When a great business develops a durable advantage over its competitors, it often begins paying steady and rising dividends. Dividends are cash payments distributed to a company’s shareholders. They ...

Buybacks have historically been an ace in the hole for companies looking to generate stock gains during lean times.

Shareholder perks feature across the market as companies strive to reward investors not just with dividends but with deals and discounts on their wares. Don’t buy shares simply on the basis of ...