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12 Energy Experts Every Dividend Investor Should Follow
With many energy stocks struggling following a prolonged slump in oil prices, dividend yields have become more attractive — and more vulnerable. Opportunities no doubt exist in the current environment,...
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19 Things That Actually Happened in 1999
Although the events of 1999 are ancient history by many standards, some very clear memories no doubt remain for many investors. With technology and biotech stocks once again hot, a number of...
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10 Dividend Investing Experts Worth Following
When it comes to building a dividend stock portfolio, some of the best advice available is completely free — and comes from average investors with a wealth of experience. Some of the most insightful...
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12 Real Estate Resources Every Dividend Investor Should Bookmark
Most investors interested in dividend-focused strategies will pay close attention to the real estate sector, where high yields are relatively common as a result of the unique tax structures allowed....
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13 Resources for the Expert AAPL Investor
In addition to being the largest company in the world by market capitalization, Apple (AAPL) is also unofficially — though undoubtedly — the world’s most talked about stock. Earnings releases dominate...
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The Bull Case for Best Buy, in 5 Charts
To many investors, Best Buy (BBY) may seem more like a leftover from the dot-com era than a modern portfolio holding. The big box retailer has had its share of struggles in recent years, and is...
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Interview with David Trainer, CEO of New Constructs
Dividend Reference senior analyst Michael Johnston recently interviewed David Trainer, CEO of New Constructs. New Constructs is an investment research provider with a patented system for analyzing...
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The Truth About the Jobs Report
Last Thursday, at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET, the attention of traders around the globe was focused intently on the the monthly statistical bulletin released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics — better...
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By the Numbers: Donald Trump’s $4.7 Billion in Bankruptcies
Value and dividend investors are generally conscious of the financial health and balance sheets of companies that make up their portfolios and watch lists. While the use of some debt in a company’s...
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Greece’s Stock Market By the Numbers
The Greek stock market reopened on Monday after a prolonged shutdown, and prices generally tumbled as expected. The Athens Composite Index lost about 16.2 percent on the day, with several companies...
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Uber Valued at 23.2x New York Times, 2.2x Kellogg
Ride sharing company Uber closed a new round of funding last week that valued the company at approximately $51 billion, making it one of the most valuable private companies ever. At that price, Uber is...
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The Surprising Truth About Traditional IRA Contributions
Opening and contributing to an individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the basic steps in establishing a long-term investment plan. While the exact benefits and features vary depending on income...
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Retail Real Estate Dividend Stocks: Sub-Sector Analysis
Real estate is a common destination for investors seeking meaningful dividend yields; the asset-heavy nature of the business combined with certain tax advantages typically results in relatively high...
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Why Stock Analysts Are Worthless
Apparently, analyst stock reports are still a big deal. In fact, there are a number of sites that seem to exist solely to regurgitate analyst ratings and price targets from a Bloomberg terminal. These...
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There are thousands of dividend-paying stocks across all sectors of the U.S. economy. But a significant portion of the total dividends paid come from a relatively small group of blue chip stocks....
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The Bull Case for Every Dow Stock, in Emoji
Stock analysis written in plain English is often worthless. More worthless — though likely less damaging to your stock portfolio — is stock analysis written in emoji, which we present below for every...
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By the Numbers: 5 Surprising Stats About Nintendo
Nintendo is one of the most widely recognized brands in the developed world, now etched into the childhood memories of multiple generations. It’s also one of the more interesting companies in the...
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The Best Dividend Stocks for Bearish Investors
As a basic rule of thumb, stocks tend to be poor investments during periods of economic contraction or turbulence. But there are of course numerous types of stocks and exceptions to every rule. While...
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Lessons From the Best Dow 30 Stocks
Amidst wild swings in major market benchmarks, it is often helpful to zoom out to a longer-term view of the markets. The following chart shows the growth of a $10,000 investment made in 21 different...
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How to Trade Stocks on Their Ex-Dividend Date
While dividend stock investing is usually a relatively simple strategy, there can be some complexities associated with the timing of payments. Specifically, the mechanics of the ex-dividend date can be...
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