Tag: communications
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September 2024 Portfolio Recap
September was an eventful month for Chasing the Yield. My annual income increased by $80, thanks to dividend boosts from Microsoft (MSFT) (up 11%), New Jersey Resources (NJR) (up 7.1%), and five other holdings. While there were no upgrades or downgrades in dividend safety, I closed our position in Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) and used…
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Verizon acquisition of Frontier and the dividend
I used Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier announcement and a couple other sources to create the following AI conversation about the company and the dividend using Google’s NotebookLM. It’s a pretty good way to get a layman’s examination of news and financial information. See what you think. Verizon’s Frontier Acquisition: Expanding Broadband Ambitions & Dividend Strength…
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Verizon to acquire Frontier; dividend looks to remain stable
Verizon is expanding its broadband network by acquiring Frontier Communications in a $20 billion deal to enhance its fiber footprint, adding 2.2 million subscribers to Verizon’s existing 7.4 million. This move aligns with Verizon’s strategy to bundle broadband and mobile services, although it comes with increased capital expenditures due to the cost-intensive nature of fiber…
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Verizon (VZ) increases dividend by 1.9%, its 18th consecutive annual increase
The Board of Directors at Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per outstanding share, an increase of 1.25 cents per share from the previous quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on November 1, 2024, to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on October 10,…
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John Wiley & Sons (WLY) increase dividend by 0.71%, its 31st consecutive annual increase
Wiley(NYSE: WLY and WLYB), a global leader in research and learning, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3525 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on July 25, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 9, 2024. The quarterly dividend is equivalent…
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Interpublic Group (IPG) increases dividend by 6.5%, its 12th consecutive increase
Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on IPG common stock of $0.33 per share, payable on March 15, 2024, to holders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2024. The increase in the dividend from $0.31 to $0.33 per share represents a…