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MAY 5, 2024

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) is making a move it has long avoided -- initiating a dividend. The stock will now pay shareholders $0.80 However, most companies with the largest market caps are now tech companies, and most tech stocks have followed the lead of mature companies in other industries and offered a payout.

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JANUARY 27, 2024

Posting annualized total returns of 26% since its initial public offering in 2009, OTC Markets Group (OTC: OTCM) may be one of the most surprising multibaggers on the publicly traded markets. OTC Markets itself, though, could hardly be in better financial shape -- and its recent shareholder returns speak to that fact.

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JULY 26, 2024

Even better news for shareholders, there's a reason behind this rally: This start-up space communications company is just about ready to start launching satellites. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. The Stock Advisor service has more than quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Since its initial public offering ( IPO ), the stock has offered massive returns for its investors and a critical lesson for those not around to benefit. Unfortunately for its longest-term shareholders, all of Intel's gains occurred between 1971 and 2000, the period when all 13 of Intel's stock splits occurred.

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JUNE 27, 2024

Somewhat surprisingly, history says Nvidia shareholders could make more money in the second half of 2024, even after triple-digit gains in the first half of the year. History says Nvidia could continue soaring in the second half of 2024 Nvidia became a public company in 1999. Read on to learn more. Not one currently recommends selling.

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JULY 28, 2024

An investment of just $1,000 at the time of Home Depot's initial public offering (IPO) in 1981 would now be worth $17.5 Some 47 years later, he's still a shareholder. But there is a way to see if top executives are getting paid even if shareholders aren't. Image source: Getty Images.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

Here's why (I think) Snowflake stock is out Berkshire Hathaway invested in Snowflake stock during its 2020 initial public offering (IPO), which may be the only time it bought an IPO stock. This leaves ample cash for rewarding shareholders. This situation leaves most of Ulta Beauty's profits for shareholders.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

The oil company's public history dates back to 1998, when the Continental Oil Company separated from DuPont. It was the biggest initial public offering (IPO) in history at the time, at nearly $4.4 refining , chemicals, and midstream assets) by creating Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) , which it spun off to shareholders.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Nonetheless, it waited until 2004, when it had grown to approximately 7,500 global locations, before launching its initial public offering (IPO) in July of that year. Since then, it has produced a total return of nearly 7,000%, far outpacing the S&P 500. DPZ Total Return Level data by YCharts.

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JUNE 9, 2024

He's known for investing in companies with the goal of unlocking value for himself and other shareholders. Icahn is an activist investor , which generally means he likes to buy companies where he believes changes can be made to unlock value for shareholders like himself. And, as a large shareholder, he pushes for those changes.

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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. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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MAY 6, 2024

Over the last 20 years, Chipotle stock has put up monster returns. Posting a total return level of 7,000% since its initial public offering (IPO), the stock has crushed the S&P 500 's 459% return over that same time frame. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

When it launched its initial public offering (IPO) in 2021, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) was one of the most valuable automakers in the world. The company may turn to debt issuance and equity dilution to obtain cash, which could chip away at shareholder value over the long term.

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AUGUST 27, 2023

If that weren't enough, now also factor in impatient shareholders. Not just an issue with business execution Don't jump to the conclusion that SentinelOne's management team -- including CEO and co-founder Tomer Weingarten -- is trying to quiet quit after a terrible run following the initial public offering over the summer of 2021.

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MAY 5, 2024

You make a smart investment in an outstanding business, and it rewards you with bountiful cash returns year after year. Don't let those sizable returns make you think that this lender is taking on too much risk. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Sounds good, doesn't it?

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APRIL 25, 2024

After really disappointing shareholders during the period after its initial public offering in May 2019, this transportation-as-a-service stock has been crushing it more recently, up a phenomenal 120% in the past year alone. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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DECEMBER 23, 2023

Well, investors don't need to wait for an initial public offering (IPO). As it turns out, you can already invest in Squishmallows because the brand sneakily went public years ago. But Berkshire Hathaway shareholders do have advantages over those who are invested in index funds. economy grows long-term.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Everything is finally going right SoFi has been a volatile stock since its initial public offering (IPO) a few years ago. See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of December 2, 2024 Jennifer Saibil has positions in SoFi Technologies. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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AUGUST 13, 2023

As a regulated investment company, Ares Capital must distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to shareholders as dividends. An initial investment of around $10,200 would provide an annual dividend income of $1,000. Ares Capital has generated market-beating total returns since its initial public offering in 2004.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Dividends can be a great way to increase your returns with time while giving you extra capital to reinvest or keep in your portfolio. United Parcel Service United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) has paid a dividend faithfully since the company first held its initial public offering ( IPO ) in 1999. billion on that amount.

