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Dividends News 14 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% after earnings beat and dividend lift

Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% after earnings beat and dividend lift

New York, January 15, 2026, 13:12 ET — Regular session. Morgan Stanley shares climbed 5.9% to $191.39 in Thursday afternoon trading, swinging between $178.70 and $191.94 as investors digested the bank’s quarterly results. (SEC) The report arrives just as bank earnings season morphs into a fast-paced test of whether dealmaking is truly rebounding or merely surged late last year. For Morgan Stanley, this question carries extra weight since its profits closely track underwriting and advisory fees during market upswings. Investors remain divided on interest rates. While lower rates could boost issuance and spark deal activity, they also alter how clients
15 January 2026
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ADP locks in $1.70 dividend and rolls out $6 billion buyback in fresh capital-return push

ADP locks in $1.70 dividend and rolls out $6 billion buyback in fresh capital-return push

ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 15, 2026, 10:02 a.m. EST Automatic Data Processing announced its board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $1.70 per share, set for payment on April 1 to shareholders recorded by March 13. ADP shares edged up roughly 0.7% in early trading, reaching $260.42. (ADP Media Center) The announcement holds the dividend steady just as ADP approaches the April payout cycle, a time when numerous U.S. firms deliver cash back to shareholders. It arrives as ADP accelerates its wider capital-return strategy, offering the market something tangible beyond the usual payroll and hiring numbers. Just a day earlier, ADP
15 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs Q4 2025 earnings: $4.31B equities haul, Apple Card hit, dividend raised — where GS stands now

Goldman Sachs Q4 2025 earnings: $4.31B equities haul, Apple Card hit, dividend raised — where GS stands now

New York, January 15, 2026, 08:19 EST Goldman Sachs reported $4.31 billion in revenue from its equities trading desk in the fourth quarter, rounding out a year where trading and deal fees once again drove the bank’s performance. These results carry weight as major U.S. banks lean on this earnings run to shape their 2026 outlook, following a year marked by fluctuating risk appetite. Investors are eager to see if the rebound in deals holds up or if it’s merely late-cycle noise. Goldman continues to tweak its strategy. The firm is shifting more toward stable fee-generating segments like wealth and
15 January 2026
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OCBC stock back above S$20: dividends, rates and what investors watch next

OCBC stock back above S$20: dividends, rates and what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 15:51 SGT — Regular session Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) climbed 0.8% to S$20.30 by 3:48 p.m. in Singapore, pushing the stock further above the S$20 threshold where it has been holding steady in recent sessions. (SG Investors) This is crucial as Singapore’s major banks have turned into a crowded trade: reliable earnings, hefty dividends, and few other yield options in a market that’s beginning to factor in lower interest rates. The banks hold sway over the Straits Times Index. When they shift, the entire market follows, prompting swift reactions from traders. OCBC disclosed
15 January 2026
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DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 15:50 SGT — Regular session. Shares of DBS Group Holdings Ltd edged up 0.8% to S$58.80 on Thursday afternoon, hovering just below their 52-week peak of S$58.82. The stock traded in a range from S$57.98 to S$58.82 throughout the session. (Investing.com) The move keeps DBS firmly in view as Singapore banks rally, with yield and perceived safety driving interest. For DBS, there’s little margin for error on dividends or profit margins now. Rates linger in the background. When funding and lending rates drop, net interest margin — the gap between what banks earn on loans versus
15 January 2026
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Verizon stock jumps as outage hits users and VZ dividend yield flirts with 7%

Verizon stock jumps as outage hits users and VZ dividend yield flirts with 7%

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 14:44 EST Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) shares climbed roughly 1.9% to $39.74 in afternoon trading Wednesday as the company scrambled to fix a network outage. Downdetector recorded over 130,000 problem reports around 1:11 p.m. ET, though the site warns user reports can exaggerate the actual number of affected users. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/verizons-network-down-thousands-users-us-downdetector-shows-2026-01-14/ The outage hits especially hard for a stock favored more for income than growth. When the service falters, it strains the one area a wireless carrier can’t just spin its way through: reliability. Verizon’s dividend yield has climbed close to 7% following a recent dip
14 January 2026
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Verizon dividend yield breaks 7% as VZ slides — what $1,000 a year in payouts now takes

Verizon dividend yield breaks 7% as VZ slides — what $1,000 a year in payouts now takes

