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This Ridiculously Cheap Warren Buffett Stock Could Make You Richer

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Back in the first quarter of 2016, he added a top technology and consumer goods company to the portfolio -- and that stock has gone on to advance more than 600%. These products have not only helped Apple increase earnings over time, but also helped with other key financial measures like free cash flow and return on invested capital.

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1 Magnificent Dividend King Down 25% to Buy Right Now Near a Once-in-a-Decade Valuation

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This rising return on invested capital (ROIC) is essential to investors as it shows the company is improving its ability to generate profits from its debt and equity -- a feat that frequently leads to a stock outperforming. TNC Net Profit Margin and ROIC data by YCharts.

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Spousal Social Security Benefits: 4 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

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It went into effect in January 2016 to prevent people from timing when they applied for different benefits to make more money. This translates to a maximum increase of 24% for waiting -- not a bad return on investment for many. You'll receive the higher of the two amounts. This is called "deemed filing." Unfortunately, no.

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Nearly 50% of Warren Buffett-Led Berkshire Hathaway's $369 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Only 1 Stock

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This investment has worked out extremely well, as shares of the iPhone maker have soared some 640% since the start of 2016, around the time Berkshire Hathaway first started purchasing the stock. And the company's return on invested capital of 56.9% is indicative of a financially exceptional business.

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51% of Americans Retire at Age 61 or Earlier. These 2 Stocks Could Get You There Sooner.

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Meanwhile, new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have the power to improve targeting and return on investment for advertisers. The company offers a cloud-based, self-serve platform for ad agencies and brands to manage digital ad campaigns and maximize their return on investment.

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Want $1 Million In Retirement? Invest $250,000 in These 3 Stocks and Wait a Decade.

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The business has been highly successful, as the stock is up more than 2,000% since its 2016 initial public offering (IPO). Ad agencies and brands turn to The Trade Desk's cloud-based, self-serve platform to help manage and optimize ad campaigns. This is thanks to Unified ID 2.0,

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A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: 1 Super S&P 500 Stock Down 40% to Buy After Its Recent Pullback

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Idexx's once-in-a-decade valuation Although Idexx isn't trading at a "traditionally cheap" valuation, at 42 times free cash flow (FCF), its current price-to-FCF ratio is the lowest it has been since 2016.