Even blue chip dividend stocks can fall on hard times, especially when they operate in highly cyclical industries that depend on volatile commodity prices. (simplysafedividends.com)
«In an uncertain economic environment with volatile commodities pricing, we think it's prudent to have cash on our balance sheet,» says spokesperson Sneh Seetal, adding that the oil giant budgeted $ 6.65 billion in capital spending for 2012, while also returning $ 1.75 billion to its shareholders during the year via increased dividend payments and the repurchase of shares. (canadianbusiness.com)
Reliance continues to set new benchmarks and records despite a challenging global economic scenario marked by volatile commodity prices, weak growth in certain major economies and dollar appreciation against most major global currencies. (ril.com)