tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230208932024-03-13T23:16:25.906-07:00 - - - Stockerblog - The Stock Market Blog________ Information on stocks, bonds, real estate, investments, gold, startups, & money ________Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4814125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-88896003980242012172023-08-26T20:05:00.003-07:002023-08-26T20:05:32.626-07:00Are You Going To Bet On Sports Betting Stocks?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJL6WtzKY-emCtT2oh6qmal_GXPjiB_bqZEIynljfwMpzphjBQmO0fK3U2H-h6tbrDhPq0RHkL6TcBODMs7vKZx_JKcn9obbWTnqclyjiofU9zxnEgAiSYSBZxbFAfFZwnLYaG-HZ_zOeK3vowVWj8IuuPuJAyFJjRXWtBESfdF3GQJijAxZ3ZA/s758/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.58.35%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="758" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJL6WtzKY-emCtT2oh6qmal_GXPjiB_bqZEIynljfwMpzphjBQmO0fK3U2H-h6tbrDhPq0RHkL6TcBODMs7vKZx_JKcn9obbWTnqclyjiofU9zxnEgAiSYSBZxbFAfFZwnLYaG-HZ_zOeK3vowVWj8IuuPuJAyFJjRXWtBESfdF3GQJijAxZ3ZA/w200-h183/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.58.35%20PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Can you believe it? Now Disney (DIS)</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> is getting into </span><a href="https://www.thestreet.com/sports/what-the-espn-bet-deal-could-mean-to-the-sports-media-and-betting-industries?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO&yptr=yahoo" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">sports betting</a><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> through its ESPN division and an agreement with Penn Entertainment (PENN).</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Sports betting is legal in 37 states and Washington, D.C. as of August 2023. The first state to legalize sports betting after the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018 was New Jersey. Since then, there has been a rapid expansion of sports betting in the United States.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The states that have legalized sports betting have different laws and regulations governing the industry. Some states allow only in-person betting, while others allow both in-person and online betting. Some states have a monopoly on sports betting, while others allow multiple operators to offer sports betting services.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The growth of sports betting in the United States has been driven by a number of factors, including the popularity of fantasy sports, the increasing availability of mobile devices, and the legalization of sports betting in more states. The industry is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, as more states legalize sports betting and more people become interested in betting on sports.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Here is a list of the states that have legalized sports betting as of August 2023:</p><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><tr style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;"><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Alabama</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Arizona</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Arkansas</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Colorado</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Connecticut</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Delaware</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Florida</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Georgia</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Illinois</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Indiana</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Iowa</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Kansas</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Kentucky</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Louisiana</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Maine</p></td><td style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;"><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Maryland</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Massachusetts</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Michigan</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mississippi</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Missouri</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Montana</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Nevada</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">New Hampshire</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">New Jersey</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">New Mexico</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">New York</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">North Carolina</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">North Dakota</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Ohio</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Oklahoma</p></td><td style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;"><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Oregon</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Pennsylvania</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Rhode Island</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">South Carolina</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">South Dakota</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Tennessee</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Texas</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Utah</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Vermont</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Virginia</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Washington</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">West Virginia</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Wisconsin</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Wyoming</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The future of sports betting in the United States is bright. The industry is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, as more states legalize sports betting and more people become interested in betting on sports.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">DraftKings (DKNG)</strong>: DraftKings is a leading online sportsbook and daily fantasy sports (DFS) company. It operates in 19 states and Washington, D.C., and has a market capitalization of $13.8 billion. DraftKings offers a variety of betting options, including sports betting, DFS, and iGaming. It also has a media division that produces content for its own platforms and for third-party partners.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">DraftKings was founded in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish, and Paul Liberman. The company quickly became one of the leading DFS companies in the world. In 2018, DraftKings launched its sportsbook in New Jersey, becoming one of the first companies to offer legal sports betting in the United States after the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA).</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">DraftKings has grown rapidly in recent years. In 2022, the company generated $1.3 billion in revenue and $463 million in net income. DraftKings is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, as more states legalize sports betting and more people become interested in betting on sports.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">DraftKings is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange (ticker symbol: DKNG). The company’s stock price has been volatile in recent years, but it is currently trading at a market capitalization of $13.8 billion.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">DraftKings is a well-positioned company to benefit from the growth of the sports betting industry in the United States. The company has a strong brand, a proven track record, and a diversified product offering. DraftKings is also well-capitalized and has a strong management team.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The company is currently generating negative earnings, however, annual sales growth for the last five years, is 63.5%, and quarterly revenue growth year-over year is 84.5%.<br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Penn National Gaming (PENN)</strong>: Penn National Gaming is a casino and gaming company that owns and operates casinos, racetracks, and sportsbooks in 19 states. It has a market capitalization of $3.87 billion. Penn National Gaming is one of the largest casino operators in the United States and is also a major player in the sports betting industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Penn National Gaming entered the sports betting market in 2018, when it acquired theScore, a Canadian sports media company. TheScore operates a sportsbook in Canada and has a partnership with Penn National Gaming to offer sports betting in the United States.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 2020, Penn National Gaming acquired Barstool Sports, a popular sports media and entertainment company. Barstool Sports has a large and engaged following of sports fans, which Penn National Gaming is hoping to leverage to grow its sports betting business.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Penn National Gaming is well-positioned to benefit from the growth of the sports betting industry in the United States. The company has a strong portfolio of casinos and racetracks, which can be used to attract sports betting customers. Penn National Gaming also has a strong brand and a proven track record in the gaming industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Here are some of the key things to know about Penn National Gaming’s sports betting business:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">The company operates sportsbooks in 13 states and the District of Columbia.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It has partnered with Barstool Sports to offer sports betting in several states.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It is also a major investor in theScore, a Canadian sports media company that operates a sportsbook in Canada.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Penn National Gaming is expected to continue to grow its sports betting business in the coming years, as more states legalize sports betting and more people become interested in betting on sports.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The stock trades at a great six times trailing earnings and 12.5 times forward earnings. Quarterly earnings growth year-over-year was an incredible 987.9%, on a revenue increase of 7%. It has a superior price to earnings growth [PEG] ratio of 0.27, an excellent price to sales [PS] ratio of 0.59, and sells at 92% of book value.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Flutter Entertainment (PDYPY)</strong>: Flutter Entertainment is a British gambling company that operates in over 20 countries. It is one of the largest online sports betting companies in the world and owns the Paddy Power Betfair brand.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Flutter Entertainment entered the United States sports betting market in 2018, when it acquired FanDuel, a leading online sportsbook. FanDuel has since become one of the most popular sports betting apps in the United States.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 2020, Flutter Entertainment acquired TVG, a pari-mutuel online betting network, which is active in 35 states. TVG has a strong presence in the horse racing market, which is a growing segment of the sports betting industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Flutter Entertainment is well-positioned to benefit from the growth of the sports betting industry in the United States. The company has a strong portfolio of brands, a proven track record, and a global reach. Flutter Entertainment is also well-capitalized and has a strong management team.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Here are some of the key things to know about Flutter Entertainment’s sports betting business:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">The company operates sportsbooks in 18 states and the District of Columbia.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It owns the FanDuel and TVG brands, which are two of the most popular sports betting apps in the United States.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It is also a major investor in Adjarabet, a Georgian sports betting company that operates in several countries in Eastern Europe.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Flutter has a market cap of $34.3 billion, and is currently generating negative earnings. Revenues for the latest reported year were up over 27%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Churchill Downs (CHDN)</strong>: Churchill Downs is a horse racing company that owns and operates the Kentucky Derby and several other racetracks. It also has a sports betting app in Indiana and Illinois.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Churchill Downs entered the sports betting market in 2019, when it launched its sportsbook in Indiana. The company has since expanded its sports betting operations to Illinois and is expected to launch sportsbooks in several other states in the coming years.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Churchill Downs is well-positioned to benefit from the growth of the sports betting industry in the United States. The company has a strong brand, a proven track record in the horse racing industry, and a large customer base. Churchill Downs is also well-capitalized and has a strong management team.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Here are some of the key things to know about Churchill Downs’ sports betting business:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">The company operates sportsbooks in Indiana and Illinois.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It is expected to launch sportsbooks in several other states in the coming years.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It has a partnership with DraftKings to offer sports betting in several states.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">This $9 billion market cap stock has a trailing P/E ratio of 26 and a forward P/E of 16.7. Earnings per share growth this year was a strong 81.2% and quarterly sales growth was up 31.9%. The company even pays a small dividend, providing a yield of 0.29%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">MGM Resorts International (MGM)</strong>: MGM Resorts International is a casino and resort company that owns and operates casinos, hotels, and entertainment venues in 17 countries. It also has a sports betting app in Nevada, New Jersey, and several other states.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">MGM Resorts International entered the sports betting market in 2018, when it launched its sportsbook in Nevada. The company has since expanded its sports betting operations to New Jersey and several other states.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">MGM Resorts International is well-positioned to benefit from the growth of the sports betting industry in the United States. The company has a strong portfolio of casinos and resorts, which can be used to attract sports betting customers. MGM Resorts International also has a strong brand and a proven track record in the gaming industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Here are some of the key things to know about MGM Resorts International’s sports betting business:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">The company operates sportsbooks in Nevada, New Jersey, and several other states.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It has a partnership with BetMGM, a joint venture with Entain PLC, to offer sports betting in several states.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It is also a major investor in BetMGM, which is one of the leading sports betting companies in the United States.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">This $16.9 billion company trades at 44 times trailing earnings and 16 times forward earnings. Earnings per share growth this year jumped.44.6%. The very small dividend yield is 0.02%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">These stocks are all poised to benefit from the growth of the sports betting industry in the United States. As more states legalize sports betting, these companies will be well-positioned to capture a share of the market.</p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Disclosure: The author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-35221668312772900082023-08-26T19:46:00.003-07:002023-08-26T19:46:39.419-07:00Incandescent Bulbs Now Banned: Is There An Investment Play?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1nKILqvyDIW944U_BvLkUlq27ebi44SmhjF6q6NJ-4IsNwihqJRtEkvj5oSUH1DOoaFDDi_u2_z1vsI7PCAP0nlqFpZ2liuYkkYb4KBWfzI9Hd4uH7BKJQmc3mT8kGu9Zx-RLE_0FrixQWu2h2uI6C_xz5BhdbD0kPm2welGsipibovUMRYVptg/s336/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.45.32%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="280" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1nKILqvyDIW944U_BvLkUlq27ebi44SmhjF6q6NJ-4IsNwihqJRtEkvj5oSUH1DOoaFDDi_u2_z1vsI7PCAP0nlqFpZ2liuYkkYb4KBWfzI9Hd4uH7BKJQmc3mT8kGu9Zx-RLE_0FrixQWu2h2uI6C_xz5BhdbD0kPm2welGsipibovUMRYVptg/w167-h200/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.45.32%20PM.png" width="167" /></a></div><br /> <span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The </span><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/01/business/incandescent-light-bulb-ban/index.html" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">incandescent light bulb ban</a><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> is a federal regulation that went into effect on August 1, 2023. The ban prohibits the manufacture and sale of most incandescent light bulbs in the United States. The ban was put in place to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What is banned?</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The ban applies to most incandescent light bulbs, including:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">A-shaped bulbs (the most common type of incandescent bulb)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">B-shaped bulbs (used in recessed lighting)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">C-shaped bulbs (used in table lamps)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">MR-16 bulbs (used in track lighting)</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What is not banned?</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The ban does not apply to all incandescent light bulbs. The following types of incandescent bulbs are still allowed to be manufactured and sold:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Specialty bulbs, such as flame-shaped bulbs and decorative bulbs</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Incandescent bulbs used in certain appliances, such as ovens and toasters</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Why was the ban put in place?</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The incandescent light bulb ban was put in place to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Incandescent light bulbs are very inefficient, meaning that they use a lot of energy to produce light. By banning the sale of incandescent light bulbs, the government hopes to encourage people to switch to more energy-efficient light bulbs, such as LED bulbs.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What are the benefits of the ban?</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The ban on incandescent light bulbs is expected to have a number of benefits, including:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Reduced energy consumption: LED bulbs are much more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs, so the ban is expected to lead to a significant reduction in energy consumption.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Reduced carbon emissions: The reduction in energy consumption will also lead to a reduction in carbon emissions.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Increased consumer savings: LED bulbs are also more affordable than incandescent bulbs, so consumers are expected to save money on their energy bills.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What are the drawbacks of the ban?</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">There are a few potential drawbacks to the ban on incandescent light bulbs, including:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Higher upfront costs: LED bulbs are more expensive than incandescent bulbs, so consumers may have to pay more upfront to switch to LED bulbs.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Not all LED bulbs are created equal: There are a wide variety of LED bulbs on the market, and not all of them are created equal. Some LED bulbs are not as bright as incandescent bulbs, and others may not last as long.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Consumer education: Consumers may need to be educated about the benefits of LED bulbs and how to choose the right LED bulb for their needs.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Overall, the ban on incandescent light bulbs is a step in the right direction towards promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. However, there are a few potential drawbacks that consumers should be aware of.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The global market for LED bulbs is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% from 2022 to 2027. So is there an investment play here?</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Acuity Brands (AYI)</strong> is a prominent company in the lighting industry, particularly known for its expertise and innovation in LED lighting solutions. Here is a profile of Acuity Brands with respect to LED lighting:</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Company Overview: Acuity Brands, Inc. is a leading provider of lighting solutions and building management systems. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, the company was founded in 2001 and has since grown to become a major player in the lighting industry. Acuity Brands operates through various subsidiaries and brands to offer a wide range of lighting products and solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential applications.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Expertise in LED Lighting: Acuity Brands is recognized for its strong focus on LED lighting technology. LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting is known for its energy efficiency, long lifespan, and eco-friendliness. Acuity Brands has invested significantly in research, development, and manufacturing capabilities related to LED lighting. Their products include LED fixtures, lamps, and integrated lighting systems that cater to various indoor and outdoor lighting needs.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Innovation and Product Range: Acuity Brands is known for its innovative approach to lighting solutions, leveraging the latest advancements in LED technology, IoT (Internet of Things), and smart lighting systems. They offer a diverse portfolio of LED lighting products that cover architectural lighting, commercial lighting, industrial lighting, roadway lighting, and more. These products often feature advanced controls, allowing users to optimize lighting settings and reduce energy consumption.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Sustainability and Energy Efficiency: As a leader in the LED lighting industry, Acuity Brands places a strong emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency. LED lighting is inherently more energy-efficient than traditional lighting technologies, and Acuity Brands promotes its adoption to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Market Presence: Acuity Brands has a significant presence both in the United States and globally, serving a wide range of customers including businesses, governments, and individual consumers. They collaborate with lighting designers, architects, and electrical contractors to provide customized lighting solutions for various projects.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">This $5.12 billion market cap stock trades at 14 times trailing earnings and 12.5 times forward earnings. The Price to Earnings Growth {PEG] ratio is a reasonable 1.12. Earnings per share growth this year were up an incredible 32.4%. The company pays a dividend, although a small one, giving a yield of 0.31%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">LSI Industries (LYTS)</strong> is a well-established company in the lighting industry, particularly recognized for its expertise and focus on LED lighting solutions. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, LSI Industries has grown to become a leading provider of high-performance lighting products and integrated lighting solutions.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The company’s business with respect to LED lighting centers on its strong commitment to innovation and sustainability. LSI Industries has been at the forefront of adopting LED technology, capitalizing on its energy efficiency, long lifespan, and environmentally friendly characteristics. They have invested significantly in research and development to design cutting-edge LED lighting fixtures, lamps, and integrated systems that cater to a wide array of applications, including commercial, industrial, outdoor, and architectural lighting needs.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">LSI Industries’ LED lighting offerings are known for their reliability, durability, and advanced features. They often incorporate smart lighting controls and IoT capabilities, allowing customers to optimize energy usage and achieve substantial cost savings. Moreover, the company places a strong emphasis on sustainability, striving to reduce its environmental impact and help customers meet their energy efficiency goals.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">With a robust market presence in North America and beyond, LSI Industries collaborates closely with lighting designers, architects, contractors, and facility managers to provide tailored lighting solutions for various projects. Their customer-centric approach and dedication to quality have earned them a reputation as a trusted partner in the lighting industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The company has a $3,57 million market cap, a trailing price to earnings ratio of 16 and a forward P/E of 12.5. The PEG ratio is a very favorable 0.64, and the price to sale ratio is also an excellent 0.61. Earnings per share this year skyrocketed by 151.1%. The stock overs a yield of 1.6%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Energy Focus (EFOI)</strong> is a notable company in the lighting industry, particularly known for its specialization in LED lighting products and solutions. Founded in 1985 and based in Solon, Ohio, USA, Energy Focus has positioned itself as a leading provider of energy-efficient LED lighting technologies for a diverse range of applications.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Energy Focus’ company business centers on its strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company is dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-quality LED lighting solutions that promote energy conservation and reduce carbon emissions. By focusing on LED technology, Energy Focus aims to offer lighting products that have longer lifespans and consume significantly less energy compared to traditional lighting options, helping businesses and consumers alike to reduce their energy costs and overall environmental impact.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">One of the key areas of expertise for Energy Focus is in providing LED lighting solutions for various commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Their product portfolio includes a wide range of LED fixtures, lamps, bulbs, and lighting systems, designed to meet the unique needs of different sectors and industries.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Moreover, Energy Focus has developed a niche in providing military-grade LED lighting solutions. They have secured contracts with the U.S. Navy to supply their LED lighting products for naval vessels and submarines. This highlights their reputation for producing rugged and reliable lighting solutions capable of withstanding challenging environments.