| | Hello and welcome to Dividend Brief, the 2 times weekly newsletter focused on dividend investing. | Today, we will look into Google, Pfizer, and Apple, highlight a few dividend stocks worth watching, as well as share companies that are about to pay a dividend in the next few days. |
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| | Tech | YouTube Tests New Play Something Button for Random Video Selection | | YouTube is experimenting with a new floating "Play something" button in its Android app, spotted by 9to5Google. This button, positioned just above the bottom navigation bar, allows users to instantly play a random video when tapped. | The feature functions similarly to previous versions that YouTube has tested, utilizing the portrait mode of the YouTube Shorts player for displaying videos. This means the button can serve up both vertical Shorts and regular YouTube videos, regardless of their format. However, it’s expected that this aspect may change when the feature is officially rolled out. | This is part of a broader trend, as YouTube has been refining this idea for over a year. Earlier variations included a “Play Something” banner and a button resembling the classic YouTube logo in black and white. The concept isn’t entirely new, as Netflix introduced a similar “Play Something” feature, which also aimed to resolve the dilemma of what to watch next. This feature, which Netflix first unveiled in 2021, replaced an older option called "Surprise Me," further showing that both streaming platforms are exploring ways to enhance the viewer experience by offering random content suggestions. | GOOG currently trades at $192 and pays a dividend of 20 cents per share, a yield of 0.42%. |
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| | Healthcare | Pfizer Shifts Focus by Returning Hemophilia Therapy Rights | | Pfizer has made a strategic shift, deciding to return the rights for the hemophilia A gene therapy candidate giroctocogene fitelparvovec to Sangamo Therapeutics. This marks a notable change in the development landscape of the therapy, which had previously shown promise in a phase 3 trial. | The decision indicates Pfizer's intent to refine its focus within its broader portfolio, leaving Sangamo to explore new opportunities for advancing the therapy. While the partnership between the two companies will officially conclude in April 2025, Pfizer’s earlier involvement contributed to significant progress, including meeting primary and key secondary objectives in clinical trials. | Sangamo now faces the challenge of identifying a new partner or alternative pathway to continue the therapy's development. Despite this setback, the company remains committed to advancing the candidate, aiming to leverage the progress already made during the collaboration. | Pfizer’s decision underscores the dynamic nature of the biotech sector, where companies continuously reassess priorities to align with evolving strategic goals. For Sangamo, this presents a pivotal moment to shape the future of its innovative therapy. | PFE currently trades at $26 and pays a dividend of 43 cents per share, a yield of 6.51%. |
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| | Tech | Apple Stops Selling Lightning-Port iPhones in Europe as USB-C Regulation Takes Effect | | Apple has stopped selling its iPhone SE and iPhone 14 models in Europe, marking the end of its phones with the proprietary Lightning charging port in the region. This shift comes as the European Union's new regulations take effect, aiming to streamline charging standards and reduce electronic waste. Under the EU Directive 2022/2380, devices sold in the region must adopt USB-C charging, which the EU believes will help reduce market fragmentation. | A recent check by The Verge found that Apple has removed the iPhone SE, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and the Lightning-equipped Magic Keyboard from its online stores in several European countries, including the Netherlands, France, Norway, and Germany. However, these devices remain available for purchase in other markets, including the US. Apple is expected to release a new iPhone SE with USB-C and other enhancements, such as an OLED display, in 2025. | The new regulation not only mandates the USB-C port for various devices but also requires fast-charging devices to comply with the USB PD standard. Additionally, it enables the sale of charging bricks separately from devices and improves power requirement labeling to help consumers make informed decisions. | AAPL currently trades at $252 and pays a dividend of 25 cents per share, a yield of 0.40%. |
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| | Dividend Stocks Worth Watching | PM has a strong international presence in the tobacco industry, bringing in stable cash flow to support its 4.45% dividend yield. Its inclusion of smoke-free products sets the stage for future growth. | KHC has a laundry list of food and beverage products that produce stable revenue numbers. Investors can lean on these items plus new innovations to grow an already respectable 5.22% dividend yield. | IBM may not be the biggest name in computing anymore, but its foray into cloud computing and artificial intelligence is nothing to scoff at. These initiatives and more contribute to its 3.00% yield. | | Dividend Increases | | | SOR increased its dividend payout to $2.66 per share, an increase of 2.6%. Its new forward yield is 5.9%.
CCAP boosted its dividend payout to 42 cents per share, an increase of 500%. Its new forward yield is 8.9%.
PRT upped its dividend payout to 5 cents per share, an increase of 66%. Its new forward yield is 11.4%. |
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| Dividend Decreases | | | | | GECC lowered its dividend payout to 5 cents per share, a cut of 90%. Its new dividend yield is 1.9%.
CIXFF decreased its dividend payout to 14.5 cents per share, a cut of 1%. Its new dividend yield is 2.7%.
XEL dropped its dividend payout to 54 cents per share, a cut of 0.1%. Its new dividend yield is 3.3%. |
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| | 50-year Wall Street Legend Names #1 Stock of 2025 | | Stocks have soared 25% in 2024... | The S&P has blown through more than 50 all-time highs since the year began... | And a 50-year Wall Street legend has just issued an urgent BUY alert to his 1 million followers: | "It's time to buy the #1 stock of 2025." |
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| | Upcoming Dividend Payers | BANX is going to pay 65 cents per share to all shareholders of record on 1/3/25
HCKT is going to pay 11 cents per share to all shareholders of record on 1/3/25
QSR is going to pay 58 cents per share to all shareholders of record on 1/3/25 | | That’s all for today’s edition of the Dividend Brief.
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—Noah Zelvis
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