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Dividend Stocks 2013: Why 81% of S&P 500 Companies Want to Pay You

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:15:46 -0400

More and more S&P 500 companies are turning into dividend stocks, as yield-producing investments are becoming the hottest attraction in 2013.

Collective dividends per share for Standard & Poor's 500 companies increased roughly 16% year-over-year in 2012. Meanwhile, the number of companies paying a dividend over that period reached a new 13-year high of 405, or roughly 81% of the S&P 500, data from Factset shows.

Some 60% of these dividend stocks yield more than the 10-year Treasury, according to BlackRock.

Yield-starved investors have flocked to these equities in this ZIRP (zero interest rate policy) environment. More companies are embracing the shift and have implemented, increased or paid special dividends as a way to appease shareholders and attract new capital.

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(PL) Insurance Industry Stock Outlook – May 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:44:23 -0400

The year 2013 started off much better than expected for the U.S. insurance industry, with most of...

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Next Resistance Level for Aflac (AFL) is $56.99

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:57:00 -0400

Critical Alerts For Sanofi, Salesforce.com, AFLAC, HCA Holdings, and Silver Wheaton Released By InvestorsObserver

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:31:00 -0400

Aflac Announces Changes In Management Responsibilities

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:30:00 -0400

Aflac Is Near Resistance

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:24:02 -0400

New York, May 22nd (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Aflac, Inc. (NYSE:AFL) are trading very close to calculated resistance at $56.04. The stock ended the trading session at just $55.84, which is near levels that make it difficult to buy or start a positi. Read More --

Watch for Continued Gains in Shares of Aflac (AFL)

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:13:00 -0400

S&P Capital IQ Picks AFLAC Inc. Focus Stock of the Week

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:32:00 -0400

Trading Idea: - Is Aflac close to Resistance?

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:02 -0400

New York, May 17th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Aflac, Inc. (NYSE:AFL) are trading very close to calculated resistance at $56.04. The stock ended the trading session at just $54.32, which is near levels that make it difficult to buy or start a positi. Read More --

MTG, GNW, AFL, NDAQ, and SPG Early Briefing and Review

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:55:00 -0400

Top 4 NYSE Stocks In The Accident & Health Insurance Industry With The Highest EPS Estimates For The Next Quarter

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:32:02 -0400

Below are the top accident & health insurance stocks on the NYSE in terms of earnings estimate for the next quarter.

AFLAC (NYSE: AFL) is estimated to post earnings of $1.54 per share in the September quarter. AFLAC's trailing-twelve-month revenue is $25.22 billion.

Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) is expected

AFLAC (AFL) - Market Digest

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK (AVAFIN) -- AFLAC options set a new 90-day record for the number ...

Aflac Incorporated To Webcast 2013 Financial Analysts Briefing

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:42:00 -0400

Bob Johnson marketing alternative to payday lending

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:01:15 -0400

13 Attractively Valued Dividend Stocks to Consider Today

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:00:13 -0400

X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 20

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:31:00 -0400

Maxim Integrated Products, Aflac, and Valero Energy Corporation are on the list.

Aflac Is Near a Key Resistance Area

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:08:02 -0400

New York, May 13th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Aflac, Inc. (NYSE:AFL) are trading very close to calculated resistance at $56.04. The stock ended the trading session at just $53.95, which is near levels that make it difficult to buy or start a positi. Read More --

A new lineup for the American Heroes portfolio

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:37:02 -0400

Here's how we refreshed the model.

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for May 10

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:52:06 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights The Gap Inc. (GPS) – up 6% Expedia (EXPE) – up 5% Fastenal (FAST) – up 4% Gannett (GCI) – up 4% TD Ameritrade (AMTD) – up 4% Lowlights HollyFrontier Corp (HFC) – down 3% [...]

Aflac Crosses Below its 10-day MA (AFL)

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:42:00 -0400

20 Cheapest Financial Dividend Stocks To Consider

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:15:21 -0400

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Aflac Incorporated and Its Subsidiaries

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:12:00 -0400

Aflac: The Winning Streak Continues (AFL)

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:13:00 -0400

20 Dividend Aristocrats With The Highest Margins From The Index

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:09 -0400

Aflac Is Close to Resistance

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:20:02 -0400

New York, May 8th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Aflac, Inc. (NYSE:AFL) are trading very close to calculated resistance at $55.93. The stock ended the trading session at just $55.38, which is near levels that make it difficult to buy or start a positio. Read More --

Georgia up to 16 companies on Fortune 500 list

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:32:55 -0400

Aflac Incorporated Hires Teresa Q. McTague As Director; Chief Investment Officer Of Aflac U.S.

