While many folks are busy making their shopping lists for the holiday season, my readers and I have been busy making a different type of shopping list. You see, each month I update my readers on what companies are likely to announce a dividend hike in the coming month. I scan the market for noteworthy special dividends on the horizon, as well as for potential dividend hikes over the next four to six weeks. I give special attention to outsized double-digit increases and reliable dividend-payers that have been steadily growing payouts for a decade or more. I flag these stocks first… Read More

While many folks are busy making their shopping lists for the holiday season, my readers and I have been busy making a different type of shopping list. You see, each month I update my readers on what companies are likely to announce a dividend hike in the coming month. I scan the market for noteworthy special dividends on the horizon, as well as for potential dividend hikes over the next four to six weeks. I give special attention to outsized double-digit increases and reliable dividend-payers that have been steadily growing payouts for a decade or more. I flag these stocks first for readers of my premium newsletter, High-Yield Investing. Then, I share them with the public.  So without further delay, here are three potential dividend hikes I’m looking at right now… 1. Kimberly Clark (NYSE: KMB) – Kimberly Clark is one of the world’s leading suppliers of diapers and feminine products. The company owns five different billion-dollar brands, with products on the shelves in more than 175 countries worldwide. It has been estimated that one-fourth of the world’s population uses KMB products on a daily basis. And that steady demand generates $18+ billion in annual sales. Despite rising commodity prices and… Read More

Recently, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time in a row. After the meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell held a press conference. I found his comments particularly interesting this time around. Here’s why… —Recommended Link— Generate $1 Million in Retirement Income — Guaranteed​​ Acclaimed income expert Amber Hestla is hosting a masterclass that reveals the simple way to generate up to $1,155 (or more) in instant income. Week in. And week out. We’re so sure you can use his program to become an income millionaire, we’ll pay you $1,000 to get you started. Read More

Recently, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time in a row. After the meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell held a press conference. I found his comments particularly interesting this time around. Here’s why… —Recommended Link— Generate $1 Million in Retirement Income — Guaranteed​​ Acclaimed income expert Amber Hestla is hosting a masterclass that reveals the simple way to generate up to $1,155 (or more) in instant income. Week in. And week out. We’re so sure you can use his program to become an income millionaire, we’ll pay you $1,000 to get you started. Sign up here for free. In a nutshell, Powell said he is confident that Fed policy is helping the economy. He admits that the global economy is slowing but notes that the United States is different than the European Union or Japan. Because we are different, Powell is confident we won’t experience the problems those regions have seen. He’s pleased to see the initial “phase one” trade deal between the U.S. and China. Combined with indications that the U.K. might be able to pull off its divorce with the EU, it means risks aren’t as dire… Read More

Jeremy Grantham may not be as well known as Warren Buffett to the general public. But he’s considered a giant in the investing world. A co-founder of Boston-based asset management firm GMO, Grantham is known for his breadth of knowledge on just about every market topic — especially asset bubbles. When I was coming up in this business, Granthan’s quarterly shareholder letters were a must-read. And there’s one in particular from 2017 that still very much applies to today. In fact, Grantham referenced this letter in a CNBC interview back in March of… Read More

Jeremy Grantham may not be as well known as Warren Buffett to the general public. But he’s considered a giant in the investing world. A co-founder of Boston-based asset management firm GMO, Grantham is known for his breadth of knowledge on just about every market topic — especially asset bubbles. When I was coming up in this business, Granthan’s quarterly shareholder letters were a must-read. And there’s one in particular from 2017 that still very much applies to today. In fact, Grantham referenced this letter in a CNBC interview back in March of this year. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether this bull market is a bubble, how much longer it can last, and whether “value” investing has any relevance in today’s market, it’s definitely worth a read. —Recommended Link— $1,155 in Instant Income?​ On November 29th, our top income expert will pull the wraps off her breakthrough moneymaking technique. One you can use to generate instant payouts of up to $1,155 (or more). Over and over again. This program is so effective in fact, we’re guaranteeing you’ll have the chance to become a millionaire just by following… Read More

With major stock market indexes at new all-time highs, it’s obvious to many analysts that we are in a bull market. The question, of course, is how much longer can it last. To examine this, I’m including a chart of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY) that shows the new high. I also included the stochastics indicator at the bottom of the chart. Stochastics is a popular momentum indicator that is widely followed. I don’t believe that it works well as a timing tool, but the indicator does have an important characteristic. Let’s take a look… —Recommended Link—… Read More

