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DECEMBER 23, 2023

The good news for shareholders of Enterprise Products Partners is that it's resilient in good times and bad times. Since 2005, the company has never delivered a return on invested capital of less than 10% -- not even during the 2008-2009 financial crisis or the COVID-19 pandemic. No one knows for sure what 2024 will bring.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

And this helps explain why Home Depot has consistently posted better margins and return on invested capital than Lowe's. Even though this is already a massive enterprise, investors should be encouraged by the growth prospects. The stock currently trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.6.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Shareholders should be pleased after the stock rallied 200% over the past year. Aggressive spending on the business, without any up-front return on investment, had soured Wall Street on Meta's prospects. Fellow technology giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is no slouch. Its shares plunged as low as $89 in 2022.

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JULY 8, 2023

The best way to ensure you're always a step ahead of Wall Street is to hold shares of quality companies with great prospects for long-term growth. A high-growth restaurant John Ballard (Chipotle Mexican Grill): Chipotle has been a stellar performer for shareholders over the last decade. billion-$4.25

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The company's return on invested capital (ROIC), an important metric that measures operational efficiency, has been over 10% for nearly two decades. That's not a misleading accounting ratio, either -- Emerson's free cash flow was more than $1 billion higher than its cash distributions to shareholders last year. With only $7.6

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DECEMBER 24, 2023

A near-forever business is the gift that keeps on giving Jason Hall (Berkshire Hathaway): 2023 will be remembered by most Berkshire Hathaway shareholders and followers as the year we lost Charlie Munger. Count me among those who think Munger's impact on Warren Buffett is probably underappreciated by the wider investing community.

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MARCH 3, 2024

Repurchases offer "a simple way for investors to own an ever-expanding portion of exceptional businesses," Buffett wrote in his 2020 shareholder letter as he referred to the Apple holding. Why would Buffett, who generally doesn't focus on tech stocks, invest in a tech giant like Apple? Today, Berkshire owns about 5.8% of the company.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If DraftKings shares simply appreciate at the same rate as the online sports betting industry over the next six years, the company's stock should provide a lucrative 94% return on investment over this timeframe. That rate of return surpasses the historical average of around 10% per year for major benchmark indices like the S&P 500.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

This is a brilliant way to bring prospective Polaris enthusiasts into the fold and has been proven to double the odds of a customer buying from the company in the future. Armed with this profitability -- and free cash flows that have roughly equaled net income historically -- Polaris has handsomely rewarded its shareholders over time.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But this doesn't take away from the company's long-term prospects, driven by a favorable industry backdrop. Home Depot consistently posts greater sales per square foot and return on invested capital than Lowe's, particularly as it's able to drive higher revenue per location, thanks to business from pros.

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JULY 17, 2023

I'm talking about companies that have a solid earnings track record and offer bright prospects down the road too. And Vertex has grown the important measures of net income, free cash flow , and return on invested capital over time. This suggests sharing success with shareholders is important to the company.

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

Pentair's growth prospects are long-term There are two key reasons to buy water solutions company Pentair. For example, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates the industry will generate a return on invested capital of 5.7% They are more focused on its long-term profit prospects. Of the $30.5

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

With the prospect of lower interest rates ahead, housing stocks are looking up. However, investors were pleased with the overall outlook thanks to low housing inventories and the prospect of interest rates falling later this year. However, it's important to recognize the company's improving capacity to return value to shareholders.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Investors are always looking for stocks with unusually strong growth prospects. Here are three such standouts that poised to generate excellent returns for patient shareholders from here. But that underperformance is about the weak short-term outlook rather than the excellent long-term prospects for the business.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

The stock is less front-facing to the public when it comes to AI potential than Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) or Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) , but its growth prospects and modest valuation make it an appealing stock idea worth considering. That means creating value for shareholders over time. Enter Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI). Here is why.

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JUNE 14, 2023

Ideally, your nest egg will generate passive income, so you don't need to sell your investments to live off of them. Mature, profitable companies with long track records of paying shareholders, and also increasing the amount they pay yearly, can be a strong foundation for any retirement portfolio. Dividends can do this well.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

These incidents demanded swift crisis management and care, while Carnival's growth prospects were carefully safeguarded and key initiatives remain in place. Carnival recognizes the importance of incident management to ensure customer safety, rebuild trust, and deliver exceptional experiences, thereby generating value for shareholders.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Averaging a top-tier cash return on invested capital (ROIC) of 34% over the last decade, Rollins is one of the best compounders on the market, as evidenced by it being a 113-bagger since 2000. This fact, paired with the industry consolidation potential ahead of Rollins, gives it tantalizing growth prospects.

