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Finding A Balance Between Yield and Growth
By Timothy Green - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: GE, INTC, WAG
In the world of ultra-low interest rates in which we find ourselves today many investors are drawn to dividend stocks which offer above-average yields. But dividend yields are only half the story, and the future rate of dividend growth is equally important. If the goal is to build a stream of dividend income then a balance needs to be found between yield and growth which gives the best results.
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Do These 3 Popular Dividend Investments Make the Grade?
By Brian Nichols - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: APD, TXN, WAG
The Wall Street Journal columnist Kelley Wright wrote a column over the weekend that looked at the issue of dividend investing. The message was that many investors have the idea of dividend investing all wrong, as a good investment is not necessarily a high yield. There are a number of factors at play, and Wright provided both a guide and top stocks. I am assessing three of these selections.
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Do These 3 Popular Dividend Investments Make the Grade?
By Brian Nichols - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: APD, TXN, WAG
The Wall Street Journal columnist Kelley Wright wrote a column over the weekend that looked at the issue of dividend investing. The message was that many investors have the idea of dividend investing all wrong, as a good investment is not necessarily a high yield. There are a number of factors at play, and Wright provided both a guide and top stocks. I am assessing three of these selections.
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Do March Sales Predict Annual Performance?
By Austin Higgins - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: CVS, RAD, WAG
Retail drugstores recently reported March sales. Of the three largest drug stores, two saw sales growth while one experienced a decline. While this is only one month's worth of performance, what does this signal for investors in big retail drugstore stocks this year?
Walgreen
Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) had sales of approximately $6.2 billion, which was a 2.3% increase from the same time last year. The report has more »
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The Man Behind FUBU Likes These Stocks
By Salvatore "Sam" Mattera - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: FB, NKE, URBN, WAG, YHOO
Daymond John, the man who founded FUBU, appeared on Jim Cramer’s Mad Money Thursday evening. John prides himself on being a brand image expert, picking stocks on the strength of their brand. For example, in the past, he’s been bullish on Under Armour, which has performed well despite trading at a fairly steep valuation.
On Thursday, John argued for Walgreen (NYSE: WAG), Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN), Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOOmore »)
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Five Reasons to Buy This Stock on the Rise
By AnnaLisa Kraft - April 14, 2013 | Tickers: CVS, RAD, WAG
Imagine munching on delicacies like sushi or frozen yogurt or getting a manicure while you wait for your prescription. Maybe you're taken ill with a miserable sinus infection or a sprain. You feel like h*ll but who wants the hassle and expense of going to the emergency room after your physician's office closes. You can breeze into one of these new flagship stores, get treated, and even more »
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An Assessment of Three Popular Dividend Investments
By Brian Nichols - April 14, 2013 | Tickers: APD, TXN, WAG
The Wall Street Journal columnist Kelley Wright wrote a column over the weekend which looked at the issue of dividend investing. The message was that many investors have the idea of dividend investing all wrong, as a good investment is not necessarily a high yield. There are a number of factors at play, and Wright provided both a guide and top stocks, and I am assessing three of these selections more »
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This High-Flyer Is Still Too Cheap!
By Brian Nichols - April 13, 2013 | Tickers: CVS, RAD, WAG
Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) rallied 15% in Thursday’s early session after posting an incredible Q4 earnings report. For the last four months I have been saying to buy this stock, and now that it has surpassed $2.00 and has provided full-year guidance, I say the stock still has lots of room ahead to rally higher.
A look at the quarter
Rite Aid’s quarter was simply amazing. The more »
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The Ultimate Dividend Growth Portfolio
By Timothy Green - April 12, 2013 | Tickers: GE, KRFT, LO, WAG
Dividend growth investing has become popular lately, and for good reason. The idea behind this method is to invest in companies that are likely to have strong dividend growth in the future, thus continually increasing the amount of income generated from your portfolio. This income can then be reinvested into more dividend growth stocks, creating even more income. Dividend growth investing is like compounding on steroids. Imagine you have a more »
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Is Rite Aid on the Right Track?
By Leo Sun - April 12, 2013 | Tickers: ESRX, RAD, WAG
Shares of drugstore chain Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) recently surged, after the third-largest drugstore chain in the United States reported a surprising return to profitability. The Camp Hill, Penn.-based company, which operates 4,600 drugstores across the United States, has underperformed its two larger peers, Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) and CVS Caremark, by a wide margin over the past five years.