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APRIL 8, 2024

This continues Alibaba's struggles, a stock that has suffered a net loss since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2014. Although ADRs typically benefit shareholders, they become riskier if the odds of delisting rise. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Initial public offerings and companies putting themselves up for sale are moves that typically happen when market valuations are fairly generous. With the implied valuation expected to be well below that $40 billion peak from a couple of years ago, Instacart could generate a lot of interest among would-be shareholders.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2023

But despite having a well-defined niche, it has struggled to create shareholder value -- with the stock falling by over half since its initial public offering (IPO) in mid-2021. However, investors should remember that equity dilution isn't free money because it reduces current shareholders' claims on future earnings.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

BROS and SBUX Price to CFO Per Share (TTM) data by YCharts As cheap as its valuations may be, however, Dutch Bros needs to be monitored for continued shareholder dilution. Simply put, the company is famous for issuing new shares to fund its growth -- more than doubling its outstanding shares since its initial public offering in 2021.

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APRIL 21, 2024

Nvidia stock-split history Nvidia held its initial public offering (IPO) in January 1999. June 3 -- Shareholders voted to approve the split. July 19 -- Shareholders of record on June 21 received three additional shares of stock for every one share they held on the record date. Beth McKenna has positions in Nvidia.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Ackman builds up sizable positions in select businesses with the hope of effecting corporate change and unlocking shareholder value. Learn more *Stock Advisor returns as of February 3, 2025 Sean Williams has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Ackman's fund closed out 2024 with $12.6

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

That popularity among users and shareholders helped the telecom stock produce market-beating returns since its initial public offering (IPO) over 10 years ago. TMUS data by YCharts Of course, all three companies pay out dividends (T-Mobile's only began recently), so the return involves more than just price.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

Buffett tends to avoid technology stocks because he prefers to invest in businesses he understands, particularly those producing strong profits and those returning money to shareholders. Apple was founded in 1976, and it was first listed on a public stock exchange in 1980. Jobs's return was certainly a turning point.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Recent earnings results from Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA) showed a return to growth. However, it has failed to bring long-term investor returns. Under different umbrellas, the sum of the parts could easily become worth more than the whole, significantly benefiting shareholders. and Alibaba Group wasn't one of them!

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Nonetheless, Tractor Supply has harvested massive returns for investors, and as it continues forward, its growth should continue for the following reasons. This approach has taken the stock an astounding 61,500% higher since its initial public offering in 1994. TSCO total return level data by YCharts.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Let's explore what the next 12 months could have in store for the company and its shareholders. A very premature business Part of the reason SPAC-related companies have tended to underperform is their relative lack of maturity compared to businesses that hit the market through traditional initial public offerings ( IPOs ).

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JULY 16, 2023

A $1,000 investment in this FAANG stock 20 years ago in July 2003 would be worth an astonishing $69,430 today, good for a monster return of 6,840%. But past results don't guarantee future returns. In 1997, the year Amazon had its initial public offering, it generated revenue of just $148 million, a tiny amount in hindsight.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Dropbox has also been improving its profitability and using its profits to benefit shareholders. Dropbox has had underwhelming returns over the last five years due to a steep decline in the company's valuation following its initial public offering. times, versus a multiple of more than 30 times following its IPO.

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JULY 14, 2024

Since its initial public offering in 2008, shares have rocketed 1,750% higher. If you overpay for a stock, the returns could be disappointing. And for existing shareholders who remain bullish, I don't think there's any reason to sell. Visa (NYSE: V) has historically been a wonderful investment.

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

One such start-up, Cerebras, just filed a prospectus ahead of an impending initial public offering (IPO). G42's close affiliation with a foreign government -- the UAE's national security advisor is the company's founder and largest shareholder -- certainly poses a risk should there be a geopolitical flare-up.

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AUGUST 4, 2024

The company's progress has not delivered strong returns in the past half-decade -- CRISPR Therapeutics has underperformed the market in this period. Innovation pays off Companies that turn their shareholders into millionaires don't do so overnight. CRSP Total Return Level data by YCharts. Here's why.

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MAY 24, 2024

Each of these stocks has had major downswings at times, but if you'd invested $1,000 in any of them when they went public, you'd have more than $1 million today. The Amazon of e-commerce Amazon's overall returns have been some of the highest in the history of the stock market. million today. AMZN data by YCharts. million today.

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