Despite a recent 20% quarterly share price drop, Scout24 SE has delivered a 53% total shareholder return over three years, significantly outpacing its underlying earnings growth. The divergence highlights the role of dividends and shifting market expectations for the German listings giant.
A shareholder rights law firm has launched an investigation into potential fiduciary breaches by Cummins Inc.'s leadership. The probe emerges as the industrial giant's stock rallies, placing its governance framework under the microscope just as the company navigates a pivotal transition toward clean energy technologies.
For dividend-focused investors, the volatile energy sector still offers reliable income streams through specific business models. We examine three high-yield picks balancing infrastructure stability and strategic transition.
A quarter-million dollar portfolio can generate anywhere from a modest $1,000 to nearly $17,000 in annual dividend income. The key lies in balancing yield with sustainability and growth potential.
Despite a strong Q4, Tesla's recent stock pullback has created an attractive opportunity in the options market. Traders selling near-term put options can secure a high monthly yield, a strategy gaining traction among investors seeking income in a volatile market.
Prominent investor Gary Black argues a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX lacks financial and strategic logic for Tesla shareholders, citing excessive dilution and divergent business models, despite recent market speculation driving Tesla's stock higher.
In the hunt for income, yield is just the starting point. We analyze five monthly-paying ETFs offering yields above 6%, focusing on the underlying strategy, risk management, and staying power that separates sustainable income from a risky bet.
At its 2026 Annual Meeting, Emerson Electric shareholders reelected three directors and approved executive pay and auditor selection, but a key governance proposal to declassify the board failed to secure the required supermajority vote.
Investors seeking fixed-income exposure through Vanguard face a classic trade-off: the broad, stable diversification of BND versus the higher-yielding, corporate-focused approach of VCIT. We analyze which fund might better serve portfolios in the current economic climate.
The Flare blockchain, through a partnership with lending protocol Morpho, now enables XRP holders to lend their wrapped assets for yield or use them as collateral to borrow other cryptocurrencies, marking a significant expansion of DeFi utility for the token.
Voya Financial reaffirms its commitment to shareholders with a new quarterly dividend and expanded share repurchase program, while simultaneously investing in brand growth through a multi-year partnership with NWSL's Boston Legacy FC.
A coalition of Christian investors managing over $4 billion in assets has filed 38 shareholder proposals for 2026, urging major corporations to abandon politically charged social initiatives and refocus on core business operations and fiduciary duties.
Packaging giant Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) delivered a robust fourth-quarter performance for 2025, surpassing revenue and profit expectations. The company's focus on operational discipline and shareholder returns, including $1.54 billion in buybacks and dividends, capped a record year.
CNBC's Jim Cramer includes Pfizer in his weekly game plan but voices unease over the pharmaceutical giant's pipeline, questioning where its next blockbuster drug will come from despite an attractive dividend yield.
After lagging the market, the energy sector is surging in 2026. We analyze three leading ETFs offering robust yields and distinct strategies for investors seeking exposure.
Shareholders of both Coeur Mining and New Gold have voted decisively in favor of a merger that will create a major North American precious metals producer, with the deal now awaiting final regulatory approvals.
As optimism returns to European markets, income-focused investors are turning to dividend stocks for resilience and yield. We analyze three European companies offering compelling payouts, weighing their potential against underlying risks in the current economic climate.
In a near-unanimous vote, TC Transcontinental shareholders have cleared the path for the sale of its packaging division to U.S.-based ProAmpac, a major consolidation in the flexible packaging industry set to conclude in early 2026.
While the broader market has surged, shareholders of American States Water (NYSE:AWR) have seen their investment decline by 26% over the past three years. Despite underlying revenue growth, the stock's performance raises questions about valuation and sector headwinds.
While Plug Power celebrates a major 100MW electrolyzer installation in Portugal, expanding its European footprint, the company faces headwinds at home with layoffs and a critical shareholder vote on measures that could dilute existing holdings. The moves highlight the stark contrast between its ambitious green energy projects and pressing financial realities.