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">As a company committed to technological advancement, Energy Focus continues to invest in research and development to stay at the forefront of LED lighting innovation. They strive to integrate the latest advancements in smart lighting controls and IoT capabilities into their products, enabling users to optimize lighting efficiency and performance further.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">With a presence in both domestic and international markets, Energy Focus collaborates with a wide range of customers, including businesses, government agencies, and consumers, to deliver tailored LED lighting solutions that address their unique requirements. Their focus on energy-efficient, environmentally friendly lighting technologies has established Energy Focus as a trusted and forward-thinking player in the LED lighting industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">This is an extremely low cap company at $5.27 million, and should be considered extremely speculative. The stock is currently generating negative earnings, but does have a reasonable price to sales ratio of 1.12. The company does not pay a dividend.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Maybe one of these stocks could light up your portfolio.</p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: The author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written. Some of these stocks are extremely low cap and therefore extremely speculative.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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However, she ultimately declined the deal after asking FTX representatives <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/taylor-swift-didn-t-fall-123956680.html" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">a simple question</a>: “Can you tell me that these are not unregistered securities?”</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">This question was significant because it raised the issue of whether FTX was selling unregistered securities. Unregistered securities are a type of investment that is not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This means that investors in unregistered securities do not have the same level of protection as investors in registered securities.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Swift’s question about unregistered securities appears to have been a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2023/04/19/taylor-swift-asked-ftx-about-its-legality-before-balking-on-100-million-sponsorship-deal-lawyer-claims/?sh=cc63ff962ddb" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">dealbreaker for FTX</a>.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In addition to asking about unregistered securities, Swift reportedly also did her own research on FTX before deciding to decline the sponsorship deal. She reportedly read the company’s white paper and spoke to other celebrities who had been involved with FTX.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Unfortunately for those <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariredbord/2023/02/01/tom-brady-and-other-a-listers-fumble-ftx-endorsements-but-will-they-be-held-liable/?sh=51ab3a757d8c#:~:text=Superstar%20celebrities%20like%20NFL%20quarterback,is%20not%20a%20crypto%20expert.%E2%80%9D" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">other celebrities</a>, which included Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Steph Curry, Naomi Osaka, David Ortiz, Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin O’Leary, and Larry David, they got caught up in the scandal.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">These celebrities appeared in paid advertising campaigns for FTX and promoted the exchange on social media.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In December 2022, a class-action lawsuit was filed against FTX and its celebrity endorsers. The lawsuit alleges that the celebrities engaged in deceptive practices to sell FTX yield-bearing digital currency accounts.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Taylor Swift, as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, has been sought after by various brands for celebrity endorsements. Three notable endorsements in her career include Coca-Cola’s (KO) Diet Coke, Apple (AAPL), and Coty (COTY).</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Swift signed a multi-year partnership with Diet Coke in 2013. She became the face of their brand and appeared in commercials and print advertisements. The collaboration aimed to promote the brand’s message of positivity and refreshment. Swift’s bubbly personality and wide fan base made her an ideal ambassador for Diet Coke, and her endorsement helped raise brand awareness and reach a younger demographic.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ih_5yAZsNo8?wmode=transparent?height=360px" style="border-style: none; box-sizing: inherit; height: 350px; margin: 0px; min-height: 100%; padding: 0px; width: 668px;" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 2015, Swift teamed up with <a href="https://youtu.be/-h8Or3koTY4" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">Apple</a> for an exclusive endorsement deal. It started with a public disagreement when Swift criticized Apple Music’s initial policy of not compensating artists during the service’s three-month free trial period. After Apple changed its policy, Swift became an advocate for the platform and released her album “1989” exclusively on Apple Music. She also appeared in commercials and promotional materials for the streaming service, showcasing her influence in the music industry and helping Apple Music gain popularity among her dedicated fanbase.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Coty, a major beauty and fragrance company for the CoverGirl cosmetics brand, partnered with Taylor Swift in 2010 to launch to launch NatureLuxe makeup. The partnership with Coty allowed Swift to expand her brand beyond music into the lucrative world of celebrity fragrances.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZMt6TFO0zn4?wmode=transparent?height=360px" style="border-style: none; box-sizing: inherit; height: 350px; margin: 0px; min-height: 100%; padding: 0px; width: 668px;" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">These endorsements showcase Taylor Swift’s ability to align herself with influential brands and effectively promote their products. Her partnerships have not only enhanced her public image but have also allowed her to diversify her portfolio and extend her brand beyond the music industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">I have developed stock indices for many celebrities, such as<a href="https://stockerblog.blogspot.com/2007/07/gisele-bundchen-stock-index.html" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #097ec4;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; cursor: pointer; touch-action: manipulation;">Gisele Bündchen</span></span></a>, which I originally created back in 2007.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Because of Swift’s astute review of endorsements, I thought it would be interesting to see how the stocks of the major companies that she endorsed have done over time, compared to the S&P 500, as measured by the <a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/SPY" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">SPY</a> ETF.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">She was in the <em style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Got Milk? </em>campaign, but obviously, the California Milk Processor Board is not a publicly traded stock. She also promoted L.E.I. Jeans, a brand owned by Nine West Holdings, a privately held company.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qya2uQ2_x0Q?wmode=transparent?height=360px" style="border-style: none; box-sizing: inherit; height: 350px; margin: 0px; min-height: 100%; padding: 0px; width: 668px;" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">So I stuck with the three major companies that she was connected with, Coca-Cola, Apple, and Coty.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">What are the results?</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">I ran the analysis over a ten-year period, from July 1, 2013, to July of this year. Over that period of time, the Taylor Swift Stock Index outperformed the S&P 500 by a very substantial amount.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Taylor Swift was up 362.95% versus the SPY, which was up only 221.04%. Just look at the chart to see the difference.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHP6Y8giAf0ZoPcTFTO7ynM8CSfbyyH-vlKA-itOWBIuNuhQwVomcMeD08WhJScHwk-l5VqC4uLZHD57O7jqcTpeqnScVLqdakkVxOx136ly3e_aB2IkkfBsNUuX_mjbzBTiV4RDusRpThJvjMJ45cIltmROPauBHNENOyfAAvmMVdGYtehZ3_Q/s1240/Taylor-Swift-Chart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1240" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHP6Y8giAf0ZoPcTFTO7ynM8CSfbyyH-vlKA-itOWBIuNuhQwVomcMeD08WhJScHwk-l5VqC4uLZHD57O7jqcTpeqnScVLqdakkVxOx136ly3e_aB2IkkfBsNUuX_mjbzBTiV4RDusRpThJvjMJ45cIltmROPauBHNENOyfAAvmMVdGYtehZ3_Q/s320/Taylor-Swift-Chart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Data Source: Yahoo! Finance: Historical Prices</em></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Maybe one of these stocks is singing your song.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Prices are beginning of month first trading day close, adjusted for splits, dividends, and capital gains distributions.</em> <em style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Taylor Swift Index is a price-weighted index, similar to the Dow Jones Industrial Average.</em></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></em></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">Disclosure: The author owns AAPL.</span></em></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-71008047326793087912023-08-26T19:31:00.002-07:002023-08-26T19:31:29.268-07:00Wine: Good For Your Health, Good For Your Stock Portfolio?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Iaw0lUCO8F9oXN3rYxcXrKk2bxlGt0Ln86BV4CPEOA_NnLKbNCkZ3gL5UC_1T1c9F0CYHUxAcwJxXgfxcZNoOWU62BG5jQMg5o9upXYT9ZvdKfqy-DWEkpwz1m4BxbcPHEJtY0l4edLOX4HQHd49nNU0KlmPn2yWxvFcwWDfFftyTRgAVvVnBA/s582/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.29.52%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="582" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Iaw0lUCO8F9oXN3rYxcXrKk2bxlGt0Ln86BV4CPEOA_NnLKbNCkZ3gL5UC_1T1c9F0CYHUxAcwJxXgfxcZNoOWU62BG5jQMg5o9upXYT9ZvdKfqy-DWEkpwz1m4BxbcPHEJtY0l4edLOX4HQHd49nNU0KlmPn2yWxvFcwWDfFftyTRgAVvVnBA/w200-h194/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.29.52%20PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Drinking wine in moderation has been associated with several potential health benefits. However, it’s important to note that these benefits apply to moderate consumption, which typically means up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. Excessive alcohol consumption can have detrimental effects on health. Here are some potential health benefits of moderate wine consumption:</span><p></p><ol style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-left: 17px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Heart health: Moderate wine consumption, particularly red wine, has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. Red wine contains antioxidants called polyphenols, including resveratrol, which may help protect the heart by increasing levels of “good” HDL cholesterol and preventing damage to blood vessels.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Antioxidant properties: Wine, especially red wine, contains antioxidants that can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. These antioxidants, such as resveratrol and quercetin, have been shown to have potential anti-aging effects and may help protect against certain chronic diseases.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Blood pressure management: Some studies suggest that moderate wine consumption may help lower blood pressure. The polyphenols in wine could improve blood vessel function and promote better blood flow, which in turn can help reduce hypertension risk.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Reduced risk of certain cancers: Some research has found that moderate wine consumption, particularly red wine, may be associated with a lower risk of certain cancers, such as colon, prostate, and breast cancer. However, it’s important to note that excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of developing certain types of cancers, so moderation is key.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Improved cognitive function: Some studies have suggested that moderate wine consumption, especially red wine, may have a protective effect on cognitive function and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The antioxidants in wine may help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, which are believed to contribute to these conditions.</li></ol><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">If you are looking to invest in the wine and vineyard industry, there are a few stocks to choose from.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Duckhorn Portfolio (NAPA) is a collection of luxury wineries based in the United States. Founded in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, the company started with Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, where they initially focused on producing high-quality Merlot wines. Over the years, The Duckhorn Portfolio expanded through acquisitions and vineyard development, encompassing several distinct wineries known for their exceptional wines.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Duckhorn Vineyards, the flagship winery, is renowned for its elegant Merlot and other Bordeaux varietals. Paraduxx specializes in Napa Valley red blends, combining traditional Bordeaux varieties with Zinfandel to create robust wines. Goldeneye, located in California’s Anderson Valley, focuses on crafting outstanding Pinot Noir from cool-climate vineyards. Migration sources grapes from California’s finest cool-climate regions to produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines that reflect their terroir. Canvasback, situated in Washington State’s Red Mountain AVA, is dedicated to premium Cabernet Sauvignon production. Additionally, the acquisition of Calera Vineyards in 2017 added exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from California’s Central Coast to their portfolio.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Duckhorn Portfolio follows a wine philosophy centered on showcasing the unique character and terroir of each vineyard site. They prioritize meticulous vineyard management, sustainable farming practices, and artisan winemaking techniques to produce wines of exceptional quality and expression. Sustainability is an important focus for the company, and they strive to minimize their environmental impact through initiatives such as water conservation, energy efficiency, and biodiversity preservation.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The wines produced by The Duckhorn Portfolio have garnered numerous accolades and high ratings from critics and wine enthusiasts, solidifying their reputation as a producer of premium wines.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">This $1.46 billion market cap company trades at 25 times trailing earnings and 18 times forward earnings. Quarterly earnings growth year-over-year was 7.8%, with an estimated long term annual growth of 8.1% over the next five years.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Vintage Wine Estates (VWE) is a wine company that operates multiple wineries and vineyards throughout the United States. With a diverse portfolio of wine brands, Vintage Wine Estates is committed to producing high-quality wines from various wine regions. The company focuses on crafting wines that showcase the unique characteristics of each vineyard site and emphasizes sustainable farming practices and artisanal winemaking techniques.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Vintage Wine Estates owns and operates several well-known wineries, including B.R. Cohn Winery in Sonoma Valley, California, which produces premium wines from estate vineyards. The company also owns Girard Winery in Napa Valley, known for its Bordeaux varietals, and Cosentino Winery in Napa Valley and Lodi, specializing in small-lot, handcrafted wines.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In addition to its California wineries, Vintage Wine Estates has expanded its reach to Oregon’s Willamette Valley with its brand Firesteed Cellars, which focuses on cool-climate varietals like Pinot Noir. The company also owns properties in Washington State, such as the Owen Roe Winery in the Yakima Valley, which produces wines reflecting the unique terroir of the region.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Vintage Wine Estates takes pride in its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. They implement sustainable practices in their vineyards, including water conservation, soil health management, and biodiversity preservation. The company’s goal is to create a positive impact on the environment while producing exceptional wines.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The company has an extremely low market cap at $53 million, and should therefore be considered extremely speculative. The company has been generating negative earnings, although it does have a very favorable price to sales ratio of 0.18 and is selling at 26% of book value.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) is a prominent winery located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Founded in 1983 by Jim Bernau, the company has become known for its exceptional wines and commitment to sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices. Willamette Valley Vineyards focuses primarily on producing cool-climate varietals, with a particular emphasis on Pinot Noir.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The winery owns and operates several estate vineyards, strategically located in various sub-appellations within the Willamette Valley. These vineyards benefit from the region’s unique climate, which is characterized by cool temperatures, maritime influences, and diverse soils. Willamette Valley Vineyards’ winemaking philosophy revolves around showcasing the distinct terroir of each vineyard site, allowing the grapes to fully express their character and complexity.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Sustainability is at the core of Willamette Valley Vineyards’ operations. The company has achieved certification as both LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) and Salmon-Safe, demonstrating their commitment to environmentally conscious practices. They utilize renewable energy sources, employ natural pest control methods, implement water conservation measures, and actively support biodiversity in their vineyards.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In addition to their sustainable practices, Willamette Valley Vineyards takes pride in its customer-focused approach. The winery offers a range of tasting experiences and events, including vineyard tours, wine education programs, and a wine club for enthusiasts. They strive to provide visitors with a welcoming and educational environment that enhances their appreciation for Oregon wines.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Over the years, Willamette Valley Vineyards has received numerous accolades and critical acclaim for its wines. Their commitment to quality winemaking, sustainable practices, and their contribution to the Oregon wine industry has earned them a reputation as a leading producer in the region.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">This is another extremely speculative low market cap stock at $29 million. The company has been generating negative earnings. The price sales ratio is 0.80 and the price to book is 0.95.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">A safer way to invest would be to look at some of the larger companies, such as Brown Forman (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/BF-B" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">BF-B</a>) and Constellation Brands (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/STZ" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">STZ</a>), which produce wine as a small part of their business.</p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div>Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-28376390431398081782023-08-26T19:25:00.003-07:002023-08-26T19:25:56.748-07:00Top Yielding Dividend Aristocrats<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtEPi8zjiXtXJ80Hfd5ilQhq4ZduXNuRT2s5JP56o4DJwsZYc2-OBQAcPzjub4VItATJ9leD4tHMRu3mWV249drNHcMTpkmJFr3wA6HPmnbHVlQDOCEb_yTD1UGWvSwjRo8VuOJnzo4Vwm3SeV_Rn0Hx0IY-PybQ2GSasFnhMfPSJjA6F_73VN7g/s412/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.25.05%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="412" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtEPi8zjiXtXJ80Hfd5ilQhq4ZduXNuRT2s5JP56o4DJwsZYc2-OBQAcPzjub4VItATJ9leD4tHMRu3mWV249drNHcMTpkmJFr3wA6HPmnbHVlQDOCEb_yTD1UGWvSwjRo8VuOJnzo4Vwm3SeV_Rn0Hx0IY-PybQ2GSasFnhMfPSJjA6F_73VN7g/w200-h188/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.25.05%20PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Dividend Aristocrats are a group of 65 S&P 500 stocks that have increased their dividends annually for at least 25 consecutive years. They are considered to be some of the most reliable dividend-paying stocks on the market.</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Dividend Aristocrats index is maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices. To qualify for the index, a stock must meet the following criteria:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It must be a member of the S&P 500 index.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It must have increased its dividend for at least 25 consecutive years.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">It must have a market capitalization of at least $3 billion.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Dividend Aristocrats index is a popular investment among investors who are looking for income and growth. The stocks in the index have a long track record of dividend growth, and they are typically well-established companies with strong financials.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Here are some of the top Dividend Aristocrats in 2023, ranked by their forward dividend yield:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Realty Income (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/O" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">O</a>): 5.0%</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">IBM (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/IBM" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">IBM</a>): 5.0%</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">AbbVie (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/ABBV" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">ABBV</a>): 4.4%</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Coca-Cola (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/KO" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">KO</a>): 3.0%</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Johnson & Johnson (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/JNJ" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">JNJ</a>): 3.0%</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Procter & Gamble (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/PG" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">PG</a>): 2.5%</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Pepsico (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/PEP" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">PEP</a>): 2.7%</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">These stocks are all paying a high dividend yield, and they have a long track record of dividend growth. They are a good option for investors who are looking for income and growth.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Here are some of the benefits of investing in Dividend Aristocrats:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Income:</strong> Dividend Aristocrats are a good source of income for investors. They typically pay a high dividend yield, and they have a long track record of dividend growth.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Growth:</strong> Dividend Aristocrats can also provide growth potential for investors. Many of the companies in the index are well-established and have strong financials. This means that they are likely to continue to grow their businesses and their dividends over time.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Safety:</strong> Dividend Aristocrats are considered to be relatively safe investments. They are typically large, well-established companies with a long track record of profitability. This means that they are less likely to go bankrupt or cut their dividends than smaller, more volatile companies.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">If you are looking for an investment that can provide you with income and growth, then Dividend Aristocrats may be a good option for you. They are a relatively safe investment that has the potential to provide you with a steady stream of income over the long term.</p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Disclosure: The author owns PEP.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-62308645527403364202023-08-26T19:21:00.003-07:002023-08-26T19:21:56.621-07:00Are There Really Stocks Selling Below The Cash per Share?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLckb4lb-cVoW_Qz6FHXHwqNH3DofCwLwJPcscPxkmsUOXw0vzYb0ZqozQeEZcpJ6uFSs5-XKsTsc9Y-8KNOo8Oyj_U95ov6gwO-WtcglQSJbG8-U2JtQIZDyEcpb8iCbQAgWizxlIPxU6lD3f1LfRL4Ag2SRUlFvPXgPKKupoClGCX-VP9M_RLA/s398/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.20.55%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="362" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLckb4lb-cVoW_Qz6FHXHwqNH3DofCwLwJPcscPxkmsUOXw0vzYb0ZqozQeEZcpJ6uFSs5-XKsTsc9Y-8KNOo8Oyj_U95ov6gwO-WtcglQSJbG8-U2JtQIZDyEcpb8iCbQAgWizxlIPxU6lD3f1LfRL4Ag2SRUlFvPXgPKKupoClGCX-VP9M_RLA/w183-h200/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.20.55%20PM.png" width="183" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The cash per share is a financial metric that measures the amount of cash a company has per outstanding share of common stock. It is calculated by dividing the total cash and cash equivalents of a company by the number of outstanding shares.</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The significance of the cash per share lies in its ability to provide insights into a company’s liquidity and its ability to cover short-term obligations. A higher cash per share indicates that a company has a larger cash reserve available to meet its financial commitments and is generally seen as a positive sign. It suggests that the company is well-positioned to handle unexpected expenses, fund its operations, pay dividends, or invest in growth opportunities.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Investors and analysts often use the cash per share as one of the indicators of a company’s financial health and stability. It can be compared across different companies within the same industry or used to assess a company’s performance over time. However, it’s important to consider the context of the industry and the company’s business model since different industries may have different capital requirements.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">While a high cash per share can be seen as a positive signal, an excessively high amount of cash may also indicate that the company is not effectively deploying its cash. It might suggest that the company is not investing in growth opportunities, paying off debt, or returning value to shareholders through dividends or stock buybacks. Therefore, it’s crucial to consider other financial metrics and factors when evaluating a company’s overall financial health and investment potential.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The price-to-cash ratio (P/C ratio) is a financial metric that compares a company’s market price per share to its cash per share. It is calculated by dividing the market price per share by the cash per share.