Canadian dividend funds enjoyed another steady year in 2007, thanks to strong demand for dividend-yielding stocks and a general sense that the global growth story would continue. However, with bank stocks experiencing their worst decline in roughly 10 years, dividend-seekers are nervous. Where should they turn? One recent laggard in the category is the $3-billion […]
Despite record results, stock drops amid concerns about upcoming year
Legislation to be tabled with the next provincial budget
Record date to move to four weeks prior to quarterly dividend payment date
Total number of common shares issued will be based on closing market price on Oct. 2
Finance minister says new legislation will be introduced in the fall, following public comments
Conservatives eliminate double taxation of dividends
Patience will be rewarded, says TD Economics
Provinces expected to follow lead of federal government
Firms increased dividends, but cut share buy-backs