Ryan Guenette

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  • A Global Food & Beverage Giant That Is Still Fizzling After Nearly 50 Years in Business

    By Ryan Guenette - February 25, 2013 | Tickers: KO, CCE, DPS, MNST, PEP

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on global food and beverage company nearing the half century mark: PepsiCo Incorporated (NYSE: PEP).

    The Business:

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  • A Global Health Care Giant Doling Out a Massive Dividend

    By Ryan Guenette - February 25, 2013 | Tickers: BMY, JNJ, MRK, PFE, SNY

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a diversified global health care giant: Merck & Company Incorporated (NYSE: MRK).

    The Business:

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  • Millions of North American’s Trash is Turning Into Investors’ Treasure

    By Ryan Guenette - February 25, 2013 | Tickers: CLH, RSG, SRCL, WCN, WM

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a leading waste management service company in North America: Waste Management (NYSE: WM).

    The Business:

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  • A Pipeline to Solid Returns

    By Ryan Guenette - February 25, 2013 | Tickers: ENB, EPD, KMP, MWE, OKS

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to look at a stable master limited partnership that has trounced the overall market over the past decade: Markwest Energy Partners LP (NYSE: MWE).

    The Business:

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  • 50 Years of Stability, Dividends, and Growth

    By Ryan Guenette - February 25, 2013 | Tickers: COST, DG, DLTR, TGT, WMT

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a global trailblazer in the discount retail industry: Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT).

    The Business:

    Warren Buffett once said, “Never invest in a business you can’t understand.” This not more »

  • Is This A Company Investors Should Be Driving to Solid Returns?

    By Ryan Guenette - February 25, 2013 | Tickers: F, GM, HMC, TSLA, TM

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to pinpoint on a leading global producer of cars and trucks, Ford (NYSE: F).

     

    The Business:

    Warren Buffett once said, “Never invest in a business you can’t understand.” This not more »

  • A Global Biotechnology Company in its 164th Year

    By Ryan Guenette - February 22, 2013 | Tickers: AZN, BMY, GSK, JNJ, PFE

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a great way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a leading global biotechnology company in its 164th year: Pfizer Incorporated (NYSE: PFE).

    The Business:

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  • 160 Years in Business and Still Going Strong

    By Ryan Guenette - February 22, 2013 | Tickers: GS, JPM, NES.DL, USB, WFC

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future.  As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a diversified financial institution: Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC).

    The Business:

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  • Is This A Company Investors Should Store Their Money In?

    By Ryan Guenette - February 22, 2013 | Tickers: EQR, HCP, PSA, SPG, VTR

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a REIT that is a trailblazer in the storage facility industry: Public Storage (NYSE: PSA).

    The Business:

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  • All Time Highs for This Entertainment and Information Giant

    By Ryan Guenette - February 22, 2013 | Tickers: CBS, CMCSA, NWSA, TWC, DIS

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future.  As 2013 begins, I would like to pinpoint on a leading provider of entertainment, information, and communications products and services, Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA).

    The Business:

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  • Is This One Star Investors Should Place in Their Portfolios?

    By Ryan Guenette - February 22, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, KSS, M, JWN, SKS

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future.  As 2013 begins, I would like to pinpoint on leading retailer with both physical and virtual presences under two distinct brands, Macy’s (NYSE: M).

    The Business:

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  • Western Europe’s Carbonated Play

    By Ryan Guenette - February 22, 2013 | Tickers: KO, CCE, KOF, DPS, PEP

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future.  As 2013 begins, I would like to pinpoint on a leading marketer, producer, and distributer of nonalcoholic beverages in Western Europe, Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE).

    The Business:

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  • A Global Security and Aerospace Giant Pumping Out Over 5%

    By Ryan Guenette - February 15, 2013 | Tickers: GD, LMT, NOC, RTN, BA

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future.  As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a global security and aerospace giant: Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT).

    Strengths:

    • Solid Revenue Growth: In 2007, Lockheed Martin reported revenue of $41.86 billion; in 2012, the more »
  • Is Oneok the One for Investor’s Portfolios?

    By Ryan Guenette - February 15, 2013 | Tickers: ETP, EPD, KMP, OKS, WPZ

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a prominent United States natural gas pipeline partnership: Oneok Partners LP (NYSE: OKS).

    Strengths:

    • Steady Revenue Growth: In 2006, Oneok reported revenue of $4.71 billion; in 2011 more »
  • A Tobacco Giant Celebrating Over 250 Years in Business

    By Ryan Guenette - February 15, 2013 | Tickers: MO, LO, PM, RAI, VGR

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a tobacco giant celebrating over 250 years in business: Lorillard Incorporated (NYSE: LO).

    Strengths:

    • Stable Revenue Growth: In 2007, Lorillard reported revenue of $3.28 billion, in 2011, the more »
  • A BDC Yielding Nearly 10% on the Hunt for Solid Start-Ups

    By Ryan Guenette - February 15, 2013 | Tickers: AINV, BKCC, PNNT, SLRC, TCRD

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a leading business development company: Apollo Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: AINV).

    Strengths:

    • Stable Growth In Net Assets: In 2009, Apollo reported net assets of $1.39 billion; in 2012 more »
  • A Steady Energy Company Doling out Nearly 8%

    By Ryan Guenette - February 15, 2013 | Tickers: APC, CVX, COP, DVN, LINE

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a steady natural gas exploration and acquisition company: Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ: LINE).

    Strengths:

    • Accelerated Revenue Growth: In 2009, Linn Energy reported revenue of $408 million; in 2011 more »
  • A Science & Technology Giant That Has Multiplied the S&P 500’s Performance by 7

    By Ryan Guenette - February 7, 2013 | Tickers: A, DHR, HON, SI, TMO

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a diversified science and technology giant: Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR).

    Strengths:

    • Solid Revenue Growth: In 2007, Danaher reported revenue of $11.03 billion; in 2012, the company announced more »
  • Never Stop Improving, Never Stop Investing

    By Ryan Guenette - February 7, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, HD, LOW, LL

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013  begins, I would like to focus on a leading home improvement retailer: Lowe’s Companies Incorporated (NYSE: LOW).

    Strengths:

    • Solid Revenue Growth: In 2007, Lowe’s reported revenue of $46.93 billion; in 2012, the more »
  • Can Investors Trust CVS with Their Prescription & Investment?

    By Ryan Guenette - February 6, 2013 | Tickers: CVS, ESRX, RAD, UNH, WAG

    A SWOT analysis is a look at a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a tremendous way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As 2013 begins, I would like to focus on a leading pharmacy health care provider in the United States: CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS).

    Strengths:

    • Solid Revenue Growth: In 2006, CVS reported revenue of $43.81 billion more »
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