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You know that buying a stock makes you part owner of a company, theoretically with millions of other people. But, while ownership has its privileges (at minimum you get a neat stock certificate and an invitation to the annual meeting), being an owner doesn't necessarily pay. Sure, you make money if the stock goes up, but only if you sell, and you can, in theory, lose all the value of your investment if the stock tanks.
Enter the dividend. Here, you get money simply from holding the stock. Companies pay a yield, which is expressed in a percentage based on the stock's price. For example, if a stock trades at $10, and pays a 10% annual yield, your dividend payment would be a $1. (Usually, companies break out the payments quarterly, so, using our example, you¿d get, well, a quarter each quarter.)
Companies that pay dividends fall into a few categories. First, you've got your big, stable companies that generate enough cash that it makes sense to throw some back to shareholders. Next, there are businesses, like real estate investment trusts, that are in the business of sitting back and receiving cash, then distributing it to holders. And, then there are companies that need to dangle a high dividend yield like a carrot to ease investor fears. Cigarette-maker Altria has been doing this for years.
Simply because a company pays a dividend doesn't make it a good investment. After all, you may want to take a chance on a growth stock that can move higher in price than dividend payers are known to do. But, you can¿t beat the safety of knowing that, even if a stock doesn't move in a year, you¿re at least making something off your investment.
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Wounded Soldiers And Veterans Get Assist From WWE(R)
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STAMFORD, Conn., Jun 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----Thirty wounded soldiers and veterans will be special VIP guests of World Wrestling Entertainment(R) at the June 30 "Monday Night RAW(R)" when the show is broadcast live from the Ford Center in Oklahoma City on USA Network.
The local Oklahoma City chapter of the national organization Soldiers' Angels contacted hometown celebrity Jim "J.R. (R)" Ross, the legendary announcer for RAW and a WWE Hall of Famer, about having the soldiers and veterans attend. J.R. put the wheels in motion with WWE to finalize the arrangements. "The servicemen and women who are guests of WWE are like family to us. I find it an honor to be able to play a small role in helping these brave war veterans who have been wounded in action see a night of entertainment that they will not soon forget," said J.R., who added that WWE provides free tickets to all active duty military personnel who provide military ID the day of any WWE events across the U.S. that are not sold out.
In recognition of its continued support of the U.S. military and their families, particularly through its annual holiday Tribute to the Troops tour of war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, WWE recently received the Corporate Patriot Award at the annual GI Film Festival in Washington, D.C. Other past honors for WWE have been the first ever "Legacy of Hope" award from the USO of Metropolitan Washington, The Army Air Force Exchange Service Award in gratitude for WWE's efforts to improve the quality of life for troops by supporting service members and their families worldwide and the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award for exceptional public service in support of deployed military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.
About Soldiers' Angels
Soldiers' Angels is an all volunteer based organization, incorporated in the state of Nevada. Their mission is to provide aide and comfort to any of the armed forces and their families. The organization has several ongoing projects including the Letter Writing Team, Wounded TLC Team, Holiday for Heroes, Blankets of Hope and Veterans Assistance.
Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, copyrights and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment Media: Gary Davis, 203-353-5066 Investor: Michael Weitz, 203-352-8642
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