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The P/C ratio is used to evaluate the valuation of a company’s stock relative to its cash reserves. It provides insights into how the market values a company’s cash position. A lower P/C ratio suggests that the company’s stock is relatively undervalued compared to its cash holdings, while a higher P/C ratio indicates that the stock may be overvalued.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Investors and analysts use the P/C ratio as one of the valuation metrics to assess investment opportunities. However, it’s important to note that the P/C ratio should not be analyzed in isolation but should be considered alongside other fundamental and financial factors.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In simple terms, imagine that a stock is selling for $5 per share, and the company has cash per share of $10. If the company was debt free and went out of business today, and all the other assets of the company (such as real estate, machinery, inventory, etc.) were totally worthless, the investors would still double their money due to all the cash.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Obviously, this is an extreme example, but having more cash per share than what the stock is trading at can provide a huge cushion.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Buying stock in companies with a low price-to-cash ratio can have several potential advantages. Here are a few reasons why investors might find it advantageous:</p><ol style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-left: 17px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Value Investing: A low price-to-cash ratio is often associated with value investing, which involves seeking stocks that are undervalued by the market. Investors who follow this approach believe that the market may have overlooked or undervalued the company’s cash reserves, leading to a potential buying opportunity. By purchasing stocks at a lower price relative to the company’s cash position, investors aim to benefit from a potential increase in stock price as the market recognizes the company’s underlying value.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Margin of Safety: Investing in companies with a low price-to-cash ratio can provide a margin of safety. The cash holdings of a company act as a financial cushion, providing stability and reducing the downside risk. If the market price of the stock declines, the cash reserves can provide a buffer and support the stock’s value. This can be particularly appealing to risk-averse investors who prioritize capital preservation.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Potential for Special Situations: Companies with low price-to-cash ratios may present special situations that could unlock value for investors. For example, a company with a substantial cash position may be in a position to initiate a dividend payout, engage in share buybacks, or make strategic acquisitions. These actions can signal confidence in the company’s prospects and have a positive impact on stock price.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Flexibility for Growth and Opportunities: Companies with ample cash reserves have the flexibility to pursue growth opportunities, invest in research and development, or weather economic downturns. A low price-to-cash ratio may indicate that the market has not fully recognized the potential for future growth or the strategic advantage of the company’s cash position. By investing in such companies, investors can potentially benefit from future growth and value creation.</li></ol><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">So do these companies exist? Yes, but unfortunately, most are extremely low capitalization stocks.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Acacia Research Corporation (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/ACTG" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">ACTG</a>) is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. It specializes in acquiring and licensing patented technologies. Established in 1993, the company’s primary focus is on monetizing intellectual property by partnering with inventors, patent owners, and research institutions. Acacia Research Corporation operates through various subsidiaries, including Acacia Research Group LLC, Acacia Patent Acquisition LLC, and Acacia Patent Acquisition Corporation, each specializing in different technology sectors.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The business strategy involves identifying patent portfolios with licensing potential, negotiating agreements with companies that may be infringing on those patents, and generating revenue through licensing fees, settlements, and royalties. Additionally, the company may pursue legal enforcement actions, such as filing lawsuits, to protect patent rights and seek damages. Acacia Research Corporation also manages its own investment portfolio of intellectual property assets, actively seeking opportunities to acquire patents from inventors and other intellectual property owners.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Acacia Research has a market cap of $248 million and a sky high forward price to earnings ratio of 204. However, this company, which has no long term debt, has $7.83 in cash per share but last traded for $4.08 per share, giving it an outstanding price to cash ratio of 0.52.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/AGAE" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">AGAE</a>) is a provider of entertainment and gaming products worldwide.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">It is an extremely low cap company at $37 million. This debt free company has $2.04 in cash per share but last traded at 95 cents per share, giving it an excellent price to cash ratio of o.47. It is currently generating negative earnings.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">LGL Group, Inc. (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/LGL" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">LGL</a>) based in Orlando, Florida, operates as a diversified holding company in the electronics manufacturing industry. With a history dating back to 1917, LGL Group primarily focuses on providing electronic components and solutions to various industries.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The company operates through its subsidiaries, including MtronPTI and Precise Time and Frequency, Inc. MtronPTI specializes in the design and manufacturing of frequency control devices, oscillators, and filters, catering to sectors such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, medical, and instrumentation. PTF, on the other hand, specializes in precision time and frequency references and network synchronization solutions.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">LGL Group’s products find applications in telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring reliable timing in networks, while the aerospace, defense, medical, and instrumentation industries rely on their solutions for mission-critical applications. The company emphasizes research and development to drive innovation and maintain quality in its offerings.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">This debt free company is also extremely low cap at $25 million, however, it has a favorable forward price to earnings ratio of 12.35. It has a decent price to cash ratio of 0.66.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">It’s important to note that while a low price-to-cash ratio may indicate potential value, it should not be the sole factor considered in investment decisions. Conducting thorough research, evaluating the company’s fundamentals, assessing its competitive position, and considering other financial metrics are essential to make well-informed investment choices.</p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Disclosure: The author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-66622237002474895602023-08-26T19:13:00.003-07:002023-08-26T19:16:25.057-07:00Top Defense Stocks<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSDoWsw_ABfPY5vp6_jZCDUmg7N3rA_SDiOCyw1PzxLf8gz25AFWtGFWVLg1WYXe69qwQC-5aYypduFBQEJr6yNRa1j_t7aaj1wWUQmIc92X90n4G8wRMQuUnAqDX014wzgF0VRZhGQtoUqrQW5nr053PfveXiu6Ts25B1HoY2c7ztr0q9QgUMg/s602/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.15.02%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="602" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSDoWsw_ABfPY5vp6_jZCDUmg7N3rA_SDiOCyw1PzxLf8gz25AFWtGFWVLg1WYXe69qwQC-5aYypduFBQEJr6yNRa1j_t7aaj1wWUQmIc92X90n4G8wRMQuUnAqDX014wzgF0VRZhGQtoUqrQW5nr053PfveXiu6Ts25B1HoY2c7ztr0q9QgUMg/w200-h119/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-26%20at%207.15.02%20PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><span face=""Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-size: 13px;">Some investors are opposed to purchasing stocks that benefit from the manufacture of weapons, and that’s completely understandable. If you fall into that category, then this post is probably not for you.</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The defense industry is currently in a state of flux. On the one hand, there is a growing demand for defense products and services, as the world becomes increasingly unstable. On the other hand, there are also growing concerns about the cost of defense spending, and the need to reduce military budgets.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">As a result, defense companies are facing a number of challenges. They need to find ways to reduce their costs, while also developing new products and services that meet the changing needs of the military. They also need to be prepared for the possibility of a decline in defense spending, and the need to diversify their businesses.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Despite these challenges, the defense industry is still a major economic force. In the United States, the defense industry employs over 2 million people and generates over $400 billion in annual revenue. The industry is also a major source of innovation and has been responsible for the development of many of the world’s most advanced technologies.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The future of the defense industry is uncertain, but it is likely to remain a major player in the global economy. The industry will need to adapt to the changing needs of the military and the growing concerns about the cost of defense spending. However, the industry also has a number of strengths, including its strong research and development capabilities, and its ability to adapt to new market conditions. As a result, the defense industry is likely to remain a major economic force for many years to come.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Here are some of the key trends that are shaping the defense industry today:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The rise of new technologies.</strong> The defense industry is constantly evolving, as new technologies are developed. These technologies are changing the way that wars are fought, and they are also creating new opportunities for defense companies. For example, the development of drones and other unmanned systems is changing the way that the military conducts surveillance and strikes.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The growing importance of cybersecurity.</strong> Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important in the defense industry. As militaries become more reliant on digital systems, they are also becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Defense companies are developing new technologies to protect military systems from cyberattacks.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The need for greater international cooperation.</strong> The defense industry is becoming increasingly globalized. As militaries around the world face similar threats, they are increasingly working together to develop new technologies and share resources. This is creating new opportunities for defense companies that are able to operate in multiple markets.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The defense industry is a complex and ever-changing industry. However, it is also a major economic force that is likely to remain important for many years to come.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Lockheed Martin</strong> (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/LMT" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">LMT</a>) is an American aerospace, arms, defense, information security, and technology corporation with worldwide interests. It is the world’s largest defense contractor by revenue for the past 43 years. Lockheed Martin is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">This $119 billion market cap company trades at 21 times trailing earnings and 17 times forward earnings. The long-term annual earnings per share growth estimate over the next five years is anticipated to be 10.9%. The company pays a dividend yield of 2.57%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Raytheon Technologies</strong> (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/RTX" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">RTX</a>) is an American multinational aerospace and defense corporation with worldwide interests. It was formed in 2020 by the merger of Raytheon and United Technologies. Raytheon Technologies is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and employs approximately 190,000 people worldwide.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The stock has a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 26 and a forward P/E of 17. Earnings per share this year grew by 35.9%, and long-term annual earnings per share growth estimate over the next five years is predicted to be 10.8%. The yield is 2.43%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Boeing Company</strong> (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/BA" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">BA</a>) is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. It is the world’s largest aerospace company by revenue for the past 26 years. Boeing is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and employs approximately 160,000 people worldwide.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The company has been generating negative earnings but has a forward P/E of 41. The stock does not pay a dividend.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">General Dynamics</strong> (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/GD" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">GD</a>) is an American multinational defense, information technology, and aerospace company that is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. General Dynamics is the world’s fifth-largest defense contractor by revenue. The company employs approximately 100,000 people worldwide.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The stock trades at 18 times trailing earnings and 15 times forward earnings. The long-term annual earnings per share growth estimate over the next five years is predicted to be 10.8%. The yield is 2.43%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Northrop Grumman</strong> (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/NOC" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">NOC</a>) is an American global aerospace and defense technology company with worldwide interests. It is the world’s sixth-largest defense contractor by revenue. Northrop Grumman is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, and employs approximately 90,000 people worldwide.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The stock trades at 15 times trailing earnings but 19 times forward earnings. The long-term annual earnings per share growth estimate over the next five years is expected to be only 1.9%. The stock pays a yield of 1.64%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">These companies are responsible for developing and manufacturing a wide range of defense products, including aircraft, ships, missiles, and weapons systems. They also provide a variety of services, such as maintenance, repair, and overhaul.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The defense industry is a major economic force, and it is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. This is due to a number of factors, including the increasing threats posed by terrorism and cyberwarfare, and the growing demand for new technologies.</p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Disclosure: The author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-67028482468302674752023-08-26T19:09:00.004-07:002023-08-26T19:09:56.443-07:00The Artificial Intelligence Semi-Pure Play Stocks<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEtEDTMl6tqFD229iCvliMjUpBDQcs_pHICauaIDF8OwsjomjRrB3Jw184JV0SraLqK3s6qC3rEgm0CxvfgcuenWTymIahB2OIuTtLiXqHcyFYqhHdHeifgSRdRM9t3sAX_-m9mbkCOAQPjTOCo-n_5SmuYOd891czy0U0g5OPb9BY1zRTxtaug/s512/New%20robot%20laptop%20book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEtEDTMl6tqFD229iCvliMjUpBDQcs_pHICauaIDF8OwsjomjRrB3Jw184JV0SraLqK3s6qC3rEgm0CxvfgcuenWTymIahB2OIuTtLiXqHcyFYqhHdHeifgSRdRM9t3sAX_-m9mbkCOAQPjTOCo-n_5SmuYOd891czy0U0g5OPb9BY1zRTxtaug/w200-h200/New%20robot%20laptop%20book.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I originally wrote about the pure-play artificial intelligence stocks earlier this year in an article called <a href="https://stockerblog.blogspot.com/2023/08/top-5-pure-play-ai-stocks.html" target="_blank">Top Five Pure Play AI stocks</a>.</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Unfortunately, those stocks have very low market capitalizations and are very speculative. I figured it may be worthwhile to cover a couple of the semi-pure plays in AI.</p><h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">AI: What It Is</strong></h3><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/44ihhJP" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">Artificial Intelligence</a>, commonly referred to as AI, has become a revolutionary force in our modern world. It encompasses various technologies that enable machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. From learning and reasoning to problem-solving and decision-making, AI has the potential to transform multiple aspects of our lives. In this blog post, we will delve into two intriguing applications of AI: Chat AI and image creation with DALL-E.</p><h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Chat AI: Transforming Customer Service and Beyond</strong></h3><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">One of the most widely used AI services today is Chat AI, which leverages natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to enable machines to communicate with humans through chat interfaces. This technology has found a place in numerous settings, including customer service, healthcare, education, and business operations.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The key advantage of Chat AI lies in its ability to provide 24/7 support to customers without human intervention. Chatbots can efficiently handle frequently asked questions, offer information, troubleshoot issues, and even provide personalized support. By automating routine tasks, organizations can save costs and improve customer engagement.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Developers working on Chat AI face the challenge of creating algorithms that understand and interpret natural language while delivering appropriate responses. Achieving this requires a combination of NLP and machine learning techniques, as well as continuous training and improvement of the chat AI system.</p><h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Creating Images with AI: The DALL-E System</strong></h3><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">AI has ventured into the realm of visual arts with the creation of images using systems like DALL-E. Developed by OpenAI, DALL-E harnesses machine learning techniques, including NLP and computer vision, to generate images based on textual descriptions.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">DALL-E’s name is a fusion of the renowned artist Salvador Dali and the beloved Pixar character Wall-E. The system has been trained on vast amounts of data, consisting of text-image pairs gathered from various sources, allowing it to understand the relationship between textual descriptions and their visual representations.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The potential applications of DALL-E are far-reaching. It offers avenues for artists, designers, and advertisers to streamline the creative process and bring ideas to life more quickly. By simply inputting a description, one can obtain an automatically generated image, even depicting non-existent objects or scenes.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">However, as with any powerful technology, there are concerns associated with the misuse of AI image creation. Issues such as the production of fake images and the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes require careful consideration and ethical practices.</p><h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Future of AI</strong></h3><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Artificial Intelligence continues to shape our world, and its potential is boundless. Chat AI has already made significant strides, revolutionizing customer service and various industries by providing automated support and streamlining operations. As developers enhance algorithms and machine learning techniques, the capabilities of Chat AI will continue to expand.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In the realm of image creation, DALL-E showcases the remarkable progress AI has made. Allowing machines to generate images based on textual descriptions has implications for art, design, and advertising. While this technology opens new doors for creativity, it is crucial to approach it responsibly to mitigate potential risks.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">As AI advances further, it is important for society to stay informed and engage in discussions surrounding its development and applications. By fostering a collaborative approach, we can ensure that AI technologies like Chat AI and image creation systems are used ethically and for the betterment of humanity.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Palantir Technologies (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/PLTR" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">PLTR</a>) is a software company that specializes in data analysis and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, and others, Palantir focuses on developing software platforms that enable organizations to integrate, analyze, and interpret large amounts of data.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Artificial Intelligence plays a significant role in Palantir’s offerings. The company’s flagship product is called Palantir Gotham, which is an AI-powered platform designed for data integration and analytics. Palantir Gotham utilizes advanced AI algorithms to extract insights from complex and diverse data sources, helping organizations make informed decisions and gain a deeper understanding of their data.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The AI capabilities of Palantir Gotham enable it to handle vast amounts of structured and unstructured data, including text, images, and sensor data. The platform incorporates machine learning and natural language processing techniques to uncover patterns, detect anomalies, and generate predictive models. By leveraging AI, Palantir Gotham provides users with powerful tools for data exploration, visualization, and collaboration.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Palantir also offers another product called Palantir Foundry, which is an AI-driven data integration and management platform. Foundry enables organizations to ingest, transform, and analyze data from various sources, making it accessible and actionable. Through AI technologies, Foundry automates data processing tasks, enhances data quality, and provides intelligent recommendations for data governance and security.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In addition to their software products, Palantir has developed AI applications for various industries and sectors. They have worked with government agencies, law enforcement, and intelligence communities, providing AI-powered solutions for data-driven decision-making, risk analysis, and security operations. Palantir’s AI capabilities have also found applications in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, among other sectors, where they help organizations optimize processes, detect fraud, and improve operational efficiency.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">However, it’s worth noting that Palantir’s use of AI has also raised concerns regarding data privacy, ethics, and potential biases in decision-making. As with any AI technology, responsible development, transparency, and accountability are essential considerations to mitigate these concerns.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Overall, Palantir utilizes AI as a core component of its software platforms and applications, enabling organizations to harness the power of data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The stock trades at a fairly high forward price to earnings ratio of 65, however, the company has no long term debt. Quarterly revenue growth year-over -year increased by 17.7%, and the long term annual growth estimate of earnings per share over the next five years is 73%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Verint Systems (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/VRNT" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">VRNT</a>) is a well-established software company that provides solutions for customer engagement, workforce optimization, and security intelligence. While Verint is not primarily known as an artificial intelligence company, they have integrated AI technologies into some of their offerings to enhance their capabilities.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Verint’s AI-powered solutions are designed to help organizations extract valuable insights from large volumes of data, automate processes, and improve decision-making. They utilize machine learning, natural language processing, and other AI techniques to analyze and interpret data from various sources.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In the customer engagement domain, Verint offers AI-driven solutions for voice and text analytics. These solutions can analyze customer interactions, such as calls, emails, chat conversations, and social media posts, to identify sentiment, extract key insights, and detect patterns. By leveraging AI, Verint enables organizations to understand customer behavior, optimize customer service operations, and personalize customer interactions.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Verint also provides AI-powered workforce optimization solutions, which help organizations manage and optimize their workforce performance. These solutions leverage AI algorithms to analyze employee data, identify training needs, and provide recommendations for improving workforce efficiency and productivity.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">In the realm of security intelligence, Verint incorporates AI technologies to enhance their offerings. Their security solutions utilize AI-based video analytics to detect and alert on suspicious activities, automate the monitoring of security cameras, and enable real-time incident response.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">While Verint Systems is not exclusively an AI-focused company, they have recognized the value of incorporating AI technologies into their solutions to enhance their capabilities and provide value to their customers. By leveraging AI, Verint aims to help organizations improve customer engagement, optimize workforce performance, and enhance security intelligence.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The stock trades at a very reasonable 11.7 times forward earnings, and the quarterly earnings growth year-over-year was 61.2%. The long term annual growth estimate of earnings per share over the next five years is 9.75%.</p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: The author owns PLTR and VRNT. 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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-73740961676901250752023-08-26T19:00:00.001-07:002023-08-26T19:00:15.152-07:00Should You Invest In Convertible Bonds?