The third-quarter earnings season is about to begin following a broad decline in share prices across the market, triggered by escalating US-China tensions last Friday.
For clues about the state of the U.S. economy amid the ongoing government shutdown, investors will be watching earnings from major financial giants such as:
Other names in focus include chip leaders ASML and TSMC, which may offer insights into semiconductor demand, while BlackRock’s results could shed light on broader investment trends.
Stronger-than-expected results could restore investor confidence and spark a market rebound. Dividend and buyback announcements may also lift sentiment, signaling financial strength and attracting investors seeking stability amid volatility.
Looking at companies paying dividends, this week features several with a strong global footprint that investors could consider for diversification, including:
October also marks the month when investors typically see a wave of dividend announcements from locally listed ETFs and AMETFs. Recently, several funds from Reitway, FNB, ETFSA, and PortfolioMetrix have announced dividends across their respective funds.
Here’s the full list for this week.
South Africa
RCL Foods Limited will be paying R0.40 per share.
AVI Limited will be paying R4.06 per share.
Discovery Limited will be paying R2.01 per share.
Growthpoint Properties Limited will be paying R0.63 per share.
Fortress Real Estate Investment Limited will be paying R0.86 per share.
OUTsurance Group Limited will be paying R1.82 (R1.49 Ordinary and R0.33 Special) per share.
SA Corporate Real Estate Limited will be paying R0.13 per share.
Heriot REIT Limited will be paying R0.65 per share.
United Kingdom
Diageo Plc will be paying $0.62 per share.
United States
Delta Air Lines Inc will be paying $0.18 per share.
Sources – EasyEquities.
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