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Real Estate and Private Credit Firms Deliver High Monthly Dividends

Real Estate and Private Credit Firms Deliver High Monthly Dividends

New York, Sunday, 27 September 2026.
EPR Properties and Main Street Capital maintain reliable monthly dividends exceeding six percent in September 2026, offering investors steady income through resilient cash flows and strategic expansion.

Healthpeak Properties Outperforms S&P 500 With Rare Monthly Cash Payouts

Healthpeak Properties Outperforms S&P 500 With Rare Monthly Cash Payouts

Denver, Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Healthpeak Properties is outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026, gaining over 26% year-to-date while offering investors rare monthly dividend payments backed by a 6% yield.

Disney Taps Jon Watts to Launch New Star Wars Trilogy

Disney Taps Jon Watts to Launch New Star Wars Trilogy

Los Angeles, Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Director Jon Watts has been selected to helm the next installment of the Star Wars film franchise, written by Simon Kinberg, as Disney aims to extend the multi-billion dollar Skywalker Saga.

Hershey Expands Product Pipeline by Fifty Percent to Drive Growth

Hershey Expands Product Pipeline by Fifty Percent to Drive Growth

Hershey, Saturday, 26 September 2026.
By expanding its innovation pipeline over 50%, Hershey quickly turned consumer demand into $188 million in Reese’s Oreo sales, proving old brands must adapt to stay relevant.

Federal Regulators Bar Oil Executive From Chevron Board After OPEC Price Allegations

Federal Regulators Bar Oil Executive From Chevron Board After OPEC Price Allegations

Washington, Saturday, 26 September 2026.
U.S. regulators barred Hess Corporation CEO John Hess from joining Chevron’s board, alleging he secretly coordinated with OPEC to limit production and inflate global oil prices.

Why Television Networks Are Paying Sports Broadcasters Record High Salaries

Why Television Networks Are Paying Sports Broadcasters Record High Salaries

New York, Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Television networks are offering record contracts, including Tom Brady’s $375 million deal, to secure top sports commentators and protect live viewership against rising streaming competition.

Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight Pledges $1 Billion to University of Oregon for Engineering School

Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight Pledges $1 Billion to University of Oregon for Engineering School

Eugene, Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Billionaire Phil Knight has donated $1 billion to establish a new engineering college at the University of Oregon, marking the largest contribution ever made to a U.S. public flagship university.

Financial Executive Timur Turlov Named President of International Chess Federation

Financial Executive Timur Turlov Named President of International Chess Federation

Lausanne, Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Billionaire financial CEO Timur Turlov was elected FIDE president on September 26, 2026, securing 110 votes and pledging a $7 million investment to modernize global chess governance.

Driscoll's Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Chemical Berry Exports to Canada

Driscoll's Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Chemical Berry Exports to Canada

Watsonville, Saturday, 26 September 2026.
A whistleblower lawsuit alleges produce giant Driscoll’s intentionally disabled safety tracking, exporting millions of pounds of pesticide-laden berries to Canada between 2022 and 2024 despite manager warnings.

Security Firm Urges Global Clients to Turn Off Servers After Threat Warning

Security Firm Urges Global Clients to Turn Off Servers After Threat Warning

San Mateo, Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Following federal intelligence warnings of an imminent cyberattack, Kiteworks urged global clients to temporarily shut down servers, marking an unprecedented precautionary measure without evidence of an active breach.