<p> <span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A convertible bond (often referred to as a convertible note or a convertible debenture) is a type of corporate bond that gives the bondholder the option to convert the bond into a predetermined number of the issuing company’s common stock or other securities, typically at a predetermined conversion price. In simpler terms, it is a bond that can be converted into shares of stock.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Do not confuse convertible bonds with convertible preferred stocks, which are a completely different type of security, and the subject of another article.</p><h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Here’s how a convertible bond works:</strong></h3><ol style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-left: 17px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Issuance: The company issues the convertible bond to investors, typically at a fixed interest rate and with a maturity date.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Bondholder receives interest payments: Similar to regular bonds, the bondholder receives periodic interest payments (coupon payments) based on the bond’s face value and the fixed interest rate.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Conversion option: The bondholder has the right, but not the obligation, to convert the bond into a specified number of shares of the issuing company’s stock. The conversion price is the predetermined price at which the bond can be converted into stock.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Stock price appreciation: If the company’s stock price rises above the conversion price, the bondholder can convert the bond into stock and potentially benefit from the stock’s price appreciation.</li></ol><h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Advantages of convertible bonds:</strong></h3><ol style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-left: 17px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Potential for capital appreciation: Convertible bonds offer the potential for investors to benefit from an increase in the issuing company’s stock price. If the stock price rises significantly, the bondholder can convert the bond and profit from the capital appreciation.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Income generation: Before conversion, the bondholder receives regular interest payments, providing a steady income stream.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Reduced downside risk: Unlike pure equity investments, convertible bondholders have a bond floor or a minimum value. If the company’s stock price declines, the bond retains some value as a fixed-income instrument.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Priority: If the company goes out of business, the bondholders get paid off before the stockholders.</li></ol><h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Disadvantages of convertible bonds:</strong></h3><ol style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-left: 17px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Lower coupon rates: Convertible bonds typically have lower coupon rates compared to regular bonds due to the additional value derived from the conversion feature. This means the bondholder may receive lower interest income compared to non-convertible bonds with similar risk profiles.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Dilution risk: When bondholders convert their bonds into equity, new shares are issued, which can dilute the ownership stakes of existing shareholders.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Limited potential upside: While convertible bondholders can benefit from stock price appreciation, the conversion feature may limit their potential gains compared to holding the company’s stock outright.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Interest rate sensitivity: Convertible bond prices can be sensitive to changes in interest rates. If interest rates rise, the value of the bond may decline, affecting its attractiveness to investors.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;">Liquidity: They can be illiquid, with most not traded on any exchange. Not all brokers offer them.</li></ol><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">It’s important to note that the specific terms and features of convertible bonds can vary, so investors should carefully review the bond’s prospectus.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Tesla (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/TSLA" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">TSLA</a>) issued 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes due May 15, 2024. The bonds, which were issued in 2019, had an Initial Conversion Price of approximately $309.83 per share of Common Stock and an Initial Conversion Rate of 3.2276 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Since that time, Tesla had a three-for-one stock split in 2022, so based on the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1318605/000119312519135776/d663958dfwp.htm" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">prospectus</a>, it appears that the conversion rate would be adjusted.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">It is very difficult to <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/want-to-invest-in-tesla-convertible-bonds-good-luck/" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">find these bonds</a> or even get a price.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The utility Southern Company (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/SO" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">SO</a>) issued its Series 2023A 3.875% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2025.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Interest on the Convertible Notes will be paid semiannually at a rate of 3.875% per annum. The Convertible Notes will have an initial conversion rate of 11.8818 shares of Southern Company’s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">PPL Capital Funding, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PPL Corporation (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/PPL" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">PPL</a>), issued 2.875% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2028.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of PPL Capital Funding and will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis by PPL Corporation. The notes will bear interest at a rate of 2.875% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2023. The notes will mature on March 15, 2028, unless earlier exchanged, redeemed or repurchased.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The notes will be exchangeable at an initial exchange rate of 29.3432 shares of PPL Corporation’s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">General Motors (<a href="https://www.talkmarkets.com/symbol/GM" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">GM</a>) issued a mini-convertible bond at $25 par value. The <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40730/000091205702008436/a2072470z424b2.htm" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #097ec4; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank">General Motors, 5.25% Series B Convertible Senior Debentures due 3/5/2032</a> have a conversion rate of 0.3852. It appears that the bonds were formally exchange listed but have since been delisted, and from what I can tell, it appears that the bond interest payments have been suspended.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">If you are considering converting a portion of your portfolio to convertibles, beware of the risks, and lack of liquidity.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(55, 58, 60); color: #373a3c; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;"><i>Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.</i></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-9370985326955121772023-08-22T14:30:00.002-07:002023-08-22T14:48:32.076-07:00Top 5 Pure Play AI Stocks<p> <b style="text-align: center;">Please note: Our primary website https://WStNN.com is currently down and we hope to have it up shortly. This site has some of the relatively recent articles.</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirF8ev1Ko9iHgY_lPrtTgzX0Gr9BacZs2sbCFwhcXnWqzRD9WYZpDpK6QbkLBwJly2OODHknAd8XhqudzF1-owZ7cWp45eFEv5fjN2oi9h9NxZESj3NDH_ipMx6eJzAm5Nd7J7xU2ljMGv3WkhQzeAb4Gk5qAIUtlhHWsed0geZlHI-rTlndugvw/s946/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.29.28%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="946" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirF8ev1Ko9iHgY_lPrtTgzX0Gr9BacZs2sbCFwhcXnWqzRD9WYZpDpK6QbkLBwJly2OODHknAd8XhqudzF1-owZ7cWp45eFEv5fjN2oi9h9NxZESj3NDH_ipMx6eJzAm5Nd7J7xU2ljMGv3WkhQzeAb4Gk5qAIUtlhHWsed0geZlHI-rTlndugvw/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.29.28%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">by Fred Fuld III</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">You’ve seen it on TV, you’ve read about it on news websites. Artificial Intelligence, commonly referred to as AI, is now the hottest industry. Stocks that are involved in this industry are taking off. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">I originally wrote about a form of artificial intelligence back in October of 2021 in an article called <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705075329/https://www.wstnn.com/the-future-of-artificial-intelligence-can-you-invest-in-it-now/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Can You Invest In It Now?</a></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">So you may be wondering what companies are the purest plays.</p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">WHAT AI IS</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705075329/https://www.wstnn.com/top-artificial-intelligence-stocks/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Artificial Intelligence</a>, or AI for short, refers to the ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making. AI algorithms are designed to analyze data, recognize patterns, and make predictions or recommendations based on that analysis.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In other words, AI is a way to teach machines to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, and to improve their performance over time based on the data they analyze. This technology has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, from healthcare to transportation to entertainment. AI is even being used to write articles and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705075329/https://amzn.to/3oAUw3K" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">books</a>. </p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">WHAT CHAT AI IS</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">One of the most popular types of AI services is Chat AI. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Chat AI refers to the use of artificial intelligence technologies, such as natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, to enable machines to communicate with humans via chat interfaces, such as chatbots or virtual assistants.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Chat AI is used in a variety of settings, such as customer service, where chatbots can be used to answer frequently asked questions, provide information, or help customers troubleshoot issues. Chat AI can also be used in healthcare to provide personalized support and advice, in education to assist with learning, and in business to streamline operations and improve customer engagement.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The key advantage of Chat AI is that it enables organizations to provide 24/7 support to their customers, without the need for human intervention. Additionally, Chat AI can help organizations save costs by automating routine tasks and reducing the need for human labor.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">To enable effective Chat AI, developers must ensure that the algorithms are capable of understanding and interpreting natural language, as well as providing appropriate responses to user queries. This requires a combination of NLP and machine learning techniques, as well as ongoing training and improvement of the chat AI system.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Overall, Chat AI is an increasingly popular technology that has the potential to transform the way we interact with machines and automate routine tasks in various industries.</p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">CREATING IMAGES WITH AI</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Yes, artificial intelligence is now being used to create images, such as book covers, logos, album covers, and many other purposes. You just need to type in a simple description, and a picture will automatically be created. One of the most popular AI image services is called DALL-E.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">DALL-E is an artificial intelligence system developed by OpenAI that is capable of generating images from textual descriptions. The name “DALL-E” is a combination of the artist Salvador Dali and the Pixar character Wall-E.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The DALL-E system uses a combination of machine learning techniques, including natural language processing and computer vision, to interpret textual descriptions and generate corresponding images. It is capable of creating images of objects and scenes that do not exist in the real world, such as a teapot made of giraffe or a snail-shaped harp.</p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">THE BIG PLAYERS</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The DALL-E system was trained on a dataset of text-image pairs, which enabled it to learn the relationship between textual descriptions and their corresponding visual representations. The system was trained on a massive amount of data, including images from the internet and text descriptions from a variety of sources.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The potential applications of DALL-E are numerous, including in the fields of art, design, and advertising. It has the potential to streamline the creative process and help artists and designers bring their ideas to life more quickly and easily. However, there are also concerns about the potential misuse of this technology, such as the creation of fake images or the propagation of harmful stereotypes.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">First, let’s get the large stocks out of the way. There are many companies involved in AI, ranging from startups to large corporations. However, some of the biggest companies involved in AI are:</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) is known for its search engine, but it’s also heavily invested in AI, with products like Google Assistant, Google Photos, and Google Translate all utilizing machine learning.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Amazon (AMZN) is using AI in many areas, such as its recommendation engine, its Alexa voice assistant, and its Amazon Go stores, which use computer vision to enable a checkout-free shopping experience.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Microsoft (MSFT) has been investing heavily in AI and has developed several AI-powered products, including Cortana, Skype Translator, and Microsoft Cognitive Services.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">IBM (IBM) has a long history of developing AI technologies, and its Watson platform is one of the most well-known examples of AI in action.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Meta/Facebook (META) uses AI in a variety of ways, including facial recognition technology for tagging photos and content moderation.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Apple (AAPL) has been incorporating AI into many of its products, including Siri and Face ID.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">NVIDIA (NVDA) is a leading manufacturer of GPUs, which are essential for training and running AI models.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Baidu (BIDU) is a Chinese search engine that is heavily investing in AI, with projects ranging from self-driving cars to voice recognition.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Tesla (TSLA) is using AI in its autonomous driving technology and is working to develop a fully self-driving car.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Alibaba (BABA), the Chinese e-commerce company, is investing in AI to improve its recommendation engine and other areas of its business.</p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">THE PURE PLAYS</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Now let’s get to the purer plays in artificial intelligence.</p><p class="has-medium-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">C3.AI</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">C3.ai, Inc. (AI) is a software company, located in Redwood City, California, that provides enterprise AI solutions for a variety of industries, including energy, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2009 by Dr. Thomas M. Siebel, who is also the CEO of the company.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Before founding C3.ai, Dr. Siebel was the founder and CEO of Siebel Systems, a leading enterprise software company that was acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2006. After the acquisition, Dr. Siebel focused on developing AI-based solutions for the enterprise market and founded C3.ai.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Initially, C3.ai focused on developing predictive maintenance and energy management solutions for the energy industry. The company’s first product, C3 Energy Management, was designed to help utilities optimize their energy generation and distribution systems using machine learning algorithms.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Over time, C3.ai expanded its focus to other industries, including healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. The company’s current product offerings include C3 AI Suite, which is a platform that enables organizations to develop and deploy AI applications, and C3.ai Ex Machina, which is an AI-powered data science platform for data scientists and developers.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">C3.ai has received funding from several prominent investors, including Breyer Capital, TPG Growth, and the Rise Fund. In December 2020, the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “AI,” raising $651 million in its initial public offering.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The stock has a market capitalization of $2.45 billion. This debt-free company has $6.76 in cash per share.</p><p class="has-medium-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">SOUNDHOUND AI</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) is a Silicon Valley-based technology company that specializes in developing sound recognition and voice-enabled AI solutions. The company was founded in 2005 by Dr. Keyvan Mohajer, who is also the CEO of the company.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Initially, the company started as a music recognition app called “Midomi,” which allowed users to hum or sing a song, and the app would identify the song. Later on, the company expanded its focus to voice-enabled AI technology and changed its name to SoundHound Inc.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In 2015, SoundHound Inc. launched its flagship product, Hound, which is an AI-powered voice assistant. Hound uses a natural language processing (NLP) technology that enables users to speak complex and specific queries in a conversational manner. The Hound voice assistant is available as a mobile app and can be integrated into other devices and applications.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In addition to Hound, SoundHound AI, Inc. also offers a suite of AI-based products and services, including sound recognition technologies for speech-to-text and music identification, and voice-enabled AI solutions for automotive, hospitality, and other industries.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The company has received funding from several prominent investors, including NVIDIA, Samsung, and Tencent Holdings. By 2021, SoundHound AI, Inc. had raised over $250 million in funding.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">SoundHound has a market cap of $580 million. The company is debt-free and quarterly sales increased by over 79% year-over-year.</p><p class="has-medium-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">BIGBEAR.AI</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI) is a technology company that develops and provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for defense and intelligence organizations, as well as for commercial customers. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">BigBear.ai’s technology solutions use AI and machine learning to help customers make sense of large and complex data sets, as well as to automate decision-making processes. The company’s AI-driven solutions are designed to improve situational awareness, increase operational efficiency, and support decision-making across a range of industries and applications.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The company’s solutions cover a range of capabilities, including computer vision, natural language processing, and data analytics. BigBear.ai’s solutions are used in a variety of applications, such as intelligence analysis, threat detection, predictive maintenance, and supply chain optimization.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">BigBear.ai has a broad customer base that includes government agencies and commercial customers in various industries. The company has received funding from several venture capital firms, including Riverside Partners, Chart National, and Blu Venture Investors.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In 2021, BigBear.ai announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to merge with GigCapital4, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in a deal that valued the combined company at $1.57 billion. The merger was completed in August 2021, and the combined company is now publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “BBAI” as “BigBear.ai”.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This debt-free company has a market cap of $458 million. </p><p class="has-medium-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">T STAMP</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">T Stamp Inc. (IDAI) is an identity authentication software company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to develop solutions for government, enterprise partners, and peer-to-peer markets in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Malta.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">T Stamp’s AI-powered solutions leverage biometric science, cryptography, and data mining to deliver identity and trust predictions, protect sensitive user information, and extend the reach of digital services through global accessibility. The company’s solutions include converting biometric and other identifying data into an Irreversibly Transformed Identity Token that serves as a secure tokenized identity. T Stamp also offers solutions for privacy and data protection, document validation, identity verification, geolocation, duplicate detection, and biometric capture.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">T Stamp’s solutions serve a variety of industries, including banking/fintech, humanitarian and development services, KYC/AML compliance, government and law enforcement, P2P transactions, social media, and sharing economy, and real estate, travel, and healthcare. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Overall, T Stamp’s mission is to provide secure and scalable identity authentication solutions that leverage AI and advanced technologies to protect user privacy and combat identity fraud.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This is a microcap stock with an extremely low market cap of $18 million, and should therefore be considered extremely speculative. </p><p class="has-medium-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">MARPAI</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Marpai, Inc. (MRAI) is a software company that specializes in developing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) systems for the enterprise market. The company was founded in 2016 by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and AI researchers, including CEO and Co-founder Mark Sears.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Marpai’s platform, called “Cortex,” is designed to help businesses leverage AI to automate processes, extract insights from data, and improve decision-making. Cortex uses advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze large amounts of data and provide actionable insights to users.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The company has received funding from prominent venture capital firms, including Bain Capital Ventures, Crosslink Capital, and SVB Capital, among others. In May 2021, Marpai announced that it had raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by M12, Microsoft’s venture fund, with participation from other investors.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Marpai has a range of customers across different industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail. The company’s solutions are used for a variety of applications, such as fraud detection, customer service automation, and supply chain optimization.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Overall, Marpai’s mission is to democratize AI and make it more accessible to businesses of all sizes, by providing a scalable and user-friendly platform for deploying AI solutions.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The stock is debt-free and quarterly revenue growth year-over-year was 28.8%. This is another microcap stock with an extremely low market cap of $40 million, and should therefore also be considered extremely speculative.</p><p class="has-medium-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">AI SUMMARY</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">According to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705075329/https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/artificial-intelligence-market-100114" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fortune Business Insights</a>, “The Artificial Intelligence market is projected to grow from $387.45 billion in 2022 to $1394.30 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 20.1%.”</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Just remember, that there are many ups and downs in new industries, and all the pure play stocks in this list should be considered speculative. Remember, no recommendations are expressed or implied. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">If you want to learn more about artificial intelligence, you should get the book <a href="https://amzn.to/3EqQZtH" target="_blank"><span style="color: #007acc;"><span style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;">Artificial Intelligence:</span></span><span style="color: #007acc;"><span style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="color: #007acc;"><span style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;">What AI Is and How You Can Use It to Make Your Life Easier: A Guide to AI for Beginners</span></span></a>, available in both paperback and Kindle.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written. 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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-44517486452240825002023-08-22T14:06:00.005-07:002023-08-22T14:35:58.629-07:00Political ETFs: Yes, You Can Buy a Republican or Democrat ETF<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaeJYgNxulZ1F4vE1SOTTqILzyTlnHEtoK1cNJaQFwDJM58WjZjvC4GB9FN7maelaSEh5sQjlGMf5MqUD0P-27-I6D2p7XWvxwxUqM1h5xovp9wW3uFj_908xZgZqH2rEFa6VSCiiQEKEBZ2fR0hpBohh4eoQHBU11hvDhTNsPaOY642vsdPkD4w/s946/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.22.09%20PM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="946" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaeJYgNxulZ1F4vE1SOTTqILzyTlnHEtoK1cNJaQFwDJM58WjZjvC4GB9FN7maelaSEh5sQjlGMf5MqUD0P-27-I6D2p7XWvxwxUqM1h5xovp9wW3uFj_908xZgZqH2rEFa6VSCiiQEKEBZ2fR0hpBohh4eoQHBU11hvDhTNsPaOY642vsdPkD4w/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.22.09%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">by Fred Fuld III</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Normally, I never publish anything directly related to politics on this site. However, on the predecessor site, I did publish the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/https://stockerblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-president-barack-obama-stock.