hjtheuns's Comments hjtheuns's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.com/user/860308/comments How Can One Trade Be Both Good For Me And Bad For Me? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1393581/comments?source=feed#comment-18361271 18361271 Thu, 02 May 2013 12:21:36 -0400 IBM Lays An Egg On Failure To Convert Deals And Growth Market Weakness http://seekingalpha.com/article/1356271/comments?source=feed#comment-17893391 17893391 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:05:45 -0400 Dividends: Should I Reinvest Or Not? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1350861/comments?source=feed#comment-17789111 17789111 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:38:09 -0400 GE: In-Depth Analysis Of Share Repurchase And Dividends http://seekingalpha.com/article/1349881/comments?source=feed#comment-17775671 17775671 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:47:56 -0400 What Stocks Are Most Commonly Held By Dividend Growth Investors? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1348531/comments?source=feed#comment-17756681 17756681 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:20:45 -0400 General Electric To Yield 6%? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1325911/comments?source=feed#comment-17381941 17381941 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:36:18 -0400 What The Future ConocoPhillips Will Look Like http://seekingalpha.com/article/1325431/comments?source=feed#comment-17360901 17360901
"We think the dividend is an important and compelling part of our story. It under pins our performance. It creates capital discipline in the company and as I told the analyst and our shareholders, it is our number one priority."

No CEO can state that the dividend will be increased a specific amount as this is a board decision. Reading between the lines I believe he was suggesting a 3-5% dividend increase in May.

The interview can be seen here: http://bit.ly/12Bd1jz]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:43:11 -0400
"We think the dividend is an important and compelling part of our story. It under pins our performance. It creates capital discipline in the company and as I told the analyst and our shareholders, it is our number one priority."

No CEO can state that the dividend will be increased a specific amount as this is a board decision. Reading between the lines I believe he was suggesting a 3-5% dividend increase in May.

The interview can be seen here: http://bit.ly/12Bd1jz]]> What The Future ConocoPhillips Will Look Like http://seekingalpha.com/article/1325431/comments?source=feed#comment-17329811 17329811 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:32:12 -0400 Dividend Champions Smackdown XXXVII http://seekingalpha.com/article/1320091/comments?source=feed#comment-17204821 17204821 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:25:48 -0400 Seeking Value, Growth And Income After The Recent Run Up? Check Out These Tech Titans http://seekingalpha.com/article/1305841/comments?source=feed#comment-16927571 16927571 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:18:43 -0400 Time For The Safety Of Chevron http://seekingalpha.com/article/1270301/comments?source=feed#comment-16251911 16251911 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:46:22 -0400 The Dividend Aristocrats: Where Have All The Bargains Gone? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1239721/comments?source=feed#comment-15773261 15773261
http://bit.ly/ZSCvYk

It lists 54 too.]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:14:55 -0500
http://bit.ly/ZSCvYk

