EasyResearch Weekly Dividends Update

There are several AGMs taking place this week for companies such as Purple Group, which owns EasyEquities, EasyProperties, EasyCrypto, EasyTrader, and more. Labat and Trematon Capital Investments will also be holding their AGMs.

Earnings season continues, and the question remains: will you invest in companies you believe could report growing earnings or potentially beat market expectations?

Companies announcing earnings this week include Netflix, American Express, Johnson & Johnson, Verizon, GE Vernova, GE Aerospace, American Airlines, and Texas Instruments.

Additionally, Leo Lithium Limited and Myer Holdings Limited will be paying special dividend payouts, with their respective last trade dates approaching this week. Leo Lithium Limited will also return capital to shareholders as part of a cash distribution.

Gladstone Investment Corporation, known for its monthly dividend payments, will be issuing its dividend as part of this week’s updates.

It's also worth mentioning that EasyProperties' monthly auctions are underway. This month’s auctions focus on Cluster 3, and this week marks the final opportunity to participate in buying or selling shares.

Lastly, ETFs with upcoming last trade dates include those from 1nvest and FNB.

South Africa

Netcare Limited will be paying R0.40 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 January 2025
• Payment date – 27 January 2025

Reunert Limited will be paying R2.76 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 January 2025
• Payment date – 27 January 2025

Lewis Group Limited will be paying R3.00 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 January 2025
• Payment date – 27 January 2025

Primeserv Group Limited will be paying R0.03 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 January 2025
• Payment date – 27 January 2025

RFG Holdings Limited will be paying R1.11 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 January 2025
• Payment date – 27 January 2025

Clicks Group Limited will be paying R5.66 per share. 

• Last trading date – 21 January 2025
• Payment date – 27 January 2025

American

Dell Technologies Inc will be paying $0.44 per share.

• Last trading date - 21 January 2025
• Payment date - 31 January 2025

Lowes Companies Inc will be paying $1.15 per share.

• Last trading date - 21 January 2025
• Payment date - 05 February 2025

CVS Health Corporation will be paying $0.66 per share.

• Last trading date - 22 January 2025
• Payment date - 03 February 2025

Gladstone Investment Corporation will be paying $0.08 per share.

• Last trading date - 23 January 2025
• Payment date - 31 January 2025

Procter & Gamble Company will be paying $1.00 per share.

• Last trading date - 23 January 2025
• Payment date - 18 February 2025

Gladstone Land Corp will be paying $0.04 per share.

• Last trading date - 23 January 2025
• Payment date - 31 January 2025

Pfizer Inc will be paying $0.43 per share.

• Last trading date - 23 January 2025
• Payment date - 07 March 2025

Conagra Brands Inc will be paying $0.35 per share.

• Last trading date - 24 January 2025
• Payment date - 27 February 2025

Bank of New York Mellon Corp will be paying $0.47 per share.

• Last trading date - 24 January 2025
• Payment date - 07 February 2025

Australian 

Leo Lithium Limited will be paying AU$0.17 (AU$0.158 Ordinary and AU$0.014 return of capital) per share.

• Last trading date - 21 January 2025
• Payment date - 31 January 2025

Myer Holdings Limited will be paying AU$0.02 per share.

• Last trading date - 23 January 2025
• Payment date - 30 March 2025
  
  

Government bonds offer a reliable way to earn fixed income by lending money to the government in exchange for regular interest payments. 

Last week, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) kept the repo rate at 8.25% for the seventh consecutive meeting in July 2024, as expected. Two policymakers favoured a 25 basis point cut. 

The year 2024 is poised to become a landmark moment in history, with over 2 billion people worldwide preparing to cast their votes in elections spanning countries like the US, India, the European Union, Mexico, and South Africa, as highlighted by the World Economic Forum.