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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Canadian pipeline and utility company has paid dividends to its investors for more than 69 years. The energy company has plenty of fuel to continue paying dividends. They provide the company with very predictable earnings backed by cost-of-service agreements and long-term contracts, accounting in total for 98% of its EBITDA.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

The company announced plans to split up its massive business empire, reshuffled its management team, and brought in a new CEO to lead the company. With so much going on at the company, it's crucial that investors understand Alibaba's most important focus areas in 2024. 2023 was a year of change for Alibaba (NYSE: BABA).

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The hospital-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) has been absolutely hammered this year, as quickly rising interest rates have not only hurt valuation, but also forced the company to grow at a slower pace and attempt to de-lever the business with asset sales. One such sale was the sale of three hospitals to Prospect Medical Holdings.

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APRIL 8, 2024

The latest advances in this quickly evolving field have created something of an AI gold rush as businesses scramble to determine how best to leverage this nascent technology. Time is money, so companies are eager to claim their share of the expected windfall. Palantir offers three broad-based data analytics software services.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

So to get started, it's best for beginners to stick to a well-proven method: Buy good companies with bright prospects and hold them over the long term. One company that can be a good start for new investors is Chinese technology giant Tencent (OTC: TCEHY). Image source: Getty Images. billion) in net profit in 2022.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Many factors can cause a company to trade at a relatively lower valuation. It might have balance sheet issues, lack growth prospects, or have a more complex corporate structure. It's a confounding discount, since the economically equivalent companies have the same earnings ($0.72 per unit/share annually). times target range).

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JANUARY 9, 2024

That's a phenomenal record for any company -- and even more so for one that operates in the volatile energy industry. The pipeline company can easily afford that higher rate, even though its distribution already has a high yield (7.4% The company's leverage was 3.0 The company ended the third quarter with $6.8

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, I think the midstream energy company is a great pick for investors now. Enterprise's distribution yield has topped 6% throughout most of the company's history. The company has increased its distribution for a remarkable 25 consecutive years. The company is organized as a limited partnership (LP).

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MARCH 2, 2024

Why Wall Street analysts remain bullish on Rivian's long-term prospects The average analyst recommendation still has a buy rating on the stock. Optimism on the company's future is based on Rivian's emerging brand in electric vehicles and sophisticated online car buying experience. But Rivian's adjusted free cash flow was negative $1.4

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Kinder Morgan made a hard call Cutting a dividend is not something that most companies want to do, but sometimes it is the right choice. This was done because management had to choose between paying the dividend or putting money to work in capital investment projects that would grow the company.

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JULY 20, 2024

That initial success helped the company expand its clientele to other government agencies domestically and abroad. In recent years, the tech company has leveraged the experience it gained in the public sector to help private corporations with complex tasks like fraud detection, risk management, etc. Palantir's revenue was $2.2

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AUGUST 29, 2023

The pipeline and utility company generates very stable cash flow. The company targets a payout ratio between 60% to 70% of its distributable cash flow. The company also has a solid investment-grade balance sheet backed by a reasonable leverage ratio in the range of 4.5 The company also has solid growth prospects.

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OCTOBER 22, 2023

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) is emerging as one of the most talked about companies. Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, has been on a media blitz for the last several months, boasting about the company's demand prospects. The tagline for AIP Bootcamp reads: "From zero to use case in 5 days."

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For prospective investors, it's best to view things today with a fresh perspective. The company was founded in 1964, and it has taken decades for the brand to become as powerful as it is today. In greater China, which has usually been the company's fastest-growing region, Nike reported sales of roughly $1.9

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Here's what investors with those expectations need to know about SoFi's prospects. Instead, various offerings, like bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and insurance products are all offered via the company's mobile app. SoFi has positioned itself to succeed in a hyper-competitive banking industry. Growth has been superb.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Among the companies leading the charge for AI in the medical world are giant Novo Nordisk and a relatively tiny Hippocratic AI, but I see Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) as the top opportunity. Image Source: Getty Images What companies are bringing AI to healthcare? Eli Lilly is already celebrated as one of the world's leading drug companies.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The company's stable and steadily rising rental income enables it to pay an attractive and growing dividend. The REIT also has a strong investment-grade balance sheet with a low leverage ratio. times at the end of the second quarter, leverage was below its target range in the mid-to-high 5s. Should you invest $1,000 in W.P.

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JANUARY 12, 2025

The lure of these benefits is creating tremendous demand for leading semiconductor companies that provide cutting-edge processors to enable AI. Micron achieved record revenue in the most recent quarter, and the company's operating leverage is also allowing a lot of that additional revenue to generate higher profits.

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JANUARY 14, 2024

The company also leverages artificial intelligence and communication mining technologies (analyzing all forms of communication) to identify more business processes suitable for automation. However, investors do not consider the company as a mere gaming platform.

