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Home Depot lifts dividend, outlines 2026 outlook after 2025 results
business1 day ago

Home Depot lifts dividend, outlines 2026 outlook after 2025 results

Home Depot reported fiscal 2025 results with annual sales of about $164.7B and fourth-quarter sales of $38.2B; US comps rose slightly, with net earnings of $14.16B for the year and $2.57B in Q4, plus adjusted EPS of $14.69 for the year and $2.72 for Q4. The board boosted the quarterly dividend 1.3% to $2.33 per share ($9.32 annual), payable March 26, 2026. For fiscal 2026, the company expects about 2.5%-4.5% sales growth, flat-to up to 2% comp growth, ~15 new stores, gross margin around 33.1%, operating margin roughly 12.4%-12.6% (adjusted 12.8%-13.0%), and adjusted EPS roughly flat to up 4% from 2025, with capital expenditures about 2.5% of sales and about 52 weeks in the year.

business29 days ago

GM Caps 2025 With Strong Returns, Dividend Boost and EV Push

GM reports 2025 results with EBIT-adjusted at the high end of guidance and a 54% total return; U.S. market share rose to its highest since 2015, OnStar subscriptions hit 12 million, and several vehicles earned top awards. For 2026, GM targets 8–10% EBIT-adjusted margins in North America, continues strong cash generation, raises the dividend by 20%, and launches a $6B share repurchase while expanding U.S. production toward 2 million units and accelerating its EV profitability plan, all while reiterating forward-looking risk disclosures.

Best High-Yield ETF to Buy Before Year-End
business2 months ago

Best High-Yield ETF to Buy Before Year-End

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is highlighted as a top high-yield ETF for income investors, offering a low expense ratio, diversified holdings in large-cap, high-yield sectors like energy, healthcare, and consumer staples, and a yield close to the risk-free rate, making it an attractive option for balanced income and growth.

Carnival Stock Rises on Earnings Beat and Dividend Reinstatement
business2 months ago

Carnival Stock Rises on Earnings Beat and Dividend Reinstatement

Carnival's shares surged after reporting a strong Q4 with a 140% earnings increase, beating estimates, and reinstating its dividend, with optimistic outlooks for 2026. The company set records in 2025, expects further growth, and its stock reached a five-year high, benefiting from record bookings and high occupancy rates. Rival cruise stocks also gained.

Costco Shares Fall as Company Holds Back on Special Dividend
business2 months ago

Costco Shares Fall as Company Holds Back on Special Dividend

Costco's shares fell about 2% after the retailer chose not to announce a special dividend, disappointing investors expecting a year-end payout, despite strong quarterly results and positive guidance. The company maintains a solid financial position with significant cash reserves and continues regular dividends, but the absence of a special payout has impacted investor sentiment, especially given the high valuation multiple.

Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend: Political Promise or Economic Risk?
politics3 months ago

Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend: Political Promise or Economic Risk?

President Trump promised Americans $2,000 payments from tariff revenue, but experts caution that the revenue generated is unlikely to cover such payouts due to lower-than-claimed tariff income and existing commitments to debt reduction and tax cuts. The proposal lacks detailed plans and legal clarity, and the actual cost of tariffs to Americans exceeds the proposed dividend amount, making the promise unlikely to be fulfilled as stated.

Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend: Political Win or Economic Risk?
politics3 months ago

Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend: Political Win or Economic Risk?

President Trump proposed a $2,000 tariff dividend for Americans, funded by tariffs on imports, but budget experts and treasury officials doubt the plan's feasibility due to insufficient revenue and legal challenges. The tariffs have increased federal revenue but are unlikely to finance such dividends, and the plan faces significant legislative and legal hurdles.

Trump proposes $2,000 tariff dividend for Americans amid debate
politics3 months ago

Trump proposes $2,000 tariff dividend for Americans amid debate

President Trump proposed giving most Americans a $2,000 dividend funded by tariffs, claiming it would be a benefit from his tariff policies which have raised significant revenue. However, experts note that the current tariff revenue is insufficient to fund such a payout, and the plan's implementation and legality are uncertain, especially with ongoing Supreme Court considerations.

Trump Promises $2,000 Tariff Dividend for Americans
politics3 months ago

Trump Promises $2,000 Tariff Dividend for Americans

President Trump announced that most Americans might receive a $2,000 dividend from tariffs imposed on foreign countries, though no specific plan has been finalized and congressional approval is likely needed. The proposal follows legal challenges to Trump's authority to levy tariffs without congressional support and recent political shifts. The dividends could cost hundreds of billions of dollars, and details on their implementation remain unclear.