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XRAY

Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ:XRAY) has announced a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date set for Thursday. Shareholders owning the stock by the end of Wednesday are eligible for the dividend, which will be paid on January 12, 2024. The stock is expected to open 14 cents lower on the ex-dividend date.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 2:45 pm

DISH

LDWY

MOMO

UONE

Benzinga Insights identifies five value stocks in the communication services sector based on low P/E ratios. DISH Network, Urban One, Hello Gr, Lendway, and Verizon Communications are highlighted for their value potential. DISH and Hello Gr saw a decrease in EPS, while Urban One, Lendway, and Verizon reported increases. However, value stocks carry the risk of not rebounding.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 2:44 pm

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KPRX

TXMD

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XCUR

The article provides an overview of notable value stocks in the healthcare sector, focusing on low P/E ratios as indicators of undervaluation. It lists Exicure, Kiora Pharmaceuticals, BioNTech, TherapeuticsMD, and Viatris as value stocks, with recent updates on their earnings per share (EPS) and dividend yields. Exicure and Kiora Pharmaceuticals reported a slight improvement in EPS, while BioNTech and TherapeuticsMD showed more significant positive changes. Viatris not only reported an increase in EPS but also an increase in dividend yield.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 2:43 pm

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CHCI

FPH

TCI

Benzinga Insights identifies value stocks in the real estate sector with low P/E ratios, suggesting potential undervaluation. AFC Gamma (AFCG) has a stable EPS and increased dividend yield. Transcontinental Realty (TCI) shows significant EPS growth from Q2 to Q3. Ready Capital (RC) reports a decrease in EPS and dividend yield. Five Point Holdings (FPH) sees a drop in EPS, while Comstock Holding Co (CHCI) reports a substantial EPS increase. Value stocks may take time to rebound and carry the risk of not doing so.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 25, 2023 | 2:39 pm

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EQC

OPI

The article highlights three office REITs with high dividend yields for investors interested in real estate investments without direct property management. Equity Commonwealth (EQC) leads with a 27.35% yield, focusing on office properties in Colorado, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Office Properties Income Trust (OPI) offers a 14.28% yield, with a portfolio leaning towards government and corporate single tenants. Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) has an 11.33% yield, concentrating on urban and transit-oriented office properties in Philadelphia, Austin, and Washington, D.C.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Bibey

December 23, 2023 | 5:00 pm

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NREF

ORC

The article highlights three mortgage REITs with high dividend yields: Orchid Island Capital Inc. (ORC) with a yield of 21.04%, NexPoint Real Estate Finance Inc. (NREF) with 17.29%, and Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (IVR) with 17.02%. These companies focus on income generation through mortgage-related assets and offer investors exposure to the mortgage market.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Bibey

December 23, 2023 | 3:00 pm

BABA

IDVO

NVDA

SIEGY

TCEHY

Tim Seymour, CIO at Seymour Asset Management and strategist for Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO), recommends focusing on large multinationals with high dividend yields. He notes that IDVO has outperformed the S&P 500 and suggests caution in the current market, advising investors to be ready to exit certain trades. Seymour is cautious on China, citing low sentiment and internal pressures on companies like Tencent (TCEHY) and Alibaba (BABA). He prefers companies benefiting from AI, such as Nvidia (NVDA) and Siemens (SIEGY).

Portfolio Pulse from Neil Dennis

December 22, 2023 | 9:08 pm

Coca-Cola Inc (NYSE:KO) has a long history with Santa Claus, using the character in advertising since the 1910s. In 1931, Coca-Cola commissioned Haddon H. Sundblom to create a new version of Santa, which has become iconic. A $1,000 investment in Coca-Cola stock in 1931, considering stock splits, would be worth $1,841,806.08 today. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) also used Santa in an Ivory Soap ad in 1885.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

December 22, 2023 | 7:38 pm

CPF

FFIC

Flushing Financial (NASDAQ:FFIC) has declared a dividend of $0.22 per share with an annualized yield of 6.16%, payable on December 22, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 07, 2023. The company has shown a positive trend in dividend per share growth from $0.84 in 2019 to $0.88 in 2022 and an increase in earnings per share from $1.77 to $2.60 over the same period. Flushing Financial leads its industry peers in dividend yield, with Central Pacific Financial (NYSE:CPF) having the next highest yield at 5.27%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 22, 2023 | 3:05 pm

CNO

LNC

CNO Financial Group (NYSE:CNO) is set to pay a dividend of $0.15 per share on December 22, 2023, with a yield of 2.47%. Shareholders as of December 07, 2023, will be eligible. The company has shown a positive trend in dividend per share growth from $0.43 in 2019 to $0.55 in 2022, and earnings growth from $1.79 to $2.63 per share from 2019 to 2022. Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) has the highest yield in the industry at 6.55%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 22, 2023 | 3:05 pm