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JULY 29, 2024

Still, some well-performing companies don't get as much attention from investors but have quietly been delivering massive shareholder returns over the years. This not only helps customers improve their return on investment (ROI), but also improves their workflows. Image source: Getty Images.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

American Electric Power has demonstrated steadfast dedication to the dividend, returning capital to shareholders with a distribution for 112 years. Should the company achieve its target of returning $3.37 It's also accelerating renewable energy investments during a weak time in that industry. since 2010.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

During the quarter, we grew revenue and adjusted EBITDA, expanded our adjusted EBITDA margins, and generated strong operating cash flow, which allowed us to invest in the business and return cash to shareholders. As you know, we and our board are maniacally focused on driving shareholder value. Hey, Jake, great question.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

A consistently high return on invested capital (ROIC) also offers convincing evidence of ASML's competitive advantage and operational excellence. ASML certainly comes at a premium price, but the company's quality and prospects justify the valuation to many investors. The stock's 0.8%

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Summer may be a great time for taking a cruise -- but it hasn't been a particularly bright time for Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) shareholders. Improving return on invested capital Carnival has set out a strategic plan it dubbed SEA Change with a trio of three-year goals. 10 stocks we like better than Carnival Corp.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Today's discussion may contain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements about our new organization and governance structure, strategies and business plans, as well as our belief and expectations about our business prospects, such as future growth of our business, revenue, and return on investments.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

of every revenue dollar winds up as free cash flow , which Visa often sends to shareholders one way or the other. Mastercard stands out from the crowd with a superior return on invested capital, which has averaged a staggering 47% over the past five years, besting even Visa, which has averaged 25%.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

We'd like to welcome all of our shareholders, analysts, and most importantly, our employees to Core Laboratories third-quarter 2024 earnings call. Chris will then give a detailed financial overview and have additional comments regarding shareholder value. Lawrence Bruno -- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thanks, Danielle.

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MAY 7, 2024

We still expect to generate over $8 billion in free cash flow this fiscal year and the shareholder return goals we've previously spoken about are also still very much on track. But overall, business is in great shape and we feel good about the growth prospects. With a business with that profile, you invest in it.

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JULY 24, 2024

We have designed our capital investment programs to ensure that we will continue to be the market leader in the years ahead. Our approach allows us to grow fast from the long term and large share EBITDA and generate industry-leading returns on invested capital. Turning to our program to return capital to state to shareholders.

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MAY 14, 2024

Should you invest $1,000 in Alibaba Group right now? During the fiscal year '24, under the leadership of the capital management committee and our board of directors, we have increased cash return to the shareholders. Through a combination of share repurchase and the cash dividends, we have returned and plan to return about $16.5

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JUNE 6, 2024

We are continuing to advance our key strategic priorities to drive shareholder value by accelerating profitable growth, driving productivity and operational excellence, and empowering our people. Throughout the quarter, we advanced our enterprise strategic priorities to drive shareholder value for the long term.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

From our vantage point, SelectQuote is not just healthier than it was two years ago but it's thriving with a strong foundation to realize the significant intrinsic value for shareholders that we see in our unique model. Could you comment on the on the prospects for continued synergies between that business and the senior segment.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Additionally, we continue to build these direct and long-term relationships with current and prospective customers, thanks to our new podcast, In the Garage by CarParts.com, and our YouTube channel featuring an expanding number of proprietary educational and instructional videos, which to date have received hundreds of thousands of views.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Furthermore, we have continued to open new stores at a highly attractive returns on investment and have continued to opportunistically return capital to shareholders in a highly accretive manner. We are very pleased with the performance of our new stores, which continue to generate highly attractive returns on investment.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Today's discussion may contain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements about our new organization and governance structure, strategies, and business plans, as well as our beliefs and expectations about our business prospects such as the future growth of our business, revenue, and return on investment.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Taken together and with successes already evident on many of these fronts, we have established a solid foundation for future restaurant growth and enhancements of shareholder value. We also continue to open new restaurants in a balanced manner and make sure our portfolio is optimized to continue driving the best return for our shareholders.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

It's been a little over two months since I joined Coherent, and I'm more excited today about the potential of this company and the opportunity for shareholder value creation than the first day I joined. Of course, innovation is only meaningful if it ultimately has impact on people's lives and translates into shareholder value creation.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

Rising production and increasing margins provide the foundation for a strong second half, while the financials augur well for our ability to fund our growth and so sustain the delivery of value to our shareholders. Fourmile is a particularly exciting prospect. And we're talking very thick, breccia-style ore bodies.

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