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news.ycombinator.compolitics4 days ago
Business Groups Urge Senate to Drop Pentagon Contractor Buyback Restrictions from Defense Bill
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and 40 other groups asked Senate leaders Tuesday to strip Section 815 from the National Defense Authorization Act. The measure would require Pentagon contractors to obtain Defense Department approval for stock buybacks and dividends.
coindesk.combusiness5 days ago
Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin, Raising Dollar Reserve to $3 Billion While Holdings Fall to 843,775 BTC
Strategy has not bought bitcoin since June 22 and sold 3,588 BTC in two transactions to build a $3 billion U.S. dollar reserve. The reserve covers 20.4 months of preferred-stock dividends and debt interest totaling $1.76 billion annually.
forbes.comfinance11 days ago
MicroStrategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin to Fund Dividends
MicroStrategy sold 3,588 Bitcoin. The sale marks a shift from its prior role as a major buyer. The transaction was reported during a CoinDesk broadcast.
CoinDeskbusiness12 days ago
Strategy Sells $216 Million of Bitcoin for STRC Dividends as Shares Fall 3.4 Percent
Strategy announced the sale of $216 million in bitcoin on July 6 to support dividends on its STRC preferred shares. In early trading, STRC changed hands at $87.79 while MSTR shares fell 3.4 percent to $97.34. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts said restoring STRC to par remains the top p…
matcha-jp.comfinance12 days ago
Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin for $216 Million
Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin last week at roughly $60,000 each. The company used the proceeds to replenish its dollar reserves and pay dividends on preferred stock.
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CoinDeskbusiness11 days agoUpdated
Strategy Executes $1.25B Bitcoin Monetization Program, Retains Over 99.5% of Holdings
Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin between June 29 and July 5 for $216 million. The company used the proceeds to pay dividends on its digital credit securities and replenish its cash reserve. It now holds 843,775 bitcoin and a $2.55 billion U.S. dollar reserve.
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coindesk.comfinance16 days ago
JPMorgan Says Strategy Bitcoin Sales Policy Adds Two-Way Flow Risk
JPMorgan said Strategy's policy of selling bitcoin to fund dividends introduces avoidable market uncertainty. The bank recommended larger cash reserves funded by equity issuance.
CoinDeskfinance22 days ago
Strategy Common Stock Falls 8 Percent to Lowest Level Since February 2024
MSTR closed at $86 on June 25 while STRC traded at $75, a 25 percent discount to its $100 par value. Strategy holds dollar reserves sufficient to cover STRC dividends for nearly 10 months, CoinDesk reported.
foxnews.compolitics30 days ago
Senate panel approves defense bill restricting contractor stock buybacks
A Senate committee approved a measure that would bar defense contractors from buying back shares or paying dividends without Pentagon approval. The provision would take effect in 2027 and allow waivers for qualifying investment plans.
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Coinbase to Offer Fully Backed Tokenized U.S. Stocks Starting Tuesday
Coinbase announced the launch of 1:1 tokenized U.S. stocks that holders can trade, redeem, and collect dividends from on-chain. The move comes as Robinhood and Kraken pursue similar on-chain equity initiatives.
indiatoday.intoday.inbusiness32 days ago
India’s ONGC Considers Resuming Venezuela Oil Operations Despite $900 Million Owed by PDVSA
ONGC Videsh Ltd is reviewing plans to restart two Venezuelan onshore fields while awaiting $900 million in dividends from PDVSA.
financialpost.comfinance39 days ago
Strategy Shareholders Approve Semi-Monthly STRC Preferred Dividends
Shareholders of Strategy approved an amendment shifting STRC preferred dividends from monthly to semi-monthly payments. The first record date is June 30 and the first payment is scheduled for July 15.
etftrends.comfinance57 days ago
S&P 500 Dividend Yield Approaches Record Low
The dividend yield on the S&P 500 has fallen to levels near its historic low. Market observers link the decline to the growing weight of technology companies that pay little or no dividends.
thewrap.comfinance65 days ago
Strive to Begin Paying Daily Cash Dividends on SATA Preferred Shares Starting June 16
Strive Asset Management announced its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares will become the first U.S. listed security to pay cash dividends daily, lifting the effective yield to 13.88%. The company has retired all debt and holds 15,009 bitcoin, ranking ninth globally…
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Presidential Policy Chief Proposes Public Dividends From AI Economic Gains
The presidential chief of staff for policy suggested introducing public dividends to share gains from an artificial intelligence-driven economic expansion. The proposal was made as the main stock index approached record levels amid strong profits at major chipmakers. The presiden…
Cnbcfinance70 days ago
Strategy CEO Phong Le Says Company Will Sell Bitcoin to Fund Dividends When Cheaper Than Issuing Equity
Phong Le, CEO of Strategy, appeared on CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to outline the company's strategic pivot and new product. He stated the firm will sell bitcoin when doing so is better than issuing equity to pay dividends. The segment aired approximately one hour before publication on…
onemileatatime.comfinance72 days ago
Airline Reports Record Profit of $5.4 Billion Despite Regional Conflict
The company announced a full-year net profit of $5.4 billion for the 12 months ending March, up from $5.2 billion a year earlier. It has restored 96 per cent of its global network following airspace closures and rising fuel costs caused by the conflict that began on 28 February.…
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Johnson & Johnson and Costco Increase Dividends This Week, Others Declare Payouts
Several major companies announced dividend changes this week, according to seekingalpha.com. Johnson & Johnson and Costco raised their payouts, while Texas Instruments and Humana declared dividends. Caterpillar and CVS Health are set for ex-dividend dates next week.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld96 days ago
Reform UK Deputy Leader's Company Faces £91,000 Tax Payment Dispute
A property company owned by Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice did not pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times. Reform UK described the issue as a minor administrative error, stating that the correct overall tax amount was received by HM Revenue and Custo…