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The Danger of Low Dividends

The Danger of Low Dividends

Earnings among S&P 500 companies are at an all-time high. By quite a bit, too: Operating earnings per share last year were more than 10% above the previous peak set in 2006, when the economy topped out before the recession. Dividend payouts are also at an all-time high, but there is much less to be excited about here. more »

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