May 2012
May 31, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: INTC
, AMD
, TXN
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Intel Corporation (INTC). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Intel Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of microprocessors, the central processing units of PCs, and also produces other semiconductor products. [more]
May 30, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: MSFT
, INTC
, HRS
When you hear the names Cisco (CSCO), Oracle (ORCL), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Intel (INTC), "dividend stocks" is probably not the first thought to enter your mind. It wasn't that long ago that tech companies simply didn't pay dividends. Every penny earned was plowed back into the business. The entire focus was on growth, and investors were looking for capital gains. [more]
May 28, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: HNZ
, CATO
, VIA
Every investor wants to earn more. It is how we define "more" and how we go about earning it that defines the type of investor we are. Income investors want more income. Yield is a significant determinate of income. Instead of buying a current high-yield stock, investors in dividend growth stocks prefer to build their own. Granted, the current yield may never be classified as high-yield, but over time the yield-on-cost can reach epic heights. [more]
May 26, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: ADP
, KO
, WMT
The Pocket Change Portfolio (PCP) was first introduced on September 13, 2008 as a real money dividend income portfolio funded by the "pocket change" earned from my various online endeavors. Each month I report on the portfolio's progress and update its holdings. [more]
May 25, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: MON
, MOS
, POT
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Monsanto Co. (MON). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Monsanto Co. is a global provider of agricultural products and integrated solutions for farmers. [more]
May 24, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: BAC
, GE
, PFE
One important lesson we learned from the 2008-2009 financial crisis was that it didn't matter how long a company had increased its dividend, tough economic times could push it to cut its dividend. In most cases the companies' investors were not surprised because they saw the early warning signs that indicated a dividend cut was imminent. Here are three signs that a company is heading toward a dividend cut:
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May 24, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: PEP
, KO
, DPS
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Pepsico, Inc. (PEP). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: PepsiCo, Inc. is a major international producer of branded beverage and snack food products. [more]
May 21, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: CLX
, NOC
, SWY
Every investor wants to earn more. It is how we define "more" and how we go about earning it that defines the type of investor we are. Income investors want more income. Yield is a significant determinate of income. Instead of buying a current high-yield stock, investors in dividend growth stocks prefer to build their own. Granted, the current yield may never be classified as high-yield, but over time the yield-on-cost can reach epic heights. [more]
May 18, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: HRL
, KRFT
, CAG
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: [more]
May 17, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: JNJ
, ABT
, LLY
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: [more]
May 16, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: GIS
, PEP
, PG
An investment strategy based on Dividend Growth Stocks focuses on companies that produce predictable results and thus are able to consistently raise their dividends. Demand for household and personal care products is generally stable and not affected by changes in the economy or other factors. If you lose your job, you probably won’t stop bathing, washing your clothes, brushing your teeth or stop buying toilet paper. That's why companies in the Consumer Defensive sector are sought after as desirable dividend growth investments. [more]
May 14, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: INTC
, COST
, CSX
When evaluating a company as a potential income investment I look at its calculated fair value, ability to generate cash, debt position and the net present value of its dividend stream compared to alternative “safe” investments. The advantages dividend stocks have over "safe" investments are potential capital appreciation and dividend growth. Not only are your earnings compounding, but the rate of earnings is growing. [more]
May 12, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: KO
, KMB
, WMT
Once again it is time for a goals/progress update. I am pleased to report that annualized dividend income increased in March, extending the streak to 22 consecutive months of increases after June 2010's decline. Since I began publicly tracking annualized dividend income in November 2007, it has increased in 51 of the last 53 months.
My goals were defined in this December 1, 2007 Investing Goals post and last updated in my 2012 Investing Goals post. Below is an updated version of the table found in the original post.
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May 11, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: MDP
, MSO
, MHFI
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Meredith Corp. (MDP). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Meredith Corp. derives its earnings mainly from magazine publishing (primarily Better Homes and Gardens and Ladies' Home Journal) and ownership of 12 TV stations. [more]
May 10, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: KO
, DPS
, PEP
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Coca-Cola Company (KO). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: [more]
May 09, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: MCD
, KO
, MMM
We have all heard it... Stodgy, for old people, yawn, boring! These have all been used to describe investing in dividend growth stocks. Nevertheless, I am a firm believer in dividend growth stocks for building a bullet-proof retirement portfolio. Study after study has shown that most of the historical stock market returns have come from reinvested dividends. [more]
May 04, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: BDX
, ABT
, BAX
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: [more]
May 03, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: WMT
, COST
, TGT
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: [more]
May 02, 2012 –
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RELATED TICKERS: JNJ
, ABT
, MDT
In addition to death and taxes, we can add one more sure thing: Until death, our bodies will continue to age and need more attention. As I am approaching 50 this is becoming more of a reality to me. I take little comfort in knowing that there are millions of other people in the same situation. However, from an investing standpoint, it does provide an opportunity. [more]
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