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McKesson Corp, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Cardinal Health Corp., CVS Health Corp: Medical Distributors an Industry on Sale

2019-05-29

Research Articles

Introduction This is a follow-up to my first article in a continuing series where I will be identifying and presenting dividend growth stocks for an above-average long-term total return objective.  My first article in this series covered AmerisourceBergen, a leading medical distributor that I presented as significantly undervalued.  However, I offer this follow-up to illustrate […]

Invest In Walgreens Or CVS – Speculate In Rite Aid

2018-01-19

Research Articles

Introduction For many years now, investing in healthcare related stocks has presented me with a conundrum of sorts.  Demographic forces, primarily the graying of America (and the world for that matter), suggests powerful future growth potential and demand for healthcare related products and services.  On the other hand, healthcare and its costs have long been […]

12 Dividend Growth Stocks That Meet My “Magic Formula for Dividend Growth Investors”

2017-02-09

Research Articles

Investing Thesis When investing for dividend growth there are several key attributes that I consider crucial for long-term success.  My definition of long-term success is first and foremost to generate a steadily-rising dividend income stream, and secondarily, the opportunity to generate a reasonable level of capital appreciation.  With this article I will present 12 dividend […]

Is The Increase In Volatility Signaling A Dangerous Market Environment?

2016-11-12

Research Articles

Introduction Over the last several weeks stock price volatility has increased significantly above norms.  All of a sudden it is not uncommon to see stock prices moving 5%, 10% or more in a single trading day.  Interestingly, this volatility is occurring both to the upside and the downside.  Common sense would suggest that the intrinsic […]

Why I Am Now Interested In CVS Health Corporation

2016-10-13

Research Articles

Introduction Investing in great companies sits at the core of my investment philosophy.  In this regard, I reject the idea that I invest in the stock market.  To me, the stock market is simply the store I shop in to purchase interests in fine businesses.  In the final analysis, my investment objective is to become […]

What Is The Correct Discount Rate To Use? Part 2B

2013-09-26

Research Articles

Introduction One of the most widely-accepted and utilized methods of valuing a business in today’s world of modern finance is discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis.  Obviously, in order to calculate valuation, practitioners must rely on mathematical formulas.  However, the challenge with utilizing mathematical formulas to determine the net present value (NPV) of a future stream […]

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