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10-K - Covidien plc

The latest 10-K filing by Covidien plc

Dividend Growth Stocks: 6 Dividend Stocks Using Cash To Pay Higher Dividends

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The Boston Consulting Group doesn’t discount the role that stock buybacks can play in boosting near-term returns for some companies. But the firm’s research indicates that stock buybacks do not change investors’ estimates for long-term earnings-per-share growth, or induce them to accord a company a higher valuation multiple.

9 Dividend Stocks Giving Shareholders A Raise | Dividends Value

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When evaluating a company as a potential income investment you look at its calculated fair value, ability to generate cash, debt position and the net present value of its dividend stream compared to alternative “safe” investments. The advantages dividend stocks have over “safe” investments are potential capital appreciation and dividend growth.