Research Articles
S&P 500 Telecom Services Sector: AT&T Vs. Verizon – Who Wins The Battle Between Growth, Yield And Value?
2015-03-11
Introduction This article is the final article in this series on the major sectors of the S&P 500, and a follow-up of sorts from my last article on the S&P 500 Utilities Sector. Telecommunication Services is the smallest sector of the S&P 500 index with only 5 constituents. And similar to the Utilities Sector, but […]
The Often Overlooked Danger When Investing In S&P 500 Utility Stocks – Part 10A
2015-03-06
Introduction The S&P 500 is a large and broad index that includes 10 broad sectors and many types of individual companies. Many S&P 500 constituents pay dividends and many do not. One of the smallest sectors by weight is the Utilities Sector, comprising just over 3% of the total index, and includes 29 constituents. However, […]
5 Technology Titans Offering Growing Dividend, Capital Appreciation Potential (Part I)
2015-02-27
To think that only 50 years ago there was no Intel (INTC) or Microsoft (MSFT) is mind-boggling. Certainly a lot has happened over the past five decades. But as it applies to investing in common stocks, something perhaps even more remarkable is now occurring. Our once, hyper growth technology stocks have morphed into stodgy old […]
Is Dow 17,000 Dangerously High? This Comprehensive Review May Surprise You!
2014-07-09
Introduction The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently closed above 17,000, a historical record and milestone. Consequently, the question at the forefront of every investor’s mind has understandably been raised. Has the market now become dangerously high and therefore destined for a crash? The truthful answer to this important question is that nobody can know for […]
F.A.S.T. Fundamentals On CSX Corp
2014-06-25
CSX has performed exceptionally well over the past decade. The “usual suspect” metrics like P/E ratios, dividend yield and expected earnings growth indicate that the company might be a reasonable investment. This article takes a “behind the scenes” view of a variety of additional fundamental data. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, CSX Corporation (CSX) has roots […]
Fallen Dividend Champions: I Still Have No Fear Of A Market Crash: Part 2
2014-06-19
Introduction: Why I Do Not Fear a Market Crash or Correction The title of my first article in this two-part series was apparently considered provocative by many readers. So much so, that it generated quite a number of comments, many of which accused me of being complacent and/or merely deceiving myself and other readers with unjustified bravado. […]