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Illinois Tool Works: An Exercise In Fair Value (ITW)
2019-07-18
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. manufactures industrial products and equipment. It operates through the following segments: Automotive OEM, Test & Measurement and Electronics, Food Equipment, Polymers & Fluids, Welding, Construction Products, and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM segment produces components and fasteners for automotive-related applications. The Test & Measurement and Electronics segment manufactures equipment, consumables, and […]
Principles for Designing A Dividend Growth Portfolio for Retirement: Part 1
2019-07-17
Introduction This article is a refresh and an update of an article I originally posted in 2015. However, the principles I am presenting are timeless and worthy of being revisited. Moreover, I have updated the supporting examples to more precisely reflect our current market environment. Managing an investment portfolio is a very personal matter. Consequently, […]
Subscriber Request Series: Celgene Corp (NAS:CELG) and Bristol Myers (NYS:BMY)
2019-07-11
FAST Graphs Analyze Out Loud Celgene Corp $CELG: Celgene Corp. is an integrated global biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the discovery, development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. Its primary commercial stage products include REVLIMID, POMALYST, IMNOVID, OTEZLA, ABRAXANE, and VIDAZA. The company was founded by David Stirling and […]
The Retirement Dividend Growth Portfolio Concentrated Or Diversified: Part 3
2019-07-01
This article is a refresh and an update of an article I originally posted in 2015. However, the principles I am presenting are timeless and worthy of being revisited. Moreover, I have updated the supporting examples to more precisely reflect our current market environment. Designing the common stock portion of your retirement portfolio is very […]
$ABBV AbbVie Has It All: Growth, Dividend Growth and Compelling Valuation (NYS:ABBV)
2019-06-25
Introduction I have held AbbVie (ABBV) since it was originally spun off from Abbott Labs. Moreover, I have been aggressively adding to my position for clients needing current income and dividend growth. All in all, it has been an excellent performer in spite of the fact that it is being ridiculously undervalued by Mr. Market. […]
$LOW Nice Work Dividend Sensei – But I Choose Lowe’s (NYS:LOW)
2019-06-20
Introduction I am a firm believer and ardent supporter of conducting comprehensive research and due diligence on any company (stock) you might consider investing in. However, I have also experienced the reality that far too many investors make their decisions based on opinions, emotions or vague ideas about a company, instead of on comprehensive knowledge […]