Will Markets Go Up Now That Trump Is President?
Donald Trump was the first president in modern U.S. history to take office without holding a prior public office or serving in the military. This non-traditional path to the White House came with a distinctly corporate approach to economic and fiscal policy, one that both excited and unnerved investors in equal measure.
Key Points
- Trump’s focus on tax cuts,
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5 Buffett Stocks On Sale
Today, we wanted to share something different: 5 top stocks on sale in Warren Buffett’s portfolio. The benchmark for determining valuation was a discounted cash flow forecast analysis. So, without further ado, let’s kick off with Occidental Petroleum, which has garnered a lot of attention over the past twelve months.
Occidental Petroleum
Not only does OXY have 29.3% upside to fair value based on our calculations but it’s also a significant holding for Buffett.
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$2 Billion Fund Bets It All On 5 Stocks
You probably haven’t heard of Himalaya Capital Management. It’s a Seattle, Washington-based firm that has approximately $2 billion in assets under management. Now put yourself in the shoes of the investment team for a moment: how would you invest that chunk of change?
Most investors would spread the money around a bit but the Himalaya team has chosen to embrace the philosophy that if you have conviction in your investment themes,
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40.9% Upside On Under-the-Radar Stock
Investment Alert: Buy WEX Under $180/share
Disclaimer: Investment Alerts have a medium to long-term time horizon. These do not constitute financial advice and you should contact a financial advisor before deciding whether it is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Key Points
- WEX is an undervalued company that offers a range of services,
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3 Dividend Stocks Worth Buying Now?
Thanks to surging stock prices over the past two years, dividend yields on major stock indices have fallen to fairly low levels. The S&P 500, for instance, currently carries an average yield of just 1.3%.
The mature companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average fare a bit better, and some of them offer yields that exceed the S&P 500 several times over.
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Why This Stock Could Be a Dividend Powerhouse for the Next Decade
Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC, BEP) doesn’t just participate in the energy transition but profits from it in ways few investors fully appreciate.
While many renewable stocks have stumbled in the face of rising rates and public market disinterest, Brookfield’s long-term game plan is quietly delivering results. One of the clearest signs? The dividend streak is 10 years.
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Spotlight: Turn $15k Into $1,000 Every Year
When we first spotlighted Verizon, it had a yield that approached 8% but after its recent move higher, it still offers a handsome yield of over 6.4%.
That’s more than enough to turn a $15,000 investment into an annual payout of $1,000+, assuming the dividend stays in place, but will it?
Here’s what you need to know about Verizon and its potential to pay a steady income stream for the foreseeable future.
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Wall Street poised to take back some of Wednesday’s AI-related losses after Micron’s strong results
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are jumping on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year. A strong profit report from Micron Technology also helped AI stocks halt their sharp slides, at least for now.
The S&P 500 rallied 1.4% and is on track for its best day in three weeks,