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2 Dividend Kings That Face Massive Legal Risks

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Both of these companies face some lofty legal bills and challenges, and investors should be careful when buying these stocks just for their payouts. But the legal risks 3M faces didn't end with this settlement. Even if it can manage these current legal battles, the business doesn't appear to be as strong as it used to be.

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4 Reasons Why Auto Insurance Rates Are Unlikely to Fall in 2024

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Between 2019 and 2020, the median personal injury judgment spiked by nearly 25%. One thing you want to avoid: lowering your liability coverage. But maintaining higher liability coverage offers financial protection in a worst-case scenario. Insurers also report a run-up in median lawsuit values. for the same period.

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1 Growth Stock Down 97% to Buy Right Now

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It's not difficult to understand why shares of streaming television name fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) have been upended since peaking in late 2020. The stock is trading down about 97% from its all-time high reached not long after it IPO'd in October 2020. fuboTV: The same, but different Don't misread the message. But first things first.

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4 First-Class Growth Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying in the Wake of the Nasdaq Bear Market Dip

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Beginning in 2020, the major stock indexes have bounced back and forth between bull and bear markets , with the growth-driven Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) experiencing the wildest swings of all. In 2024, New Hampshire and Florida will both have a good shot to tip the scales toward adult-use legalization.

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Why Is XRP Down After a Year of Growth?

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If you're an XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) investor, the good news is that Ripple Labs (the company behind the XRP token) is finally starting to put its legal and regulatory issues in the rearview mirror. Legal and regulatory risk The best answer is that Ripple may not be as free and clear of regulatory issues as people would like to think.

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After Falling 65%, Is 3M the Ultimate Buy-and-Hold Stock?

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Notably, 3M began to phase out many PFAS substances in early 2020 and will stop producing all PFAS products over the next 12 to 24 months. It could take years to fully quantify 3M's liabilities. Its dividend, which currently yields above 6%, could also be slashed to conserve cash for potential legal setbacks. military.

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Don't Wait for a Market Crash: These 2 Top Stocks Are on Sale

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Meanwhile, 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) has gone through legal battles in recent years that are now coming to a resolution. In 2020 and 2021, the fintech added 122 million new accounts, surpassed $1 trillion in total payment volume, and grew its revenue by 43%. While this is a sizable payout, it is below some legal experts' expectations.

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