The AEX High Dividend Index (AEXHD) consists of 12 Dutch stocks with the highest dividend yields. The selection of stocks is based on the past calendar year dividends. The eligibility criteria is that all these stocks must be part of the AEX Index, the main blue chip index of the Dutch stock market. The weighting …
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We reviewed China’s largest banks by 2008 assets on November 9th.Today lets take a look at some of the most profitable banks. China’s 10 Most Profitable Banks based on Net Income in 2008: [TABLE=227] Source: BankScope Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is the most profitable bank in China based on Net Income in …
The Chinese banking sector showed strong growth last year despite the global economic downturn. Interest rate cuts, reduced reserve requirements and the massive $585 B infrastructure focused program helped Chinese banks achieve high growth. It will be interesting to see if Chinese banks are able repeat this performance in 2010. The Top 10 Chinese Banks …
European companies generally pay higher dividends than American companies. Most companies have maintained that tradition during the past two years when the global financial crisis ravaged world markets. Many European banks have reduced or suspended due to government bailouts and the subsequent ownership stakes they acquired. Because of their high dividend yields, European dividend stocks …
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Healthcare is one of the few sectors in the U.S. that is creating jobs now and is projected to add more jobs in the future. The Unemployment rate in the U.S. rose to 10.2% in October as per the latest data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The sectors which had the largest job losses …
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