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JANUARY 6, 2025

steel import levels; construction activity; demand for finished steel products; the expected capabilities, benefits, and timeline for construction of new facilities; the company's operations; the company's strategic growth plan; legal proceedings; the company's future results of operations; financial measures; and capital spending.

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JANUARY 27, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway , which has exposure to various industries, including insurance, railroads, and energy, also owns a massive public-equities portfolio. It's hard to ignore that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) represents nearly half of the Warren Buffett-led portfolio. And the company's return on invested capital of 56.9%

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MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding Carnival's Business Carnival, a behemoth in the cruise industry, operates an impressive portfolio of nine cruise lines that cater to a wide range of vacationers -- from budget-conscious travelers to luxury cruisers. billion $5.746 billion $5.406 billion 7.5% Operating income $543 million N/A $276 million 96.7%

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AUGUST 25, 2024

But there's no reason your portfolio needs to share in this volatility. Looking for investments that will insulate your savings from a potential recession but still want to profit if markets head higher? Even if you purchased shares immediately before a recession, your portfolio would still be far ahead of the competition.

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AUGUST 6, 2023

In investing circles, Bill Ackman is a prominent figure. He's the founder of hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management. Ackman isn't afraid to take big swings, and investors might be surprised to learn that his highly concentrated portfolio consists of just eight stocks. With a weighted average cost of capital of 8.8%

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It boasts a portfolio of over 200 beverage brands, including famous global names include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, and Tanqueray. And with its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18, Diageo is near its decade-long low of 16 -- although its net income margin has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.

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JULY 8, 2024

The good news is that you don't need much upfront capital to get started. Ares Capital Another $21 or so will allow you to scoop up a share of Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC). Ares Capital has only 2.4% Ares Capital has a great history of delivering exceptional total returns. trillion opportunity.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Over the last 20 years, AutoZone has delivered total returns of roughly 4,000%, making it a 41-bagger in a relatively short period -- for true long-term investors, at least. With masterful capital allocators at the helm, AutoZone has provided investors with market-smashing returns -- and looks poised to continue doing so.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Just as a diverse stock portfolio keeps you afloat when one stock languishes, its diverse revenue streams keep Illinois Tool Works afloat when one segment hits hard times. ITW Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts. TTM = trailing 12 months. Strong management sets the company apart from many of its peers.

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OCTOBER 19, 2024

Trust in superior capital allocation Capital allocation in the oil space can be difficult because a company's survival is often prioritized over shareholder profits. That is, they acquire all sorts of additional assets that may not have the same return profile as the original well -- potentially squandering the original golden goose.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Best-in-class profitability Home to over 100 brands sold in 80 countries, Hershey has a proven track record of generating healthy returns on invested capital as it expanded across the United States in its younger years and globally more recently.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust partnered with Miami, Florida-based Rialto Capital and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to make the successful $1.2bn bid for the 20% interest in a joint venture set up by the FDIC to hold the failed bank’s $16.8bn in commercial real estate debt.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Oil and gas is capital intensive, and so is investing in AI. Exxon dedicates tens of billions yearly on capital expenditures to expand production and boost refinery outputs. Meanwhile, Nvidia must develop new chips that it won't see a return on for years. NVDA net total long-term debt (quarterly) data by YCharts.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

But by investing in individual stocks, you can grow your wealth even faster, if you choose the right stocks. Keep reading to see two stocks that look well-positioned to build wealth in your portfolio. This dynamic has favored both retailers, allowing Home Depot to generate wide operating margins and high returns on invested capital.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

In the past decade, Home Depot has averaged a higher operating margin and return on invested capital than Lowe's. Returning capital to shareholders Lowe's is a mature business. The company invests cash in opening new stores or other initiatives, like enhancing the supply chain or omnichannel capabilities.

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DECEMBER 24, 2023

Ares Capital Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) ranks as the largest publicly traded business development company (BDC). To be exempt from paying federal taxes, BDCs must return at least 90% of their income to shareholders in the form of dividends. Can Ares Capital sustain its dividend at such an ultra-high level? I think so.

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APRIL 21, 2024

As a critical "picks and shovels" provider to this burgeoning market, Sportradar looks well-positioned to capitalize on this undeniable megatrend. This three-sided network leaves Sportradar well-positioned to capitalize on various network effects as it grows stronger with each new betting operator, sports league, or media company that joins.

