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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. How has Citigroup fared?

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

At the time of this writing, the stock has returned 285% year to date, amid market optimism that this artificial intelligence (AI) innovator is still in the early stages of a global expansion opportunity. See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of December 2, 2024 Dan Victor has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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JUNE 22, 2023

billion In late 2008, commercial real estate company General Growth Properties was spiraling toward bankruptcy. To summarize the situation, General Growth Properties ran into liquidity problems after Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy in 2008. Among the problems that Ackman saw was an enormous amount of leverage.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

It's one of the five best-performing REITs over the last 20 years , generating a total return of more than 1,500%. It has also delivered peer-leading returns in the previous three-, five-, and 10-year periods. The company has a conservative balance sheet with low leverage, minimal near-term debt maturities, and ample liquidity.

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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. federal government's restrictive stance on the plant, and Altria has already had difficulties leveraging its vast network in this area in the recent past.

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DECEMBER 14, 2024

That would be low for any company, but importantly gives management the leeway to take on leverage to fund the business (and the dividend) during energy industry downturns. But that's just par for the course in the energy industry, noting that Chevron added a little leverage so it could keep the business running as usual.

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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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NOVEMBER 30, 2024

And when it comes to healthcare stocks, Wood goes for those that may revolutionize patients' lives, from her top holding Twist Bioscience -- a maker of DNA products -- to Recursion Pharmaceuticals -- a company that aims to "industrialize" drug discovery by leveraging hardware, software, and data.

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MAY 6, 2024

The current drop is the worst since the financial crisis in 2008. The company is a financial stalwart with over $3 billion in cash on its balance sheet and a leverage ratio of just 2 times EBITDA. Don't forget the company's ability to return cash to shareholders. Starbucks also grew its U.S. million members last quarter.

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

Many companies return a portion of their profits to investors in dividends. MBS also have relatively low returns (low-to-mid single digits). AGNC Investments can boost its investment return by using leverage (borrowing money) to buy additional MBS. That enables their shareholders to generate some extra income each year.

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AUGUST 25, 2024

history: The financial crisis of 2008. Total Return Level data by YCharts. While some insurers like AIG over-leveraged themselves with risky financial instruments, Chubb has consistently maintained a much more conservative approach. Its return on invested capital , for example, remained positive throughout the financial crisis.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Chriss has been leveraging this experience to turn things around at PayPal as he tries to reignite the business and attract more businesses and customers to the payment platform. The company has a slew of consumer spending data and wants to leverage that data to better connect customers with merchants and convert more sales.

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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. This has caused some Wall Street pundits to announce the beginning of a new bull market, at least by that measure.

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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. However, growth prospects haven't improved as the country returns to normal. The model works.

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OCTOBER 12, 2024

A portion of the distribution is usually return of capital.) Moreover, its leverage is normally toward the low end of its peer group, so it is conservative on both an absolute and relative basis. It all starts with its master limited partnership structure, which is designed to pass income on to investors in a tax-advantaged manner. (A

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DECEMBER 14, 2024

The oil giant delivered industry-leading earnings, cash flow, and shareholder returns during the third quarter. The company anticipates this investment will generate strong returns of more than 30%. Finally, Exxon plans to continue leveraging its growing scale to reduce costs. The oil company believes its best days lie ahead.

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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. million debt maturity. * Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $42,169 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 28, 2024 Matt DiLallo has positions in EPR Properties.

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JULY 30, 2024

This long-term approach allows companies to address their challenges while investors benefit from reinvesting their substantial dividends, potentially leading to significant compound returns. The company, formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, is leveraging its combined strengths to compete in the evolving auto industry.

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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.

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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. An attractive yield Ebel went on to highlight another important aspect of the company's dividend: "Enbridge offers an attractive dividend yield, which sits above the return of many alternative investments.

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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. There is also an expectation the company can leverage its growing scale and subscription-based business model to boost margins and cash flows.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

It also has a low-leverage balance sheet financed with long-term, low fixed-rate debt. million gain), giving it capital to recycle into higher-returning new investments. See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 14, 2024 Matt DiLallo has positions in Camping World. years, which leads the sector.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The company has been investing heavily in AI and believes it will start seeing significant returns soon. It leverages AI to help companies streamline their IT and operations. Check out the chart showing the accelerated growth since mid-2023. META Normalized Diluted EPS (TTM) data by YCharts.

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DECEMBER 28, 2024

ai integrates with those platforms and leverages their computing power to give customers the performance they need. ai's applications. * Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, youd have $49,054 !* Since most businesses already use one of those three cloud providers, it's extremely easy for them to adopt C3.ai's

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JULY 14, 2023

It is because they are leveraged -- they buy securities and then borrow against them to purchase more. Warren Buffett says leverage is one of the few ways smart investors go broke. The value of the $1,000 investment in Texas Instruments stock 10 years ago, including dividends, is $6,350, crushing the aforementioned bond's 5% return.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

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. SoFi generated $599 million in revenue in the second quarter (ended June 30), up 421% from four years ago. * Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,777 !*

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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. Fast-forward to 2024, and the EV landscape looks radically different.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

The company also has a strong investment-grade balance sheet with a low leverage ratio that should be in the middle of its 4.5-to-5.0 See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of December 2, 2024 Matt DiLallo has positions in Enbridge. The company has a reasonable dividend payout ratio of 60%-70% of its stable cash flow.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Large expense items, like product development and sales and marketing, should constitute a lower percentage of total revenue over time, showcasing operating leverage. Betting on earnings growth Block shares were once some of the best-performing on Wall Street. * Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,533

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OCTOBER 19, 2024

It could be its leverage to rising oil prices. And following its $12 billion acquisition of shale producer CrownRock, the company could see its value soar if oil prices rebound higher. * Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,917 !* What does Buffett like most about Occidental?

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Moreover, the company is uniquely positioned to leverage AI in ways many of its competitors cannot given how wide Amazon's ecosystem is. See 3 Double Down stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 9, 2024 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors.

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Since its IPO in early 2006, the stock has returned 7,360%, leading to a massive 50-for-1 stock split earlier this year -- the first in the company's history. See 3 Double Down stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 9, 2024 Danny Vena has positions in Chipotle Mexican Grill. One such company is Chipotle (NYSE: CMG).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Its debt-to- EBITDA leverage is in good shape at 2.1 From a valuation perspective, the company trades at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10 based on the analyst consensus for 2025. * Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $41,999 !*

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OCTOBER 26, 2024

Note that the ability to take on additional leverage during industry downturns is what has allowed both Chevron and Exxon to support their dividends and businesses through the inevitable energy weak patches. See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 21, 2024 Reuben Gregg Brewer has positions in TotalEnergies.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Meanwhile, it has a conservative balance sheet with a low leverage ratio. years, so it doesn't have to deal with a lot of debt maturities each year, which has been a problem for Medical Properties Trust in the recent past. * Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,047 !*

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OCTOBER 12, 2024

Serving the booming $500 billion medical device market, the company has delivered total returns in excess of 10,200% since 2000, making it a 103-bagger over that time. One example of UFP leveraging its know-how in the medtech space was its recent acquisition of AJR Enterprises, a manufacturer of patient transfer devices.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

A comprehensive study conducted by Hartford Funds revealed that, during a 50-year span ended in 2023, dividend-paying stocks delivered an impressive annual return of 9.17%. Agree Realty has a strong balance sheet, and its use of leverage is low, compared to its peers. Non-dividend payers delivered 4.27% by comparison. Realty Income: 5.5%

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