5 High Yielding Stocks that Raised their Dividends by 50% over the last five years - 24/7 Wall St.[S&P 5006,868.40 -0.41%][Dow Jones48,882.40 -0.91%][Nasdaq 10024,948.00 -0.19%][Russell 20002,630.80 -1.35%][FTSE 10010,903.30 +0.43%][Nikkei 22558,763.70 +0.21%][Stock Market Live February 27, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Swimming in Red][Investing]# 5 High Yielding Stocks that Raised their Dividends by 50% over the last five years### Quick ReadHome Depot raised its dividend 55% over five years despite housing market w ...

Wedgewood Partners sold out its position in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL), divesting 32,322 shares previously worth $10.02 million, according to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing. What happened According to the SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, Wedgewood Partners eliminated its entire position in Pool Corporation during the fourth quarter, selling all 32,322 shares. The quarter-end position value decreased by $10.02 million. What else to know Top holdings after the filing: NYSE: TSM: $56.12 million ...

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) is included among the 13 Best Long-Term Dividend Stocks to Invest in Right Now. Telsey Advisory Raises Lowe’s (LOW) Outlook on Solid Demand and Execution Strength Copyright: luckydog / 123RF Stock Photo On February 26, Telsey Advisory analyst Joseph Feldman raised the price recommendation on Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) to $295 from $285. He reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock. The analyst said the company delivered better-than-expected Q4 results, with de ...

Floor & Decor's Fayetteville store, located at 1748 Skibo Road, will open approximately 35 full-time and 15 part-time associates, led by Quentin Kaiser, Chief Executive Merchant. "We're thrilled to open in Fayetteville and serve both homeowners and professionals with the selection, value, and expertise they need to bring their projects to life,†said Kaiser. Floor & Decor operates more than 270 warehouse-format stores and design studios nationwide, offering a wide assortment of in-stock hard-surface flooring ...

Home Depot, one of the largest U.S. home improvement retailers, continues to face challenges as shoppers shift their discretionary spending habits in stores. In response, the retailer’s CEO has issued a stern warning about how shifting consumer sentiment and market pressures could impact the company’s future performance and sales. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Home Depot’s U.S. comparable sales increased by a minor 0.3% year over year, according to the company’s latest earnings report. Also, recent Pla ...

We recently published 12 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar.  The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. Home improvement retailer The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD)’s shares are down by 2.2% over the past year and are up by 11% year-to-date. Bernstein discussed the firm on February 18th. It raised the share price target to $381 from $362 and kept a Market Perform rating. The action came before The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD)’s fiscal fourth quarter earnings report. Bernstein outlined th ...

Floor & Decor supports both professionals and homeowners with an expansive selection of flooring and home improvement products—along with dedicated PRO Services and a PRO Premier Rewards Program for those in the trade. The Staten Island store opens with a team of approximately 40 associates and is led by Arsenio (AJ) MacKay, the store's Chief Executive Merchant. Floor & Decor operates more than 270 warehouse-format stores and design studios nationwide, offering a wide assortment of in-stock hard-surface flo ...

RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Home Depot (HD) to $377 from $363 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares after its Q4 earnings beat. The company is executing well, but the lack of catalysts to drive improved housing turnover is resulting in a muted EPS growth outlook, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See Insiders’ Hot Stocks on TipRanks >> Read More on HD: ...

All three major U.S. stock indexes advanced, with the Nasdaq, powered by chips, enjoying the largest ‌percentage gain as markets ⁠near the ⁠end of a tumultuous month that was marked by concerns over massive investment in AI infrastructure and the extent to which it could disrupt myriad industries.Nvidia, at the forefront of the AI revolution, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $68.13 billion, beating analyst estimates. Its shares were up about 3% in extended trading.The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index ...

Core Viewpoint - Lowe's issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the current fiscal year, overshadowing stronger fourth-quarter results, leading to a decline in shares by over 4% intra-day [1] Company Performance - For fiscal 2026, Lowe's projected comparable sales growth between flat and up 2%, below the Bloomberg consensus expectation of a 2% increase [3] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share are forecasted to be approximately $12.25 to $12.75, which is below analyst projections of $13 [3] - In the quarter ended in January, adjusted earnings per share were $1.98, an increase from $1.93 a year earlier and ahead of consensus estimates of $1.94 [4] - Comparable sales increased by 1.3%, exceeding expectations of 0.47% growth [4] - Net sales rose by 11% to $20.58 billion, surpassing forecasts of $20.35 billion [4] Industry Context - The U.S. housing market is under persistent pressure due to high home prices and subdued hiring trends, leading to uneven demand conditions [2] - Despite moderating interest and mortgage rates, these dynamics have negatively impacted retailers like Lowe's that depend on home improvement and repair spending [2] - CEO Marvin Ellison noted that the housing environment "remains pressured" and emphasized a focus on controllable factors, including productivity initiatives [2]