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JULY 14, 2024

It doesn't have a great track record for investing its capital efficiently As an investor, it's important to know whether a business is going to make good use of the capital it has on hand, as well as the capital it can draw on in the form of debt and shareholders' equity.

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JULY 4, 2023

While investors in general are not interested in AT&T right now, it would be wise to consider the incredibly cheap high-yield dividend stock for your portfolio. Both businesses are capital-intensive. billion into capital improvements. Cash return on invested capital, or CROIC, is about 6.5%

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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. if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $712,454 !*

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MAY 20, 2024

The company maintains a broad portfolio of solutions that cover network security, cloud security, and security operations. Its large customer base and broad product portfolio also reduce the number of unpenetrated potential markets. Its 40% free-cash-flow margin and return on invested capital (ROIC) are both impressive.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, after posting total returns of over 5,000% since the turn of the millennium, the company certainly qualifies. Despite this incredible run, Badger Meter remains a relatively small enterprise with a market capitalization of just $4 billion. BMI Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts.

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MAY 26, 2024

Generating top-tier returns from its growth What makes these ambitious growth plans all the more exciting for investors is that O'Reilly has a long history of delivering robust return on invested capital (ROIC). ORLY return on invested capital; data by YCharts.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

The expansion of its portfolio, geographically and in terms of energy drinks, tea, coffee, and other beverages, has given Coke a wider moat and pricing power. A good metric for evaluating a company's balance sheet and ability to invest in profitable projects is return on invested capital (ROIC). forward yield.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

But, with capital expenditures (capex) rising 77% compared to Q3 2023, this declining profitability isn't an indictment on MercadoLibre stock, in my opinion. MELI Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts. if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $858,854 !*

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DECEMBER 16, 2023

Requiring a 15% annualized return for five years, an investment needs to slightly outperform the market's historical annualized total return of roughly 11% to 12% to accomplish this feat. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. And the icing on the cake for investors?

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

ET on Monday after Northland Capital Markets analyst Nehal Chokshi raised his price target on Supermicro stock by nearly 50%. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. Is Supermicro stock a buy?

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

The stock won't make you rich overnight, but it can help you retire a millionaire as part of a diversified long-term portfolio. I also like how Lam Research's return on invested capital (ROIC) has gradually improved. if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $845,679 !*

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JUNE 13, 2024

During the company's annual meeting, Buffett told investors that the company's capital-allocation decisions would be left to Abel, currently CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy and vice chair of its non-insurance operations. In addition, Berkshire Hathaway has Todd Combs, 53, and Ted Weschler, 62, as two of its top investing lieutenants.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023

While its diversified portfolio of products makes Toro interesting in its own right, how it built this diversification (and how successfully) makes it a tempting investment. We can measure Toro's ability to successfully integrate its acquisitions by using return on invested capital (ROIC) as our measuring stick.

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JULY 3, 2023

The airline expects to earn more than $7 per share in 2024, generating free cash flow of more than $4 billion and a return on invested capital in the mid-teens. CEO Ed Bastian sounded a cautious tone during the presentation, saying paying down debt will continue to be Delta's priority use for surplus capital.

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MARCH 17, 2024

The industry's long-term issue comes down to its inability to generate a return on capital necessary to cover its cost of capital. But it's not bad news for debt providers because they have been rewarded for putting up capital, with their investment backed up by a relatively liquid asset, the airplanes themselves.

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OCTOBER 5, 2024

The capital-intensive nature of Carnival's operations is also not a favorable trait. This is evidenced by the company's extremely low return on invested capital (ROIC). if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $765,523 !* To be fair, this balance has been coming down steadily.

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JANUARY 14, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway 's stock portfolio is a great source to find outstanding businesses that have won the approval of one brilliant investor. Since 1965, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has delivered a phenomenal return of 3,787,464% through 2022. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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DECEMBER 23, 2023

Best-in-class profitability and incredible returns However, this leadership position means nothing if it doesn't lead to profits and free cash flow (FCF). With a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 28% and an expected $1 billion in FCF in 2023, Bombardier is also a leader on the profitability side of things.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

That's because whatever a stock may do in the near term or whatever its current valuation multiple, Munger taught us that over a long time period, stocks tend to return close to the return on capital of the underlying business. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, youd have $763,921 !* Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. Consider when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005.

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