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Dividends News 30 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

Chevron stock (CVX) faces new-week test after dividend hike, Venezuela talk as oil holds near highs

Chevron stock (CVX) faces new-week test after dividend hike, Venezuela talk as oil holds near highs

Chevron shares rose 3.3% to $176.90 Friday after reporting adjusted quarterly earnings of $1.52 per share, beating estimates. The company warned of a first-quarter production hit from maintenance, including at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field, but projected 7–10% growth in 2026. Chevron raised its dividend 4% to $1.78 per share, payable March 10, and plans $27.1 billion in shareholder returns for 2025.
1 February 2026
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Brookfield Renewable Corporation stock jumps 6% after results and dividend hike — what investors watch next

Brookfield Renewable Corporation stock jumps 6% after results and dividend hike — what investors watch next

Brookfield Renewable Corporation shares rose 5.9% to $41.64 Friday after posting a 10% jump in 2025 funds from operations and raising its quarterly dividend to $0.392 per unit. The company launched a $400 million at-the-market share offering to fund buybacks. Brookfield Renewable Partners units gained 4.85% to $29.83. After-hours, BEPC traded at $41.46.
1 February 2026
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ASML stock ends week higher on Barclays upgrade as investors weigh rich valuation and looming dividend

ASML stock ends week higher on Barclays upgrade as investors weigh rich valuation and looming dividend

ASML shares closed up 1.98% at 1,215.60 euros in Amsterdam on Friday, capping a 3% weekly gain. Barclays and Berenberg raised price targets to 1,500 euros after record orders and AI demand, while ASML announced 1,700 job cuts. The stock has surged 34% in January and now trades at 42 times 2026 earnings estimates. ASML’s annual report is due February 25, with its interim dividend going ex-dividend February 9.
1 February 2026
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Charles Schwab stock price: dividend hike and bank CEO shift set the tone for SCHW into Monday

Charles Schwab stock price: dividend hike and bank CEO shift set the tone for SCHW into Monday

Charles Schwab shares rose 0.4% to $103.92 Friday after the company raised its quarterly dividend by 19% to $0.32 per share and announced executive changes. The new dividend will be paid Feb. 27 to shareholders on record Feb. 13. Paul Woolway will step down as Schwab Bank CEO in July, with Tyler Woulfe named successor. Investors are watching for Schwab’s monthly activity report and U.S. rate data next week.
31 January 2026
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American Express stock price slips after earnings — dividend hike, Trump rate-cap risk and jobs report ahead

American Express stock price slips after earnings — dividend hike, Trump rate-cap risk and jobs report ahead

American Express shares fell 1.8% to $352.17 Friday after forecasting 2026 EPS of $17.30–$17.90 and announcing a dividend hike to 95 cents. Fourth-quarter billed business rose 9% to $445.1 billion, with revenue up 10% to $19 billion. Investors remain focused on Fed policy and the upcoming February 6 U.S. jobs report.
31 January 2026
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Roche stock ends week higher after earnings and dividend bump — what investors watch next

Roche stock ends week higher after earnings and dividend bump — what investors watch next

Roche shares closed Friday at 350.70 francs, up 1.1%, after reporting 2025 sales of 61.5 billion francs, a 7% rise at constant exchange rates. Core operating profit grew 13% to 21.8 billion francs, but only 5% in francs, missing expectations due to currency effects. The company proposed a dividend hike to 9.80 francs per share. Investors await key neurology data and a shareholder vote on March 10.
31 January 2026
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Brookfield Renewable Corporation stock jumps on 2025 results and dividend hike — what to watch next week

Brookfield Renewable Corporation stock jumps on 2025 results and dividend hike — what to watch next week

Brookfield Renewable shares rose 5.9% to $41.64 Friday after reporting 2025 FFO of $1.334 billion, a 10% per-unit increase, and boosting its quarterly dividend to $0.392 per share. The company plans to sell a two-thirds stake in its U.S. wind and solar portfolio for $860 million and signed a hydro deal with Google for up to 3,000 MW.
31 January 2026
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Imperial Brands share price ends week higher at 3,066p as buyback rolls on and a €900m bond lands

