The dividend payout ratio is the proportion of a company’s earnings paid to shareholders as dividends. This payout tends to be lower in times when companies spend more on expansion. Companies with a high cash flow in mature industries tend to have higher dividend payout ratios.
US dollar makes weekly gains on renewed trade deal optimism
The dollar is poised for a weekly gain against major currencies amid optimism surrounding potential U.S.-China trade talks, fueled by a recent U.S.-UK trade agreement.