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DECEMBER 15, 2024

Most oil investors are bullish on oil prices, given most oil operators tend to struggle in downward pricing environments. Put simply, Occidental has a lot of leveraged upside in a rising-price environment. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, youd have $46,992 !*

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DECEMBER 14, 2024

If there is one thing that investors can expect when putting money to work in the energy sector, it is volatility. This is why investors looking at the sector should probably consider sticking to the biggest and best companies, which generally means integrated energy giants like Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and TotalEnergies (NYSE: TTE).

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JUNE 22, 2023

What's required is thinking rather than polling." -- Warren Buffett If you're going to be a successful investor, you'll have to get used to choosing a path that others disagree with. billion In late 2008, commercial real estate company General Growth Properties was spiraling toward bankruptcy.

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JANUARY 11, 2025

leverage ratio , well below its 20% to 25% target range. Given Chevron's low-leverage balance sheet, it will likely continue returning the bulk of its excess cash to shareholders. It has delivered peer-leading dividend growth over the last five years, including giving investors an 8% raise in early 2024.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE: OHI) is far from a household name. The healthcare REIT's investments have paid big dividends for its investors throughout the years. The healthcare REIT's investments have paid big dividends for its investors throughout the years. Its dividend payout ratio was 99.2% It has made $13.6

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Here's what investors can look for from the payments company. The company experienced rapid growth, and investors piled into the stock. At one point in 2021, the stock traded for as much as $310 per share as investors optimistically expected the company's rapid growth to continue. Image source: Getty Images.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The company continues to see a ton of operating leverage in its business as sales climb, with gross margin for the quarter improving to 77.5% At the same time, it has seen a ton of operating leverage in its business, being able to realize tremendous growth while not increasing its sales and marketing spend and improving its gross margin.

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AUGUST 5, 2023

After enduring its worst plunge since 2008, the stock market has staged an extraordinary recovery in 2023, with each of the major market indexes soaring more than 20% from their recent lows -- and the year is far from over. Hand over fist Investors who buy Microsoft stock now are getting a lot for their money.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Growth stocks have enjoyed a long period of outperformance since the global financial crisis of 2008, but value stocks have historically delivered higher returns over the long run. tobacco industry , which presents both opportunities and challenges for investors. One of the most popular dividend stocks is U.S.

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OCTOBER 12, 2024

It's a situation that can make some investors want to give up altogether on income investing. However, while some formerly reliable companies have disappointed investors on the dividend front in recent years, others have continued to make their payments no matter what. A portion of the distribution is usually return of capital.)

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Here's what investors with those expectations need to know about SoFi's prospects. It focuses on leveraging the popularity of smartphones and the internet to provide a superior user experience in a market that's not known for that. Investor setup SoFi currently trades 57% below its all-time high, made in February 2021.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

The stock's valuation was hovering well below its peers, still hobbled by a poor reputation and memories of its 2008 government bailout. At their core, banks are essentially leveraged bets on a lending portfolio. Banks typically use debt, or leverage, to boost those returns. and Citigroup wasn't one of them.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett are two investors that are prominently featured in the financial media. Wood is an investor in growth stocks, often touting the potential of emerging technologies or even speculative opportunities that have yet to reach critical scale.

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MAY 6, 2024

Investors should look for broken stocks, not broken companies. The current drop is the worst since the financial crisis in 2008. Focus on the fundamentals Investors should be aware of these headwinds but keep their eye on Starbucks' fundamentals. So, which label applies to coffee chain giant Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) ?

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

Many companies return a portion of their profits to investors in dividends. Some companies really pay their investors well. Because of that, an investor can turn a $5,000 investment into nearly $500 of extra income next year: Monthly Dividend Stock Investment Current Yield Annual Dividend Income AGNC Investment $1,666.67

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JULY 14, 2023

Many investors think a buying high yield stocks is the best strategy, and many promote this theory because it's an easy sell. For example, a stock offering a 7% dividend yield is better for income investors than one offering just 2%, or so goes the wisdom. Warren Buffett says leverage is one of the few ways smart investors go broke.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The average investor can easily find new investment ideas by following well-known asset managers. Block's positive traits Investors probably appreciate Block's growth potential. Investors looking to buy shares must pay a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.9. of the assets. It's been a totally different story since then.

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DECEMBER 28, 2024

ai integrates with those platforms and leverages their computing power to give customers the performance they need. That's why this could be a great AI stock for investors to own for the long term. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, youd have $49,054 !* ai's applications.

