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The Dividend Discount Model (DDM): The Black Sheep of Valuation?

Brian DeChesare

When I started offering financial modeling training , I never expected to get questions about a methodology like the Dividend Discount Model (DDM). Otherwise, the written version follows: Why Use a Dividend Discount Model? The main argument in favor of the DDM is that it best represents what happens in real life when you buy a stock.

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Capital Power and Manulife Investment Management announce the acquisition of the Midland Cogeneration facility in the United States

Benzinga

"On the strength of the contracted cash flows from this acquisition, we are increasing our annual dividend growth guidance to 6% through 2025 from the previous 5%. Subject to Board approval, this will include a 6% dividend increase for 2022 and represents our ninth consecutive year of dividend increases," stated Mr. Vaasjo. . "We