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AUGUST 25, 2024

The leading North American pipeline and utility operator generates very durable cash flow and has very visible growth prospects. That enables it to retain billions of dollars in excess cash flow each year to fund new investments and maintain a strong balance sheet. times target range. Should you invest $1,000 in Enbridge right now?

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JUNE 20, 2023

It might have balance sheet issues, lack growth prospects, or have a more complex corporate structure. Brookfield Infrastructure will fund about $900 million of its $1 billion equity commitment with shares of Brookfield Infrastructure. Many factors can cause a company to trade at a relatively lower valuation. times target range).

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JANUARY 9, 2024

It retained most of the remaining cash, which was more than enough to fund its capital projects (maintenance and growth). Enterprise Products Partners' strategy of using internally generated cash flow to fund expansion projects allowed it to maintain a strong balance sheet. The company's leverage was 3.0 times target range.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

billion) in cash each year to fund new investments. The company also has a solid investment-grade balance sheet backed by a reasonable leverage ratio in the range of 4.5 billion) of annual debt capacity to fund new investments while remaining within its target range. The company also has solid growth prospects.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

They need to borrow lots of money to fund acquisitions and property development. Given their leverage to interest rates, REITS should benefit when they start falling. It will make it cheaper for the REIT to borrow money to fund acquisitions and development projects. Falling rates should benefit Realty Income.

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AUGUST 4, 2024

It has a fairly conservative dividend payout ratio for a REIT (around 75% of its adjusted funds from operations [FFO] in 2024). times leverage ratio , giving it additional flexibility to fund new investments. They also have visible growth prospects, suggesting they should have no trouble increasing their dividends.

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JULY 28, 2023

That will allow it to retain enough money to fund its growth capital projects ($135 million to $155 million) with as much as $90 million to spare. times leverage ratio. That enabled it to retain cash to fund expansion projects ($407 million in the quarter) and strengthen its already solid balance sheet. times this year.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

That gives it a decent cushion while enabling the REIT to retain some cash to help fund new investments. 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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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

per share of funds from operations ( FFO ) as adjusted this year. That gives it a nice cushion while allowing it to retain a decent amount of cash to fund new income-generating investments. That gives it a nice cushion while allowing it to retain a decent amount of cash to fund new income-generating investments. That's about 3.2%

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Ten years is also a good measure to use as you look back on the past performance of your prospective purchases. exchanges and as a sector they've largely missed out on the rally sparked by slowing inflation and the prospect of interest rate cuts. Like Alexandria, it is on the grow, leveraging its rock-solid balance sheet for $1.3

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JANUARY 22, 2024

A turnaround plan for the cloud computing business Alibaba was an early mover in the cloud migration trend, leveraging its vast network of businesses and customers to build its cloud computing business. All eyes are on Alibaba's e-commerce performance in 2024, especially as this is Wu's first full year leading the company.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

That lower level allows it to retain more cash to fund new investments. The REIT plans to eventually recycle that capital into new properties with better long-term rent growth prospects than offices, like warehouses and industrial properties. times leverage ratio , below its mid-to-high-5s target range.

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MARCH 19, 2025

The Office of Retirement and Disability Policy says Social Security's funds might run out by 2037, which could cut benefits to about 76% of what people get now. The pharmaceutical giant leverages its diversified portfolio across multiple therapeutic areas and a global distribution network to generate consistent cash flow.

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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. Foundry offers similar services for corporate and enterprise clients, and Metropolis handles banks, hedge funds, and other financial services firms.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

It recently added more fuel to its growth engine by making a $2 billion acquisition that will supply it with incremental cash flow while enhancing its growth prospects. Another move to enhance its already strong growth prospects That acquisition is Williams' third this year. times leverage ratio , down significantly from 4.8

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MAY 14, 2024

Balance sheets were stretched earlier this year, but higher stock prices could help with financial prospects. If that's the case, any improvement would provide operating leverage if demand does return. Companies will now find it easier to raise cash through share offerings or even convertible debt offerings to finance solar projects.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

One of those managers is Cathie Wood , who heads up Ark Invest, an investment fund that focuses on disruptive and innovative businesses. Block is the third largest holding in that fund, making up 6.3% The market is adopting a more tempered view of the business and its prospects. of the assets. As of this writing on Nov.

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One of the more high-profile hedge funds is Ken Griffin's Citadel. Despite the company's success so far, its future prospects look potentially questionable. More importantly, the company's operating leverage has improved dramatically in the form of margin expansion and consistent profitability. Image source: Getty Images.

