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With many investors looking for income as well as capital gains, we now publish the top ten yielding stocks in certain industries each week. This week we look at Conglomerates (see below for other industries). These stocks have been selected from a screening program. They are not recommendations to buy or sell. If you have an interest in any of them, please investigate them completely before taking any action. Updated 06/17/08
INDUSTRY: Conglomerates Company | Symbol | Div/Yield | EPS | | General Electric * | GE | 4.28% | $2.17 | | PPG Industries * | PPG | 3.36% | $4.46 | | 3M Co. * | MMM | 2.66% | $5.12 | | Cooper Industries | CBE | 2.26% | $3.88 | | United Tech. | UTX | 1.86% | $4.47 | | Crane Co. | CR | 1.72% | -$1.01 | | Textron | TXT | 1.69% | $3.74 | | Danaher Corp. | DHR | 0.15% | $4.24 | | |
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* Comments: GE: a diversified technology, media and financial services company. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and industrial products, it serves customers in more than 100 countries. GE operates in six segments: Infrastructure, Commercial Finance, GE Money, Healthcare, NBC Universal and Industrial. . PPG: a global supplier of protective and decorative coatings. The Company operates in five segments: Performance Coatings, Industrial Coatings, Optical and Specialty Materials, Commodity Chemicals and Glass. . MMM: a diversified technology company with a presence in various businesses, including industrial and transportation, healthcare, display and graphics, consumer and office, safety, security and protection services, and electro and communications. The Company is a diversified global manufacturer and marketer of a variety of products. 3M manages its operations in six business segments: Industrial and Transportation; Health Care; Display and Graphics; Consumer and Office; Safety, Security and Protection Services, and Electro and Communications. |
See TOP 10 DIVIDEND YIELDS for Other Industries: Major Chemicals - 6/3/08
Business Software - 5/27/08
Business Services - 5/20/08
Business Equipment - 5/13/08
Basic Materials Wholesale - 5/6/08
Auto Parts Makers - 4/29/08
Auto Manufacturers - 4/22/08
Apparel Stores - 4/15/08
Agriculture Chemicals - 4/08/08
Aerospace/Defense Services - 4/1/08
Water Utilities - 3/25/08
Footwear/Accessories - 3/18/08
Clothing - 3/11/08
Telecom Services - 3/4/08
Synthetics - 2/28/08
Staffing - 02/19/08
Specialty Chemicals - 02/12/08
Small Tools - 02/05/08
Scientific Instruments - 01/29/08
Savings & Loan - 01/22/08
Plastic & Rubber - 01/15/08
Restaurants - 01/08/08
Home Construction - 01/01/08
Rent/Lease Companies - 12/26/07
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 11/13/07 to 12/19/07
Banking Industry - 9/11/07 to 10/30/07
Railroad Industry - 9/04/07
DISCLAIMER: Dividend yields will differ from these tables due to pricing considerations. The table is generated from data that is not as of the close last Friday. Therefore, when you investigate one of these stocks, expect to see a lower or higher yield. Also, not all stocks are included in this list. There may be more in this industry that have a higher yield but due to the methodology of the screening program, they are not listed.
Information has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but The Online Investor makes no guarantee as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. Information is provided for informational purposes only, and The Online Investor shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. |
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