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The acquisition of a B.C. winery gives Niagara-based Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits a national profile as it aims to boost international sales with initiatives in China.
QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP. $206 (New York symbol KWR; Income Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares o/s: 13.3 million; Market cap: $2.7 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.2; Dividend yield: 0.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.quakerchem.com) started up in 1918 and currently operates 35 plants in 21 countries....
ALLIANT ENERGY CORP. $45 (New York symbol LNT; Income Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares o/s: 231.5 million; Market cap: $10.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.0; Dividend yield: 3.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.alliantenergy.com) sells power and natural gas to 1.4 million clients in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota.
Alliant earned $199.9 million in the third quarter of 2018....
Alliant earned $199.9 million in the third quarter of 2018....
TENNANT CO. $61 (New York symbol TNC; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 18.1 million; Market cap: $1.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.0; Dividend yield: 1.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.tennantco.com) makes industrial floor and street-cleaning equipment, including scrubbers, sweepers and polishers.
Tennant recently agreed to buy Gaomei Cleaning Equipment Co....
Tennant recently agreed to buy Gaomei Cleaning Equipment Co....
To cut their reliance on phone services, these U.S. telecom giants continue to expand with new businesses. Those moves should also continue to spur their dividend growth.
AT&T INC. $31 (New York symbol T; Income Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares o/s: 7.3 billion; Market cap: $226.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.4; Dividend yield: 6.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.att.com) is the largest wireless carrier in the U.S., with 150.3 million subscribers....
AT&T INC. $31 (New York symbol T; Income Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares o/s: 7.3 billion; Market cap: $226.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.4; Dividend yield: 6.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.att.com) is the largest wireless carrier in the U.S., with 150.3 million subscribers....
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP. $123 (New York symbol UTX; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 801.0 million; Market cap: $98.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.5; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.utc.com) has completed its acquisition of Rockwell Collins Inc....
One key to our success is that we look for stocks with hidden or under- appreciated assets. In Mondelez’s case, it recently turned its minority stake in a European coffee maker into a significant holding in Keurig Dr Pepper. It’s the seventh-largest food and beverage company in the U.S....
CHEMTRADE LOGISTICS INCOME FUND $12 (Toronto symbol CHE.UN; High-Growth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Units o/s: 110.4 million; Market cap: $1.3 billion; Divd. yield: 10.0%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Average; www.chemtradelogistics.com) is one of the largest removal-service providers for resource firms that create acids and sulphur as by-products....
Emera now plans to raise its annual dividend rate between 4% and 5% each year through 2021. That’s down from its previous aim to raise the dividend 8% annually through 2020.
The company cut that growth target to conserve cash for new projects and pay down debt....
The company cut that growth target to conserve cash for new projects and pay down debt....
A: Parkland Fuel Corp., $38.44, symbol PKI on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 133.0 million; Market cap: $5.0 billion, www.parkland.ca), operates gas stations, convenience stores and a fuel-distribution business, in Canada and the U.S.
Its retail-fuel and convenience store banners include Ultramar, Esso, Fas Gas, Chevron, Pioneer, and On the Run....
Its retail-fuel and convenience store banners include Ultramar, Esso, Fas Gas, Chevron, Pioneer, and On the Run....