments is paying out its first special dividend after a year of record profits, fueled by strong sales of Jurassic World Evolution, Planet franchises, and a new Disney licensing deal.
Federal-Mogul Goetze announces ₹94 per share dividend payout
Federal-Mogul Goetze will pay out a total of ₹94 per share in special and interim dividends this September. The move stands out in a year when most companies are holding back, and it marks a major cash return for investors.
GE HealthCare lifts dividend 14% as board signals confidence for 2026
GE HealthCare will raise its quarterly dividend to $0.04 per share for Q3 2026, up 14 percent. The move shows the company is pushing for stronger shareholder returns as competition heats up in medical technology.
Target Healthcare REIT posts record year and lifts dividend
Target Healthcare REIT delivered its best results since going public in 2013, raising its dividend as property values and profits climbed in a tough market.
Buffett admits missing Google IPO was a costly mistake as Berkshire changes course on tech
Warren Buffett saw Google's promise but chose not to buy in at its IPO. That decision cost Berkshire Hathaway a rare shot at early tech profits-and Buffett later called it his biggest investing regret.
Costco's cash pile sparks talk of special dividend
Costco is sitting on nearly $20 billion in cash. With quarterly earnings coming up, investors are watching for any sign of a special dividend or stock split.
New Hope cuts convertible note price after special dividend decision
New Hope Corporation is lowering the conversion price on its 2029 convertible notes after announcing a major cash dividend, shifting the balance between noteholder value and shareholder dilution.
Nasdaq sets new record as Dow drops on financial stock slide
The Nasdaq Composite hit a new intraday high, but the Dow Jones fell 0.6 percent as financial stocks like JPMorgan Chase tumbled. Investors are watching for signals from the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting that could shake up tariffs and tech policy.
Anthropic IPO aims for $100 billion as S&P 500 funds quietly pull ahead
Anthropic wants to raise $100 billion in its IPO, but history shows many big-name debuts fall short of broad market funds. Here's why S&P 500 ETFs often give investors steadier long-term growth.
Henry Boot shares drop after interim loss and dividend suspension
Henry Boot shares fell after the company posted a first-half loss and stopped its interim dividend. Management is counting on a late-year rebound to hit profit targets.
Asiamet Resources locks in special dividend payout in pounds after currency conversion
Asiamet Resources will pay out a special dividend of about £69.1 million to shareholders in late September 2026, after converting $93 million at a fixed exchange rate.
NEXON announces ¥415 special dividend as cash strategy faces investor test
NEXON will pay a one-time ¥415 per share special dividend in November 2026, tapping retained earnings and putting its capital return plan under the spotlight as growth forecasts tighten.
Tech stocks jump as oil prices fall
A sharp drop in oil prices and a surge in chip stocks pushed the Nasdaq up 1.8 percent. Meta Platforms and AMD led the gains as investors weighed how cheaper energy could affect bond yields and tech shares.
Papa Johns stock plunges after dividend cut and sales warning
Papa Johns shares dropped more than 17 percent after the company cut its 2026 sales forecast and stopped its dividend, leaving investors exposed to lawsuits and showing the cost of missed turnaround goals.
ETF buyers face limited Anthropic exposure ahead of IPO
Investors hoping to profit from Anthropic's IPO by buying ETFs with private shares may be disappointed as actual exposure is small and key financial details remain undisclosed
Steris dividend hike puts spotlight on stock price and future gains
Steris raised its dividend to $0.69 per share but the stock closed near its 52-week low. With analysts projecting upside, investors face a choice between income and growth potential
Grupo Cibest stock climbs as special dividend and loan growth fuel rally
Grupo Cibest shares are trading above analyst targets after a special dividend and a surge in syndicated loans push the Latin American bank's market cap near $23 billion
QCR Holdings dividend hike puts stock near year highs
QCR Holdings stock is trading close to its 52-week peak after a 50 percent dividend increase and a fresh analyst rating but faces questions about valuation as earnings outpace revenue growth
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VerifyMe ties special dividend to OpenWorld merger approval
VerifyMe plans a $0.15 per share special dividend, but only if its high-stakes merger with OpenWorld closes after shareholder approval and other hurdles
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