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Alibaba Plans to Unlock Value for Shareholders. Here's How.

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Fortunately, it looks like Alibaba has a clear plan to unlock shareholder value. Delivering almost zero value to shareholders Alibaba was at its peak when it came public in 2014. But unlike 2014, when investors were optimistic about Alibaba's prospects, investors today are incredibly pessimistic.

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Why It Makes No Sense to Invest in the Airline Industry (and Why Boeing and General Electric Investors Will Do It Anyway)

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Airlines aren't productive (at least for shareholders) The ultimate test of whether a company is allocating capital productively for shareholders is the comparison between its return on invested capita l (ROIC) and its weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Here's the lowdown on a fascinating industry.

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Is Ford Stock a Buy Now?

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This benefits shareholders directly because management allocates these excess earnings toward dividend payments. Its revenue grew by 28% between 2014 and 2024. Additionally, Ford must invest heavily in research and development and manufacturing capabilities just to maintain its current competitive position. billion in dividends.

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2 Magnificent Dividend Growth Stocks to Load Up On Right Now

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In fact, dividends have accounted for a whopping two-thirds of the market's total returns since 1900. Among dividend stocks, those that consistently raise their payouts to shareholders have also proven to be superior performers, relative to most other asset classes, over the long term. Image source: Getty Images.

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2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

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With a 34% return on invested capital (ROIC) , Home Depot generates outsize profitability compared to its debt and equity. HD Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts Historically, high-and-rising ROICs such as this have led to outperforming stocks. But the shareholder returns don't stop here.

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The Fed Just Lowered Interest Rates. My Top High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Now.

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Lower interest rates lower the cost of capital and can increase the return on investment for capital-intensive projects. Room for further balance-sheet improvements Since the oil and gas downturn of 2014 and 2015, Kinder Morgan has worked hard to restore its balance sheet and rebuild investor confidence in its dividend.

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2 Unstoppable Multibaggers Up 1,790% and 8,790% Since 2000 to Buy and Hold Forever

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What makes these expansion plans look so promising for investors is that O'Reilly's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 67% is one of the highest on the market. The company has consistently lowered its share count by nearly 6% annually over the last decade, making it one of the most shareholder-friendly businesses.