The dividend yield of the S&P 500 is around 2%. This has stayed around the 2% mark for many years. I have mentioned many times before that this low compared to other countries. In addition to that the payout ratio of the US firms is also low. Hence investors looking for income are wise to …
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Here is a cool infographic on how champagne is made: Click to enlarge According to the legend, champagne was invented on August 4, 1693 by a Benedictine monk Dom Perignon who at the time served as cellar master of the Abbey of Hautvillers. “Come quickly! I’m drinking the stars!” he exclaimed when tasting wine that he was unable to rid of bubbles, and thus …
Mexico is the top source of immigrants to the USA while Turkey is the top source of migrants to the EU. Turkey is a relatively well-off country compared to Morocco for example but still Turks immigrate to the EU. Though thousands of migrants from African and other poor countries pour into the EU these days …
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The following chart shows the ratio of the average income of the richest 10% to the poorest 10% in OECD countries based on the latest data available: Click to enlarge Source: OECD Income inequality is the highest in Mexico followed by Chile. However these are emerging countries. Among the developed countries, the U.S. has the highest …
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For coffee lovers , this is an interesting guide. Click to enlarge Source: Sputniknews.com