It lists 54 too.]]> The Dividend Aristocrats: Where Have All The Bargains Gone? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1239721/comments?source=feed#comment-15772751 15772751 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:53:12 -0500 The Dividend Aristocrats: Where Have All The Bargains Gone? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1239721/comments?source=feed#comment-15728881 15728881
ABBV $37.81 $1.60 4.23%
ABT $33.60 $0.56 1.67%
ADM $31.97 $0.76 2.38%
ADP $61.65 $1.74 2.82%
AFL $50.19 $1.40 2.79%
APD $86.34 $2.56 2.97%
BCR $98.80 $0.80 0.81%
BDX $88.75 $1.98 2.23%
BEN $140.83 $1.16 0.82%
BF-B $65.60 $1.02 1.55%
BMS $37.48 $1.04 2.77%
CAH $46.51 $1.10 2.37%
CB $84.68 $1.64 1.94%
CINF $45.16 $1.63 3.61%
CL $114.11 $2.48 2.17%
CLX $83.98 $2.56 3.05%
CTAS $43.80 $0.64 1.46%
CVX $116.90 $3.60 3.08%
DOV $72.96 $1.40 1.92%
ECL $76.77 $0.92 1.20%
ED $59.02 $2.46 4.17%
EMR $56.07 $1.64 2.92%
FDO $58.69 $0.84 1.43%
GPC $71.00 $2.15 3.03%
GWW $227.43 $3.20 1.41%
HCP $48.90 $2.10 4.29%
HRL $37.47 $0.68 1.81%
ITW $61.60 $1.52 2.47%
JNJ $76.70 $2.44 3.18%
KMB $94.30 $3.24 3.44%
KO $38.70 $1.12 2.89%
LEG $30.67 $1.16 3.78%
LOW $38.38 $0.64 1.67%
MCD $95.68 $3.08 3.22%
MDT $45.23 $1.04 2.30%
MHP $47.26 $1.12 2.37%
MKC $68.39 $1.36 1.99%
MMM $103.77 $2.54 2.45%
NUE $44.37 $1.47 3.31%
PEP $75.93 $2.27 2.99%
PG $76.49 $2.25 2.94%
PNR $52.23 $0.92 1.76%
PPG $134.81 $2.36 1.75%
SHW $162.48 $1.56 0.96%
SIAL $77.38 $0.80 1.03%
SWK $77.59 $1.96 2.53%
SYY $32.48 $1.12 3.45%
T $36.01 $1.80 5.00%
TGT $64.13 $1.44 2.25%
TROW $71.74 $1.36 1.90%
VFC $160.69 $3.48 2.17%
WAG $41.32 $1.10 2.66%
WMT $71.74 $1.88 2.62%
XOM $89.43 $2.28 2.55%]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 09:11:08 -0500
ABBV $37.81 $1.60 4.23%
ABT $33.60 $0.56 1.67%
ADM $31.97 $0.76 2.38%
ADP $61.65 $1.74 2.82%
AFL $50.19 $1.40 2.79%
APD $86.34 $2.56 2.97%
BCR $98.80 $0.80 0.81%
BDX $88.75 $1.98 2.23%
BEN $140.83 $1.16 0.82%
BF-B $65.60 $1.02 1.55%
BMS $37.48 $1.04 2.77%
CAH $46.51 $1.10 2.37%
CB $84.68 $1.64 1.94%
CINF $45.16 $1.63 3.61%
CL $114.11 $2.48 2.17%
CLX $83.98 $2.56 3.05%
CTAS $43.80 $0.64 1.46%
CVX $116.90 $3.60 3.08%
DOV $72.96 $1.40 1.92%
ECL $76.77 $0.92 1.20%
ED $59.02 $2.46 4.17%
EMR $56.07 $1.64 2.92%
FDO $58.69 $0.84 1.43%
GPC $71.00 $2.15 3.03%
GWW $227.43 $3.20 1.41%
HCP $48.90 $2.10 4.29%
HRL $37.47 $0.68 1.81%
ITW $61.60 $1.52 2.47%
JNJ $76.70 $2.44 3.18%
KMB $94.30 $3.24 3.44%
KO $38.70 $1.12 2.89%
LEG $30.67 $1.16 3.78%
LOW $38.38 $0.64 1.67%
MCD $95.68 $3.08 3.22%
MDT $45.23 $1.04 2.30%
MHP $47.26 $1.12 2.37%
MKC $68.39 $1.36 1.99%
MMM $103.77 $2.54 2.45%
NUE $44.37 $1.47 3.31%
PEP $75.93 $2.27 2.99%
PG $76.49 $2.25 2.94%
PNR $52.23 $0.92 1.76%
PPG $134.81 $2.36 1.75%
SHW $162.48 $1.56 0.96%
SIAL $77.38 $0.80 1.03%
SWK $77.59 $1.96 2.53%
SYY $32.48 $1.12 3.45%
T $36.01 $1.80 5.00%
TGT $64.13 $1.44 2.25%
TROW $71.74 $1.36 1.90%
VFC $160.69 $3.48 2.17%
WAG $41.32 $1.10 2.66%
WMT $71.74 $1.88 2.62%
XOM $89.43 $2.28 2.55%]]> The Dividend Aristocrats: Where Have All The Bargains Gone? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1239721/comments?source=feed#comment-15727981 15727981 http://bit.ly/WyCqGL

