Author: InvestAdvocate

Dangote Cement Offer Investors 140% dividend Rise

By Richard ABANGWU InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)- Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM) Wednesday increased its dividend payout to investors by 140 percent (140%) for the Audited Year Ended December 31 2012. DANGCEM proposed N3.00 for the review period compared to N1.25 paid in 2011 end; indicating an increase of 140%. The Company […]

Ford first quarter profit rises 15 pct to $1.6b

Ford 1st quarter profit up 15 pct to $1.6b, strength in North America overcomes Europe losses Ford says net income rose 15 percent in the first quarter to $1.6 billion as record North American profits overcame weakness in Europe and South America. Ford beat Wall Street’s forecast with earnings of […]

UK in dark mood as new recession may be confirmed

A matter of confidence: UK in low spirits as official data may put country back in recession Recession may just be a word. But in Britain it may become a habit — and a dangerous one at that. It’s possible that official figures on first quarter economic growth, to be […]