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 Feb 26, 2019
     
      Part II: Buffett’s 2018 Letter to Berkshire Shareholders Part I of this multi-part series focused on Warren Buffett’s transition away from what we consider arbitrary book value and how the Oracle of Omaha thinks about share buybacks. Let’s dig further into his letter in Part II. Feb 17, 2019
     
      S&P Global: "Enterprise's shift on cash flow reflects 'metamorphosis' of US pipeline firms" S&P Global: "While several major U.S. energy pipeline companies spent 2018 shedding cash-leaking habits and forging a more conventional financial structure as stocks languished, adopting reporting practices that are more accessible to the investing public could be a gradual process for the industry, if it takes flight at all." Feb 11, 2019
     
      MLPs Starting to Adopt Free Cash Flow? Image shown: Since mid-June 2015, the price of an ETF tracking the midstream MLP energy space (AMLP) has fallen more than 40% while the S&P 500 (SPY) has rallied more than 30%. No changes to simulated newsletter portfolios. Jan 30, 2019
     
      Facebook +10% After Hours; How 'Bout That VBI Rating! No changes to simulated newsletter portfolios. Jan 30, 2019
     
      A Great Couple Months! Apple Pops! Image shown: The markets continue to rally significantly since the near-term bottom in December. No changes to simulated newsletter portfolios. Jan 29, 2019
     
      Today's Recorded Website Walk Through No changes to simulated newsletter portfolios. Jan 18, 2019
     
      Our Reports on Stocks in the Gold Mining Industry Image Source: Newmont Mining. Several companies previously in this group have been reassigned to the Diversified Mining Industry. Jan 2, 2019
     
      Here It Comes… Apple’s Shot Across the Bow Image Source: Tinh tế Photo. Apple surprised the market by issuing first-quarter 2019 guidance below expectations. The company pointed to weakness in China as the main culprit. We continue to expect heightened levels of volatility, and investors in key American icons that might be impacted by consumer backlash in China should be on high alert. No changes to the simulated newsletter portfolios as a result of the news. Nov 26, 2018
     
      In The News: Record-Low Smoking Rates, China Steel Demand Concerns, and a New Look GM US smoking rates are at all-time lows, and the FDA is pushing to restrict sales of menthol products and flavored e-cigarettes. Meanwhile General Motors has announced an accelerated restructuring plan, and concerns have cropped up regarding steel demand in China. The High Yield Dividend Newsletter, Best Ideas
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Image Source: Applied Materials. Applied Materials’ strong free cash flow generation drives our favorable opinion of its dividend health, but investors should not ignore the inherent volatility and rapidly-changing dynamics of the semiconductor space, which introduces additional risk to our forecasts of future free cash flows. Near-term headwinds are prevalent for the company, but we think it is well-positioned to capitalize on future growth opportunities, thanks in part to a dedication to robust R&D spending.