Thanks for all your efforts.]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:49:21 -0500 http://bit.ly/WyCqGL

Thanks for all your efforts.]]> The Dividend Aristocrats: Where Have All The Bargains Gone? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1239721/comments?source=feed#comment-15725771 15725771 CVX), Cardinal Health (CAH),
Pentair (PNR) and Pitney Bowes (PBI) was removed.]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:02:47 -0500 CVX), Cardinal Health (CAH),
Pentair (PNR) and Pitney Bowes (PBI) was removed.]]> Deere: Price Weakness Presents A Buying Opportunity http://seekingalpha.com/article/1218631/comments?source=feed#comment-15406481 15406481 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:43:55 -0500 Buy The Unloved AeroSpace Sector On Its Pullback For Dividend Growth http://seekingalpha.com/article/1151921/comments?source=feed#comment-14513991 14513991
The PowerShares Buyback Achievers Fund that invests in companies that have reduced their shares outstanding by 5% or more in the past 12 months has averaged 8.16% a year the past five years, according to Morningstar. In contrast, the PowerShares Dividend Achievers Fund, which invests in stocks that have consistently raised their dividend each year for a decade has gained 4.02% a year the past five years, again according to Morningstar.

The following 8 companies are in both funds: BMI, BDX, CB, COP, LOW, MHP, NSC and NUS. IMHO they are worthy of consideration for investment.]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:57:30 -0500
The PowerShares Buyback Achievers Fund that invests in companies that have reduced their shares outstanding by 5% or more in the past 12 months has averaged 8.16% a year the past five years, according to Morningstar. In contrast, the PowerShares Dividend Achievers Fund, which invests in stocks that have consistently raised their dividend each year for a decade has gained 4.02% a year the past five years, again according to Morningstar.

The following 8 companies are in both funds: BMI, BDX, CB, COP, LOW, MHP, NSC and NUS. IMHO they are worthy of consideration for investment.]]> The Dividend Kings List Keeps Expanding http://seekingalpha.com/article/1130531/comments?source=feed#comment-14099961 14099961 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:08:14 -0500 General Electric Continues To Work On Things That Matter http://seekingalpha.com/article/1116971/comments?source=feed#comment-13825171 13825171 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:38:58 -0500 McDonald's Has A Cultural Clash And May Soon Get Help In Solving It http://seekingalpha.com/article/1104351/comments?source=feed#comment-13566951 13566951 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:09:37 -0500 Coca-Cola Dividend Raise Will Increase Attractiveness http://seekingalpha.com/article/1101981/comments?source=feed#comment-13489481 13489481 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:07:25 -0500 Emerging Markets: The Place To Be http://seekingalpha.com/article/1102021/comments?source=feed#comment-13488391 13488391 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:48:05 -0500 A Dozen Stocks To Depend On For Profits In 2013 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1096771/comments?source=feed#comment-13442441 13442441 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:32:08 -0500 A Dozen Stocks To Depend On For Profits In 2013 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1096771/comments?source=feed#comment-13435151 13435151 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:15:10 -0500 A Dozen Stocks To Depend On For Profits In 2013 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1096771/comments?source=feed#comment-13433341 13433341 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:34:15 -0500 A Dozen Stocks To Depend On For Profits In 2013 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1096771/comments?source=feed#comment-13361781 13361781 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 11:44:27 -0500 Abbott Laboratories: Dividend Stock Analysis http://seekingalpha.com/article/1079801/comments?source=feed#comment-13225171 13225171 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:12:53 -0500 Coca-Cola Will Provide Profits To Stockholders Even If The U.S. Falls Off The Fiscal Cliff http://seekingalpha.com/article/1087061/comments?source=feed#comment-13184211 13184211 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:30:23 -0500 Dividend Investors Should Get Ready To Load Up http://seekingalpha.com/article/1087151/comments?source=feed#comment-13155541 13155541 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:03:54 -0500