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">President Barack Obama Stock Portfolio </a>and the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/http://stockerblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-mitt-romney-stock-portfolio.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mitt Romney Stock Portfolio</a>, back in 2012. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Earlier in 2007, I published the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/https://stockerblog.blogspot.com/2007/06/bill-and-hillary-clinton-stock.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bill and Hillary Clinton</a> Stock Portfolio and the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/https://stockerblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/president-hillary-clinton-stock-index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Hillary Clinton Stock Index</a>. There were also many other stock indexes that year, including: <br style="box-sizing: inherit;" /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/http://stockerblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/president-rudy-giuliani-stock-index.html" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;">Rudy Giuliani Stock Index</a><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/http://stockerblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/president-john-mccain-stock-index.html" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;">John McCain Stock Index</a><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/http://stockerblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/president-joe-biden-stock-index.html" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;">Joe Biden Stock Index</a><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/http://stockerblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/president-mitt-romney-stock-index.html" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;">Mitt Romney Stock Index</a></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">With the presidential election coming up in less than a year and a half, and the primaries much sooner, investors are paying more attention to politics.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">So did you know that there is a Republican oriented Exchange Traded Fund and a Democrat oriented ETF? A conservative ETF and a liberal ETF? Well there are.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF (NANC)</span> invests in companies that sitting Democratic members of United States Congress and/or their families also have reported to have invested in. The expense ratio is 0.75%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF (KRUZ)</span> invests in stocks that sitting Republican members of United States Congress and/or their families also have reported to have invested in. The expense ratio is 0.75%.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFq3OerIlzbksaiAtwTj9n8LtKrA2g13ZjuBkSx_4eus85MF9kmrhyNpGs18UOltcL1sOCUQ8SA3TRm6uOfDlt13h4wc8CnIr3V3IzjjhfMYbanL6MoTE9cacLi-RbP1aBjMeBvMHu76ivnN5MGzg-J1SUq8Okzeu1KTxQLgEpJl7usA2bmmACvw/s2048/Rep%20Demo%20ETF%20chart.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="898" data-original-width="2048" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFq3OerIlzbksaiAtwTj9n8LtKrA2g13ZjuBkSx_4eus85MF9kmrhyNpGs18UOltcL1sOCUQ8SA3TRm6uOfDlt13h4wc8CnIr3V3IzjjhfMYbanL6MoTE9cacLi-RbP1aBjMeBvMHu76ivnN5MGzg-J1SUq8Okzeu1KTxQLgEpJl7usA2bmmACvw/s320/Rep%20Demo%20ETF%20chart.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #686868; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic;">NANC vs. KRUZ, Source: Yahoo! Finance (blue line Democratic, red line Republican)</span><br /><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><br /></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">As you can see, so far this year since inception, just comparing the two ETFs that track the investments of politicians, the Democrats are outperforming the Republicans. But there are plenty more political ETFs. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">God Bless America ETF (YALL)</span> is an ETF that screens out companies that support liberal political activism and social agendas. Year-to-date total return is 26.04% and the expense ratio is 0.65%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Democratic Large Cap Core ETF (DEMZ)</span> invests in large cap companies that make political contributions to Democratic Party candidates and political action committees above a certain threshold. Year-to-date total return is 13.67% and the expense ratio is 0.45%. It pays a yield of 0.91%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Point Bridge America First ETF (MAGA)</span> has a goal of investing in companies that are highly supportive of Republican candidates. Year-to-date total return is 1.93% and the expense ratio is 0.72%. It pays a yield of 1.42%. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">American Conservative Values ETF (ACVF)</span> invests in stocks that meet its politically conservative criteria. Year-to-date total return is 14.45% and the expense ratio is 0.75%. It pays a yield of 0.92%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">2ndVote Life Neutral Plus ETF (LYFE)</span> invests in stocks that meet its pro-life social criteria.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">2ndVote Society Defended ETF (EGIS)</span> invests in stocks that meet its 2nd Amendment and border security social criteria.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">So now, not only do you have many choices of presidential candidates, you also have many political ETF choices.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-76059254471105147462023-08-22T14:03:00.003-07:002023-08-22T14:21:40.916-07:00Have You Cemented Your Stock Portfolio with Cement Stocks?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAMYHCWDk3L99eblBsYgvf57SyoDRhSMCWwlvDcfDH5qtKDRTM7Ca67pp6TKxOohx6iTFr_OZZv2yFTFV-ejvAYjaUAtE_Yay0nt1WEgMO02YQsh8D9QNYBmOaQytyqTkMFCjTAvJBhHKTxJrwLK8C5tXJKxEjbHyKHmE-Z3thuFXSbId6sU3ng/s698/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.20.45%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAMYHCWDk3L99eblBsYgvf57SyoDRhSMCWwlvDcfDH5qtKDRTM7Ca67pp6TKxOohx6iTFr_OZZv2yFTFV-ejvAYjaUAtE_Yay0nt1WEgMO02YQsh8D9QNYBmOaQytyqTkMFCjTAvJBhHKTxJrwLK8C5tXJKxEjbHyKHmE-Z3thuFXSbId6sU3ng/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.20.45%20PM.png" width="292" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">by Fred Fuld III</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The cement industry is a major contributor to the global economy, with a market size of over $326 billion. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2029, driven by demand from infrastructure projects and urbanization.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and dams, are major consumers of cement. As developing countries invest in their infrastructure, the demand for cement is expected to grow. In addition, urbanization is also driving the demand for cement. As more people move to cities, there is a need for more housing and commercial buildings. Cement is a key ingredient in these structures.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The growth of the cement industry is not without its challenges. One challenge is the environmental impact of cement production. Cement manufacturing is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions. The industry is working to reduce its environmental impact, but this is a challenge.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Another challenge facing the cement industry is the increasing competition from emerging markets. China is the world’s largest producer of cement, but its growth is slowing. Other countries, such as India and Vietnam, are seeing rapid growth in their cement industries. This competition is putting pressure on prices and margins in the global cement market.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Despite these challenges, the cement industry is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. The demand for infrastructure and urbanization will continue to drive growth. The industry is also working to reduce its environmental impact, which will help to sustain its growth.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some additional details about the factors driving growth in the cement industry:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Infrastructure projects:</span> Governments around the world are investing heavily in infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and dams. This is creating a significant demand for cement.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Urbanization:</span> The world’s population is becoming increasingly urbanized. This is leading to a need for more housing and commercial buildings, which also require cement.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Economic growth:</span> In many developing countries, economic growth is leading to an increase in disposable income. This is creating a demand for new homes and other structures, which also requires cement.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Increasing demand for sustainable construction materials:</span> There is a growing demand for sustainable construction materials, such as cement made from recycled materials. This is creating new opportunities for the cement industry.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Vulcan Materials Company (VMC), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, is a producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel, and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. The company’s products are used in nearly all forms of construction, including roads, bridges, buildings, and airports.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Vulcan Materials is the largest producer of construction aggregates in the United States, with operations in 29 states. The company also has operations in Canada and Mexico. Vulcan Materials is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The company’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “VMC.”</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Vulcan Materials is a profitable company with a strong financial position. The company has a long history of growth and is well-positioned for future growth.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some of the company’s strengths:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strong market position: Vulcan Materials is the largest producer of construction aggregates in the United States. This gives the company a significant advantage in terms of market share and pricing power.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Diversified product portfolio: Vulcan Materials produces a wide range of construction materials, which helps to reduce its reliance on any one product or market.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strong financial position: Vulcan Materials has a strong balance sheet and generates a lot of cash flow. This gives the company the financial resources to invest in growth and acquisitions.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some of the company’s challenges:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cyclical industry: The construction industry is cyclical, which means that demand for Vulcan Materials’ products can fluctuate.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Environmental regulations: The construction industry is heavily regulated, which can increase costs and delay projects.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Competition: Vulcan Materials faces competition from other producers of construction aggregates, as well as from companies that produce alternative construction materials.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Overall, Vulcan Materials is a strong company with a bright future. The company has a dominant market position, a diversified product portfolio, and a strong financial position. However, the company faces some challenges, such as the cyclical nature of the construction industry and the increasing regulatory burden.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The $29,5 billion market capitalization company has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 48 and a forward P/E ratio of 29. Quarterly earnings growth year-over-year were 31% on a revenue growth of 7%. Earnings per share growth for next year is expected to be 19.3%. The stock pays a dividend of 0.76%. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Cemex (CX) is a global building materials company with headquarters in Monterrey, Mexico. It is one of the largest cement companies in the world, with operations in over 50 countries. Cemex produces a wide range of building materials, including cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and asphalt.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Cemex’s products are used in a wide variety of construction projects, including roads, bridges, buildings, and infrastructure projects. The company’s customers include governments, contractors, and individual consumers.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some of Cemex’s strengths:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strong market position: Cemex is one of the largest cement companies in the world, with operations in over 50 countries. This gives the company a significant advantage in terms of market share and pricing power.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Diversified product portfolio: Cemex produces a wide range of building materials, which helps to reduce its reliance on any one product or market.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strong financial position: Cemex has a strong balance sheet and generates a lot of cash flow. This gives the company the financial resources to invest in growth and acquisitions.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Global reach: Cemex has operations in over 50 countries, which gives the company a global presence and access to new markets.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some of Cemex’s challenges:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cyclical industry: The construction industry is cyclical, which means that demand for Cemex’s products can fluctuate.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Environmental regulations: The construction industry is heavily regulated, which can increase costs and delay projects.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Competition: Cemex faces competition from other cement companies, as well as from companies that produce alternative building materials.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Overall, Cemex is a strong company with a bright future. The company has a dominant market position, a diversified product portfolio, and a strong financial position.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This $10.7 billion company trades at 18 times trailing earnings and 190 times forward earnings. Quarterly earnings growth year-over-year were 21% on a revenue growth of 8.4%. Earnings per share growth for next year is expected to be 18.9%. The company does not pay a dividend.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP) is a leading manufacturer of basic construction materials in the United States. The company produces cement, gypsum wallboard, recycled paperboard, and concrete and aggregates. Its products are used in residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and energy applications.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Eagle Materials was founded in 1963 as a division of Centex Construction Company. The company became an independent public company in 2004. Eagle Materials is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has operations in 11 states.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Eagle Materials is a profitable company with a strong financial position. The company has a long history of growth and is well-positioned for future growth.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some of the company’s strengths:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strong market position: Eagle Materials is a leading manufacturer of basic construction materials in the United States. This gives the company a significant advantage in terms of market share and pricing power.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Diversified product portfolio: Eagle Materials produces a wide range of construction materials, which helps to reduce its reliance on any one product or market.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strong financial position: Eagle Materials has a strong balance sheet and generates a lot of cash flow. This gives the company the financial resources to invest in growth and acquisitions.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Focus on innovation: Eagle Materials is constantly investing in new technologies and products. This helps the company to stay ahead of the competition and meet the needs of its customers.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some of the company’s challenges:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cyclical industry: The construction industry is cyclical, which means that demand for Eagle Materials’ products can fluctuate.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Environmental regulations: The construction industry is heavily regulated, which can increase costs and delay projects.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Competition: Eagle Materials faces competition from other manufacturers of construction materials, as well as from companies that produce alternative building materials.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">EXP has a trailing P/E of 15 and a forward P/E of 13. Earnings per share growth for next year is expected to be 36.2%. The company pays a dividend of 0.54%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Overall, the cement industry is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. The demand for infrastructure and urbanization will continue to drive growth. Maybe one of these stocks could be the foundation for your portfolio.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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Yields up to 13%<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjy5PP__yDFIxaKYJCAqvbticDhhnOioCgbi9G4n2dfuT37NmhH1Irp2wIkYZKd3Eby0UB54t5cJSHbEB2tlt1_gqpKKLGfzR6BUi95g5_7bpOz3KFR-kc8RH37DEFSr1Qhcbv67aHr8eh6zfkwJjzFs_LwVRxCDYJCVxRIrO0kodzvDseO5kLw/s868/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.19.46%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="620" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjy5PP__yDFIxaKYJCAqvbticDhhnOioCgbi9G4n2dfuT37NmhH1Irp2wIkYZKd3Eby0UB54t5cJSHbEB2tlt1_gqpKKLGfzR6BUi95g5_7bpOz3KFR-kc8RH37DEFSr1Qhcbv67aHr8eh6zfkwJjzFs_LwVRxCDYJCVxRIrO0kodzvDseO5kLw/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.19.46%20PM.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">by Fred Fuld III</span><p></p><div class="entry-content" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); box-sizing: inherit; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The cell tower industry is currently in a state of growth, driven by the increasing demand for mobile data and the rollout of 5G networks. The global cell tower market is expected to reach $120 billion by 2025, up from $80 billion in 2020.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The growth of the cell tower industry is being driven by a number of factors, including:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">The increasing demand for mobile data: As more and more people use their smartphones and tablets to stream video, download music, and play games, the demand for mobile data is growing rapidly. This is putting a strain on existing cellular networks, and cell towers are needed to increase capacity and improve coverage.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">The rollout of 5G networks: 5G is the next generation of cellular technology, and it promises to deliver much faster speeds and lower latency than 4G. This will enable new applications such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and self-driving cars, which will all require a significant amount of bandwidth.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">The increasing popularity of small cells: Small cells are a type of cell tower that is much smaller and less visible than traditional cell towers. They can be deployed in a variety of locations, such as on streetlights, utility poles, and buildings. This makes them ideal for areas with high demand for mobile data, such as city centers and sports stadiums.</li></ul><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The Future of Cell Towers</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The future prospects for the cell tower industry are very positive. The demand for mobile data is expected to continue to grow, and the rollout of 5G networks will further accelerate this growth. In addition, the increasing popularity of small cells will create new opportunities for the cell tower industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Overall, the cell tower industry is a good investment for the future. It is a stable and growing industry with a bright future.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some additional reasons why cell towers are a good investment:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">They are in high demand. The demand for cell towers is growing rapidly, as more and more people use their smartphones and tablets to connect to the internet.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">They are relatively low-cost. The cost of building and maintaining a cell tower is relatively low, compared to other types of infrastructure.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">They have a long lifespan. Cell towers can last for many years, making them a sound investment.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">They provide a steady stream of income. Cell tower operators typically lease space on their towers to telecommunications companies, which provides a steady stream of income</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">If you are looking for cell tower stocks, there are a few options to consider, primarily those that are structured as <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/https://www.wstnn.com/4-equity-reits-paying-high-yields-over-10/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">real estate investment trusts</a> [REITs] .</p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">American Tower</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">American Tower Corporation (AMT) is a leading global real estate investment trust focused on owning, operating, and leasing wireless communications infrastructure. Established in 1995, the company has become one of the key players in the cell tower industry, providing essential infrastructure for wireless communication networks worldwide.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Key aspects of American Tower Corporation include:</p><ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Global Presence:</span> ATC has a significant global presence, with operations in various countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. They own and operate a vast portfolio of cell towers and other communication infrastructure assets in these regions.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cell Tower Ownership:</span> The core of ATC’s business revolves around owning and operating cell towers. These towers are equipped with antennas and other equipment necessary for transmitting and receiving wireless signals from mobile devices.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Diverse Portfolio:</span> American Tower’s portfolio includes a wide range of wireless infrastructure assets, including macro cell towers, rooftop installations, and distributed antenna systems (DAS). This diversity enables them to cater to the specific needs of different wireless carriers and provide coverage in various environments.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Wireless Carrier Leasing:</span> The company primarily generates revenue by leasing space on its towers to wireless carriers, telecommunications companies, and other wireless service providers. These companies use the infrastructure to provide cellular and data services to their customers.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Support for Emerging Technologies:</span> ATC has been actively involved in supporting the deployment of emerging technologies like 5G. As 5G networks continue to roll out globally, the demand for cell towers and infrastructure is expected to grow, benefiting companies like American Tower.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Financial Performance:</span> American Tower Corporation has experienced strong financial performance over the years, driven by the increasing demand for wireless communication and the expansion of mobile networks. The company’s revenue is derived from long-term lease agreements with its tenants, providing a stable source of income.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Sustainable Growth:</span> Given the ongoing growth in mobile data consumption and the constant need for improved wireless connectivity, American Tower is positioned for sustainable growth in the long term. The company continues to invest in expanding its infrastructure and exploring opportunities in emerging markets.</li></ol><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">American Tower Corporation’s role in the cell tower industry is crucial, as it provides the backbone infrastructure that supports wireless communication, enabling people around the world to stay connected and access mobile services. With its strong market position, global presence, and focus on emerging technologies, ATC continues to play a significant role in shaping the future of wireless communication networks.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The stock, with a market cap of $89.9 billion, trades at 69 times trailing earnings and 35 times forward earnings. Long term annual growth estimate for the next five years is 10.48%. It pays an annual dividend yield of 3.48%.</p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Crown Castle</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) is a leading real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, operation, and leasing of wireless communications infrastructure, with a particular focus on cell towers. Here is a profile of Crown Castle, highlighting its involvement in the cell tower industry:</p><ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cell Tower Ownership:</span> Crown Castle owns and operates a vast portfolio of cell towers across the United States. These towers are strategically located in urban areas, suburban regions, and rural locations to provide comprehensive wireless coverage to a wide range of customers.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Macro Cell Towers:</span> The company’s primary focus is on macro cell towers, which are tall structures equipped with antennas and other equipment necessary for transmitting and receiving wireless signals. These towers are designed to support multiple wireless carriers and their customers simultaneously.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Tower Infrastructure Services:</span> Crown Castle provides essential infrastructure services to wireless carriers, telecommunications companies, and other wireless service providers. The company leases space on its towers, allowing tenants to install their antennas and equipment to enhance their network coverage and capacity.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Small Cell Networks:</span> In addition to macro cell towers, Crown Castle also operates and deploys small cell networks. Small cells are lower-power wireless access points that complement macro towers, providing increased capacity and coverage in densely populated areas such as urban centers.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Fiber Optic Infrastructure:</span> Crown Castle has expanded its operations into fiber optic infrastructure to support the increasing demand for high-speed data transmission. The company owns and operates an extensive fiber network, connecting its cell towers and providing backhaul connectivity to wireless carriers.