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MAY 26, 2024

Leverage the power of long-term investing and compound interest. Actively add to your passive investments Passive investments such as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF , a widely held exchange-traded fund , are an ideal way to set it and forget it for those who would rather not actively follow and manage their stocks. The simple trick?

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

And we continue to improve our capital efficiency by leveraging technology and innovation across both our foundational and emerging assets. billion of billion of free cash flow which helped fund $3.8 And it reflects our confidence in the increasing capital efficiency of our business going forward. Finally, we paid a $0.91 Of that $3.8

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JUNE 27, 2023

It recently enhanced its already strong growth prospects by acquiring $3.1 billion of industrial properties from funds managed by Blackstone (NYSE: BX). The industrial REIT is using its immense financial capacity to fund the deal. The company currently offers an attractive dividend yield of 3%. from Blackstone.

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MAY 12, 2024

The REIT's stable customer base is why it has grown its funds from operations ( FFO ) per share by 102.5%, or 7.3% That's because borrowing costs on new or floating-rate debt go up, making it more expensive to fund acquisitions. Agree Realty has a strong balance sheet, and its use of leverage is low compared to its peers.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

per share of adjusted funds from operations ( FFO ) during the second quarter and $0.70 On top of that, Prospect Medical will resume paying partial rent on hospitals leased in California next month, with full rental repayment scheduled to commence next March. The healthcare REIT currently generates enough cash to cover that payment.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

These filings can be helpful as they provide a glimpse into what the companies' sophisticated investors, such as hedge fund managers, are buying and selling. At the same time, the hedge fund initiated a position in another " Magnificent Seven " stock, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) , buying almost 1.6 million shares.

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AUGUST 11, 2024

The company made news earlier this year when it had positive results during an endurance test, and it recently secured funding to extend its runway for a couple more years. Its mission is simple: To overcome the limitations of modern lithium-ion battery technology and pave the way for a cleaner, electrified future.

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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. These capital market levers allow us to deploy intelligent leverage to increase our Bitcoin holdings in a manner which we believe has created shareholder value.

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MAY 19, 2024

Among those investors is billionaire David Tepper, who heads Appaloosa Management, the hedge fund he founded in 1993. billion and has been called "arguably the greatest hedge fund manager of his generation," for his knack for consistently outperforming his industry peers. The hedge fund now owns 1.8 Tepper is worth roughly $20.6

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MAY 4, 2024

Because of that and the pipeline company's visible growth prospects, it should have plenty of fuel to continue growing its big-time passive income stream. The company retained the rest to fund organic expansion projects ($259 million in the quarter) and acquisitions. times leverage ratio. The MLP currently offers an 8.3%

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

The past couple of months have shown how low-priced tokens like Shiba Inu can make leveraged moves when Bitcoin rallies. While you're at it, keep tabs on new developments in BlackRock 's quest to get a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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With thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, pretty much everyone is assured of finding one or more securities that'll help them meet their investment goals. Though the prospect of a U.S. Wall Street offers investors no shortage of ways to grow their wealth. Image source: Getty Images.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

One of the most influential investors in these disruptive technologies is Cathie Wood , the visionary behind ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK) , a fund that specializes in finding and investing in companies that aim to transform the world. They just revealed their ten top stock picks for investors to buy right now.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) has a data-centered business that has been leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to provide better, more efficient and effective solutions for its customers. But even given all those reasons for investors to be bullish on the stock's long-term prospects, shares of Palantir have been falling recently.

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JUNE 23, 2023

However, there are reasons for investors to be optimistic about this top auto stock 's prospects. Once these sales ramp up, and the business can benefit from operating leverage, profitability should hopefully follow. This provides a stable and low-cost source of funding that the business can use to fund its loans.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The company also has a rock-solid financial profile, with investment-grade credit backed by a low leverage ratio. That compares to $30-$40 of interest income by investing the same amount into government bonds and $10-$30 of dividend income by investing in an index fund. That helps drive its view that it can continue growing.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

The art of exchange-traded fund (ETF) investing often revolves around simplicity and cost-effectiveness. This approach aligns with Warren Buffett's recommendation for most lay investors to stick to an S&P 500 index fund and a bond fund in their core portfolio. Image Source: Getty Images.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Bill Ackman , a hedge fund manager and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, is a closely followed investor on Wall Street. In Pershing Square's 2023 annual report released on March 22, Ackman provided some clues regarding his attraction to Alphabet's investment prospects, writing that the company has "an unmatched business model."

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JULY 13, 2023

For current or prospective shareholders, beyond the market leadership and stellar financials Airbnb continues to demonstrate, there are a few notable reasons to like this business and where it's headed. Because Upstart's model leverages a far wider range of factors beyond the FICO-score-only model (i.e.,

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