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Chimera Investment Corp 8% Series D Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
Tim McPartland | January 15, 2019
Date Sold 1/15/2019 Shares Issued 7,400,000 Overallotment Shares 1,110,000 S&P Rating NR Moodys Rating NR Security Ticker Symbol CIM-D OTC Grey Market CMIMP Market Traded ON NYSE Dividend Payment Paid on the 30th of March, June, September and December beginning on 6/30/2019 Quarterly Dividend .50 Annual Dividend 2.00 Securities may be redeemed, at…

The 20 Most Important Dividend Definitions You Need to Know
Ned Piplovic | January 14, 2019
Many investors discovered the benefits of dividend-paying stocks amid a decade of extremely low interest rates. Investors who still are not focusing their strategy around dividend-paying equities should become familiar with the 20 most important dividend definitions listed below and start seeking investment options that will generate a steady income flow to complement the capital growth strategy of their income portfolios.…

Abbott Laboratories Boosts Annual Dividend Amount for 47th Consecutive Year (ABT)
Ned Piplovic | January 10, 2019
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) boosted its annual dividend for the sixth consecutive year since divesting its research-based pharmaceuticals operations in 2013 and for the 47th consecutive year since beginning its current annual dividend hikes streak in 1973. In addition to the exceptional record of dividend income growth, the company managed to enhance its share price more than 17% over the past 12…

Cracker Barrel Offers Shareholders 16 Consecutive Annual Dividend Boosts, 3% Dividend Yield (CBRL)
Ned Piplovic | January 10, 2019
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) has been serving its shareholders annual dividend boosts for the past 16 consecutive years and currently offers a 3% dividend yield as a side dish. In addition to its regular dividend distributions, the company also distributed a significant special dividend equivalent to 76.5% of the total regular payouts in 2018. While the company continues…

Caterpillar Rewards Shareholders with a 2.6% Dividend Yield and 25 Consecutive Annual Dividend Boosts (CAT)
Ned Piplovic | January 10, 2019
Investors who anticipate the share price of Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:CAT) to rise as a result of any potential trade agreement between the United States and China could take a position at the currently discounted prices and collect a 2.6% dividend yield while waiting for the share price to rebound. The company’s share price has a history of long-term growth and swift…