In this article, let’s examine the fundamentals at more »
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The Winner of the Pharma Battle Royale
By Marshall Hargrave - April 11, 2013 | Tickers: CVS, ESRX, WAG
CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) and Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) are the two leaders in the pharma industry, however, the questions is, which is the better investment? A quick look at the valuation and the continued success of CVS' market share gains could mean that CVS is your best bet in the pharma industry.
Top pick
CVS is the largest provider of prescription and related health care services in the U.S more »
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3 Reasons To Believe Better Days Are Ahead
By Chad Henage - April 10, 2013 | Tickers: CVS, ESRX, WMT, WAG
When a company makes a tactical mistake, there are one of three things that can happen. The company can reverse course immediately and try to control the damage. They may also decide to stay the course, unaware that they have made an error. Last, they may decide to reverse course after it becomes obvious that their results are suffering. Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) investors were treated to this last outcome, as more »
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3 Reasons To Believe Better Days Are Ahead
By Chad Henage - April 9, 2013 | Tickers: CVS, ESRX, WMT, WAG
When a company makes a tactical mistake, there are one of three things that can happen. The company can reverse course immediately and try to control the damage. They may also decide to stay the course, unaware that they have made an error. Last, they may decide to reverse course after it becomes obvious that their results are suffering. Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) investors were treated to this last outcome, as more »
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Pharma Battle Royale
By Marshall Hargrave - April 7, 2013 | Tickers: CVS, ESRX, WAG
The two leaders in the pharma industry include CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) and Walgreen Company (NYSE: WAG), questions is, which is the best investment? A quick look at the valuation and the continued success of CVS' market share gains could mean that CVS is your best bet in the pharma industry.
Top pick
CVS is the largest provider of prescription and related health care services in the U.S. The more »
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Obamacare Is Here: 2 Healthcare Stocks to Buy Now
By Joseph Harry - April 7, 2013 | Tickers: ABC, CAH, WAG |
President Obama's Affordable Care Act is seemingly shifting the landscape of the healthcare industry. Firms are looking to cut costs to keep up with the expectations of the current administration -- expectations that seek to lower spending on healthcare, while imposing taxes and regulations on many healthcare companies. Healthcare firms need to "get cheaper" to adapt, especially if they want to remain competitive, and many companies are.
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Rite Aid Disappoints Again with March Numbers
By Robert Lund - April 6, 2013 | Tickers: ABC, CVS, RAD, WAG
Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) monthly sales declined by 2.0% and total drugstore sales declined by an additional 2.5% respectively on year-over-year according to a release by the company yesterday.
Though March benefited from the Easter holiday this year, same store sales fell 2.0% versus the prior year's period. Total front-end sales did reflect the addition of the Holiday as sales rose 3.8% Y/Y with more »
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Obamacare Is Here: 2 Healthcare Stocks To Buy Now
By Joseph Harry - April 4, 2013 | Tickers: ABC, CAH, WAG
President Obama's Affordable Care Act is seemingly shifting the landscape of the healthcare industry. Firms are looking to cut costs to keep up with the expectations of the current administration-- expectations that seek to lower spending on healthcare, while imposing taxes and regulations on many healthcare companies. Healthcare firms need to "get cheaper" to adapt, especially if they want to remain competitive, and many companies are.
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What Will the Big Contract Mean for the Future?
By Mike Thiessen - April 4, 2013 | Tickers: ABC, CAH, CVS, WAG
The recent announcement that American drugstore giant Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) would enter into a long-term distribution contract with drug wholesaler AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC) grabbed the attention of market-watchers and sent shares of both companies higher. As part of the deal, Walgreen and its equity partner Alliance Boots also purchased a small but significant stake in the company and received warrants to purchase additional tranches in the future.
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3 Risk Factors That Dollar General Investors Should Evaluate
By Victor Selva - April 4, 2013 | Tickers: CVS, DG, DLTR, FDO, WMT, WAG
When thinking about discount retailers in the United States, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is as big as it gets. With over 10,000 stores located in 40 states, it has shown a consistent growth in sales for 23 years now. Here is a chart that shows how strong Dollar General has grown in the past years:
In addition, DG's management has been focused on store growth:
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What Will The Big Contract Mean For The Future?
By Mike Thiessen - April 1, 2013 | Tickers: ABC, CAH, CVS, WAG
The recent announcement that American drugstore giant Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) would enter into a long-term distribution contract with drug wholesaler AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC) grabbed the attention of market-watchers and sent shares of both companies higher. As part of the deal, Walgreen and its equity partner Alliance Boots also purchased a small but significant stake in the company and received warrants to purchase additional tranches in the future.
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