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Cyclical and Turnaround Stocks: There Is A Lot Of Value In This Market: Part 5
2012-10-18
This article represents the final installment in our “There Is A Lot of Value In This Market” series. Links to parts one through four can be found here. In some ways, this article represents prima fascia evidence supporting some of our main hypotheses. First of all, this article will clearly support the notion that not […]
Don’t Be the Equivalent of a Stock Market Racist
2012-09-14
There is no shortage of pundits and prognosticators willing to offer their opinions (rarely based on facts) as to whether or not stocks are cheap or expensive, or as to whether the markets are going to rise or fall. In every case, the opinions and prognostications are directed as generalities such as stocks or markets. […]
Caterpillar’s Earnings Look Like And Act Like A Caterpillar; Moving Slowly But Steady
2012-05-24
Caterpillar Inc (CAT) is the world’s leading company in the industry of construction and mining equipment. It has 18 years of increasing dividends, and for shareholders, it can deliver a nice return over the long run, especially if purchased at the right price. This article looks at Caterpillar Inc, a Dividend Contender, through the lens […]
Maybe Diversification Is Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be
2012-04-19
There’s an old cliché about real estate investing that states that the three cardinal rules are: location- location- location. Clever pundits have borrowed upon this refrain and glibly state that the three most important or cardinal rules of investing are: diversify- diversify- diversify. However, careful analysis will reveal that diversification is a multifaceted concept that […]
42 Dividend Contenders for Above-Average Total Return
2012-01-11
With interest rates hovering near all-time lows, investors needing income are faced with very limited choices. The traditional high yield available from bonds and other fixed income vehicles are no longer available to meet the needs of retirees needing income to live off. Moreover, it is almost a certainty that today’s low yields are not […]
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Piling Up Profits: Part 4 of 7
2011-08-01
Introducing Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is known and recognized worldwide for their construction equipment, farm machinery and heavy duty trucks. Like most industrial companies, their business can be very cyclical at times. However, the company is capable of generating strong profits when times are good. The following description is taken directly from their […]