Apple is to spread a bit of cheer to despondent investors later today [15th November 2012] when it distributes $2.5 billion in dividends for only the second time in 17 years.Until now shareholders have relied on the soaring price of Apple stock to get a return. But more recently Apple's star has started to wane amid criticism that its latest iPhone and other devices are lacklustre and that, without the vision of founder Steve Jobs who died in October, it has lost its direction Continue reading →

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Money likely to be shared out before XmasInvestor eyes will be turning to Britain's Vodafone later today [Novemeber 13th 2012] as it unveils its interim results, though any clouds will be partially dispersed by news of a special dividend from US partner Verizon Wireless. The news, announced last night [12th November 2012] will see $8.5 billion (£5.4 billion) shared between its parents Verizon Communications and Vodafone, who respectively own 55 per cent and 45 per cent of America's second largest mobile carrier. Continue reading →

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