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Get more in the banks with Chris Marinac. He's director of research at Janney Montgomery. Scott, Chris, great to have you back. Nice to see you.Any surprises to the upside or the down. I guess there really were no downside surprises, but any surprises there. I think you're going to see more buybacks and I think on Tuesday when the banks were free to discuss their share and and capital returns, it'll be positive.The average bank in the stress test this year had a 3% decline in shares outstanding from the end ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights two notable exceptions in dividend raises during a typically quiet period for income investors, focusing on Target and Darden Restaurants as key examples of companies increasing their dividends despite broader market trends [2]. Group 1: Target - Target has raised its quarterly dividend by nearly 2% to $1.14 per share, extending its streak of annual increases to 54 years, qualifying it as a Dividend King [4]. - The company has faced challenges, including a 3% year-over-year decline in first-quarter net sales to just under $24 billion and a significant 36% drop in non-GAAP adjusted net earnings to $1.30 per share [6]. - To address these issues, Target has established an "enterprise acceleration office" aimed at improving operational efficiency and positioning the company for growth [7]. - Online comparable sales have shown resilience, growing nearly 5% in the first quarter, indicating potential for recovery [8]. - The stock is currently undervalued with a PEG ratio slightly over 1, suggesting it may be a strong recovery opportunity [9]. - The new dividend will be paid on September 1 to investors of record as of August 13, offering a yield of 4.7% at the current share price [10]. Group 2: Darden Restaurants - Darden has increased its quarterly dividend by 7% to $1.50 per share, marking a return to regular dividend raises since cutting payouts during the pandemic [11][12]. - The company has shown strong recovery, with total sales rising by 11% year-over-year, aided by the acquisition of Chuy's Tex Mex chain, while same-restaurant sales increased by nearly 5% [14]. - Darden's non-GAAP adjusted net income grew by 9% to over $400 million, exceeding analyst estimates [14]. - For fiscal 2026, Darden anticipates total sales growth of 7% to 8% and same-restaurant sales improvement of 2% to 3.5%, with net income projected between $10.50 and $10.70 per share [15]. - The company has authorized a new stock buyback initiative of up to $1 billion, indicating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders [13]. - The raised dividend will be distributed on August 1 to stockholders of record as of July 10, yielding almost 2.8% at the most recent closing price [16].

Siili Solutions Plc Announcement 27.6.2025 Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 27.6.2025 In the Helsinki Stock Exchange Trade date 27.6.2025 Bourse trade Buy Share SIILI Amount 1 100SharesAverage price/ share 6,3309EURTotal cost 6 963,99EUR Siili Solutions Plc now holds a total of 19 949 shares<td colspan="2" ...

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The stock Berkshire Hathaway's billionaire CEO holds nearest and dearest to his heart has declined by 10% since early May.Wall Street is full of successful money managers -- but few if any can command the attention of professional and everyday investors quite like Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -0.20%) (BRK.B -0.06%) CEO Warren Buffett.The Oracle of Omaha's track record does the talking and explains why investors wait on the edge of their seats each quarter for the release of Berkshire's Form 13F, which allows i ...

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Core Viewpoint - The article outlines the share buyback programme authorized by the Ordinary General Meeting of Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits, detailing its objectives, terms, and conditions for the buyback of shares [1][3]. Group 1: Share Buyback Programme Details - The share buyback programme aims to promote liquidity in transactions, retain shares for future market use, cover employee stock options, facilitate the delivery of shares related to securities, and potentially cancel shares [5][6]. - The maximum number of shares that can be repurchased is 11,059,240, which represents 9.88% of the company's share capital, with a potential increase to 10% if treasury shares are sold or utilized [4][6]. - The maximum purchase price for the shares is set at €6, leading to a theoretical maximum expenditure of €67,193,892 if all shares are bought back at this price [5]. Group 2: Duration and Reporting - The buyback programme is scheduled to last for 18 months, concluding on 26 November 2026, with the company committed to informing the public of any significant changes during this period [7]. - The company currently holds 139,742 treasury shares, which is 0.12% of its total share capital of 111,989,823 shares [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits is a wine and spirits group with a strong presence in Europe and the United States, known for its innovative spirit and a portfolio of well-established brands [9]. - The company is listed on Compartment B of Euronext Paris and is part of the EnterNext© PEA-PME 150 index [10].

Key Takeaways UPS is trading above industry and rival valuations, with a forward P/E of 13.15X. A 6.6% dividend yield and aggressive buybacks underscore UPS's strong shareholder return focus. Revenue weakness, high labor costs, and falling volumes weigh on earnings and margin outlook.United Parcel Service (UPS) is currently considered relatively overvalued, trading at a forward 12-month price to earnings (P/E) of 13.15X. This figure surpasses the Zacks Transportation—Air Freight and Cargo industry average ...