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JANUARY 9, 2024

Enterprise Products Partners distributed 53% of that money to investors. The MLP has an elite credit rating (its A-/A3 bond rating is the highest in the midstream sector) thanks to its low leverage ratio. The company's leverage was 3.0 Over the past year, it has produced about $8 billion in adjusted cash flow from operations.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Over the last couple of weeks, stocks in the technology sector have been selling off as investors entered a panic fueled by the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek. One AI company that has bucked the trend, however, is data analytics provider Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR).

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JULY 28, 2024

With shares of the search giant slipping since Tuesday, is this an opportunity for investors to buy the dip? 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.

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MARCH 26, 2025

AI agents, which leverage LLMs to perform complex, multistep tasks, could be a huge deal as companies race to adopt the technology. While the prospect of LLMs autonomously completing multistep tasks is enticing, this may be a case of stretching a technology well beyond its capabilities. AI agents are another example.

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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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AUGUST 25, 2024

Google's cloud computing arm is an underestimated growth engine for three reasons investors may be overlooking. The organization will be forced to change at least some aspects of its business sooner or later, and these changes will likely weaken the leverage Alphabet presently enjoys. How Google Cloud makes Alphabet stock a buy 1.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

And just when investors hoped that a complete spin-off of Alibaba Cloud from the group would rekindle growth and unlock shareholder value, the parent company's recent decision to cancel the spin-off further confused investors. long-term prospects look excellent for Alibaba Cloud. So, what's going on with the business?

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Fortunately for income investors, though, this is exactly the situation with Devon Energy. Cautious investors might balk at the company's ultra-high-yielding dividend, but after drilling down into the company's financials, they'll find that the distribution doesn't represent as much risk as they might have initially feared.

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MAY 19, 2024

Investors could do worse than investing in the so-called " Magnificent Seven " stocks. In recent months, however, some investors have begun to fear that the rally that propelled the Magnificent Seven higher is no longer sustainable and have been looking to other quarters for growth. Should investors follow suit?

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) is popular among income-seeking investors. The MLP expects its leverage ratio to end the year at 3 times, down from 3.7 That's much lower than Energy Transfer, which expects its leverage ratio to be toward the lower end of its 4 times to 4.5 That's well above the S&P 500's dividend yield (1.2%).

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JANUARY 21, 2025

It leverages its vast client base and broad capabilities to maintain a competitive edge. Key segments include investor services and advisor services, where it benefits from its extensive scale and resource utilization. Business Overview Charles Schwab is a major player in the investment services sector in the U.S.,

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you're an investor looking for high-yield investments with some solid upside potential, there is perhaps no better place to look than the energy midstream space. 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.

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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. A track record of consistency Enbridge has paid dividends to its investors for over 69 straight years. It expects leverage to fall as it captures the full benefits of its utility acquisitions.

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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. Goosehead Insurance has delivered for customers and investors As long-term investors, your job is to put your hard-earned cash to work in high-quality assets so that it can grow over time.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

The site leveraged artificial intelligence (AI), bringing landlords and tenants together to market vacation properties that may have otherwise never made it to the market. That falling valuation could bode well for investors as they wait on AI or market trends to reinvigorate Airbnb stock. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Canadian pipeline and utility company has paid dividends to its investors for more than 69 years. Thanks to its strategy of using long-term, fixed-rate debt and keeping its leverage ratio low, it has an investment-grade credit rating. leverage ratio, which was in the middle of its 4.5-to-5.0 target range.

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JUNE 20, 2023

It might have balance sheet issues, lack growth prospects, or have a more complex corporate structure. However, those lower valuations enable investors to lock in a higher income yield, which can make them richer over time. Many factors can cause a company to trade at a relatively lower valuation. and 6.3%, respectively.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Growing the business was the right choice, even though investors that were counting on the dividend were likely disappointed. KMI Financial Debt to EBITDA (TTM) data by YCharts That said, a part of the problem was Kinder Morgan's more aggressive use of leverage than its peers'. In short, Enterprise has been a much better investment.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

During 2023, Medical Properties has found itself in need of de-leveraging and has sold off some properties to do so. One such sale was the sale of three hospitals to Prospect Medical Holdings. However, that sale was conditioned on Prospect then selling the hospitals to Yale New Haven Health. What can turn the situation around?

