W.W. Grainger lifts dividend, sets stock buyback program for nearly 10% of the shares outstanding
W.W. Grainger Inc. said Wednesday that it will raise its quarterly dividend to $1.62 a share from $1.53 a share. The supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products said the new dividend will payable .....»»
Bank of America sets $2.9 billion stock buyback program through March, to pay regular dividend
Shares of Bank of America Corp. gained 1.2% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the bank said it authorized the repurchase of $2.9 billion worth of common shares through March 31. .....»»
Newmont sets $1 billion stock buyback program, which could represent about 3% of the shares outstanding
Newmont Goldcorp Corp. said Monday it has set a $1 billion stock repurchase program, to be completed in the next 12 months. Based on Friday's stock closing price of $38.40, the program implies the buyback of up to 26 million shares, or about 3.2% of.....»»
W.W. Grainger raises dividend 6%, sets new 5 million share stock buyback program
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HollyFrontier sets $1 billion buyback program, representing up to 8% of shares outstanding
HollyFrontier Corp. said Thursday it has authorized a $1 billion stock repurchase program, to replace all previous buyback programs. The petroleum refiner said there was about $43.6 million remainin.....»»
FMC more than doubles its dividend, sets new $1 billion stock buyback program
Shares of FMC Corp. were indicated up over 1% in premarket trade Monday, after the producer of crop protection products said it w.....»»
Sysco provides in line profit outlook, sets $5 billion stock buyback program; stock sells off
Shares of Sysco Corp. sold off into negative territory in afternoon trading Thursday, after the company provided a profit.....»»
Nucor sets new $3 billion stock repurchase program, which could represent more than 10% of its shares
Nucor Corp. said Thursday it has set a new $3.0 billion stock repurchase program. Based on the previous session's stock closing price of $95.99, the steel products company could buy back about 10.4% of the shares outstanding. The company said the new pr.....»»
Sprouts sets new $300 million stock buyback program, after repurchasing no shares last year
Shares of Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. rose 1.2% in premarket trading Thursday, af.....»»
Kimberly-Clark stock gains after profit and sales beats, raised dividend and new stock buyback program
Shares of Kimberly-Clark Corp. rose 1% in premarket trading Monday, after the consumer products company, which brands include Huggies, K.....»»
Microsoft stock hits new high after dividend hike, new buyback program
Microsoft Corp. shares are on track to close at a new record high on Thursday following the company's announcement of an 11% dividend increase and the approval of a new $40 billio.....»»
Target sets new $5 billion stock buyback program
Shares of Target Corp. were indicated up nearly 4% in premarket trading Thursday, after the discount retailer said it authorized a new $5 billion stock repurchase program. T.....»»
KLA"s stock heads for another record after boosting dividend 13%, adding $1 billion to buyback program
Shares of KLA Corp. rose 0.2% in premarket trading Tuesday, adding to the previous session's rise to a record close, after the.....»»
Fifth Third"s stock rallies after boosting dividend, setting new 100 million share buyback program
Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp rallied 2.2% in afternoon trading Tuesday, after Ohio-based bank said it was increasing its dividend by 9% and setting a new 100 million share repurchase program. The new quarterly dividend of 24 cents a share, up fro.....»»
Abercrombie & Fitch"s stock jumps after new stock buyback program for nearly 12% of shares outstanding
Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. rallied 2.3% in premarket trading Friday, after the apparel retailer announced a new stock repurchase program repre.....»»
Abercrombie & Fitch sets new stock repurchase program for more than 10% of outstanding shares
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Continental Resources" stock soars after initiation of dividend and $1 billion buyback program
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Costco board authorizes $4 billion buyback plan, hikes dividend 14%
Costco Wholesale Corp. shares ticked higher Friday after the wholesale club said its board renewed its stock buyback program and hiked its dividend by 14%. Costco shares rose 0.8% after hours, following a 0.7% decline to close at $243.82. The comp.....»»
Carnival"s stock turns higher after dividend hike, re-authorization of stock buyback program
Shares of Carnival Corp. rose 0.6% in premarket trade Wednesday, erasing earlier lo.....»»
UnitedHealth"s stock rallies after boosting dividend 20%, setting new 100 million share buyback program
Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. [s:unh] rose 1% in premarket trade Wedne.....»»
Walgreens" stock rallies after $10 billion stock buyback program, dividend increased
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. surged.....»»