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JULY 4, 2023

A simple business Now that AT&T has fully exited the media business with its spin-off of WarnerMedia last year, the company isn't all that complicated anymore. The company sells wireless services through its mobility segment, and it sells wired services like home and business internet through its wired segments.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This outperformance occurred in spite of the company's recent 25% share price drop from its 2024 highs. While a discounted valuation like this would typically imply that something with the company is going wrong, I'd argue that Tennant's future looks brighter than ever, making it a promising investment today.

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JULY 3, 2023

The airline declared a dividend of 10 cents per share, saying the resumption reflected progress on its three-year financial plan that has already seen about $10 billion in debt reduction. For all of the debt it has paid down, its levels are still above where they were pre-crisis. per share consensus estimate.

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MARCH 17, 2024

As the International Air Transport Association argues, "Even prior to the COVID-19 crisis, equity owners had not been rewarded adequately for risking their capital," because "average airline returns have rarely been as high as the industry's cost of capital." The table below shows the company's improvements in earnings and cash flow.

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JANUARY 27, 2024

The company also is investing heavily in the hot area of artificial intelligence (AI), which is boosting earnings in two ways. Back in 2022, the company reported its first annual loss in about a decade. Return on invested capital also has been on the rise over the past year. Image source: Getty Images.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Also participating in the Q&A portion of the call is Nick Meserve, managing director and head of Main Street's Private Credit Investment Group. Main Street issued a press release yesterday afternoon that details the company's third-quarter financial and operating results. Then you’ll want to hear this.

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MAY 11, 2024

However, the company is set to go into growth mode, which should excite investors even more. It defines leverage as net debt adjusted for equity credit in junior subordinated notes (hybrids) divided by adjusted EBITDA. The company is also in solid financial shape concerning its debt load. The stock carries a 7.3%

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APRIL 23, 2024

But there are plenty of similarities between top AI companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and an oil major like ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM). Here are lessons from all three companies that can help you make wise investment decisions, whether you are targeting value, income, or growth stocks.

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JANUARY 14, 2024

It's an extraordinary record of growth that resulted from a combination of two things: Buffett's purchases of businesses outright and purchases of small pieces of quality companies through the stock market. Buffett has long been an advocate of buying companies with a clear competitive advantage over rivals.

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Investors looking for dividend income can start with these three energy companies. Chevron Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is one of the largest oil companies in the world and continues to grow, thanks to the company's aggressive acquisition spree recently. The company has also hiked its dividend at a compound annual rate of 10%.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

While it's impossible to know where a stock will be in 20 years, certain attributes in a company increase the likelihood that it will be able to maintain its dividends well into the future. These are attractive characteristics in a company for investors who want to hold onto their stock positions for decades. With only $7.6

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OCTOBER 19, 2024

If you're looking for oil stocks that can thrive in varying conditions, the two companies below are for you. 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. of the company. CVX Return on Equity data by YCharts.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The company has 33 million total subscribers who listen to Sirius XM music, talk radio, and podcasts. If the company is going to get a positive return on investment with these content deals, Sirius XM will need to attract more advertising dollars to its platform. Sirius XM is saddled with a lot of debt.

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MAY 12, 2024

The real estate investment trust (REIT) offers an attractive dividend yield of 5.1%. Not only that, but the company pays its dividend monthly, making it an appealing option for investors looking to generate consistent profits from their portfolios. Rising interest rates can hurt real estate companies for several reasons.

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JULY 3, 2024

Given Bitcoin's current price of roughly $60,000, that would imply a more than 13,000% return on investment. is adding $1 trillion in new debt every 100 days. government debt, and that's when the "Bitcoin is perfect money" scenario might start to play out. How many companies still exist from 100 years ago?

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MAY 26, 2024

But the company strikes a balance between returning cash to shareholders and expanding geographically (it now has 6,217 stores) at a highly profitable rate, and after a recent dip, it is as good a time as any to buy shares of this seemingly unstoppable stock. ORLY return on invested capital; data by YCharts.

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OCTOBER 8, 2023

Some producers earn higher returns on their reinvested capital dollars than rivals. Here's a look at the return on invested capital ( ROIC ) among some of the largest integrated oil companies using data from New Constructs. That metric implies that their management teams are investing in profitable projects.

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JANUARY 27, 2024

The company may often be viewed as risky due to its connection to these pink sheet shares , which are generally companies in default or severe financial distress. OTC Markets itself, though, could hardly be in better financial shape -- and its recent shareholder returns speak to that fact.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

However, this is precisely the case with The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY). The iconic American company famous for its Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Cadbury, and Twizzlers brands (along with about 95 more) has seen its stock drop around 23% since April. With a best-in-class ROIC, a growing dividend, the most recognizable brand in U.S.