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">National Presence:</span> Crown Castle’s portfolio covers a broad geographic footprint across the United States. The company’s extensive network of cell towers and fiber infrastructure enables it to provide comprehensive wireless coverage and support the deployment of new technologies, including 5G.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Wireless Carrier Relationships:</span> Crown Castle has established long-term relationships with major wireless carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. These relationships are crucial for leasing space on its towers and driving revenue growth.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Site Development Services:</span> Crown Castle offers site development services to support wireless carriers in the process of deploying new cell towers or expanding their existing infrastructure. This includes identifying suitable locations, obtaining necessary permits, and managing the construction and installation process.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Financial Performance:</span> Crown Castle has a strong financial track record, with a steady revenue stream driven by long-term lease agreements with its tenants. The company’s success is attributed to its portfolio of high-quality assets, ongoing investment in infrastructure expansion, and reliable cash flow generation.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Commitment to Innovation:</span> Crown Castle is actively involved in supporting the evolution of wireless communication technologies. The company embraces innovation and invests in research and development to meet the changing needs of wireless carriers and consumers.</li></ol><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Crown Castle’s focus on owning and operating cell towers, along with its investment in fiber optic infrastructure, positions it as a key player in the telecommunications industry. With its extensive network, national presence, and commitment to innovation, Crown Castle continues to play a critical role in enabling seamless wireless communication and supporting the growth of mobile networks in the United States.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The stock, which has a market cap of $49 billion, has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 30 and a forward P/E of 33. Earnings per share growth this year was 44.6%, however, on a quarterly basis, earnings were down slightly at -0.7%. The company pays a generous yield of 5.5%.</p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">SBA Communications</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on cell towers. Here is a profile of SBA Communications, highlighting its involvement in the cell tower industry:</p><ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cell Tower Ownership:</span> SBA Communications owns and operates a substantial portfolio of cell towers primarily in the United States. These towers are strategically located across urban, suburban, and rural areas to provide wireless coverage to a diverse range of customers, including wireless carriers and other telecommunications companies.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Macro Cell Towers:</span> The company focuses on macro cell towers, which are tall structures equipped with antennas and equipment to transmit and receive wireless signals. These towers support multiple wireless carriers and their customers, enabling them to deliver voice, data, and other wireless services.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Tower Leasing and Colocation:</span> SBA Communications generates revenue by leasing space on its towers to wireless carriers and other service providers. Tenants can install their antennas and equipment on these towers, leveraging the infrastructure to expand their network coverage and capacity. SBA Communications also facilitates colocation, allowing multiple tenants to share a single tower.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Diverse Tower Portfolio:</span> SBA Communications owns towers of various types, including freestanding towers, rooftops, and other structures suitable for wireless communication infrastructure. This diversity enables the company to meet the specific requirements of different tenants and provide coverage in various environments.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Geographic Reach:</span> SBA Communications has a strong presence not only in the United States but also in international markets. The company’s tower portfolio extends across North, Central, and South America, providing wireless infrastructure solutions to customers in multiple countries.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Site Development and Services:</span> SBA Communications offers site development services to support wireless carriers in their network expansion efforts. This includes identifying suitable locations, obtaining permits, and managing tower construction and installation. The company also provides maintenance and upgrade services to ensure optimal tower performance.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Financial Performance:</span> SBA Communications has demonstrated consistent financial growth, driven by its extensive tower portfolio and the ongoing demand for wireless communication infrastructure. The company generates revenue through long-term lease agreements with its tenants, providing a stable source of income.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Commitment to Innovation:</span> SBA Communications actively monitors and adapts to evolving industry trends and technological advancements. The company invests in research and development to ensure its towers and infrastructure are equipped to support emerging technologies, such as 5G and future wireless standards.</li></ol><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">SBA Communications’ emphasis on owning and operating cell towers, combined with its geographic reach and commitment to innovation, positions it as a significant player in the wireless communications industry. With a diverse tower portfolio and a focus on customer service, SBA Communications continues to play a vital role in facilitating wireless connectivity and supporting the growth of mobile networks.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">SBA is a $24.9 billion company, with fairly high P/E ratios, 68 trailing and 40 forward. Earnings per share growth this year was 97.4%, with next year growth anticipated to be 20.9%. The company has no long term debt and pays a yield of 1.47%.</p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Uniti</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) is a real estate investment trust that specializes in owning, acquiring, and operating mission-critical communication infrastructure, including a focus on cell towers. Here is a profile of Uniti Group, emphasizing its involvement in the cell tower industry:</p><ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cell Tower Ownership and Leasing:</span> Uniti Group owns and leases a substantial portfolio of cell towers across the United States. These towers are designed to support wireless communication by providing infrastructure for wireless carriers and other telecommunications companies. Uniti Group generates revenue by leasing space on its towers to tenants, allowing them to install their antennas and equipment.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Tower Portfolio and Diverse Assets:</span> The company’s tower portfolio consists of a mix of macro towers, rooftop installations, and distributed antenna systems (DAS). This diversity enables Uniti Group to cater to different customer requirements and provide coverage in a variety of environments, including urban areas, suburban regions, and rural locations.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Strategic Tower Acquisitions:</span> Uniti Group has been actively engaged in acquiring cell tower assets to expand its portfolio. Through strategic acquisitions, the company aims to enhance its market presence and strengthen its position in the cell tower industry.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Wireless Infrastructure Services:</span> In addition to owning and leasing cell towers, Uniti Group provides a range of infrastructure services to support wireless carriers and their network deployment. These services include site development, tower construction and installation, maintenance, and upgrades.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Fiber Optic Connectivity:</span> Uniti Group has a significant focus on fiber optic connectivity, which complements its cell tower assets. The company’s fiber network connects its towers, providing backhaul connectivity and enabling high-speed data transmission to support the increasing demand for mobile data and emerging technologies.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Customer Relationships:</span> Uniti Group maintains relationships with various wireless carriers, telecommunications companies, and other customers in the wireless industry. These relationships are crucial for leasing space on its towers and providing tailored solutions to meet customer needs.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Geographic Reach:</span> While primarily focused on the United States, Uniti Group has a nationwide presence, with towers located across multiple states. This geographic reach allows the company to offer wireless coverage and infrastructure services to customers in different regions.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Financial Performance:</span> Uniti Group’s financial performance is driven by the recurring revenue generated through long-term lease agreements with its tenants. The stability of these leases provides the company with a predictable income stream.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Commitment to Innovation:</span> Uniti Group recognizes the importance of technological advancements and evolving industry trends. The company actively invests in research and development to stay at the forefront of the rapidly changing wireless communication landscape.</li></ol><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Uniti Group’s focus on cell tower ownership, leasing, and fiber connectivity, combined with its strategic acquisitions and commitment to innovation, positions it as a significant player in the wireless infrastructure industry. Through its diverse tower portfolio and infrastructure services, Uniti Group plays a vital role in supporting wireless connectivity and the growth of mobile networks.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Being one of the smaller companies in the industry, it has a market cap of $1 billion. The stock trades at only 10 times forward earnings. Although earnings per share this year were negative, earnings per share growth for next year are anticipated to increase by over 72%. This $4.62 per share stock is debt free and has 30 cents in cash per share. The dividend yield is a towering 13%.</p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">US Cellular</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">United States Cellular (USM), the only non-REIT on this list, is a prominent wireless telecommunications provider in the United States, offering cellular service to millions of customers across multiple states. US Cellular operates and utilizes cell towers as a crucial part of its network infrastructure to ensure comprehensive network coverage and connectivity. Here is a profile of US Cellular with emphasis on its involvement with cell towers:</p><ol style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Wireless Service Provider:</span> US Cellular serves as a wireless telecommunications carrier, delivering voice, data, and other wireless services to consumers and businesses. It operates as a regional carrier, primarily focusing on serving customers in specific geographic areas rather than offering nationwide coverage.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cell Tower Infrastructure:</span> US Cellular owns and operates a substantial number of cell towers strategically positioned throughout its service areas. These cell towers act as essential infrastructure, facilitating the transmission and reception of wireless signals.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Network Coverage and Capacity:</span> The cell towers maintained by US Cellular play a pivotal role in extending network coverage and enhancing capacity for its wireless services. Equipped with antennas and other necessary equipment, these towers transmit voice and data signals to customers’ mobile devices.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Tower Leasing:</span> In addition to its proprietary tower infrastructure, US Cellular may also lease space on third-party cell towers to expand its network coverage in specific locations. By engaging in tower leasing agreements, US Cellular can extend its reach and offer service in areas where it doesn’t have its own towers.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Network Investment:</span> US Cellular continues to invest in expanding and upgrading its network infrastructure, including cell towers, to meet the increasing demand for mobile data and enhance the overall customer experience. These investments involve deploying new technologies such as 5G to improve network speed, capacity, and capabilities.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Site Development and Management:</span> US Cellular actively participates in site development activities, including identifying suitable locations for new tower installations, securing permits, and overseeing the construction and installation process. The company ensures that its tower infrastructure adheres to regulatory and environmental standards.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Partnerships and Roaming:</span> US Cellular forms partnerships and establishes roaming agreements with other wireless carriers, allowing its customers to access coverage and services beyond its own network footprint. These agreements may involve sharing tower infrastructure and network resources with partner carriers.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Customer Focus:</span> US Cellular places a strong emphasis on providing reliable wireless service to its customers, prioritizing personalized experiences and tailored wireless solutions. The company leverages its cell tower infrastructure to deliver network coverage, capacity, and connectivity that meets the unique needs of its customers.</li></ol><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">US Cellular’s cell tower infrastructure forms the foundation of its wireless network, enabling the seamless delivery of voice and data services to its customers. With a commitment to network expansion, technological advancements, and customer satisfaction, US Cellular continues to play a vital role in providing reliable wireless connectivity and services in its specific regional markets.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This $1.5 billion company has a forward P/E of 23. Earnings for this year are negative but are expected t jump 77% next year. The stock is selling at a third of book value and has an extremely favorable price sales ratio of 0.36. It does not pay a dividend. </p><p class="has-large-font-size" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">ETFs</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">If you are looking for more diversification, there are two ETFs with have some connection to the cell tower industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure RE (SRVR) has a yield of 2.38%%. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Defiance 5G Next Gen Connectivity ETF (FIVG) yields 1.5%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Keep a close eye on the price action of cell tower stocks, as they could be signaling a compelling buying opportunity, and may be calling your portfolio.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written</span></p></div><footer class="entry-footer" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #686868; font-family: Montserrat, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 0.8125rem; line-height: 1.6153846154; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 2.1538461538em;"><span class="posted-on" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></footer><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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It involves <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/02/23/1044972/carbon-removal-factory-climate-change/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">capturing CO2 emissions</a> from industrial processes, power plants, and other sources, and then storing or utilizing the captured carbon to prevent its release into the atmosphere.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The process of carbon capture typically involves three main steps: capture, transportation, and storage/utilization.</p><ol style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Capture: The first step is to capture CO2 emissions from the source. Various techniques are used for capture, including:<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Post-combustion capture: This method involves removing CO2 from the flue gas emitted after the combustion of fossil fuels. It typically employs chemical solvents or absorbents to capture the CO2.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pre-combustion capture: In this approach, the fuel is converted into a mixture of hydrogen and CO2 before combustion. The CO2 is then separated from the hydrogen, allowing for capture.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Oxy-fuel combustion: This method involves burning fossil fuels with pure oxygen instead of air. The resulting flue gas primarily consists of CO2 and water vapor, making it easier to capture the CO2.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Direct air capture: This technique involves extracting CO2 directly from the ambient air using chemical sorbents or other processes. It can be used to capture CO2 from diffuse sources or to remove historical emissions.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Transportation: Once the CO2 is captured, it needs to be transported to the storage or utilization site. Transportation methods include pipelines, ships, or trucks, depending on the distance and quantity of CO2 being transported.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Storage/Utilization: The captured CO2 can be either stored underground or utilized for various purposes.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Storage: CO2 can be injected deep underground into geological formations such as depleted oil and gas fields, saline aquifers, or coal seams. These formations act as storage reservoirs, trapping the CO2 and preventing its release into the atmosphere. The CO2 may be stored in a supercritical state, where it exhibits properties of both a gas and a liquid.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Utilization: Instead of storage, captured CO2 can be used for various purposes. It can be utilized in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), where the CO2 is injected into oil reservoirs to enhance oil production. Additionally, CO2 can be used in the production of chemicals, fuels, building materials, or other industrial processes.</li></ul></li></ol><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In the energy sector, several prominent companies have made significant strides in carbon capture technology. Among these industry leaders are Equinor (EQNR), NRG Energy (NRG), Shell (SHEL), Chevron (CVX), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Fluor (FLR), and Schlumberger (SLB), each of which has dedicated small divisions focused on advancing carbon capture initiatives.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) is developing a carbon capture system in partnership with Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) . FuelCell has a $931 market cap and is currently generating negative earnings. The company has about $69 million in long term debt but $458 million in cash. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In regards to pure plays, Aker Carbon Capture ASA (AKCCF) is a Norwegian company that specializes in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies. Aker Carbon Capture is a subsidiary of Aker ASA, a diversified Norwegian industrial investment company.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The company focuses on developing and commercializing carbon capture solutions to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Aker Carbon Capture offers various technologies and solutions for capturing CO2 emissions from industrial processes, power plants, and other sources. These solutions encompass both post-combustion and pre-combustion capture methods.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Aker Carbon Capture aims to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by enabling industries to capture their CO2 emissions and either store the carbon underground or utilize it for other purposes, such as enhanced oil recovery or the production of valuable products. The company’s technologies aim to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for reducing carbon emissions across different sectors.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This $749 million market cap company is currently generating losses, and should be considered speculative. The stocks trades over-the-counter.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Delta CleanTech Inc. (DCTIF), headquartered in Calgary, Canada, is a company primarily focused on carbon capture. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Delta CleanTech engages in various businesses related to CO2 capture and management. Their comprehensive offerings include CO2 capture solutions for CO2-enhanced heavy oil production, coal and gas power generation, and industrial food-grade CO2 markets. They employ cutting-edge technologies like LCDesign, PDOengine, and DeltaSolv to provide efficient and effective solutions in the field of carbon capture.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In addition to their expertise in carbon capture, Delta CleanTech also offers a range of supporting systems and services. Their Delta Purification system encompasses innovative technologies such as the Delta solvent reclaiming system and Delta glycol reclaiming system. These systems enable the reclamation of amine-based solvents used in natural gas processing and CO2 capturing processes, as well as the reclamation of glycols like mono-ethylene glycol and tri-ethylene glycol used for natural gas dehydration, cooling, and anti-freeze processes.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Recognizing the importance of hydrogen as a clean fuel source, Delta CleanTech is involved in the development of hydrogen fueling stations. They aim to contribute to the growth and adoption of hydrogen as an alternative energy option. Also, Delta CleanTech actively participates in the development, verification, and trading of CO2 offset credits. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This is an extremely low cap company at $2.2 million and should therefore be considered extremely speculative. The company is currently generative negative earnings. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">A less risky alternative that would provide more diversification would be carbon capture related Exchange Traded Funds. There are a few to choose from:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">KraneShares Global Carbon (KRBN)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF (CRBN)</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Carbon capture technologies are still being developed and refined, and their widespread deployment is a subject of ongoing research and investment. The ultimate goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help mitigate the impact of human activities on climate change by capturing and safely storing or utilizing CO2 that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-88190652707402158412023-08-22T13:56:00.004-07:002023-08-22T14:18:12.914-07:00Healthy Chocolate May Help Chocolate Stocks<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0u0qpKUEqkxz8iqZW5x-8HOcJfZhmXXaFSEas_dKrSRAHISIGCSP6IQjeKk0jWyyGqrfbMeYQ_PDrFvDJLiz0D3JKlrdKzlla7rNSzp71FE6lriDbtfsYLLwDZK8lz0u2J0yKV9COo2EDf2kwoOwJaCE58_rw-FjtpGNRUiq-jOsXYPaIhMQ_tw/s680/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.17.41%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="680" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0u0qpKUEqkxz8iqZW5x-8HOcJfZhmXXaFSEas_dKrSRAHISIGCSP6IQjeKk0jWyyGqrfbMeYQ_PDrFvDJLiz0D3JKlrdKzlla7rNSzp71FE6lriDbtfsYLLwDZK8lz0u2J0yKV9COo2EDf2kwoOwJaCE58_rw-FjtpGNRUiq-jOsXYPaIhMQ_tw/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.17.41%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">by Fred Fuld III</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The demand for chocolate is currently on the rise. The global chocolate market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.98% from 2022 to 2029, reaching an estimated value of USD 67.88 billion by 2029.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">There are a number of factors driving the growth of the chocolate market, including:</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Increasing population growth and urbanization. The global population is expected to grow to 9.7 billion by 2050, and the majority of this growth will occur in urban areas. This will create a larger market for chocolate, as urban consumers are more likely to consume chocolate than rural consumers.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Rising incomes. As incomes rise, consumers are more likely to spend money on luxury goods, such as chocolate. This is especially true in developing countries, where the middle class is growing rapidly.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Increased awareness of the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/02/chocolate-health-claims" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">health benefits of chocolate</a>. Chocolate has been shown to have a number of health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. This is leading to increased demand for chocolate, especially among health-conscious consumers.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Growing popularity of premium and dark chocolate. Premium and dark chocolate are becoming increasingly popular, as consumers are looking for more sophisticated and flavorful chocolate options. This is driving growth in the chocolate market, as these types of chocolate typically command a higher price than traditional milk chocolate.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Chocolate has been shown to have a number of health benefits, including:</p><pre class="wp-block-code" style="border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; border-top-left-radius: 4px; border-top-right-radius: 4px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Inconsolata, monospace; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.75em; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 100%; overflow: auto; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><code style="background-color: #d1d1d1; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0.125em 0.25em;">Reduced risk of heart disease. The flavanols in chocolate can help to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-chocolate#:~:text=Chocolate%20is%20especially%20rich%20in,Cardiovascular%20support." rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">improve blood flow and reduce inflammation</a>, which can help to protect against heart disease.
Lowered blood pressure. The flavanols in chocolate can also help to lower blood pressure, which is another risk factor for heart disease.
Reduced risk of stroke. Chocolate has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke, especially in women.
Improved blood sugar control. The flavanols in chocolate can help to improve insulin sensitivity, which can help to control blood sugar levels.
Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Chocolate has been shown to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, especially in women.
Improved cognitive function. The flavanols in chocolate can help to improve cognitive function, such as memory and attention.
Reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The flavanols in chocolate may help to protect against Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Improved mood. Chocolate can help to improve mood, possibly due to its effects on the brain's serotonin levels.
