Welcome and thanks for reading! In this review, I will make a summary of important and interesting news and events over the last week related to my portfolio holdings. Also, I will put together some interesting articles from other websites that caught my attention during the past week. Received… Read More »Week in Review 33/26
On Friday, August 7, 2026, the Board of Directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) announced a quarterly dividend increase from $1.61 to $1.72 per share. The dividend will be payable on October 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026. This represents a 6.83% increase… Read More »Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Dividend Increase: Growth and Capital Returns Continue
The post Flowers Foods Dividend Cut Because of Debt and Leverage appeared first on Dividend Power. Flowers Foods, Inc (FLO) cut its dividend due to debt, leverage, and declining sales and income. Soft operating and financial results combined with a leveraged balance sheet pressured the dividend safety. The firm had… Read More »Flowers Foods Dividend Cut Because of Debt and Leverage
The post Understanding Dividend Cuts: Causes and How to Protect Your Investments appeared first on Dividend Power. Dividend-paying stocks are popular among investors because they provide a steady stream of income while offering the potential for long-term capital appreciation. However, dividend payments are never guaranteed. Companies can reduce or even… Read More »Understanding Dividend Cuts: Causes and How to Protect Your Investments
I monitor dividend announcements for 700+ dividend growth stocks in my database and report on them in a weekly article series published at Seeking Alpha. This week, 18 stocks in my database announced dividend increases (including two stocks I own) and two declared a special dividend. Tracking dividend announcements and… Read More »Dividend Announcements: July 25-31, 2026
Note: This week’s post is going to be a short and sweet one! As much as I love tracking my portfolio news, counting dividend payouts, and sharing interesting reads with you all, I’ve been away on vacation this week. That means no market updates, no dividend tallies, and no… Read More »Week in Review 32/26: Vacation Mode! 🌴
I monitor dividend announcements for 700+ dividend growth stocks in my database and report on them in a weekly article series published at Seeking Alpha. This week, 24 stocks in my database announced dividend increases (including two stocks I own), while one cut its dividend by 42%. By studying dividend-safety… Read More »Dividend Announcements: July 18-24, 2026
The post Maximizing Tax Efficiency on Dividend Income: Tips and Strategies appeared first on Dividend Power. Earning dividends is one of the most rewarding aspects of investing. Whether you own individual stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or mutual funds, dividend payments can provide a steady stream of income while helping your portfolio grow over… Read More »Maximizing Tax Efficiency on Dividend Income: Tips and Strategies