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Dividends News 1 February 2026 - 3 February 2026

SCHD dividend ETF is beating the S&P 500 in 2026 — what’s driving the comeback

SCHD dividend ETF is beating the S&P 500 in 2026 — what’s driving the comeback

Schwab’s SCHD ETF has gained 8.5% year-to-date, far outpacing the S&P 500’s 1% rise and nearing an all-time high, according to Invezz. The fund held $79 billion in net assets as of Feb. 2, with a 3.82% trailing 12-month yield and a 0.06% annual expense ratio. Vanguard announced fee cuts across 53 funds Monday amid intensifying competition.
3 February 2026
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ONEOK stock bounces before the bell after Monday slide as dividend and Feb. 23 earnings near

ONEOK stock bounces before the bell after Monday slide as dividend and Feb. 23 earnings near

ONEOK shares rose 0.8% to $75.95 in premarket trading Tuesday, rebounding after a 3.6% drop as the stock went ex-dividend. The company will pay a $1.07 quarterly dividend on Feb. 13 and report earnings on Feb. 23, with a conference call set for Feb. 24. JPMorgan downgraded the stock to Neutral on Jan. 27, citing growth concerns.
3 February 2026
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Las Vegas Sands stock near $56 before the bell as Macau gaming, dividend clock grab focus

Las Vegas Sands stock near $56 before the bell as Macau gaming, dividend clock grab focus

Las Vegas Sands shares held at $55.64 in Tuesday’s premarket after a 5.5% surge Monday. Macau’s January casino revenue jumped 24% year-over-year to $2.79 billion, outpacing forecasts. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9, with a 30-cent payout set for Feb. 18. CEO Robert Goldstein received over 130,000 shares through vested awards last week, SEC filings show.
3 February 2026
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British American Tobacco share price ticks up on fresh buyback notice as dividend, Feb 12 results near

British American Tobacco share price ticks up on fresh buyback notice as dividend, Feb 12 results near

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.6% to 4,459 pence in early London trading after the company bought back 108,725 shares on Feb. 2, to be cancelled. BAT will pay its next dividend on Feb. 4 and release preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 12. The latest buyback reduced the share count to 2,176,779,980. Previous session volume was about 5.4 million shares.
3 February 2026
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Bank of America stock rises as yields firm — here’s what could move BAC next

Bank of America stock rises as yields firm — here’s what could move BAC next

New York, February 2, 2026, 14:57 EST — Regular session Bank of America shares climbed roughly 1.4% to $53.94 in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange Monday, bouncing back after an early slide. The stock gained around 74 cents from Friday’s $53.20 close, fluctuating between $52.99 and $54.08. Roughly 19.5 million shares traded hands. The stock’s move followed a broader shift in rates after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to head the Federal Reserve. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed about 0.03 percentage point to 4.271%. Traders also braced for policy decisions this week from the European Central Bank,
2 February 2026
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ASML stock price slips into weekend; dividend dates, capacity questions loom

ASML stock price slips into weekend; dividend dates, capacity questions loom

ASML shares closed 2.2% lower at $1,423 on U.S. markets Friday, despite record fourth-quarter orders and a raised 2026 sales forecast. The company plans to cut 1,700 jobs and launch a new buyback. Investors await dividend dates in mid-February and the annual report on Feb. 25. Sentiment remains volatile as markets weigh delivery risks against high expectations.
1 February 2026
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Citigroup stock set for a Monday test as Trump’s Fed chair pick and dividend date collide

Citigroup stock set for a Monday test as Trump’s Fed chair pick and dividend date collide

Citigroup shares closed up 0.4% at $115.71 Friday ahead of going ex-dividend on Feb. 2. Bank stocks shifted focus to interest-rate policy after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Investors are watching for U.S. payrolls data and the Senate’s response to Warsh’s nomination, which faces delays. Citi’s $0.60 dividend is payable Feb. 27 to holders as of Feb. 2.
1 February 2026
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Verizon stock price just had its best day since 2008 — buyback, dividend, and what to watch next

Verizon stock price just had its best day since 2008 — buyback, dividend, and what to watch next

Verizon shares soared 11.8% to $44.52 Friday after the company reported strong subscriber growth, raised its 2026 outlook, and announced a $25 billion buyback and higher dividend. The gain marked Verizon’s biggest single-day jump since 2008. Broader U.S. markets slipped after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and inflation data came in higher than expected. Investors await Monday’s open and the next key rate update.
1 February 2026
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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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Roche stock price ends week higher — dividend vote and 2026 outlook set the tone for Monday

Roche stock price ends week higher — dividend vote and 2026 outlook set the tone for Monday

Roche shares closed Friday up 1.1% at CHF 350.70 after reporting 2025 sales of CHF 61.5 billion, a 7% rise at constant exchange rates. The board proposed a CHF 9.80 dividend. The company forecasts mid single-digit sales growth for 2026. Investors await updates on dividends in March and the next company briefing on April 23.
1 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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