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AFL   Will You Look Back on Today as Your Greatest Missed Opportunity? 08/28/08   —  When most people hear the phrase "missed opportunities" they tend to reflect on past events and what could have been. By nature I am forward looking, so "missed opportunities" for me is the present and the future.At some point in the future will we look back on our actions today and refer to them as ...
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Graphic_rating_buy FR   Graphic_rating_buy GE   Five Struggling Dividend Stocks I'm Still Bullish On 08/21/08   —  Earlier this week we looked at my top 5 high fliers for 2008. Unfortunately, for every up, there is a down and that is certainly true for my portfolio. As before, we will look at results through July 31, 2008. Here they are my cellar dwellers with comments:#5 - General Electric (GE) -19.3% Total 2008...
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Graphic_rating_buy MCD   Graphic_rating_buy JNJ   5 Impressive Stocks in This Difficult Market 08/19/08   —  Now that more than half the year is behind us, I thought it would be interesting to look at my top 5 performers through July 31, 2008. As dismal as the stock market has been this year, there are still some bright spots. My top five performers have all achieved double-digit positive total returns sinc...
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KMB   Kimberly-Clark: A Little Overvalued at Current Price 08/04/08   —  Linked here is a PDF copy of my detailed analysis of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) (alt.1, alt.2). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:Company Description: This leading consumer products company's global tissue, personal care and health care brands include Huggies, Pull-Ups, K...
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FR   USB   Looking for the Perfect Dividend Stock 07/29/08   —  In a utopian world, the perfect dividend stock would be one that is both high-yield and provide a high dividend growth rate. Its share price would appreciate ratable with its increasing dividend. All of this would be driven by increasing earnings and cash flow. OK, so much for my fantasies, the perfe...
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Graphic_rating_buy ED   Consolidated Edison: A Hot Buy? 07/28/08   —  Linked here is a PDF copy of my detailed analysis of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) (alt.1, alt.2). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:Company Description: Consolidated Edison, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides electric, gas, and steam utility services in the United State...
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Graphic_rating_buy ED   Consolidated Edison: Stock Analysis 07/28/08   —  Linked here is a PDF copy of my detailed analysis of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) (alt.1, alt.2). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:Company Description: Consolidated Edison, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides electric, gas, and steam utility services in the United State...
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Graphic_rating_buy SFI   iStar Financial - On the Shelf 07/27/08   —  Like most financial companies, iStar Financial Inc. (SFI) has experienced a difficult time over the last several quarters. It has seen it share price collapse from a 52 week high of $40.55 to under $10. SFI's quarterly dividend is $0.87/share. Unfortunately, SFI has not earned its dividend the last f...
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CVX   Graphic_rating_buy JNJ   Three Stocks To Be Held To Infinity and Beyond 07/22/08   —  You may think your greatest wealth building asset is the Chevron (CVX) stock you purchased 3 years ago. Even though your brilliant purchase has appreciated over 50% in the last 3 years in the face of a bear market, it is not your greatest wealth building asset.A traditionalist would say your home is ...
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Graphic_rating_buy LOW   Lowe's: 5 Star Strong Buy 07/16/08   —  Linked here is a PDF copy of my analysis of Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) (alt.1, alt.2). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:Company Description: Lowe's Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate as a home improvement retailer in the United States and Canada. The company offers...
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HRB   BBY   Seven Companies Raising Dividends In This Difficult Market 07/03/08   —  If you are a dividend investor, last weeks melt-down provided a great opportunity for buying dividend stocks. As the price goes down, the yield goes up. Many companies continued to increase their dividends giving investors something to be happy about. Below are several companies that increased their ...
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BP   EFA   Gaining Global Exposure: International ETF Dividend Investing 06/26/08   —  One area that many portfolios are lacking is international exposure. Most people feel more comfortable buying the companies they are familiar with, which is understandable. However, we still need some exposure to international equities. I too need to bolster my position in non-U.S. equities.In my Ass...
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Graphic_rating_buy PG   Comfort Level with Procter & Gamble on the Rise 06/24/08   —  Linked here is a PDF copy of my analysis of Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) (alt.1, alt.2). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: Company Description: The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is focused on providing branded consumer goods products. The Company markets its product...
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Graphic_rating_buy PAYX   Paychex: Adding to Position Soon 06/16/08   —  Linked here is a PDF copy of my detailed analysis of Paychex Inc (PAYX)(alt.1, alt.2). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:Company Description: Paychex, Inc. provides payroll and integrated human resource and employee benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized busi...
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Graphic_rating_buy GE   Stock Analysis: General Electric 06/09/08   —  Linked here is a PDF copy of my detailed analysis of General Electric Company (GE) (alt.1, alt.2). Below are some highlights from the analysis:Company Description: General Electric (GE) is a diversified technology, media and financial services company. With products and services ranging from engines,...
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Graphic_rating_buy HD   Home Depot Continues to Impress on Dividends 05/27/08   —  After the market closed on May 22, 2008, Home Depot (HD) announced that its board of directors declared a first quarter cash dividend of 22.5 cents per share. The dividend is payable on June 19 to shareholders of record on the close of business on June 5.This extends the string of flat dividends to s...
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