GLENVIEW, Ill., Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a seven percent increase in the company’s regular annual cash dividend from $6.44 to $6.88 per share. The increase is effective with the fourth-quarter dividend of $1.72, which was declared today, and is payable on October 9, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2026. In addition, ITW announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new authorization for the company to repurchase up to $6 billion of its common stock as part of its disciplined capital allocation strategy. The timing and volume of any share repurchases will be determined by management at its discretion. “Our 63rd consecutive annual dividend increase and new $6 billion share repurchase...

TORONTO, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint Partners”) today announced the first semi-monthly cash distribution for its suite of Ninepoint HighShares ETFs and Ninepoint CoreShares ETF, following the transition to twice-monthly distributions previously announced on July 21, 2026. The record date for this distribution is August 14, 2026. All distributions are payable on August 20, 2026. Going forward, Ninepoint Partners intends to announce both semi-monthly distributions together through one monthly announcement, providing a simple and consistent schedule for advisors and investors. The per-unit distributions for the August 14, 2026 record date are detailed below:Ninepoint ETFs Ticker Distribution per unit CUSIPNinepoint Barrick HighShares ETF ABHI $0.130000 653944108Ninepoint BCE HighShares...

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 of $189.7 million or $2.08 per diluted share, compared to $195.3 million or $1.93 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Essent also announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 31, 2026. “We are pleased with our second quarter 2026 financial results, which reflect strong profitability, continued growth in book value per share and the resilience of our operating model,” said Mark A. Casale, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The consistent cash flow generation of our mortgage insurance business, combined with our strong capital...

TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Management Limited reported total assets under management (AUM) and fee-earning assets of $75.1 billion as at July 31, 2026.AUM($ billions)  July 31,2026    June 30,2026    % ChangeMonth-Over-Month    July 31,2025    % ChangeYear-Over-Year  Total Mutual Fund $37.3   $39.0     $32.7    Exchange-traded funds + Separately managed accounts $5.8   $5.3     $3.2    Segregated accounts and Sub-advisory $6.4   $6.7     $6.7    AGF Private Wealth $9.8   $9.9     $8.8    Subtotal  (before AGF Capital Partners AUM and fee-earning assets1) $59.3   $60.9     $51.4    AGF Capital Partners $13.7   $13.8     $2.6    Total AUM $73.0   $74.7   -2.3 % $54.0   35.2 %AGF Capital Partners fee-earning assets1 $2.1   $2.1     $2.1    Total AUM and fee-earning assets1 $75.1   $76.8   -2.2 % $56.1   33.9 %                 Average...

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on its common stock in the amount of $0.17 per share (the “Dividend”). The Dividend will be payable in cash on September 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 16, 2026. About Strawberry Fields REIT Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc., is a self-administered real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, acquisition, development and leasing of skilled nursing and certain other healthcare-related properties. The Company’s portfolio includes 142 healthcare facilities with an aggregate of 15,500 beds, located throughout the states of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee...

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX – EIT.UN) announces the August 2026 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Additionally, the Fund announces quarterly distributions of $0.30 per unit for holders of its Cumulative Redeemable Series 1 Preferred Units (EIT.PR.A) and Series 2 Preferred Units (EIT.PR.B), and $0.3125 per unit for holders of its Series 3 Preferred Units. Unitholders of record on August 21, 2026, will receive the applicable distributions, payable on September 15, 2026. About Canoe EIT Income FundCanoe EIT Income Fund is one of Canada’s largest closed-end investment funds, designed to maximize monthly distributions and capital appreciation by investing in a broadly diversified portfolio of high quality securities. The Fund is listed on the TSX under the symbol...

NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued under the same headline on July 17, 2026, by Tidal Financial Group, please note that the effective dates for all reported funds have been corrected. The corrected release follows: Tidal Financial Group and Defiance ETFs announce forward stock splits for three of Defiance’s leveraged exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). These actions are designed to increase the number of outstanding shares and reduce each fund’s trading price per share, improving accessibility and liquidity for investors. The forward stock splits will apply to shareholders of record as of Monday, August 17, 2026, and will be effective at market open on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Details of the Forward Stock SplitsFund Name Ticker CUSIP Split Ratio Approximate Increase in Outstanding Shares Effective DateDefiance...

NEWARK, Del., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend on the Company’s Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend of $0.3199 per share will be payable on August 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 17, 2026, representing an annualized dividend per share of $1.2796. This is Artesian’s 135th consecutive quarterly dividend paid to shareholders. About Artesian ResourcesArtesian Resources Corporation operates as a holding company of wholly-owned subsidiaries offering water and wastewater services, and related business services, on the Delmarva Peninsula. Artesian Water Company, Inc. (Artesian), the principal subsidiary, is the oldest and largest regulated water utility...

CINCINNATI, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 70-cents per share on the Company’s capital stock, payable on September 3, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026. This is a 10-cent, or 17%, increase over the 60-cent dividend paid in June 2026. This represents the 221st consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Chemed in its 55 years as a public company. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chemed Corporation (www.chemed.com) operates two wholly owned subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter. VITAS is the nation’s largest provider of end-of-life hospice care and Roto-Rooter is the nation’s leading provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services. Statements...

Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NasdaqGS: LCUT), a leading global designer, developer and marketer of a broad range of branded consumer products used in the home, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Rob Kay, Lifetime’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our second quarter results were in line with expectations and reflected notable growth compared to the prior year period that had been adversely impacted by the U.S. government implementation of initial high tariff rates across many countries. Net sales were up 7.4% and we saw significant earnings growth that includes the expected recovery of tariffs we paid in 2025. We will put that capital to work, paying the associated taxes, restoring reductions that had...