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Sep 24, 2018
In the News: Geopolitical Uncertainty Rules the Day
Let’s take a look at some of the top stories of late and their implications on the market.
Sep 24, 2018
Update on 5 Top Energy Stocks: KMI, ETP, EPD, MMP, XOM
We generally like the diversification provided in the Energy Select SPDR ETF (XLE) as one way to consider exposure to the energy resource arena, but let's get the highlights on some of the most-viewed energy-related ideas on our website: Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer Partners/Equity, Enterprise Product Partners, Magellan Midstream, and Exxon Mobil.
Sep 18, 2018
Midstreams Going C-Corp, Should SEC Disallow the Measure Distributable Cash Flow?
It’s important to differentiate the concept of enterprise free cash flow valuation and the idea of capital-market dependence. The uncertainty of the MLP business model remains, as it is clear operators are shunning the MLP business model preferring C-Corps instead. According to work from Global X Funds, now 40% of the energy infrastructure market cap consists of C-Corps, up considerably from just 15% at the end of 2014. Though many simplifications have come with implied distribution cuts, the primary reason for the rise in C-Corps across the midstream space has been the rationalizing of excess MLP valuations to enterprise free cash flow assessments. We encourage the SEC to consider disallowing the use of distributable cash flow, as it is confusing to investors.
Sep 18, 2018
Oracle Gobbling Up Its Shares; Cracker Barrel Hit By Weak Traffic
Image Source: Mike Mozart. Simulated Dividend Growth Newsletter portfolio ideas Oracle and Cracker Barrel both issued less than compelling forward-looking guidance in their most recent quarterly reports. Oracle continues to throw off robust levels of free cash flow that is being used to fund significant levels of share buybacks, but Cracker Barrel may be forced to stop serving up special dividends that have become common in recent years.
Sep 17, 2018
Economic Data Recap in 3 Minutes
Image Source: CreditDebitPro via Flickr. There’s a lot happening to impact the markets these days. Let’s cover some key economic data, stocks that may see a fundamental boost from Hurricane Florence, and we’ll reiterate our view that trade tantrums between the US and China will likely not amount to much of a negative impact on global economic activity, despite huge headline numbers.
Sep 14, 2018
Dividend Growth: Capital Preservation Remains Key
Image Shown: Since mid-June 2015, the performance of an ETF tracking the midstream MLP industry (AMLP) has collapsed while the performance of an ETF tracking the S&P 500 (SPY) industry has surged.The Valuentum dividend methodology continues to identify weeds that may overrun a beautiful garden of stocks forming your portfolio. Part of the Valuentum dividend methodology is helping to identify in advance those companies at risk of a dividend cut, as once the payment is slashed, not only is the income stream reduced but capital may be permanently impaired.
Sep 13, 2018
In The News: Hurricane Florence, Tariffs and Capital Spending Delays, Kroger and Big Tobacco on the Move
Let’s take a look at some of the top stories across the market, including the impact tariffs are having on capital spending plans and bottom lines and recent developments in big tobacco.
Sep 10, 2018
Our Report on Stocks in the Electronic Components Industry
Image Source: Mike Mozart.  Our report on stocks in the Electronic Components Suppliers industry can be found in this article. Report includes AEIS, APH, AVT, AVX, AYI, CTS, DLB, ESIO, GLW, JBL, KEM, LPL, MXWL, MEI, OESX, TEL, VICR.
Sep 7, 2018
Ford Facing Bumpy Road
Image source: MichaelThe second-largest US automaker is facing a number of challenges in its business, and Moody’s recently cut its credit rating to one notch above junk status. Let’s take a look at the factors at play behind the downgrade.
Sep 6, 2018
In the News: Musk, Facebook, and GameStop
We’re not sure that Tesla has things figured out. Social media entities, including one of our favorites Facebook, have fallen on hard times given negative sentiment. GameStop could sell itself for a significantly higher price than what the market is currently willing to exchange shares.


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