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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

One of the leaders in China's tech scene, Alibaba is an early mover in this industry, leveraging its colossal business empire and vast network of customers to build its cloud-computing business. long-term prospects look excellent for Alibaba Cloud. And with the development of new trends like artificial intelligence (AI), IoT, etc.,

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JANUARY 21, 2025

It leverages its vast client base and broad capabilities to maintain a competitive edge. The Outlook for 2025 Schwab's management was optimistic about the prospects for continued growth, propelled by strategic acquisitions and enhanced client service capabilities. adjusted) N/A 26.8% (36.0%

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

billion of free cash flow and returned $1.3 Cash return to shareholders begins with our focus on the regular dividend, which has never been reduced or suspended in the 27 years since we've been paying one. We generated $1.6 billion of adjusted net income and $1.5 Our culture is our competitive advantage.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

For instance, there is an insurance stock many may not know of that has returned 392% since it went public in 2018. One company that has delivered excellent long-term returns for investors is Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ: GSHD). Best of all, this company has lots of room left for growth over the next decade and beyond.

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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. Even better, the company has said it could pay excess distributions once its leverage is below 3 times and it has excess free cash flow.

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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. The company currently boasts an investment-grade credit rating backed by a leverage ratio toward the low end of its 4.5-5.0 The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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 The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Enbridge also has a rock-solid financial foundation.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

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 The MLP has a similarly strong financial profile and solid growth prospects. Western Midstream has a very strong financial profile.

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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. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.

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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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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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DECEMBER 8, 2023

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'. Kinder Morgan's leverage is lower today, but it still tends to use more leverage than Enterprise. In 2020 the dividend ended up being increased by just 5%.

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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. Rebuilt and returning to growth W.P. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Carey right now?

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

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. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Given their leverage to interest rates, REITS should benefit when they start falling. Add in its high-yielding and steadily rising dividend, and this apartment REIT has strong total return potential. Robust return potential Shares of leading industrial REIT Prologis have plunged about 25% from their peak a few years ago.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

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 Given its low leverage ratio, Enterprise Products Partners has ample financial capacity to make additional acquisitions as opportunities arise. times target range.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

This winning combination has historically delivered superior returns over time. Despite its strong market position and growth prospects, Lowe's shares trade at an attractive 21.1 The regulated utility segment serves millions of Florida customers with reliable power delivery and predictable returns. The healthy 59.7%

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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 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. That also puts it in an excellent position to keep returning capital to shareholders going forward.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

The company also has a solid investment-grade balance sheet backed by a reasonable leverage ratio in the range of 4.5 Enbridge's combination of stable cash flow, a healthy dividend payout ratio, and a relatively low leverage level put its big-time dividend on a very sustainable foundation. The company also has solid growth prospects.

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JUNE 20, 2023

It might have balance sheet issues, lack growth prospects, or have a more complex corporate structure. There's no logical reason for the disconnect other than investors favor owning shares of a corporation over units of an MLP, since Energy Transfer's financial profile and growth prospects rival those of Williams and Oneok.

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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. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. a share for the next fiscal year that starts in December.

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AUGUST 4, 2024

times leverage ratio , giving it additional flexibility to fund new investments. Rexford uses its retained cash after paying dividends and a low-leverage balance sheet to continue expanding its portfolio. They also have visible growth prospects, suggesting they should have no trouble increasing their dividends.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

That's a return most investors would likely love to get over such a short period. For example, Enterprise delivered a double-digit return on invested capital (ROIC) in every year since 2005. 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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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. The company smartly leveraged its user base in QQ to distribute its online games, which helped it scale the business rapidly and cost-effectively. Image source: Getty Images.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The company is essentially seeking to bring artificial general intelligence to the healthcare world and is leveraging Nvidia's Avatar Cloud Engine to do it. Furthermore, I see Novo Nordisk's supercomputing project as quite broad -- making the investment prospects a little unattractive.

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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. It needs to scale up its vehicle production to leverage its cost structure and turn a profit. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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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. In the past, it has over-leveraged and left itself vulnerable to downturns. Investors looking for different ideas have come to the right place.

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JUNE 20, 2024

As a business with a lot of fixed costs, Google Cloud just became profitable in 2023 and is now set to grow its profitability more quickly than revenue as the segment shows operating leverage. Given its current growth and future prospects, the stock currently looks very undervalued. Should you invest $1,000 in Alphabet right now?

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MAY 26, 2024

Leverage the power of long-term investing and compound interest. a year in total return posted by the S&P 500 index , a key benchmark that comprises America's 500 largest publicly traded companies. average return. The Stock Advisor service has more than quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.

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MAY 14, 2024

Balance sheets were stretched earlier this year, but higher stock prices could help with financial prospects. But the businesses could also naturally be returning to better operating conditions. If that's the case, any improvement would provide operating leverage if demand does return. Is the bounce worth buying?

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

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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. But shares remain well off their record high. Can this fintech stock become a millionaire maker?

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JULY 30, 2024

Dividend stocks have delivered the lion's share of returns for equity investors over the past century. Its debt-to-equity ratio also stands at a hefty 144%, indicating that the retailer has a highly leveraged balance sheet. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Target generated $8.46

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For prospective investors, it's best to view things today with a fresh perspective. There are many direct-to-consumer brands out there that have leveraged social media as a key marketing platform, and this might undermine the standing Nike has developed with customers. A similar investment in the S&P 500 would be worth $189,000 today.

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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. ARE Total Return Level data by YCharts There are more than 200 publicly traded REITs on the U.S. ARE Total Return Level data by YCharts There are more than 200 publicly traded REITs on the U.S. and Kroger.

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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. Its cloud computing segment continues to shine; it's both growing rapidly and showing great operating leverage.

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