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Send us Fan Mail For only the second time in 137 years, AT&T cut its dividend. That had to be like a gut punch for a lot of AT&T shareholders who were relying upon those dividends. So, is there still profit available in the wireless industry? Every month that I pay my AT&T Uverse bill, I think, how could this company not make money? But maybe I just answered my own question.  AT&T...

Send us Fan Mail EPD has one of the highest dividend rates of any large publicly traded company. This week I'll discuss the stock's potential role in retirement savings. This week I discuss the stock's potential role in retirement savings. EPD is a prime example of a company that appears to be managed to pay its shareholders dividends as opposed to increase share value. With Enterpr...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, I dive deep into three fundamental analysis characteristics of Genuine Parts Company. GPC is a value stock that pays dividends. It makes it a good candidate for some retirement accounts. But I don't look at everything through rose-colored glasses.  Increasing costs and expenses are weighing on GPC. But I discuss how one billionaire investor thinks Gen...

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Send us Fan Mail REITs or real estate investment trusts have been around since 1960. REITs allow investors to invest in real estate without direct ownership. This investment vehicle can be simple or incredibly complicated. Many people are attracted to the high current dividends. There can also be an illusion of safety because the mortgages used in some REITs are back by the US Government. In today...

Send us Fan Mail Spotify has beat back the Goliaths of the music and podcast world. When you think of streaming music and podcast, investors may think that Amazon, Apple, and Google dominate everything. That is wrong! Spotify is not as diversified as Amazon, Apple, or Google, but it is growing in the land of giants. The company is focusing only on customer streaming. That emphasis has allowed Spot...

Send us Fan Mail ExOne is not your average 3D printer manufacture. ExOne develops and manufactures 3D printers for rapid prototyping and manufacturing of industrial parts and components. The market for industrial 3D printing is vast. The challenge is getting industry on board. The question investors should be asking is this. Can 3D printing be cost-efficient enough and fast enough to replace tradi...

Send us Fan Mail GE was once one of the largest companies in the world. They have lost about two-thirds of their value since 2015. But their turnaround is looking good. They have a strong cash flow.  They are also one of the largest manufactures of wind turbines used in the State of Texas. How will the recent winter storms affect their future? That is what I am talking about today on the Daily Sto...

Send us Fan Mail Zoetis is the world's largest animal health company. Zoetis may very well be a recession-proof company. Despite the pandemic, Zoetis has prospered. The majority of the company's revenues come from the companion animal market. The stay-at-home phenomena have increased pet ownership and made pet owners more aware of their pet's physical situation. Couple that with Zoe...

Send us Fan Mail Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is like a giant, spinning plates while skating on ice. While that may seem impossible, BNY Mellon is handling the pressure with grace. Service fees generate about 80% of BNY Mellon's revenue. Most of their seven lines of business continue to produce but at a level rate. Hopefully, 2021 may change the economic trends of 2020. That is what I...

Send us Fan Mail Energy Transfer has one of the furthest reaching networks of oil and gas in the US. But projects like the Dakota Access Pipeline illustrates the difficulty that may lie ahead. How will earnings be affected for Energy Transfer if the DAPL halts transporting oil? Energy Transfer's dividends are incredibly high, and the stock price is relatively low. Then again, how low can it g...

Send us Fan Mail Macerich is one of the most highly shorted stocks in the market now. What's that mean??? Could it be the next GameStop or AMC? Maybe or maybe not. The interesting thing about Macerich is its valuation. Today, I talk more about short selling and its effect on companies like Macerich.   That is what I am talking about today on the Daily Stock Analysis.   Listen, learn,  and sub...

Send us Fan Mail Munich RE is one of the most stable reinsurance companies in the world. But they are not isolated from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Losses are mounting. However, insuring climate change related events and circumstances have bolstered Munich RE's profits. Don't let the complexity deter you from learning about this 140-year-old dividend-paying company.  That is...

Send us Fan Mail Most investors looking for dividend-paying stocks don't look to Europe. That could be a mistake.  As Europe works to gain independence from Russian gas supplies, Italian gas supplier Snam fills the gap. And it pays dividends. But how secure are they? That is what I am talking about today on the Daily Stock Analysis.   If you'd like to view this episode or previous episod...

Send us Fan Mail Opendoor is an iBuyer for the home real estate market. They portray a simple certain, fast and safe way to buy and sell a home, all online. Opendoor has been around since 2014. But they came to life as a public company through a SPAC. How do they compete, and how do they compare. That is what I am talking about today on the Daily Stock Analysis. If you'd like to view this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Steris is an Irish (former US) company specializing in helping medical facilities keep procedures infection-free. The pandemic has slowed growth from surgeries, but what about the push to keep medical facilities COVID free? Will the surgery business recover soon, and how are they affected by the recent acquisition of competitor Cantel?  That is what I am talking about today on the...

Send us Fan Mail Home Depot's growth over the past year has been good. The stay-at-home phenomenon has ignited a home improvement boom. How will more government stimulus to consumers affect their future growth? Plus, are they drowning out their competition? Maybe not.  That is what I am talking about today on the Daily Stock Analysis.  Listen, learn, subscribe to join in the conversation. Lea...

Send us Fan Mail Daily Stock Analysis – Pfizer is the top COVID-19 vaccine maker. How are earnings affected?  Many people only know Pfizer as a COVID-19 vaccine maker.  Their vaccine could turn the tide against the spread of the coronavirus. But how much will that affect their earnings? With six business units, vaccines are only one.  Plus, it is not the most profitable. Are they undervalued, and...

Send us Fan Mail The past year has affected many businesses in different ways. Salesforce.com has been in a unique position. When business revenues are being squeezed, they offer ways to get more.  As a result, Salesforce.com revenues have skyrocketed. But can it continue at this pace?  Today we talk about their business and profits. That is what I am talking about today on the Daily Stock Analysi...

Send us Fan Mail John Wiley & Sons is one of the foremost global academic publishers. The coronavirus pandemic has been a notorious revealer of trends and weaknesses in the economy. The pandemic has accelerated the trend to online learning and John Wiley & Sons have benefited.  But is that trend here to stay.  Today we talk about their business and profits. That is what I am talking about...

Send us Fan Mail Compass Minerals International specializes in one thing, salt. But salt is used in so many ways. Salt has been used by humankind for thousands of years. Today's usage is vastly different than in centuries past. Early Egyptians first traded salt in the form of salted fish. Food still benefits from salt. But it's also used to clear icy roads and improve the growth of vario...

Send us Fan Mail In California, The Compassionate Use Act of 1996 made it the first state to legalize medical marijuana for patients with chronic illnesses. Since then, several other states have also made medical use of cannabis legal. Innovative Industrial Properties specializes in properties for the cultivation, processing, and retail sales of medical marijuana.  What are the possibilities for f...

Send us Fan Mail On the Daily Stock Analysis, you can learn how to identify stocks that may fit your investment preferences. In this trailer, you'll learn three simple characteristics that can be used to identify stocks that may fit your preferences. Subscribe and begin learning how to achieve your investment objectives today. To see and listen to the many previous stock analysis, visit the D...