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Industrial stocks get a CPI breather; what XLI’s Friday close says for next week

Industrial stocks get a CPI breather; what XLI’s Friday close says for next week

U.S. industrial stocks rose Friday after January CPI data came in below forecasts, with the XLI ETF up 0.8% at $174.17. Caterpillar gained 2.1%, GE 2.7%, and Boeing 1.5%, while Union Pacific slipped 1.3%. The broader market ended lower as tech stocks lagged. The next trading session is Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.

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  • BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (TSE:7832) Approaches Ex-Dividend Date with Solid Dividend Fundamentals
    March 26, 2026, 9:41 PM EDT. BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. (TSE:7832) will trade ex-dividend before March 30, making now the last opportunity for investors to buy shares and receive the upcoming JP¥50 dividend per share, payable June 24. The company has a trailing dividend yield of 1.8% based on the current share price of JP¥4010. The payout ratio stands at a conservative 47% of profits, well supported by free cash flow consuming just 39%, indicating a sustainable dividend. Earnings per share have grown at 16% annually over five years, underlining potential for continued dividend growth. Investors favor companies with reliable dividends backed by strong earnings, making BANDAI NAMCO a compelling candidate ahead of the ex-dividend date.
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