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 13:56 (EST) Verizon Communications’ dividend yield climbed above 7% Tuesday when the stock hit $38.90, holding near that price on Wednesday. By early afternoon in New York, Verizon had risen roughly 1.6% to $39.65. Shares of AT&T and T-Mobile also edged higher. (Nasdaq) This shift is significant today because such a jump in yield typically reflects price changes, not increased payouts. Dividend yield equals the annual cash payment per share divided by the stock price, so if shares drop, the yield can spike sharply without the company altering its dividend. Verizon declared its most recent
14 January 2026
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Procter & Gamble stock climbs today as UBS trims target and dividend lands before earnings

Procter & Gamble stock climbs today as UBS trims target and dividend lands before earnings

New York, January 14, 2026, 11:42 (EST) — Regular session Procter & Gamble (PG.N) shares edged up 1.6% to $146.57 on Wednesday, hovering near the session high in mid-morning New York trading. The company announced in a regulatory filing that its board has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0568 per share. This dividend will be paid on or after Feb. 17 to shareholders recorded on Jan. 23. (SEC) Consumer staples held steady while Wall Street’s major indexes fell for a second day, dragged down by bank stocks following another wave of earnings reports. Retail sales and producer price data failed
14 January 2026
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Imperial Brands stock holds steady after fresh buyback disclosure; AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands stock holds steady after fresh buyback disclosure; AGM and dividend dates loom

London, Jan 14, 2026, 09:10 GMT — Regular session Imperial Brands PLC shares hovered near Tuesday’s close in early Wednesday trading, following the FTSE 100 tobacco giant’s fresh announcement of buybacks. The stock last stood at 3,009 pence, holding steady after trading between 2,999 and 3,033 pence during the session. Its 52-week range remains between 2,571 and 3,329 pence. (shareprices.com) The repurchases are significant as Imperial is well underway with a £1.45 billion buyback plan and consistently cancels the shares it repurchases, reducing the total number of shares. This smaller share count can boost earnings per share — profit divided
14 January 2026
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British American Tobacco stock edges up as buyback rolls on — what BATS investors watch next

British American Tobacco stock edges up as buyback rolls on — what BATS investors watch next

London, Jan 14, 2026, 08:52 GMT — Regular session Shares of British American Tobacco (BATS.L) ticked up 0.5% to 4,227 pence (£42.27) by 0850 GMT on Wednesday. The company revealed it repurchased 110,393 shares on Jan. 13 at a volume-weighted average price of 4,144.2212 pence. The buyback prices fluctuated between 4,115p and 4,201p. (Investing.com) Buyback announcements carry extra weight these days as investors assess how much cushion share repurchases might provide ahead of the next earnings season. BAT’s full-year 2025 results are set for release on Feb. 12, according to its financial calendar. (bat.com) A buyback happens when a company
14 January 2026
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Compass Group stock steadies after Tuesday slide as dividend deadline and Feb. 5 update loom

Compass Group stock steadies after Tuesday slide as dividend deadline and Feb. 5 update loom

LONDON, Jan 14, 2026, 08:32 GMT — Regular session Compass Group PLC shares nudged up in early London trade on Wednesday, recovering slightly after a steep fall the previous day. The catering company’s stock gained 0.1% to 2,316 pence. (Investing.com) The timing is crucial as the stock approaches a mid-January dividend cut-off. Compass has put forward a final dividend of 43.3 U.S. cents per share, payable on Feb. 26. Shareholders registered by Jan. 16 will qualify for the payout. (MarketScreener) Compass is gearing up for its annual general meeting and is set to release its first-quarter trading update on Feb.
14 January 2026
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P&G stock edges up after dividend call — what traders watch next

P&G stock edges up after dividend call — what traders watch next

New York, January 13, 2026, 18:40 EST — After-hours trading Procter & Gamble shares rose roughly 0.5% to $144.24 in after-hours trading Tuesday, following the announcement of its upcoming quarterly dividend. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $142.98 and $144.30. P&G’s dividend is nothing new, but it comes at a time when investors are showing renewed interest in dependable cash-return stocks. In the next few days, the focus for major consumer staples won’t just be on the payout — it will be on whether the defensive buying holds up. P&G announced its board approved a quarterly dividend of $1.0568
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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