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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Further, the company plans to steadily increase its payment each quarter, targeting yearly growth at a 3% to 5% annual rate. Here's a closer look at this higher-yielding midstream company. interest in the MLP and 2% of its operating company. The oil company has been slowly monetizing that position to raise cash to repay debt.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The sector has gone through a transformation in the past decade, with midstream companies reducing leverage and being more disciplined when it comes to funding growth projects. Despite the companies being in better financial shape today than under the old MLP model, the stocks trade at a discount to the 13.7

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APRIL 21, 2024

Still, the tech giant has not given up on its turnaround efforts, and the appointment of the new management team could get the company back on track. Recapturing the hearts of its end users Most investors identify Alibaba as the biggest e-commerce company in China, serving a country of more than 1.4 Image source: Getty Images.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, beating the analyst forecast of $0.91. It leverages its vast client base and broad capabilities to maintain a competitive edge. These efficient cost practices strengthened the company's profit margin to 46.6% -- a 10.6 adjusted) N/A 26.8% (36.0%

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AUGUST 25, 2024

While a recession could have a major impact on some companies, it likely won't affect Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) at all. The leading North American pipeline and utility operator generates very durable cash flow and has very visible growth prospects. The company's low-risk business model is a big driver of its remarkable consistency.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Buy veteran investors know you can also dig a little deeper and find quality companies with smart business plans in places you may not expect to find them. Best of all, this company has lots of room left for growth over the next decade and beyond. In 2015, the company had 125 operating franchises.

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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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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And after the conglomerate delivered its weakest growth -- 2% -- in the last fiscal year, investors aren't too optimistic about its prospects. Yet, within its vast empire lies a hidden gem quietly emerging as the next growth engine for the company. Image source: Getty Images.

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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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MARCH 19, 2025

Finding at least a few compelling investment prospects is rarely tough to do. The underlying company in question must not only offer a distinctly superior product or service, but must also be in a business that's set to continue growing for the foreseeable future. It's not an indictment of the company's prospects or potential.

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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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JANUARY 23, 2025

Companies that consistently raise their dividends demonstrate three crucial qualities: robust financial health, prudent management, and enduring competitive advantages. Together, these metrics help identify companies built for sustainable dividend growth. Dividend growth investing is a powerful strategy for long-term wealth creation.

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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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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 8, 2024

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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 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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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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MARCH 19, 2025

The company has successfully navigated the challenging transition away from its former blockbuster Humira, demonstrating the strength of its research-and-development (R&D) capabilities. The company maintains significant capital resources that enable it to invest in promising research while continuing to reward shareholders.

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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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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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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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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Let me remind you, our statements today that are not statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the company's future business plans, prospects, and financial performance are forward-looking statements we make pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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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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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 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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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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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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MARCH 21, 2025

The refinancing effort includes a bid to raise an additional 40m ($51.93m) in borrowing capacity, which will help fund the companys business plan, alongside discussions to refinance 110m in existing debt. Prospective lenders are expected to engage in talks in the coming days.

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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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