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March 22, 2013
New York & Company returns to profit in Q4

New York & Company reported that net sales for the fourth quarter were $291.8 million, as compared with $271.8 million in the year-ago period.

February 21, 2013
Cash soothes investor concerns

One of the largest dividend increases in Walmart’s history helped shareholders look past, temporarily at least, yesterday’s release of sales results that show a disturbing trend at U.S. stores.

November 28, 2012
Costco gives shareholders a special gift

Costco will pay a $7 a share special dividend before year end as it looks to return cash to shareholders in advance of what is expected to be a 2013 tax increase on dividend payments.

September 4, 2012
Collective Brands returns to profit in Q2

Collective Brands reported net earnings of $9.7 million, or 16 cents per share, for its second quarter compared with a loss of $35 million, or 58 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2011.

August 22, 2011
Plenty of cash means best of both worlds for investors

There is some debate as to whether paying dividends or buying back stock is a more desirable method of returning cash to shareholders.

January 11, 2011
CVS increases quarterly dividend by nearly 43%

Marking its eighth consecutive year of dividend increases, CVS Caremark on Tuesday said its board of directors approved a near 43% increase of its quarterly dividend to 12.5 cents per share of common stock.

August 9, 2010
A.C. Moore reports 2Q loss

A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts reported that sales for the second quarter of 2010 were...

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