The Dividend Aristocrats are enjoying a robust second half of 2024. The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats EFT ( NOBL ) gained 5.15% in July, followed by 3.69% in August, and currently is up another 1.69% in September. Year-to-dateI have a masters degree in Analytics from Northwestern University and a bachelors degree in Accounting. I have worked in the investment arena for over 10 years starting as an analyst and working my way up to a management role. Dividend investing is a personal hobby and I look ...

To help address the greatest need for blood in a generation, Abbott, a global leader in blood testing, and the Big Ten Conference are teaming up to host the first college conference-wide blood donation competitionThe school that drives the most blood donations during the 2024 football season will be honored by Abbott at the Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game with a $1 million donation to the school to advance student or community healthStudents, alumni and fans can donate blood on behalf of any of ...

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) will announce its third-quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, Oct. 16, before the market opens. The announcement will be followed by a live webcast of the earnings conference call at 8 a.m. Central time (9 a.m. Eastern) and will be accessible through Abbott's Investor Relations website at www.abbottinvestor.com. An archived edition of the call will be available later that day.About Abbott:Abbott is a global healthcare leader that he ...

These dividend players could lift your portfolio no matter what the market is doing.The stock market is going strong, with the S&P 500 index heading for a 19% gain so far in 2024, confirming its presence in a much-awaited bull market. These periods of market growth and optimism generally last longer than bear markets, so there still could be plenty of time for investors to benefit from this great momentum.However, even in times of market strength, headwinds arise. That happened this summer when a stock mark ...

In the latest market close, Abbott (ABT) reached $113.70, with a -0.39% movement compared to the previous day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.19%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.36%.Coming into today, shares of the maker of infant formula, medical devices and drugs had gained 1.83% in the past month. In that same time, the Medical sector gained 1.44%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.06%.The investment community will be close ...

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today declared a quarterly common dividend of 55 cents per share.This marks the 403rd consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since 1924. The cash dividend is payable Nov. 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 15, 2024.Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 52 consecutive years and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that ha ...

Abbott (ABT) is facing a challenging business environment globally. Unfavorable foreign exchange impact continues to impede growth. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) currently.Factors Weighing on AbbottA challenging macroeconomic scenario in the form of the ongoing complex geo-political situation globally, specifically where Abbott operates, is driving higher-than-anticipated increases in expenses in terms of raw materials and freight. This could also result in broader economic impacts and security c ...

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The company continues to flex its innovative muscles.Over the past few years, Abbott Laboratories' (ABT -0.37%) business has been a bit of a roller coaster. The pandemic disrupted its medical device business, but it was later able to smooth out those losses by quickly developing and marketing COVID-19 diagnostic tests. However, sales of these products started declining as the outbreak receded, leading to more uneven revenue growth for the company. Throughout it all, one of Abbott Laboratories' segments has ...

JHVEPhoto Introduction One of the most fascinating things about the stock market is the number of unique companies/stocks we can pick from. Especially in the United States, there seems to be a ticker for every type of business imaginable. However, this also comes with challenges. DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) is a great example of a fast-growing company that has become a disruptor in the healthcare space by offering advanced continuous glucose monitors ("CGM"). This industry is booming and resulted in a total return ...