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Mar 8, 2018
A Little Optimization To Maximize The Value
We continue to help readers find some of our best ideas for consideration, and some of the companies in this article didn’t make the cut for our long-term perspective. We’re allocating resources elsewhere.
Mar 7, 2018
Protectionists Gaining Control, Implications on Europe and China
It looks like the US-imposed tariffs are moving forward, and we’re starting to hear chatter about retaliation from Europe. Could China be next? Canada and Mexico may be exempt from the tariffs, however.
Mar 7, 2018
Facebook – Still One of Our Favorites
Image Source: Facebook. Let’s not beat around the bush with this article. Let’s talk about why we like Facebook in layman’s terms. The company is a veritable free-cash-flow generating powerhouse, and its balance sheet is pristine. We value shares at $238 each, and its rating of 7 on the Valuentum Buying Index isn’t bad considering the frothiness of the market.
Mar 6, 2018
Updating Our Thoughts on Celgene
Image Source: Celgene. Although the combination of disruptive new discoveries coupled with burgeoning demand thanks to the aging demographics of the world’s population sets the biotech space for a potential virtuous long-term cycle, we’re not too happy with with the recent developments at Celgene. Let’s dig in.
Mar 5, 2018
Retail Weakness Not Gone Yet; Is J.C. Penney a $0?
Let’s talk J.C. Penney, Foot Locker, American Outdoor Brands, and Vista Outdoor.
Mar 2, 2018
Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending March 2
Let's take a look at companies that raised/lowered their dividend this week.
Mar 1, 2018
Trump’s Tariffs Ignite Concerns about Protectionism, Rising Input Costs
Image Source: Michael Vadon. President Trump is making true on his promise to protect the domestic steel and aluminum industries. Input costs may move higher for many global industrials, and the long-term implications of protectionist policy will be tested. We’re not expecting retaliation, but we can’t rule it out either. Rising rates remain our primary concern.
Feb 28, 2018
Fed Chair Powell’s Debut, Retail Earnings Roundup, and the Dividend Cushion!
The 10-year Treasury yield continues to outpace that of the average dividend yield of an S&P 500 stock, and portfolio managers continue to evaluate long-term allocations as a result. We evaluate the initial testimony from new Fed chairman Jay Powell, report on developments in the crude oil markets, and survey the retail landscape to offer incremental insight into the health of the consumer. The Dividend Cushion ratio continues to prove its worth.
Feb 27, 2018
Buffett’s Berkshire, Corporate Buybacks on Pace for Record; Lithium, Steel Prices on the Move
Image Source: Berkshire Hathaway, Shareholder Letter (2017). “Fifteen common stock investments at year end that had the largest market value.” “The less the prudence with which others conduct their affairs, the greater the prudence with which we must conduct our own.” – Warren Buffett, Shareholder Letter (2017)
Feb 23, 2018
In the News: General Mills, Realty Income, Energy Transfer
General Mills makes a big deal, Realty Income delivers, while Energy Transfer tries to battle back to even.


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