The telecommunication market Latin America is set for excellent growth. With many countries in the region experiencing strong economic growth the penetration rate of mobile phones is especially set to go higher as the new middle class seek the modern necessities of life. In addition, new technology upgrades and the evolution of smartphones will drive …
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Traditionally investors have preferred large cap companies in developed countries when it comes to investing for dividend income. This is because many of the large companies in Western Europe, Canada, the U.S. and other developed markets are established companies with defined dividend payout policies and have history of rewarding shareholders with cash in the form …
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Many investors have the view that foreign stocks pay dividends only annually. However this is not fully true. There are many foreign companies that pay dividends on a quarterly basis just like their U.S. peers. For example, European firms usually pay dividends twice a year – one in the form of interim dividend and the …
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Dividend is a powerful variable that confirms the profitability of a company. Unlike many other financial factors that can be used to evaluate a firm, dividend is a simple and quick way to determine a firm’s financial strength. However just dividend payment themselves do not give the full financial picture. This is especially true with …
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