Imperial Brands share price ends week higher at 3,066p as buyback rolls on and a €900m bond lands

Imperial Brands shares closed at 3,066p on Friday, up 1.39%, with 1.06 million shares traded. After the close, the company reported it bought back 88,533 shares for cancellation, part of a £1.45 billion buyback. Imperial also finalized terms for €900 million in new notes due 2033. The next ex-dividend date is Feb. 19, with the final dividend set for March 31.
31 January 2026
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Reckitt share price ends week higher — Monday’s 235p special dividend could distort the next open

Reckitt share price ends week higher — Monday’s 235p special dividend could distort the next open

Reckitt shares closed up 1.7% at 6,092p on Friday ahead of a 24-for-25 share consolidation and 235p special dividend, both set for Feb. 2. Shareholders approved the moves with over 99% support. The company disclosed a buyback of 58,785 shares at 5,953.57p each, to be held as treasury stock. The dividend follows the £1.6 billion sale of Reckitt’s Essential Home unit to Advent International.
31 January 2026
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American Express stock price slips after Q4 results: dividend hike, spending and rate-cap risk in focus

American Express stock price slips after Q4 results: dividend hike, spending and rate-cap risk in focus

American Express shares closed down 1.8% at $352.17 Friday, little changed after hours, following fourth-quarter results and 2026 forecasts. Revenue rose 10% to $18.98 billion; earnings per share hit $3.53. The company expects 2026 EPS between $17.30 and $17.90 and revenue growth of 9% to 10%. Expenses climbed 10% to $14.5 billion as the firm overhauls premium cards.
31 January 2026
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Hilltop Holdings (HTH) stock climbs after dividend hike, new $125 mln buyback and Q4 profit lift

Hilltop Holdings (HTH) stock climbs after dividend hike, new $125 mln buyback and Q4 profit lift

Hilltop Holdings shares rose 2.9% to $37.87 Friday after the company reported a Q4 profit of $41.6 million and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share. The board approved a new $125 million stock buyback plan through January 2027. Mortgage originations reached $2.4 billion for the quarter. The bank set aside $7.8 million for credit losses as non-accrual loans declined.
30 January 2026
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Brookfield Renewable stock jumps on 2025 results, 5% dividend hike and Google hydro deal

Brookfield Renewable stock jumps on 2025 results, 5% dividend hike and Google hydro deal

Brookfield Renewable Corporation shares rose 6.5% to $41.88 in New York after reporting higher 2025 results and raising its quarterly dividend to $0.392 per share. The company announced a major hydro power deal with Google and added 8,000 megawatts of new capacity. Brookfield also launched a $400 million equity program to fund buybacks. 2025 FFO fell to $628 million from $794 million, citing asset sales and reorganization.
30 January 2026
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Chevron stock price climbs after Q4 beat, dividend hike — Venezuela and OPEC+ now in focus

Chevron stock price climbs after Q4 beat, dividend hike — Venezuela and OPEC+ now in focus

Chevron shares rose 1.8% to $174.27 by midday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings of $2.8 billion and raising its dividend 4% to $1.78 per share. Adjusted earnings beat forecasts at $1.52 per share. Management highlighted Venezuela as a key growth area but warned of near-term production challenges. Oil prices hovered near six-month highs ahead of the OPEC+ meeting.
30 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:52 AM EST Australian Shares Set for Volatile Earnings Season Amid Market Sensitivity February 8, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. **Australian stock markets** face heightened volatility as earnings season kicks off with little room for error. Analysts warn that even a **1% earnings miss** could trigger sharp price swings, stripping away previous insulation from market shocks. This turbulence reflects the removal of 'shock absorbers' in share prices, signaling an unpredictable three weeks ahead for investors. Anthony Macdonald, business journalist and Chanticleer columnist, forecasts significant fluctuations likely exceeding historical norms.
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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