Antioxidant protection. Chocolate is a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect cells from damage.</code></pre><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">It is important to note that these health benefits are only seen with dark chocolate, which contains a higher concentration of flavanols than milk chocolate. Additionally, the benefits are seen when chocolate is eaten in moderation.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">So what chocolate stocks are available to investors?</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Hershey Foods Corporation (HSY), commonly known as Hershey’s, is a well-known American chocolate company. Hershey’s was founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1894 in the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA. Milton Hershey had previous experience in the caramel business but turned his attention to chocolate manufacturing.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In 1900, Hershey’s introduced its iconic product, the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar, which quickly became popular among consumers. The company’s success was largely attributed to its use of fresh milk and other high-quality ingredients.<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />Hershey’s experienced significant expansion throughout the early 20th century. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Milton Hershey established a model town called Hershey, Pennsylvania, to house the company’s employees and their families. The town included amenities such as housing, schools, recreational facilities, and a theme park called Hersheypark.<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />During World War II, Hershey’s was commissioned by the U.S. government to produce ration bars for the military. These bars provided soldiers with a high-calorie and nutritious food source during combat.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In addition to the classic chocolate bars, Hershey’s expanded its product line to include various confectionery items. This included the introduction of Hershey’s Kisses in 1907, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in 1928, and Kit Kat bars in the United States in 1970 through a licensing agreement with Nestlé.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Hershey’s expanded its reach globally, establishing manufacturing facilities and acquiring confectionery companies in different countries. Today, Hershey’s products are available in various regions around the world.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Over the years, Hershey Foods Corporation has grown to become one of the largest chocolate and confectionery manufacturers in the United States and has built a strong brand recognized globally.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Hershey has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 32 and a forward P/E ratio of 25. Earnings per share growth for this year jumped by 44.6%. The stock pays a dividend of $4.14 per year, giving a yield of 1.59%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Mondelez International (MDLZ) has a rich history in the chocolate industry. The company traces its roots back to 1903 when it was originally established as the National Biscuit Company [NBC] in the United States. NBC quickly gained recognition for its popular snack products, including cookies and crackers. Over the years, NBC expanded its product portfolio and became a leading player in the global food and beverage industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In 1923, NBC introduced its first chocolate product, the iconic Oreo cookie, which went on to become one of the company’s most beloved and successful brands. This marked NBC’s entry into the chocolate segment and set the stage for its future endeavors in the chocolate industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In 1969, NBC merged with another prominent food company, Kraft Foods, forming the conglomerate known as Kraft General Foods (KGF). This merger brought together two industry giants and further solidified their presence in the chocolate and snack market.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In 2000, KGF underwent a significant restructuring and rebranding. The company spun off its international snack and confectionery businesses, including its chocolate brands, into a separate entity called Kraft Foods Inc. This move aimed to enhance focus and drive growth in the respective product categories.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In 2012, Kraft Foods Inc. made another transformational change. It split into two independent companies: Kraft Foods Group, which focused on the North American grocery business, and Mondelez International, which took charge of the global snacks and confectionery portfolio, including its chocolate brands.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">As a result, Mondelez International became a standalone company dedicated to delighting consumers with a wide range of chocolate products. The company’s chocolate portfolio includes well-known brands such as Cadbury, Milka, Toblerone, and Côte d’Or, among others.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This $100 billion market cap company trades at 26 times trailing earnings and 21 times forward earnings. Quarterly earnings growth year-over-year jumped 147.8% on a rise of 18.1% increase in quarterly sales over the same period. The stock pays a dividend yield of 2.09%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Tootsie Roll Industries has a storied history in the chocolate industry, dating back to its inception in 1896. The company was founded by Leo Hirshfield, who initially started his confectionery business in New York City. While Tootsie Roll Industries is best known for its namesake candy, the Tootsie Roll, its involvement in the chocolate sector is significant.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In the early years, Tootsie Roll Industries primarily focused on producing hard candies. However, in 1907, the company introduced a breakthrough product that would shape its future—the Tootsie Roll. This chocolate-flavored taffy-like candy became an instant success, winning the hearts of consumers across the United States.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Building on the triumph of the Tootsie Roll, the company expanded its chocolate offerings with the introduction of Tootsie Pops in 1931. These lollipops, featuring a chewy Tootsie Roll center, quickly became a beloved treat and a staple of Tootsie Roll Industries’ product lineup.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Over the decades, Tootsie Roll Industries continued to innovate and expand its chocolate portfolio. In 1971, they introduced another iconic product, the Junior Mints. These creamy, chocolate-covered mints gained popularity and have remained a favorite movie theater snack ever since.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Tootsie Roll Industries further expanded its chocolate offerings through acquisitions. In 1993, the company acquired the Charms Company, known for its popular Charms Blow Pops, which combined fruit-flavored hard candy with a gum center. This acquisition strengthened Tootsie Roll Industries’ presence in the chocolate and confectionery market.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Today, Tootsie Roll Industries is a leading player in the chocolate and confectionery industry. In addition to the classic Tootsie Roll and Tootsie Pops, the company offers a diverse range of chocolate-based candies, including Dots, Andes, and Caramel Apple Pops, among others.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This $2.68 billion market cap stock trades at 34 times trailing earnings. Quarterly sales were up 15.3% over the same period last year, and earnings increase 12.8% over the same period. The company offers a yield of 0.97%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is a confectionery company founded in 1981 by Frank and Rosalie Crail in Durango, Colorado. Starting with their first store in an old house, they offered a variety of chocolates and confections. As their high-quality chocolates gained popularity, the company expanded rapidly and began opening franchise locations across the United States.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory became known for its diverse range of chocolate products, including caramel apples, fudge, truffles, nut clusters, and chocolate-covered treats. They also introduced innovative creations like gourmet popcorn, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and custom gift baskets.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">To further expand, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory adopted a franchise model, allowing individuals to open their own stores under the brand’s umbrella. This approach contributed to the company’s rapid growth and the establishment of numerous retail locations nationwide.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In addition to its success in the United States, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ventured into international markets. It opened stores in Canada, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Japan, and other countries, expanding its reach and introducing its products to a global audience.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Throughout its history, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has maintained a commitment to using premium ingredients and traditional chocolate-making techniques. The company focuses on handcrafting its chocolates in small batches to ensure freshness and superior taste.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s dedication to quality and its unique offerings have earned it a loyal customer base and recognition within the confectionery industry. Its stores are often sought out by chocolate enthusiasts and tourists looking for delicious treats.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Today, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory continues to thrive, offering a wide selection of chocolates and confections in its stores and franchises. Its commitment to quality, innovative products, and expansion efforts have made it a well-known name in the chocolate industry.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The company is currently generating negative earnings, but has a reasonable price to sales ratio of 1.10. Rocky Mountain is an extremely low cap company at $33 million, and should therefore be considered extremely speculative. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Overall, the future of the chocolate industry is marked by innovation, sustainability, and meeting evolving consumer demands. As companies continue to adapt to changing trends and invest in responsible practices, the chocolate industry is poised for continued growth and diversification.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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It is based on a natural system that bacteria use to defend against viral infections. The CRISPR-Cas9 system, in particular, has gained significant attention and is widely used in scientific research.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The CRISPR-Cas9 technology consists of two main components: the Cas9 enzyme and a guide RNA (gRNA). The gRNA is designed to target a specific sequence of DNA, and the Cas9 enzyme acts as molecular scissors to cut the DNA at that location. Once the DNA is cut, the cell’s natural repair mechanisms come into play, which can be harnessed to introduce desired genetic changes, such as adding, removing, or modifying specific genes.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">CRISPR technology has revolutionized the field of genetic engineering and holds tremendous potential for various applications, including medical research, agriculture, and biotechnology. It has opened up new possibilities for understanding genetic diseases, developing new therapies, creating genetically modified organisms, and enhancing crop characteristics, among other things. However, it is still an active area of research and there are ongoing discussions and considerations regarding its ethical, legal, and social implications.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">There are a few publicly traded companies that are in the CRISPR field. The CRISPR technology industry is at its very early stages, so there are risks involved with some of the smaller companies. Here are some of the pure plays, all of which are generative negative earnings.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) is a biotechnology company that was founded in 2014 with the goal of developing CRISPR-Cas9-based therapies for the treatment of genetic diseases. The company was co-founded by Jennifer Doudna, one of the pioneers of CRISPR technology, along with Rodger Novak, Luciano Marraffini, and Nessan Bermingham.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The history of Intellia Therapeutics is closely tied to the breakthrough discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 as a powerful gene-editing tool. Jennifer Doudna’s research group, along with Emmanuelle Charpentier, published a seminal paper in 2012 that demonstrated the potential of CRISPR-Cas9 for precise DNA editing. This discovery laid the foundation for the development of Intellia’s therapeutic approach.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In its early years, Intellia Therapeutics focused on establishing its intellectual property and securing licenses to key CRISPR-Cas9 patents. The company also built a strong team of scientists and researchers with expertise in gene editing, molecular biology, and drug development.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Since its founding, Intellia Therapeutics has made significant progress in advancing its pipeline of potential therapies. The company has collaborated with various partners, including Novartis, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Ospedale San Raffaele, to develop and commercialize CRISPR-based treatments for a wide range of genetic diseases.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Intellia’s research and development efforts have focused on several therapeutic areas, including genetic disorders, liver diseases, and cancer. The company has been involved in preclinical and clinical studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its CRISPR-based therapies.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The stock has a market cap of $3.75 billion, cash per share of $10.44, and has no long term debt. The latest quarterly revenue growth year-over-year was 11.5%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) is a biotechnology company that was founded in 2013 with the aim of harnessing the potential of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology for the development of novel therapies. The company was co-founded by Emmanuelle Charpentier, Jennifer Doudna, and Rodger Novak.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The history of CRISPR Therapeutics is intertwined with the groundbreaking discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 as a powerful tool for precise gene editing. In 2012, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna published a seminal paper demonstrating the feasibility of using CRISPR-Cas9 for targeted genome editing. This discovery opened up new possibilities for gene therapy and genetic engineering.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">CRISPR Therapeutics was established shortly after this pivotal discovery. The company focused on translating the potential of CRISPR technology into therapeutic applications for the treatment of genetic diseases. CRISPR Therapeutics obtained licenses to key CRISPR-Cas9 patents and assembled a team of scientists and experts in the field.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Since its founding, CRISPR Therapeutics has made significant progress in its research and development efforts. The company has collaborated with various partners, including Vertex Pharmaceuticals, to advance its pipeline of potential therapies. CRISPR Therapeutics has focused on several therapeutic areas, such as blood disorders, genetic diseases, and immuno-oncology.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The company has conducted preclinical and clinical studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its CRISPR-based treatments. Notably, in 2019, CRISPR Therapeutics initiated the first clinical trial in the United States for CRISPR-based gene editing in humans. The trial aimed to evaluate the use of CRISPR-Cas9 to treat patients with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">CRISPR Therapeutics continues to be at the forefront of CRISPR-based therapeutics development, leveraging the potential of gene editing technology to address unmet medical needs.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">It has a market cap of $4.59 billion, is debt free and has cash per share of $23.38. Quarterly sales growth year-over-year skyrocketed by over 10,000%. This is due to the fact that sales were extremely low a year ago.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Editas Medicine (EDIT) is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 with a focus on developing transformative genome editing technologies, particularly using CRISPR-Cas9, to treat genetic diseases. The company was co-founded by Jennifer Doudna, Feng Zhang, George Church, Keith Joung, and J. Keith Joung, all prominent scientists who have made significant contributions to the development of CRISPR technology.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The history of Editas Medicine can be traced back to the breakthrough discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 as a versatile gene-editing tool. In 2012, Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier published a seminal paper demonstrating the feasibility of using CRISPR-Cas9 for precise DNA editing. Feng Zhang’s lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard also independently developed the CRISPR-Cas9 system for gene editing around the same time.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In 2013, Editas Medicine was established with significant investments from venture capital firms and scientific institutions. The company aimed to leverage the power of CRISPR technology to develop novel therapeutics for a range of genetic disorders. Editas Medicine holds licenses to key CRISPR-Cas9 patents and collaborates with academic and industry partners to advance its research and development efforts.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Since its inception, Editas Medicine has made progress in developing therapies for various genetic diseases. The company has focused on specific conditions such as inherited retinal diseases, which can cause vision loss, and has initiated clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its CRISPR-based treatments.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The company sports a market cap of a bit over $582 million, and is debt free with $4.39 in cash per share. The latest quarterly revenue growth year-over-year was 45.6%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">CRISPR, initially considered a niche within the biotechnology industry, has the potential to transcend boundaries and emerge as the preeminent and rapidly expanding force among all biotech enterprises, poised to redefine the landscape of scientific advancements and medical breakthroughs.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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Top Desalination Stocks<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVzOypVNnYqKfTq3_CJbSZuRKt4EhQAZh7Atjmn9WSTc_Y1jHSkCCuNFS1ytVnBSjCeSL20ucBy-2dTcv-ENwkEuwASg4k1JRrd4MX4RA-NaV6AeH6X4g9qaKKJ30ezGi8Ny3uV2a2KUybM0wGAKFYISt2bIiLxkh0knQsJ86dQx1pAgHi_nwY-Q/s804/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.15.19%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="804" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVzOypVNnYqKfTq3_CJbSZuRKt4EhQAZh7Atjmn9WSTc_Y1jHSkCCuNFS1ytVnBSjCeSL20ucBy-2dTcv-ENwkEuwASg4k1JRrd4MX4RA-NaV6AeH6X4g9qaKKJ30ezGi8Ny3uV2a2KUybM0wGAKFYISt2bIiLxkh0knQsJ86dQx1pAgHi_nwY-Q/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.15.19%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">by Fred Fuld III</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The desalination industry, also referred to as desalinization, is currently experiencing a period of rapid growth. This is due to a number of factors, including:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Increased water scarcity:</span> As the global population grows and climate change worsens, water scarcity is becoming a more widespread problem. Desalination is a way to produce fresh water from seawater or brackish water, which can help to alleviate water scarcity.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Improved technology:</span> Desalination technology has improved significantly in recent years, making it more efficient and cost-effective. This has made desalination more attractive to a wider range of countries and water utilities.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Government support:</span> Many governments are providing financial and regulatory support for desalination projects. This is helping to drive investment in the industry and make desalination more accessible.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">As a result of these factors, the global desalination market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% from 2023 to 2030. This growth is expected to be driven by demand from the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some of the key trends in the desalination industry:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">The rise of membrane technology:</span> Membrane technology is the most common technology used for desalination. It is a relatively efficient and cost-effective technology, and it is becoming increasingly popular.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">The growth of seawater desalination:</span> Seawater desalination is the most common type of desalination. It is used to produce large quantities of fresh water from seawater.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">The increasing use of brackish water desalination:</span> Brackish water desalination is a growing trend. It is used to produce fresh water from brackish water, which is less salty than seawater.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">The development of new desalination technologies:</span> There is ongoing research and development into new desalination technologies. These technologies could make desalination more efficient and cost-effective in the future.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO)</span> is a Bermuda-based company that owns and operates desalination plants in the Caribbean and the Middle East. CWCO is the largest publicly traded desalination company in the world by market capitalization.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">CWCO owns and operates 11 desalination plants in the Caribbean and the Middle East. The company’s plants produce a total of approximately 250 million gallons of water per day. CWCO’s customers include government agencies, hotels, resorts, and industrial customers.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Financials</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">CWCO’s revenue for the fiscal year 2022 was $320 million. The company’s net income was $49 million. CWCO’s debt-to-equity ratio is 0.4. The stock trades at 34.5 times trailing earnings, and pays a dividend yield of 1.55%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Growth Prospects</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">CWCO is well-positioned for growth in the desalination industry. The global desalination market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% from 2023 to 2030. CWCO’s focus on the Caribbean and the Middle East, two regions that are facing water scarcity, gives the company a competitive advantage.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Risks</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The main risks to CWCO’s business include:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Increased competition:</span> The desalination industry is becoming increasingly competitive. CWCO faces competition from other desalination companies, as well as from companies that are developing new desalination technologies.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Changes in government regulations:</span> Government regulations could impact CWCO’s business. For example, changes in water quality standards could increase the cost of operating CWCO’s plants.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Changes in the global economy:</span> The global economy could impact CWCO’s business. For example, a recession could lead to a decrease in demand for water from CWCO’s customers.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">CWCO Summary</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">CWCO is a well-established company with a strong track record. The company is well-positioned for growth in the desalination industry. However, there are some risks to CWCO’s business, including increased competition and changes in government regulations.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Energy Recovery Inc. (ERII)</span> is an American company that manufactures and sells desalination products. ERII’s products are used in a variety of desalination technologies, including reverse osmosis, multi-stage flash, and MED.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Business</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">ERII’s primary product is the PX pressure exchanger. The PX pressure exchanger is a device that recovers energy from brine streams in desalination plants. This energy recovery can lead to significant savings in energy costs. ERII’s PX pressure exchangers are used in desalination plants around the world.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Financials</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">ERII’s revenue for the fiscal year 2022 was $103.9 million. The company’s net income was $15.1 million. ERII’s debt-to-equity ratio is 0.3. The stock has a very high P/E ratio of 160, but a forward P/E of 50. The company is debt free.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Growth Prospects</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">ERII is well-positioned for growth in the desalination industry. The global desalination market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% from 2023 to 2030. ERII’s focus on the development and sale of energy recovery devices gives the company a competitive advantage.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Risks</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The main risks to ERII’s business include:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Increased competition:</span> The desalination industry is becoming increasingly competitive. ERII faces competition from other companies that are developing and selling energy recovery devices.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Changes in government regulations:</span> Government regulations could impact ERII’s business. For example, changes in water quality standards could increase the cost of operating ERII’s devices.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Changes in the global economy:</span> The global economy could impact ERII’s business. For example, a recession could lead to a decrease in demand for desalination products.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">ERII Summary</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">ERII is a well-established company with a strong track record. The company is well-positioned for growth in the desalination industry. However, there are some risks to ERII’s business, including increased competition and changes in government regulations.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some of ERII’s recent accomplishments:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">In 2022, ERII signed a $10 million contract to supply its PX pressure exchangers to a desalination plant in Saudi Arabia.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">In 2022, ERII opened a new manufacturing facility in China.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">In 2022, ERII was named one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">ERII is a company to watch in the desalination industry. The company has a strong track record and is well-positioned for growth.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Veolia Environnement (VEOEY)</span> is a French company that is one of the largest water treatment and management companies in the world. Veolia has a desalination division that operates over 1,950 desalination plants in 85 countries.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The stock, which trades over-the-counter, has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 27 and pays a yield of 3.86%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The desalination industry is a rapidly growing industry with a lot of potential. It is a key part of the solution to the global water crisis. As the industry continues to grow, it is likely to see even more innovation and efficiency improvements, and the stocks in this arena should benefit.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-9074737151433621552023-08-22T13:51:00.002-07:002023-08-22T14:09:08.636-07:00If Cosmetics Companies are Recession Proof, Should You Be Buying Their Stocks?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpEOQgZ-D_D89ReM8ekm2oC2BYP-9eqyrolXcdR9OiJw77MDiC90ovIm47tXRKutkOFRwPm0r0Fm1CaSXkXm8rXFYJEAKTCS0q3YZJbzqwN2vlIEwDZvm4sX8h2LhVPYHRXGx4j3eFnmEDt_xJ8u2XjrT-j0Y8NGlHTyrl5ETB8-PWh-M0nVyWg/s706/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.08.18%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="676" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpEOQgZ-D_D89ReM8ekm2oC2BYP-9eqyrolXcdR9OiJw77MDiC90ovIm47tXRKutkOFRwPm0r0Fm1CaSXkXm8rXFYJEAKTCS0q3YZJbzqwN2vlIEwDZvm4sX8h2LhVPYHRXGx4j3eFnmEDt_xJ8u2XjrT-j0Y8NGlHTyrl5ETB8-PWh-M0nVyWg/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-22%20at%202.08.18%20PM.png" width="306" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">by Fred Fuld III</span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">You may have heard that the beauty industry is <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/https://www.evergreenbeauty.edu/blog/why-the-beauty-industry-is-recession-proof-2/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">immune to recessions</a>. Here are some reasons why.</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cosmetics are a necessity for many people.</span> Even during tough economic times, people still want to look their best. Cosmetics can help people feel more confident and put-together, which can be especially important during times of stress.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cosmetics are a relatively affordable luxury.