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How Lockheed Martin’s 5 Percent Dividend Increase and Rising Buybacks Could Impact LMT’s Long-Term Prospects

How Lockheed Martin’s 5 Percent Dividend Increase and Rising Buybacks Could Impact LMT’s Long-Term Prospects

Lockheed Martin’s board of directors authorized a fourth-quarter 2025 dividend of $3.45 per share, an increase of $0.15 or 5% compared to the prior quarter, marking the company’s 23rd consecutive year of dividend growth; The board also approved an additional $2 billion for share buybacks, bringing the total authorization to $9.1 billion. These actions highlight…

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Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 Will Include a Rate-Related Adjustment "triumphant blow" — Here’s how much extra you can expect

Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 Will Include a Rate-Related Adjustment "triumphant blow" — Here’s how much extra you can expect

Between 80% and 90% of retirees rely on their Social Security income in some way to make ends meet, which is why the annual Social Security COLA disclosure is so eagerly awaited. Donald Trump’s tariffs are having a modest inflationary impact on domestic prices, which is expected to boost the 2026 COLA for Social Security…

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Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Place Conditions on Domestic Violence Grants

Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Place Conditions on Domestic Violence Grants

A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration cannot impose conditions on grants that fund efforts to combat domestic violence, including prohibiting groups from promoting diversity, equity and inclusion or providing resources for abortion. U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose in Providence, Rhode Island, granted a motion filed by 17 state coalitions against domestic…

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