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1 Top Alcohol Stock to Buy Now -- and 1 to Avoid
Sin stocks, such as cigarette makers, alcoholic beverage brewers, and casino operators, have historically outperformed the market. Tobacco and alcohol companies, in particular, have thrived not....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
The jolliest month of the year is upon us, and with it a fresh new set of dividend raises. Several companies hiked their payouts last week, among them stock market notables Walt Disney (NYSE:....
Will Coca-Cola Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
The strongest companies find ways to thrive in good times and bad, and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has done a good job of rewarding its shareholders over the decades. With a long-term average annual....
Better Buy: Philip Morris, British American Tobacco, or Altria?
When looking at the investment opportunities found in tobacco giants Altria (NYSE: MO), British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI), and Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM), it's really not a fair....
3 Stocks That Cut Bigger Checks Than PepsiCo
Buying and holding strong dividend stocks is arguably the best way to predictably generate wealth. And few companies can claim as much success to that end than PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP). The soft-drink....
If You Like Dividends, You Should Love These 3 Stocks
Who doesn't like dividends? Think about it: You get paid just for owning shares of a company. Although income stocks are pretty great, there's so much more to it than that. The best dividend....
3 Dividend Stocks That Pay You More Than Johnson & Johnson Does
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has one of the sturdiest, longest-running dividends on the market. But many income investors are looking for something better than the 2% annual yield that it....
How to Invest in E-Cigarettes
It's clear to everyone that Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) was correct when it declared the future was going to be "smoke free." The number of smokers declines every year, and while....
How to Invest in the Beer Industry
Although there are more than 5,000 breweries currently operating in the U.S. -- more than at any other time in the country's history -- the industry revolves around just a handful of names.After....
Will Philip Morris International Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
The tobacco industry is well-known for strong dividend growth, and Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) has done a good job of living up to the legacy that its former parent company started more....
3 Stocks That Could Double Your Money
From time to time, an individual stock will absolutely crush the market, assuming your investing horizon stretches out over years rather than months. A booming stock market helps. With a major....
Stop Overlooking These 2 Dividend Stocks!
We've all done it -- plugged a yield figure into a screener in search of the next great dividend stock, and had it spit out hundreds or thousands of options. While such lists may be a great place....
2 Unloved Dividend Stocks for Savvy Investors to Buy
As the markets continue to trade around all-time highs, finding sound value stocks is no simple task. And as many stocks are unloved for a reason, there's a certain amount of risk investors must....
Should PepsiCo Buy This Beaten-Down Company?
Don't let PepsiCo's (NYSE: PEP) name fool you: Although the company shares the eponym of its namesake beverage, PepsiCo can best be thought of as a food and beverages conglomerate. In fact, the....
Coca-Cola Needs to Lay Off the Booze and Buy This Instead
It's been a tough run for Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) of late. The company has provided investors a 42% return, including dividends, over the past five years, versus the greater S&P's return of 87%.....
4 Takeaways from Coca-Cola’s Investor Day
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) recently held its first investor day since 2009. That's a long time compared with many other companies, which usually have an annual or biannual investor day. However, the....
This High-Yielding Stock Has the Best Dividend Policy
Many dividend investors overlook a critical component of dividend analysis. In addition to the ability to pay dividends for the next quarter or fiscal year, it's also important to take notice of....
Coca-Cola Tweaks Its Financial Strategy
During Coca-Cola's (NYSE: KO) investor day conference last week, CFO Kathy Waller used the final speaking spot to tie various strategic threads together, describing changes in Coca-Cola's....
The Narrative Structure Coca-Cola Is Using to Dominate Beverage Markets
When you hold a global market position like The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), with products in over 200 countries, it's imperative to learn to think small if you want to remain competitive. In the....
Coca-Cola Outlines New Priorities
Last week, The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) held its first investor day conference in seven years. The forum gave CEO James Quincey an opportunity to discuss broad changes he's implemented since....
Why Campbell Soup, Signet Jewelers, and DSW Slumped Today
Tuesday was another great day for the stock market, as investors seemingly got an early start on their holiday celebrations. The Dow Jones Industrials climbed triple digits to move into record....
Will Altria Group Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
Dividend investors know just how strong tobacco giant Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has been in its history. Altria has delivered amazing returns to its shareholders over the past 50 years, and....
Why Campbell Soup Company Stock Fell Tuesday
Shares of canned soup company Campbell Soup (NYSE: CPB) fell as much as 8.5% on Tuesday following the company's release of its first-quarter results. The stock is down 6.8% at the time of this....
3 Top Soda Stocks to Consider Buying Now
Believe it or not, the soda industry is fertile ground for investor profits right now. Consumers are rapidly shifting their tastes around colas and sparkling water, and that move is opening....
4 Stocks Billionaire Bill Ackman Is Buying and Selling
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has made a few missteps, but he remains one of the most watched hedge fund managers in business. Investors follow his 13F regulatory reports with....