Amgen Inc. (AMGN) Raises Dividend 15% & Offers A Compelling Valuation

Jan. 03, 2017 2:32 PM ETAMGN
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He also served as a Professor of Finance at Eckerd College from 1998 to 2008. He has been featured in such notable publications as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Investment Advisor, Fortune, and The St. Petersburg Times.  He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Florida State University, a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) from the University of Sarasota, and a Master of Public Health Degree (M.P.H) from the University of South Florida. He and his wife and two boys reside in Tampa, Florida.

Amgen's (AMGN) dividend was increased by a stellar 15% on December 21st. Its overall yield is 3.15%. The firm started paying a dividend in 2011. Amgen is the world's largest independent biotechnology firm. The healthcare company develops and manufactures a multitude of products for health ailments. Amgen is a true leaders in its field… Click here to finish reading this article by The Dividend Manager...

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