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Among the fundamental datapoints dividend investors should investigate to decide if they are bullish on LAZ is its dividend history.

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Lazard ( NYSE: LAZ) is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets.

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Lazard's (nyse: LAZ - news - people ) Bruce Wasserstein rang the opening bell on his debut day and did a lap around the trading floor.

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During a conference call at lunchtime, Bear Stearns Chief Executive Alan Schwartz said the firm had retained the investment bank Lazard (nyse: LAZ - news - people ) to help it study strategic alternatives.

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In the case of Lazard, looking at the history chart for LAZ below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 3% annual yield.

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