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OCTOBER 26, 2024

Any investor putting money to work, whether it be $100, $1,000, or $100,000, has to be prepared for periods of weakness because they will, eventually, arrive. Which is why buying an industry leader like Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is probably the best choice for most investors. Oil prices are known to swing dramatically and, often, quickly.

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AUGUST 25, 2024

Wise investors keep betting on this market guru There has almost never been a bad time to bet on Warren Buffett. history: The financial crisis of 2008. There's another stock very similar to Berkshire that nervous investors should consider. These two companies are for you. During that time, financial stocks led the market lower.

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OCTOBER 26, 2024

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) has emerged as a global leader in cybersecurity, capturing strong demand for its cloud-based platform while delivering a spectacular return for investors. However, investors are forced to pay a hefty premium for the stock, which warrants some caution. for fiscal 2026.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

For starters, growth has shifted away from pure-play EV makers to legacy automakers, which seem to be leveraging their more established brands, distribution, and service networks to drive consumer adoption. And although Lucid has great potential, there are also some red flags investors should watch.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The stock is up by more than 60% since the beginning of the year as investors have taken a greater interest in its AI-driven applications. Still, the question for investors is whether that market cap can reach $1 trillion by 2030, seven years from now. The increase has taken Adobe's market capitalization to around $240 billion.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

The healthcare REIT's high-yielding payout is finally getting healthier , which is making it a more enticing option for income-seeking investors. It's a very enticing option for income-seeking investors willing to take on a bit more risk for a higher yield and higher upside opportunity. dividend yield.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

It has investment-grade credit, backed by a low leverage ratio and primarily long-term, fixed-rate debt. It gave investors a 3.6% Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $42,169 !* EPR Properties also has a solid financial position. It ended the third quarter with $35.3 million debt maturity.

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

If you're an individual investor trying to set yourself up with a dividend income stream that can fuel your retirement dreams, there are two very different ways to make it happen. Read on to see why investors want to add these stocks to their portfolios and hold them for at least a decade. The stock offers a 3.4% annually since 2020.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

NNN REIT (NYSE: NNN) flies under the radar of many investors. However, it has done something that should catch the attention of dividend investors. It also has a low-leverage balance sheet financed with long-term, low fixed-rate debt. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $44,456 !*

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JULY 13, 2024

While the e-commerce tailwind is ongoing, investors will likely not make enormous gains with Amazon's stock. The good news is that there are other smaller but well-established e-commerce companies that investors can keep an eye on. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,001 !*

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Despite strong, profitable growth from the financial technology (fintech) leader over the past year, the stock has likely frustrated investors, down 5% in 2024. Several trends underpin a long-term outlook, including Block's ability to leverage its multiproduct platform. 30) on Nov.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

If investors were displeased in the springtime, when 3D Systems revealed that it was modeling just $475 million to $505 million in revenue, you can imagine how revised guidance for $450 million to $460 million now sounds. Investor appetite for 3D printing stocks has cooled. There was a repeat performance six months later.

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JULY 30, 2024

However, stocks with exceptionally high yields (over 5%) often raise eyebrows among investors. This long-term approach allows companies to address their challenges while investors benefit from reinvesting their substantial dividends, potentially leading to significant compound returns. Image source: Getty Images.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

Every investor loves seeing dividends flow into their bank account. There are numerous companies that cut a check for investors every quarter, and these dividends act as a useful source of passive income that you can use to augment your earned income. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,847 !*

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Investors find commercial real estate investments appealing because of their cash flows and potential for capital appreciation. High interest rates are wreaking havoc on the industry Commercial real estate properties rely heavily on leverage and lending to finance properties.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Its little streaming box debuted in 2008 when subscription video on demand was still in its infancy. As the business continues to scale, gains further negotiating power with advertisers and streaming services, and leverages its operational expenses, it has the potential to become massively profitable. and Roku wasn't one of them.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The company also has a rock-solid financial profile, with investment-grade credit backed by a low leverage ratio. With its current yield above 6%, investors can generate a lot more income by investing in Enbridge. An easy choice for income Enbridge has everything income-seeking investors could want. The Canadian and U.S.

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MAY 14, 2024

Sirius XM went from being a speculative deficit-riddled stock two decades ago to one that has been consistently profitable since shortly after completing the combination of the country's two satellite radio platforms in the summer of 2008. Sirius XM is also starting to pay down its long-term debt since that bearish leverage peaked in 2022.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It now refers to itself as a Bitcoin Treasury Company (or BTC, for short) and has created a new performance metric, known as Bitcoin Yield, to show investors just how successful its buying strategy has been. Once the new ETFs launched, that proxy strategy became relatively less attractive for investors, who wanted 1:1 exposure to Bitcoin.

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