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title: "For 70 years, Whirlpool paid a dividend. Suddenly it can’t afford one."
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description: "Investors question the company’s recovery plan and its decision to halt quarterly payout."
datetime: "2026-05-08T00:31:18.000Z"
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# For 70 years, Whirlpool paid a dividend. Suddenly it can’t afford one.

Investors question the company’s recovery plan and its decision to halt quarterly payout.

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