There are signs of a change after years of dominance by US tech with 88% of companies raising dividends or holding them steady in 2024

There are signs of a change after years of dominance by US tech with 88% of companies raising dividends or holding them steady in 2024
Current market turbulence has led to a revival in interest in dividend investing, spurred by a desire for steady income and a hedge against volatility, says index specialist Dina Ting.
Dividends in Asia Pacific ex-Japan fell in 2024, while Japan saw its dividend growth exceed all other major stock markets.
A dividend-focused strategy can help investors capitalise on Asia’s attractive valuations while reducing volatility, argues Eastspring Investments.
Schroders is hiring, Federated Hermes warns on PE exits, Fidelity thinks China is cheap, Pictet likes, gold and emerging markets, S&P 500 dividend woes, October’s volatility and much more.
Allspring portfolio manager Eddie Cheng argues that equities are the best way to protect long-term purchasing power in a higher interest rate and inflation regime.
Fund managers at Janus Henderson and abrdn share why they are bullish on the healthcare sector.
Global dividends fell nearly 1% in the third quarter of the year, according to the latest Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index.
Total payouts rose 4.9% on a headline basis, according to research from Janus Henderson.
Fundamentals, corporate behaviour and valuations offer positive signs for emerging markets (EM) equities, believes M&G Investments.
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