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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. These results are particularly incredible because they occurred despite the company's sales only tripling over those two decades. percentage points annually.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

That means an investment of $1,000 then would now be worth more than $17 million. Unfortunately, that track record won't help you much unless you have a time machine, but it's evidence of the company's dominance of the home improvement retail sector and its enduring competitive advantages. Additionally, the company's 2.5%

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APRIL 30, 2024

This dominant positioning in the animal healthcare industry has helped the company deliver total returns of over 400% since its 2013 spinoff from Pfizer. However, after outpacing the returns of the S&P 500 index for more than a decade, Zoetis stock has struggled recently after three red flags appeared.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

And there are reasons to believe the company will be able to keep delivering its payouts next year and beyond. It's unusual for companies to issue next year's full-year guidance before this year is even over. But in the short term, the company is well insulated from many risks. Image source: Getty Images. midstream industry.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

While multibagger stocks generally elicit thoughts of famous brands, high-growth stocks, or revolutionary technology innovations, countless ordinary-looking companies deliver market-stomping returns. However, after posting total returns of over 5,000% since the turn of the millennium, the company certainly qualifies.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

But we can discuss why the company's immense cash generation ability leaves it positioned to be a winning investment over the next two decades. Here's what makes the company an excellent bet to continue beating the Dow Jones over the long haul. Generating $4.4 Generating $4.4 Here's how Waste Management does it.

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OCTOBER 5, 2024

The company also saw record customer deposits. In 2020, the company was forced to halt its operations to help stop the spread of the virus. 31, the company still carried almost $29 billion in long-term debt on its balance sheet. This is evidenced by the company's extremely low return on invested capital (ROIC).

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Between monthly bills and other living expenses, paying down high-interest credit card debt, and topping up your emergency savings, many things take precedence. But if you do have some money to invest -- say, $1,000 or so -- you should consider buying shares in an elite business that can help you protect and grow your wealth.

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MAY 9, 2024

Today, investors have thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds to choose from when putting their money to work. Hartford Funds found that publicly traded companies without a dividend generated a modest average annual return of 4.27% over 50 years and were 18% more volatile than the benchmark S&P 500.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Despite growing sales by 40% over the last five years -- further locking in its status as the world's largest spirits company -- Diageo (NYSE: DEO) has seen its share price dip slightly over the same time. Despite already maintaining a leadership position in the nearly $1 trillion industry, the company's growth story is far from over.

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JULY 2, 2023

As the leading pool products and supplies distributor in the United States, the aptly named company was added to the S&P 500 index in 2020 amid its incredible run of outperformance. Making matters worse, cool and wet weather in the company's core U.S. Let's explore three key reasons why.

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MAY 21, 2024

Lowe's Companies (NYSE: LOW) Q1 2024 Earnings Call May 21, 2024 , 9:00 a.m. Welcome to Lowe's Companies' first quarter 2024 earnings conference call. Should you invest $1,000 in Lowe's Companies right now? The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. SG&A was 18.8%

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AUGUST 22, 2024

Devon Energy continues to progress Devon Energy's recent second-quarter results contained several positives that helped confirm the investment case for the stock, including the company's upgraded production target. of the company's market cap. Based on the company's market cap of around $26.8 Devon will initiate a $2.5

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DECEMBER 16, 2023

Additionally, by focusing on dividend growth stocks with well-funded dividends and a history of solid returns on invested capital, investors can further stack the odds of meeting this 15% threshold in their favor. United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) and Murphy USA (NYSE: MUSA) are two companies that fit this simple billing.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023

However, cyclicality appears to have finally caught up to the company, as Toro's stock has practically moved sideways over the last three years, despite a 20% to 30% price oscillation up and down in between. Averaging a ROIC of 19% since 2000, Toro has consistently generated robust returns on the capital it has put to work.

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AUGUST 31, 2024

However, as a leader in this flexible metal hose niche -- primarily corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) -- Omega Flex (NASDAQ: OFLX) proves that monstrous returns can come from all varieties of stocks. Best yet, for investors, the company can currently be purchased at what looks like a once-in-a-decade valuation.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

Lowe's Companies (NYSE: LOW) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Aug 20, 2024 , 9:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Lowe's Companies second quarter 2024 earnings conference call. Should you invest $1,000 in Lowe's Companies right now?

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DECEMBER 23, 2023

After delivering a total return of over 140% in the last five years, it may seem unlikely that Bombardier Recreational Products (NASDAQ: DOOO) would make for an excellent "buy on the dip" candidate. However, that appears to be the case for the Canadian powersports company. DOOO Return on Invested Capital data by YCharts.

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