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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Bank of Montreal (BMO) have what it takes?

Combines BMO's market-leading global metals and mining franchise with premier Australian distribution platform, strengthening BMO's position as the leading global metals and mining investment bank Enhances BMO's integrated global platform connecting clients to capital, investors and opportunities across North America, Europe and Australia TORONTO and PERTH, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Australia-based capital markets business of Euroz Hartleys Group Limited (ASX:EZL), a leading metals and mining-focused equity capital markets, M&A and strategic advisory firm. Euroz Hartleys Group's private wealth business will remain independent and will enter into a strategic alliance agreement with BMO to preserve the interconnected relationship between the capital markets and private wealth businesses and support continued collaboration, research access and distribution opportunities.

TORONTO and CHICAGO, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BMO has been named Best Commercial Bank in Canada (12th consecutive year) and Best Commercial Bank in the U.S. (4th consecutive year) by World Finance Magazine . The 2026 World Finance Banking Awards celebrate banking institutions that demonstrate purpose, operational excellence, agility, strong client focus and innovation in delivering banking services.

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Recognition highlights BMO's investment in artificial intelligence, digital innovation and client experience  TORONTO and CHICAGO and SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today announced it has been recognized by Global Finance with three top honours: Best Bank in North America, Best Bank in the Western United States, and Best Bank for Transaction Banking in North America, spanning the publication's World's Best Banks and Treasury & Cash Management Awards programmes. The recognition reflects BMO's strength across its North American platform and continued momentum in key markets, as well as its leadership in treasury management, digital payments, artificial intelligence and liquidity solutions.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - Alain Desbiens, Vice Chair, BMO ETFs, BMO Global Asset Management, Erin Allen, Director, Direct Distribution, BMO Global Asset Management; members from the BMO ETF team; and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) investors from the ETF Market Insights community joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"), to open the market and celebrate DIY ETF Investors in Montreal. Cannot view this video?

Dividend increases include a boost of 6.67% from Dividend Champion Donaldson and a raise of 4.17% from Dividend King Lowe's. Canadian banks BMO, RY, and TD announced modest dividend hikes but are overvalued, with compressed yields near 3%. CSWC declared a special dividend, but its payout ratio above 100% and low quality and safety scores signal caution.

Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia and National Bank of Canada kicked off earnings season for Canada's largest lenders with plans to lift their dividends.

Bank Of Montreal NYSE: BMO reported stronger second-quarter results for fiscal 2026, with management pointing to higher fee revenue, improved operating leverage and continued progress toward its profitability targets following the bank's March Investor Day.