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

The question is whether that gain is sufficient to deliver a 100-fold gain that might help smaller investors, an amount that could turn a $10,000 investment into $1 million or more. These forums allow prospective customers to use the platform to solve problems, and given the productivity gains, some customers are going to see massive returns.

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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. and Tencent wasn't one of them!

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Here's what investors with those expectations need to know about SoFi's prospects. It focuses on leveraging the popularity of smartphones and the internet to provide a superior user experience in a market that's not known for that. Investor setup SoFi currently trades 57% below its all-time high, made in February 2021.

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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. Given their growth prospects and the tantalizing AI wild card, both stocks offer compelling opportunities.

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JULY 20, 2024

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. Potential clients can also leverage Palantir's AIP "boot camps" to experiment with its software. Palantir's revenue was $2.2

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Smart dividend growth investors focus on two key metrics when evaluating opportunities. Despite its strong market position and growth prospects, Lowe's shares trade at an attractive 21.1 For income investors, NextEra Energy combines the stability of a regulated utility with robust dividend growth potential. The healthy 59.7%

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OCTOBER 22, 2023

Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, has been on a media blitz for the last several months, boasting about the company's demand prospects. Recently, the company revealed it is hosting something called Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) Bootcamp, during which prospective clients will identify a use case for Palantir's products within five days.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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. Given its high yield and growth prospects, it's an excellent option for those seeking a sustainable and growing passive income stream.

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JULY 28, 2023

Master limited partnerships (MLPs) have fallen out of favor with investors over the years because of their tax complexities. Instead of sending a 1099-DIV for tax purposes, MLPs send their investors a Schedule K-1, which typically arrives late in the tax filing season. The company expects to make that payment to investors on Aug.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Demand for its most powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) has been off the charts, and investors have cheered on the stock accordingly. That said, many use cases for AI remain largely overlooked by investors. By contrast, Eli Lilly has identified a specific opportunity to pursue and is leveraging AI to find solutions.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to the investor relations vice president of EOG Resources, Mr. Pearce Hammond. Pearce Hammond -- Vice President, Investor Relations Good morning, and thank you for joining us for the EOG Resources' third quarter 2024 earnings conference call.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Given their leverage to interest rates, REITS should benefit when they start falling. It has caused some current and prospective tenants to delay making decisions on leases this year. On top of that, it intends to capitalize on new growth opportunities, like data centers and energy, to further accelerate its growth prospects.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, David Lowenstein, VP, investor relations. Lowenstein -- Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations Thank you, Todd. We expect continued year-over-year improvement in the fourth quarter as governed by sales performance given the leverage deleverage nature of service.

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MARCH 19, 2025

That's why many investors are turning to dividend stocks for retirement income. For income investors seeking exposure to healthcare , AbbVie presents a compelling combination of generous current yield, potential dividend growth, and promising long-term prospects as its next generation of immunology therapies continues to gain market share.

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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. Vehicle sales are always going to fluctuate with the direction of interest rates, but the real reason investors are souring on Rivian is that the company is losing a lot of money.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

That's a return most investors would likely love to get over such a short period. However, I think the midstream energy company is a great pick for investors now. Its balance sheet is strong, with a leverage ratio of 3x and solid A- and A3 credit ratings. Value investors should like the stock too.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Analysts have been jacking up Carnival's fiscal 2025 prospects with every passing quarter. It reduced its leverage by another $1.8 The prospects are strong for cruise line stocks. This finds Carnival trading for just 14 times this year's earnings. The horizon gets even more snapshot friendly if you look out even longer.

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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. Whether humanoid robotics are a $24 trillion market, as Wood forecasts, or a $200 trillion one, as Musk suggests, investors shouldn't get hung up on the details just yet.

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