Electronics Firm Powers Up Growth with Two Billion-Dollar Acquisitions

Dividend investors have plenty to watch this week as several major companies power growth with big-ticket deals.

There have also been welcome boosts and sharp cuts across the market as earnings season winds down.

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Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson Commits $2B to U.S. Manufacturing Expansion in North Carolina

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has committed $2 billion over the next decade to build a 160,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at FUJIFILM’s new biopharmaceutical site in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The investment will expand domestic capacity for advanced medicines, creating approximately 120 permanent jobs and supporting thousands of construction roles during the development phase.

Capital deployment on this scale signifies the company’s commitment to securing U.S.-based supply chains. For equity holders, the move demonstrates confidence in the long-term demand for oncology, immunology, cardiovascular, and neuroscience treatments, all areas where Johnson & Johnson is strengthening its pipeline.

By anchoring more production within the U.S., the company also gains better control over regulatory alignment, logistics costs, and supply resilience. While global peers often rely on offshore manufacturing, Johnson & Johnson is positioning itself differently, betting that proximity to its largest market will serve as a competitive advantage.

This investment is part of a broader plan to allocate $55 billion over four years to U.S. manufacturing, research, and technology initiatives, underscoring the scale of its domestic strategy. The expansion gives shareholders visibility into how the company intends to sustain growth, protect margins, and reinforce its dividend profile. With advanced medicines at the center of its pipeline, this investment strengthens Johnson & Johnson’s long-term value proposition.

JNJ currently trades at $179  and pays a dividend of $5.20 per share, a yield of 2.91%.

Energy Infrastructure

Data Center Growth Brings New $1B+ Market Path for Caterpillar’s Energy Business

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has partnered with Hunt Energy to deliver up to 1GW of generation capacity for data centers across North America, beginning with an initial project in Texas. The multi-year collaboration will deploy Caterpillar’s full suite of power systems, including natural gas and diesel generators, turbines, controls, and long-term servicing capabilities.

For investors, this marks a strategic expansion beyond Caterpillar’s traditional base in construction and mining equipment. The deal ties the company directly to one of the fastest-growing infrastructure markets: data centers powering artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

By embedding itself in this ecosystem, Caterpillar secures a pathway to recurring demand that is less cyclical than the construction cycle, providing shareholders with added stability. Equity holders should also note the competitive positioning.

Microsoft and other hyperscale operators have been testing alternative power sources, but reliability and uptime remain paramount. Caterpillar’s decades of expertise in backup generation and energy systems provide a moat that new entrants cannot easily replicate. The partnership also signals that Caterpillar is not just supplying equipment but shaping a role as a long-term infrastructure partner in digital growth markets.

The initiative gives Caterpillar exposure to a durable demand stream while reinforcing its dividend-supported profile. By linking its industrial capabilities with data center expansion, the company positions itself as an essential enabler of AI-era infrastructure.

CAT currently trades at $437 and pays a dividend of $6.04 per share, a yield of 1.38%.

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Food & Beverage

Starbucks Extends Health-Focused Drink Innovation, Targeting Broader Rollout to 400+ Stores

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is expanding its test of Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew to more than 400 locations across New York City, the greater Los Angeles area, Chicago, and select Midwest cities. The beverages, which layer coconut water with either matcha or cold brew foam, represent the company’s latest push to align with health and wellness trends.

Market participants watching Starbucks can view this as more than a menu update. Expanding a regional test into hundreds of stores demonstrates the company’s commitment to investing real resources in functional beverage innovation, indicating that management sees significant growth potential in wellness-focused offerings. Health-oriented drinks also carry higher margins, which may support the long-term earnings profile if adoption scales.

Those studying the company’s trajectory should note the competitive backdrop. Dunkin’ and Tim Hortons have added alternative beverages, but Starbucks’ scale and ability to pilot products across key metro markets give it a unique speed advantage. If these drinks resonate with younger, health-conscious consumers, it could reinforce brand loyalty and drive frequency gains.

The expansion provides equity holders with evidence that Starbucks is diversifying its menu mix in ways that go beyond traditional coffee, tapping into consumer preferences that could shape the next phase of growth.

SBUX currently trades at $89.00 and pays a dividend of $2.44 per share, a yield of 2.73%.

MFA has increased its dividend payment to 47 cents per share, a rise of 30.21%. Its new yield is 19.36%. 

DDS has lifted its dividend payout to 30 cents per share, an increase of 20%. Its new yield is now 0.24%.

HYLS has increased its dividend payment to 24 cents per share, an increase of 9.09%. Its new yield is now 6.9%.

TWO has cut its dividend payment to 34 cents per share, a drop of 12.82%. Its new yield is 17.0%.

ZIM has slashed its dividend payment to 6 cents per share, a cut of 98.11%. Its new yield is 1.54%.

E has trimmed its dividend payment to 58 cents per share, a reduction of 36.46%. Its new yield is 4.4%.

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Everything Else

• Ross Stores has reinstated its earnings forecast after calling time on the projection in May following tariff uncertainty due to half of its goods being sourced in China.

• Sony has told US gamers that they’ll pay $50 more for the PlayStation 5 consoles from Monday after it raised prices for models including the PlayStation 5 Pro and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. 

• Delta and United Airlines are both facing class action lawsuits from millions of passengers who say they were charged for window seats without a window.

• Target has appointed Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke as CEO after Brian Cornell confirmed his departure from the under-pressure retailer.