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JULY 28, 2024

Let's take a closer look at its most recent results, together with its future prospects and valuation, to find out. billion from $395 million a year ago, as the company continues to leverage this high-fixed-cost business. The company noted that the growth was broad-based, led by retail customers and financial service clients.

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JUNE 28, 2023

However, pharmaceutical companies have been experimenting with various forms of next-generation AI since the middle of the last decade. The case for Eli Lilly In a recent deal worth $250 million, Chinese AI company XtalPi partnered with Lilly to leverage its cutting-edge AI and robotics technology for drug discovery and development.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The surging market has left some strong companies behind, including in the realm of real estate dividend stocks. Ten years is also a good measure to use as you look back on the past performance of your prospective purchases. The suburban Detroit company now has a portfolio of 2,135 properties and 44.2 and Kroger.

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JULY 28, 2023

The company expects to make that payment to investors on Aug. times leverage ratio. The company expects to make that payment to investors on Aug. The company plans to make ongoing quarterly payment increases at that same rate in the future, implying roughly 3% to 5% annual growth. annually) in late July. per unit ($1.24

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AUGUST 4, 2024

The company currently owns nearly 104,000 apartment units across 16 states, predominantly in the Sun Belt region. The company focuses on markets where jobs and the population are growing at above-average rates, driving demand for housing. times leverage ratio , giving it additional flexibility to fund new investments.

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MARCH 17, 2024

The table below shows the company's improvements in earnings and cash flow. This is a typical leverage ratio that debt investors use for gauging credit quality, demonstrating Delta's creditworthiness improvement. JPMorgan Chase is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. billion at the end of 2022 to $29.2

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Considering that many of these companies are Nvidia's own customers , I'm wary that the company's current growth trajectory is sustainable in the long run. Despite the company's success so far, its future prospects look potentially questionable. The company's software is used across a host of use cases throughout the U.S.

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JUNE 20, 2024

Alphabet companies maintain dominant market positions Alphabet is the dominant leader in search with Google having an approximate 90% global market share. Given its user-generated content, the company doesn't have to pay the large upfront content fees of streaming services, instead sharing revenue with its creators.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

Over the last year or two, some of the major catalysts driving the market higher have included the prospect of lower inflation, lower interest rates, and accelerated growth in the tech sector. The energy sector is chock-full of quality dividend-paying companies -- many of which sport inexpensive valuations. Image source: Getty Images.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Below, I'll explore a report published by technology enthusiast and CEO of Ark Invest, Cathie Wood , in which she outlines the prospects of humanoid robotics. Moreover, I'll detail several companies making inroads in this technology and tell you which member of the " Magnificent Seven " is the best opportunity in humanoid robots.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Some of the information we provide during today's call regarding our future expectations, plans, and prospects may constitute forward-looking statements. Please be sure to provide your name and your company's name when submitting your questions. Before we proceed, I will read the safe harbor statement.

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MAY 14, 2024

In 2021, it was a popular tactic to target companies with high short interest and bid the stock higher, forcing short-sellers to buy back shares, pushing shares higher still. Balance sheets were stretched earlier this year, but higher stock prices could help with financial prospects. SPWR percent of float short, data by YCharts.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The last few years have been challenging for Chinese companies, whose stock prices fell despite the indexes hitting new highs. Naturally, they avoid Chinese companies. However, such a pessimistic attitude toward these companies captures the interest of contrarian investors. Image source: Getty Images. Let's begin with Baidu.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

While this endeavor could be rewarding (assuming we can find the right company), it is tough to do because each successful company is unique. Amazon Prime is another example of the company's ability to introduce new services to delight its customers, enhance customer loyalty, and ultimately sustain its ecosystem's growth.

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JULY 30, 2024

The core reason is the compounding effect of dividend reinvestment, along with the generally above-average financial health of dividend-paying companies. Both companies are prized by dividend investors for their reliable payouts, prudent capital management, and top-tier competitive positions in the retail landscape. and Target by 10.2%

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

The natural gas infrastructure company has paid a dividend every quarter since 1974. The company hasn't increased its payment every year, but it has grown the payout at a 6% compound annual pace since 2018. The pipeline company should have plenty to continue growing its high-yielding payout. dividend yield. billion to $6.8

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JANUARY 28, 2024

As markets move higher, one company looks especially intriguing to me: Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR). Let's dig into how Palantir is disrupting the AI market and why the company looks well-suited to dominate over the long term. Indeed, big tech certainly has a strong pulse on the AI market. Image source: Getty Images.

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

Users of the company's online selling tools sold $67.2 The company's own revenue reached $2 billion for the same quarter, growing just as much. If most prospective clients are already online, they won't be signing up to use Shopify's services again. And the numbers say online sellers increasingly love the option. Bottom line?

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