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With many investors looking for income as well as capital gains, we now publish the top ten yielding stocks in certain industries each week. This week we look at Conglomerates (see below for other industries). These stocks have been selected from a screening program. They are not recommendations to buy or sell. If you have an interest in any of them, please investigate them completely before taking any action. Also see our new Industry in Focus for more information on Conglomerates. Updated 09/16/08
INDUSTRY: Conglomerates Company | Symbol | Div/Yield | EPS | | Cherokee * | CHKE | 8.52% | $1.70 | | General Electric * | GE | 5.04% | $2.13 | | PPG Industries * | PPG | 3.12% | $4.47 | | Power Corp. Canada | PWCDF | 3.07% | $3.47 | | 3M Co. | MMM | 2.90% | $5.19 | | Asta Funding Inc. | ASFI | 2.70% | $1.41 | | Textron Inc. | TXT | 2.54% | $3.93 | | Crane Co. | CR | 2.38% | -$0.78 | | Cooper Industries | CBE | 2.34% | $3.68 | | United Technologies | UTX | 2.03% | $4.63 | | |
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* Comments:
CHKE: is a licensor of brand names and trademarks for apparel, footwear and accessories in the world. Cherokee owns several trademarks, including Cherokee, Sideout, Sideout Sport, Carole Little, CLII, Saint Tropez-West, Chorus Line, All That Jazz, Molly Malloy and others. As of February 2, 2008, the Company had 19 continuing license agreements covering both United States and international markets.
GE: is a diversified technology, media and financial services company. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and industrial products, it serves customers in more than 100 countries. In July 2008, the Company announced the organization of its business into four segments: GE Technology Infrastructure, GE energy infrastructure, GE Capital and Corporate Treasury and NBC Universal. PPG: is a global supplier of protective and decorative coatings. The Company operates in five segments: Performance Coatings, Industrial Coatings, Optical and Specialty Materials, Commodity Chemicals and Glass. The Performance Coatings and Industrial Coatings segments supply protective and decorative finishes for customers in a range of end use markets, including industrial equipment, appliances and packaging; factory-finished aluminum extrusions and steel and aluminum coils; marine and aircraft equipment; automotive original equipment; and other industrial and consumer products. Also see our new Industry in Focus for further information on Conglomerates. |
See TOP 10 DIVIDEND YIELDS for Other Industries: Communications Equipment - 9/09/08
Cigarettes - 9/02/08
Chemicals - 8/26/08
Business Services - 8/19/08
Business Equipment - 8/12/08
Basic Materials - 8/5/08
Auto Parts - 7/29/08
Apparel Stores - 7/22/08
Aerospace Services - 7/15/08
Wireless Cos. - 7/8/08
Utilities - 7/01/08
Machinery - 6/24/08
Conglomerates - 6/17/08
Cigarettes - 6/10/08
Major Chemicals - 6/3/08
Business Software - 5/27/08
Business Services - 5/20/08
Business Equipment - 5/13/08
Basic Materials Wholesale - 5/6/08
Auto Parts Makers - 4/29/08
Auto Manufacturers - 4/22/08
Apparel Stores - 4/15/08
Agriculture Chemicals - 4/08/08
Aerospace/Defense Services - 4/1/08
Water Utilities - 3/25/08
Footwear/Accessories - 3/18/08
Clothing - 3/11/08
DISCLAIMER: Dividend yields will differ from these tables due to pricing considerations. The table is generated from data that is not as of the close last Friday. Therefore, when you investigate one of these stocks, expect to see a lower or higher yield. Also, not all stocks are included in this list. There may be more in this industry that have a higher yield but due to the methodology of the screening program, they are not listed.
Information has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but The Online Investor makes no guarantee as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. Information is provided for informational purposes only, and The Online Investor shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. |
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