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:32:00 -0400

Above Resistance: Aflac

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:32:02 -0400

New York, May 6th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Aflac, Inc. (NYSE:AFL) closed the session at $55.36 just above calculated resistance at $53.61. The stock effectively broke out and grasped the attention of momentum traders, which could eventually push the. Read More --

Recent 52-Week High Exceeded in Shares of Aflac (AFL)

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:14:00 -0400

How to Avoid the Next Pitney Bowes (Div Slash)

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:01:51 -0400

20 Dividend Stocks I Purchased for my IRA Rollover

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:00:04 -0400

Aflac Diverts Nearly Two Million Pounds of Waste from Landfills

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Environmental Milestone Highlight's Release of Company's 2012 Corporate Citizenship Report

Is Aflac Breaking Out?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:08:02 -0400

New York, April 30th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Aflac, Inc. (NYSE:AFL) closed the session at $54.04 just above calculated resistance at $53.61. The stock moved to what appears to be a higher range, spurring attention from momentum buyers.

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UPDATE: Sterne Agee Upgrades AFLAC to Buy Following 1Q13 Conference Call

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:26:24 -0400

In a report published Friday, Sterne Agee analyst John M. Nadel upgraded the rating on AFLAC (NYSE: AFL) from Neutral to Buy, and raised the price target from $63.00 to $65.00.

In the report, Nadel noted, “We're buyers again of AFL. Off the 1Q13 conference call we see incremental

Upgrade Alert for Aflac (AFL)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:10:00 -0400

Sterne Agee Upgrades AFLAC (AFL) to Buy

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:39:27 -0400

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Is Aflac Closing in to Resistance?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:52:01 -0400

New York, April 26th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Aflac, Inc. (NYSE:AFL) are trading very close to calculated resistance at $53.61. The stock ended the trading session at just $52.57, which is near levels that make it difficult to buy or start a posi. Read More --

Daily Dividend Report: DNKN, PFE, V, LMT, AFL

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:02:36 -0400

This morning, Dunkin' Brands (DNKN) declared its quarterly dividend of 19 cents per share, maintaining the amount paid to shareholders last quarter. Based on the current stock price, investors can expect a yield of about 1.9% going forward.

American Workers on an Uphill Road with Consumer-Driven Health Care

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

New Aflac survey reveals employees are not prepared for increased costs, may not want control and lack education

Watch List: AFLAC, Assurant, Akamai, Angie's List

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:56:07 -0400

Lakeway, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2013 -- ThePennyStockProfiler, an investment community with a special focus on updating investors with recent news on the U.S. stock market, issues news alert on the following stocks.

Aflac Reports Higher Profits; Beats Estimates (AFL)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:22:21 -0400

Insurance company, AFLAC Incorporated (AFL) reported increased profits on Wednesday, which came in above analysts first quarter estimates. Although the Columbus, GA based company saw an increase in its first quarter earnings, profits were negatively affected by a weaker Yen. AFL relies on Japan for approximately 80% of its business. AFL reported earnings of $892 [...]

Aflac Is Near Important Moving Averages

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:24:03 -0400

New York, April 25th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Aflac, Inc. (NYSE:AFL) closed the session at $51.56, near the 50 day and 200 day moving averages currently set at $50.39 and $49.47 respectively. Aflac's price action is above these important levels, whi. Read More --

After-Hours Buzz: QCOM, ZNGA, AKAM & More

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:27:56 -0400

Check out which companies are making headlines after the bell Wednesday:

AFLAC, Inc. (AFL) Declares $0.35 Quarterly Dividend; 2.7% Yield

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:14:45 -0400

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AFLAC, Inc. (AFL) Tops Q1 EPS by 7c

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:14:25 -0400

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Aflac Incorporated Announces First Quarter Results, Declares Second Quarter Cash Dividend, Affirms 2013 Operating EPS Target

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:12:00 -0400

US STOCKS-Dow slips, S&P edges up as durable goods, Apple drag

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:55:41 -0400

NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - The Dow dipped while the S&P 500 edged up on Wednesday as a sharp drop in durable goods orders last month added to worries about slower U.S. economic activity and Apple's results disappointed investors.

Noteworthy ETF Outflows: FAS, AFL, AMG, ALEX

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:59:38 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: FAS, AFL, AMG, ALEX Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Stocks Open Mixed After Weak Durable Goods Orders Report

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:30:00 -0400

Stocks struggled for direction at the open Wednesday, following a weaker-than-expected durable goods orders report and as Apple shares weighed.

Stocks to watch: Apple likely to remain active

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:30:23 -0400

Apple is expected to remain in the spotlight Wednesday after the iPhone maker reports an 18% drop in quarterly earnings and but boosts its quarterly dividend.