With major stock market indexes at new all-time highs, it’s obvious to many analysts that we are in a bull market. The question, of course, is how much longer can it last. To examine this, I’m including a chart of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY) that shows the new high. I also included the stochastics indicator at the bottom of the chart. Stochastics is a popular momentum indicator that is widely followed. I don’t believe that it works well as a timing tool, but the indicator does have an important characteristic. Let’s take a look… —Recommended Link— America’s 5G Rollout Is In Jeopardy… This $5 Stock Could Save It The U.S. will lose the 5G race, $3.5 trillion in revenue, and 22 million jobs… unless we can solve a devastating technical problem. Luckily, one overlooked company has a solution that can put us back on the map. You could add $234,770 to your bank account this year… but only if you make your move quickly. Banks and hedge funds are starting to gobble up these $5 shares. Click here to stake your claim. In a… Read More

Most semiconductor stocks have rallied nicely in recent months on the expectation that global demand would pick up in the fourth quarter. But Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) recently threw some cold water on that outlook. #-ad_banner-#The company reported third-quarter revenues of $3.8 billion and earnings of $1.49 per share, which were roughly in-line with estimates. But its fourth-quarter forecast was bleak. The company is expecting revenues of $3.2 billion, a sequential decline of $600 million (16%) from this past quarter. Management flatly stated that the downturn could persist into the first half of next year. Like many companies with a… Read More

Most semiconductor stocks have rallied nicely in recent months on the expectation that global demand would pick up in the fourth quarter. But Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) recently threw some cold water on that outlook. #-ad_banner-#The company reported third-quarter revenues of $3.8 billion and earnings of $1.49 per share, which were roughly in-line with estimates. But its fourth-quarter forecast was bleak. The company is expecting revenues of $3.2 billion, a sequential decline of $600 million (16%) from this past quarter. Management flatly stated that the downturn could persist into the first half of next year. Like many companies with a global presence, Texas Instruments cited the negative impact of the ongoing trade war with China. The White House ban on U.S. companies conducting business with telecom equipment maker Huawei has been particularly problematic. Texas Instruments is a key supplier, and Huawei typically accounts for about 3% to 4% of overall sales. That’s a big reason why revenue in the communications sector is expected to drop by 20% next quarter. But the weakness is broad, from automotive to electronics. CFO Rafael Lizardi explained the situation using a colorful analogy. “We are at the very end of a long supply chain, and… Read More

I love being an investment analyst and trader. But I also love the fact that I don’t work in New York City with other analysts and traders. I’m not the only one who feels this way. So does Warren Buffett. Buffett has explained why he prefers Omaha to New York: “People know better, but when they hear a rumor — particularly when they hear it from a high place — they just can’t resist the temptation to go along,” he said. —Recommended Link— America’s 5G Rollout Is In Jeopardy… This $5 Stock Could Save It The U.S. Read More

I love being an investment analyst and trader. But I also love the fact that I don’t work in New York City with other analysts and traders. I’m not the only one who feels this way. So does Warren Buffett. Buffett has explained why he prefers Omaha to New York: “People know better, but when they hear a rumor — particularly when they hear it from a high place — they just can’t resist the temptation to go along,” he said. —Recommended Link— America’s 5G Rollout Is In Jeopardy… This $5 Stock Could Save It The U.S. will lose the 5G race, $3.5 trillion in revenue, and 22 million jobs… unless we can solve a devastating technical problem. Luckily, one overlooked company has a solution that can put us back on the map. You could add $234,770 to your bank account this year… but only if you make your move quickly. Banks and hedge funds are starting to gobble up these $5 shares. Click here to stake your claim. Here’s more of what he had to say on the matter: It happens in Wall Street periodically, and then you get what are, in… Read More

Investors got a rude awakening when food-delivery company GrubHub (Nasdaq: GRUB) reported third-quarter earnings on October 28. Shares took a beating and closed the day down 43%. What in the world could have possibly happened to justify such a massive decline? Well, the short of it is that the massive growth days of the food-delivery industry are likely behind it.  For the third quarter, GrubHub generated $322 million in revenues, a 30% year-over-year increase. However, that figure fell short of analyst estimates who were on average expecting sales of $330 million. Net income of $1 million, or $0.01 per share,… Read More

Investors got a rude awakening when food-delivery company GrubHub (Nasdaq: GRUB) reported third-quarter earnings on October 28. Shares took a beating and closed the day down 43%. What in the world could have possibly happened to justify such a massive decline? Well, the short of it is that the massive growth days of the food-delivery industry are likely behind it.  For the third quarter, GrubHub generated $322 million in revenues, a 30% year-over-year increase. However, that figure fell short of analyst estimates who were on average expecting sales of $330 million. Net income of $1 million, or $0.01 per share, was a massive decrease from the $22.7 million, or $0.24 per share it reported in Q3 2018. To make matters worse, management lowered sales guidance for Q4. But that’s only part of the story… Many times, large moves to the downside in a stock’s share price based on a single quarterly earnings report is a major overreaction by Wall Street. But in GrubHub’s case, it’s an industry-wide issue.  The Most Brutally Honest Shareholder Letter You May Ever Read Before I go any further, the company released a shareholder letter that is worth a read. Not only… Read More