</span> Compared to other discretionary spending, such as travel or entertainment, cosmetics are relatively inexpensive. This makes them an attractive option for people who are trying to save money during a recession.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">The cosmetic industry is constantly innovating.</span> New products and trends are always emerging, which keeps consumers interested and spending. This makes the cosmetic industry less vulnerable to economic downturns than other industries that are more stagnant.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Of course, no industry is completely recession-proof. However, the cosmetic industry is generally considered to be more recession-resistant than other industries. This is due to the factors listed above.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here are some additional points to consider:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cosmetics can be a way to boost morale.</span> During tough times, people may be looking for ways to improve their mood. Cosmetics can be a way to do this, as they can make people feel more confident and attractive.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cosmetics can be a way to express oneself.</span> People may use cosmetics to express their personal style or to reflect their mood. This can be especially important during times of change or uncertainty.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Overall, the cosmetic industry is a relatively resilient industry that is not as vulnerable to economic downturns as other industries. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">So if makeup companies are so good for surviving a recession, there are several stocks that are involved in this arena.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Coty Inc. (COTY) is a French-American multinational <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230705100617/https://www.wstnn.com/cosmetic-stocks-are-looking-good/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">beauty company</a> founded in 1904 by François Coty. With its subsidiaries, it develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes fragrances, cosmetics, skin care, nail care, and both professional and retail hair care products. Coty is one of the leading beauty companies in the world. The company has a portfolio of over 70 brands, and it operates in over 150 countries. Coty is committed to innovation, and it is constantly developing new products and services. Coty is a respected brand that is known for its high-quality products and its innovative marketing campaigns.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The stock has a fairly high price to earnings ratio of 67 but trades at a more reasonable 26 times earnings. Quarterly earnings growth year-over-year were up an incredible 108% on an 8.7% increase in sales. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.(ELF) is a cosmetics company based in Oakland, California. The company was founded in 2004 by Joseph Shamah and Scott D. Weiss. e.l.f. stands for “Eyes Lips Face,” which reflects the company’s focus on affordable, high-quality cosmetics.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">e.l.f. Beauty sells its products through a variety of channels, including its own website, e-commerce retailers, and brick-and-mortar stores. The company’s products are also available in over 60 countries worldwide.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">e.l.f. Beauty is known for its affordable prices, its wide range of products, and its commitment to cruelty-free and vegan cosmetics. The company has been praised by consumers and critics alike for its high-quality products and its innovative marketing campaigns.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">In recent years, e.l.f. Beauty has experienced rapid growth. In 2015, the company’s revenue was $100 million. By 2021, revenue had grown to $578.84 million. e.l.f. Beauty is now one of the leading cosmetics companies in the United States.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The stock has a trailing P/E ratio of 95 and a forward P/E of 50. Earnings per share quarter over quarter were 891.30% on a 78.30% rise in revenues. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported a net profit of $1.091 billion for the twelve months ending March 31, 2023. This represents a decline of 67.49% from the net profit of $3.48 billion reported for the twelve months ending March 31, 2022.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The decline in profit was due to a number of factors, including:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">A 12.42% decline in revenue for the twelve months ending March 31, 2023, to $15.862 billion.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Increased costs, including marketing and advertising expenses.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Impairment charges related to certain discontinued operations.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Despite the decline in profit, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. remains a profitable company. The company’s strong brands, global reach, and focus on innovation position it well for continued growth in the years to come.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Here is a table showing The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.’s net profit for the past three years:</p><figure class="wp-block-table" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; overflow-x: auto; table-layout: fixed; width: 750.2000122070312px;"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-spacing: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; table-layout: fixed; width: 750.2000122070312px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><th style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em; word-break: normal;">Year</th><th style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em; word-break: normal;">Net Profit (in millions)</th></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em; word-break: normal;">2023</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em; word-break: normal;">1.091</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em; word-break: normal;">2022</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em; word-break: normal;">3.48</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em; word-break: normal;">2021</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em; word-break: normal;">2.87</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">With a forward P/E of 37 , this is one of the few cosmetics companies that pays a dividend. The current yield is 1.38%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) is a leading beauty retailer in the United States. The company operates over 1,300 stores across the country, and it also sells products online through its website and mobile app. Ulta Beauty offers a wide variety of beauty products, including cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, and salon services.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Ulta Beauty was founded in 1990, and it has grown rapidly in recent years. The company’s revenue has increased from $1.5 billion in 2009 to $14.3 billion in 2022. Ulta Beauty is now the largest beauty retailer in the United States, and it is the second-largest beauty retailer in the world.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The stock has one of the most favorable earnings ratios of the group, trading at 18 times trailing earnings and 17 times forward earnings.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">A couple more makeup companies worth looking at which trade over-the-counter are the French company L’Oréal S.A. (LRLCY) with a P/E of 39 and a yield of 1.48%, and the Japanese company Shiseido Company, Limited (SSDOY) trading at 73 times earnings and yielding 1.54%.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Maybe some of these companies can make your portfolio look better.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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Please go to </span></b><b style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://wstnn.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #888888; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://WStNN.com</a> for all future posts.</b> </p><p>The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the <a href="https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/glossary/ex-dividend-dates-when-are-you-entitled-stock-and" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ex dividend date</a> and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.</p><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; height: auto; text-align: center; width: 600px;"><ins class="adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2427831169011625" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-status="filled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #eaf2f9; display: block; height: 280px; margin: auto; padding: 0.125em 0.25em; text-decoration: none;"><ins aria-label="Advertisement" id="aswift_3_expand" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-table; height: 280px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 600px;" tabindex="0" title="Advertisement"><ins id="aswift_3_anchor" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; height: 280px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 600px;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" data-google-container-id="a!4" data-google-query-id="CL_Ms834jPkCFe0DTwgdhigN2w" data-load-complete="true" frameborder="0" height="280" hspace="0" id="aswift_3" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="aswift_3" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" scrolling="no" src="https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-2427831169011625&output=html&h=280&adk=3960465297&adf=2607074354&pi=t.aa~a.762919443~i.5~rp.4&w=600&fwrn=4&fwrnh=100&lmt=1658508226&num_ads=1&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1371175300&psa=1&ad_type=text_image&format=600x280&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wstnn.com%2Ftop-stocks-going-ex-dividend-in-august-2022%2F&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=150&rw=600&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&wgl=1&fa=27&dt=1658508225967&bpp=4&bdt=2976&idt=-M&shv=r20220721&mjsv=m202207210101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D55ac23e82589075e-222ea73f30d400c2%3AT%3D1658337711%3ART%3D1658337711%3AS%3DALNI_MYlLgJR-n4WpSvgU6E3kOmifRvvww&gpic=UID%3D000006092b335e5a%3AT%3D1655837610%3ART%3D1658508224%3AS%3DALNI_MY7dcESO2Ld-xgs6QoUoKTA74QyqQ&prev_fmts=0x0%2C728x90%2C336x280&nras=2&correlator=4300907261651&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=483015944.1655837609&ga_sid=1658508224&ga_hid=829177360&ga_fc=1&u_tz=-420&u_his=2&u_h=900&u_w=1440&u_ah=812&u_aw=1440&u_cd=24&u_sd=2&adx=348&ady=1945&biw=1407&bih=741&scr_x=0&scr_y=574&eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C44759842%2C44763506%2C31068585%2C44766067%2C42531608%2C31064019&oid=2&psts=AGkb-H8Iqb6-c9FAUZ42uMjECfqXIt35a2NlIG2vCFS_OhJPoyOXFH2OkbuR4pDYwFBV9okvVIMDbnxw7K2zGw&pvsid=804010037643689&tmod=1897335171&nvt=1&ref=https%3A%2F%2Ft.co&eae=0&fc=1408&brdim=0%2C23%2C0%2C23%2C1440%2C23%2C1422%2C804%2C1422%2C741&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=128&bc=31&ifi=4&uci=a!4&btvi=3&fsb=1&xpc=PFjLOKAF1z&p=https%3A//www.wstnn.com&dtd=38" style="border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: 280px; left: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; max-width: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 600px;" vspace="0" width="600"></iframe></ins></ins></ins></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This technique generally works in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, but during bear markets, you may want to consider avoiding this strategy. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until on or after the ex date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million. Some of the stocks have yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount, and the annual yield.</p><figure class="wp-block-table" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; overflow-x: auto;"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-spacing: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; table-layout: fixed; width: 600px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Intel Corporation (INTC)</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">8/4/2022</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.365</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">3.63%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">MetLife, Inc. (MET)</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">8/8/2022</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.50</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">3.29%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">8/11/2022</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.49</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.37%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Target Corporation (TGT)</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">8/16/2022</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.08</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.82%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT)</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">8/31/2022</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.80</td><td style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.87%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">The entire list of over 120 ex-dividend stocks will be emailed to all subscribers early next week, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. 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</div>ProfessorFredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540720975632570176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-1067630358493332802022-07-06T16:19:00.001-07:002022-07-06T16:19:47.239-07:00Stocks Selling for Less than Cash per Share<p> <b style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;"><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Please note that this is a sister publication of WallStreetNewsNetwork ( </span><a href="https://wstnn.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #888888; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://WStNN.com</a><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"> ) and postings will end on this site shortly. Please go to </span></b><b style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://wstnn.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #888888; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://WStNN.com</a> for all future posts.</b></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">by Fred Fuld III</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">During the last six months, the stock market has taken a tumble, with the S&P 500 down almost 20% year-to-date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Some investors and traders are now looking for bargains, hoping for a short term or even a long term bounce.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">So how do you go about choosing a stock to buy in these volatile times? One strategy is to look for stocks that are not only selling below their book value, but also below their cash per share, especially if the company has low or no debt.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The cash per share is the amount of money that would be distributed for each share if the company went out of business today. In other words, if all the other company’s assets were totally worthless, how much would shareholders receive for each share, just from the cash in the bank the company has.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">So if you can buy the stock for less than the cash per share, you should be getting a fairly good deal, not counting other factors.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">If the company is also profitable, that is another benefit.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The following are four stocks with have low or no debt, are trading below the cash per share, and are profitable with price to earnings ratios below 32. As a matter of fact, three of the companies have P/E ratios below 15. All of the following are low cap or extremely low cap, so should be considered very, very speculative.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><i>article continues at <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/stocks-selling-for-less-than-cash-per-share/">WStNN.com</a></i></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>ProfessorFredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540720975632570176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-24009097402909341142022-07-06T16:11:00.003-07:002022-07-06T16:11:37.869-07:00Stocks Going Ex Dividend in July 2022<p><b style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;"><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Please note that this is a sister publication of WallStreetNewsNetwork ( </span><a href="https://wstnn.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #888888; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://WStNN.com</a><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"> ) and postings will end on this site shortly.</span></b></p><p> <span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;">The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.</span></p><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the <a href="https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/glossary/ex-dividend-dates-when-are-you-entitled-stock-and" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ex dividend date</a> and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.</p><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; height: auto; text-align: center; width: 544.1575927734375px;"><ins class="adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2427831169011625" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-status="filled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #eaf2f9; display: block; height: 280px; margin: auto; padding: 0.125em 0.25em; text-decoration: none;"><ins aria-label="Advertisement" id="aswift_2_expand" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-table; height: 280px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;" tabindex="0" title="Advertisement"><ins id="aswift_2_anchor" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; height: 280px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" data-google-container-id="a!3" data-google-query-id="CNbK8fq8x_cCFfLjKAUdxJUMzg" data-load-complete="true" frameborder="0" height="280" hspace="0" id="aswift_2" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="aswift_2" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" scrolling="no" src="https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-2427831169011625&output=html&h=280&adk=3069178902&adf=1255580114&pi=t.aa~a.1054454270~i.4~rp.4&w=544&fwrn=4&fwrnh=100&lmt=1651723346&num_ads=1&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1371175300&psa=1&ad_type=text_image&format=544x280&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wstnn.com%2F&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=136&rw=544&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&wgl=1&fa=27&dt=1651723346688&bpp=5&bdt=2660&idt=5&shv=r20220503&mjsv=m202204270101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D402f5a3eda1d2bce-22d6667ab2d20042%3AT%3D1651422292%3ART%3D1651422292%3AS%3DALNI_MYfAk5shNwmXg8xv8bmaAy7F7rg0Q&prev_fmts=0x0%2C336x280&nras=2&correlator=4418175325105&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=100043252.1651723345&ga_sid=1651723346&ga_hid=1779426051&ga_fc=1&u_tz=-420&u_his=2&u_h=900&u_w=1440&u_ah=812&u_aw=1440&u_cd=24&u_sd=2&adx=297&ady=1843&biw=1240&bih=648&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C44759837&oid=2&pvsid=596766339973717&pem=110&tmod=836308041&nvt=1&eae=0&fc=1408&brdim=0%2C23%2C0%2C23%2C1440%2C23%2C1440%2C808%2C1252%2C647&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=128&bc=31&ifi=3&uci=a!3&btvi=2&fsb=1&xpc=5o0DHNj9Cu&p=https%3A//www.wstnn.com&dtd=62" style="border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: 280px; left: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; max-width: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 544px;" vspace="0" width="544"></iframe></ins></ins></ins></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This technique generally works in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the strategy during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and some with yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount, and the yield.<b style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif;"><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Please note that this is a sister publication of WallStreetNewsNetwork ( </span><a href="https://wstnn.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #888888; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://WStNN.com</a><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"> ) and postings will end on this site shortly.</span></b></p><p> <span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;">The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.</span></p><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the <a href="https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/glossary/ex-dividend-dates-when-are-you-entitled-stock-and" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ex dividend date</a> and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.</p><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; height: auto; text-align: center; width: 544.1575927734375px;"><ins class="adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2427831169011625" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-status="filled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #eaf2f9; display: block; height: 280px; margin: auto; padding: 0.125em 0.25em; text-decoration: none;"><ins aria-label="Advertisement" id="aswift_2_expand" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-table; height: 280px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;" tabindex="0" title="Advertisement"><ins id="aswift_2_anchor" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; height: 280px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" data-google-container-id="a!3" data-google-query-id="CNbK8fq8x_cCFfLjKAUdxJUMzg" data-load-complete="true" frameborder="0" height="280" hspace="0" id="aswift_2" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="aswift_2" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" scrolling="no" src="https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-2427831169011625&output=html&h=280&adk=3069178902&adf=1255580114&pi=t.aa~a.1054454270~i.4~rp.4&w=544&fwrn=4&fwrnh=100&lmt=1651723346&num_ads=1&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1371175300&psa=1&ad_type=text_image&format=544x280&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wstnn.com%2F&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=136&rw=544&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&wgl=1&fa=27&dt=1651723346688&bpp=5&bdt=2660&idt=5&shv=r20220503&mjsv=m202204270101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D402f5a3eda1d2bce-22d6667ab2d20042%3AT%3D1651422292%3ART%3D1651422292%3AS%3DALNI_MYfAk5shNwmXg8xv8bmaAy7F7rg0Q&prev_fmts=0x0%2C336x280&nras=2&correlator=4418175325105&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=100043252.1651723345&ga_sid=1651723346&ga_hid=1779426051&ga_fc=1&u_tz=-420&u_his=2&u_h=900&u_w=1440&u_ah=812&u_aw=1440&u_cd=24&u_sd=2&adx=297&ady=1843&biw=1240&bih=648&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C44759837&oid=2&pvsid=596766339973717&pem=110&tmod=836308041&nvt=1&eae=0&fc=1408&brdim=0%2C23%2C0%2C23%2C1440%2C23%2C1440%2C808%2C1252%2C647&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=128&bc=31&ifi=3&uci=a!3&btvi=2&fsb=1&xpc=5o0DHNj9Cu&p=https%3A//www.wstnn.com&dtd=62" style="border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: 280px; left: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; max-width: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 544px;" vspace="0" width="544"></iframe></ins></ins></ins></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This technique generally works in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the strategy during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and some with yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount, and the yield.</p><div><div>Company & Symbol<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ex date<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Amount<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Yield</div><div>Dollar General Corporation (DG)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/1/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.55<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.95%</div><div>Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/5/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.27<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2.79%</div><div>Campbell Soup Company (CPB)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/6/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.37<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3.26%</div><div>Intuit Inc. (INTU)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/8/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.68<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.74%</div><div>Oracle Corporation (ORCL)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/11/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.32<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1.89%</div><div>Foot Locker, Inc. (FL)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/14/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.40<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>5.57%</div><div>Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/19/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1.20<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2.49%</div><div>Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/20/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.47<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2.54%</div><div>Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/26/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.035<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1.09%</div><div>Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/28/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.20<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1.31%</div><div>Hasbro, Inc. (HAS)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7/29/2022<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>0.70<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3.50%</div></div><br /><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/ex-dividend-stocks/" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a> . (If you have been to the page before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists at WSTNN.com <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a> .</p><h5 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.1875rem; line-height: 1.1052631579; margin: 2.9473684211em 0px 1.473684211em; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Dividend definitions:</h5><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Declaration date</span>: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Ex-dividend date</span>: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.</p><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; height: auto; text-align: center; width: 544.1575927734375px;"><ins class="adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2427831169011625" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-status="filled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #eaf2f9; display: block; height: 280px; margin: auto; padding: 0.125em 0.25em; text-decoration: none;"><ins aria-label="Advertisement" id="aswift_3_expand" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-table; height: 280px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;" tabindex="0" title="Advertisement"><ins id="aswift_3_anchor" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; height: 280px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" data-google-container-id="a!4" data-google-query-id="CPHg9IK9x_cCFaXsKAUduCgE3w" data-load-complete="true" frameborder="0" height="280" hspace="0" id="aswift_3" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="aswift_3" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" scrolling="no" src="https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-2427831169011625&output=html&h=280&adk=3069178902&adf=3372289989&pi=t.aa~a.1054454270~i.18~rp.4&w=544&fwrn=4&fwrnh=100&lmt=1651723363&num_ads=1&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1371175300&psa=1&ad_type=text_image&format=544x280&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wstnn.com%2F&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=136&rw=544&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&wgl=1&fa=27&dt=1651723346700&bpp=4&bdt=2673&idt=4&shv=r20220503&mjsv=m202204270101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D402f5a3eda1d2bce-22d6667ab2d20042%3AT%3D1651422292%3ART%3D1651422292%3AS%3DALNI_MYfAk5shNwmXg8xv8bmaAy7F7rg0Q&prev_fmts=0x0%2C336x280%2C544x280%2C1240x648&nras=4&correlator=4418175325105&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=100043252.1651723345&ga_sid=1651723346&ga_hid=1779426051&ga_fc=1&u_tz=-420&u_his=2&u_h=900&u_w=1440&u_ah=812&u_aw=1440&u_cd=24&u_sd=2&adx=297&ady=3817&biw=1240&bih=648&scr_x=1&scr_y=940&eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C44759837&oid=2&psts=AGkb-H8I07oNWdP4lAKHGjdPVvEpZeLMw9eZRjkeYXeU6Hpbhr-T-0WCc7f2bNMh1iYyCXNCpY7HXMOlg9hp%2CAGkb-H8e00Qf92Oeq5HK72XBf8_IUFsPX6djO5pkGDoJmvgEOLraUabEt8nTnWSvxz8nr9fEjl7s4gqwWv1g&pvsid=596766339973717&pem=110&tmod=836308041&nvt=1&eae=0&fc=1408&brdim=0%2C23%2C0%2C23%2C1440%2C23%2C1440%2C808%2C1252%2C647&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=128&bc=31&ifi=4&uci=a!4&btvi=3&fsb=1&xpc=gYzzOXFKeV&p=https%3A//www.wstnn.com&dtd=16975" style="border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: 280px; left: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; max-width: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 544px;" vspace="0" width="544"></iframe></ins></ins></ins></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Record date</span>: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Payment date</span>: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written; affiliate links are on this page</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/ex-dividend-stocks/" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a> . (If you have been to the page before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists at WSTNN.com <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a> .</p><h5 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.1875rem; line-height: 1.1052631579; margin: 2.9473684211em 0px 1.473684211em; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Dividend definitions:</h5><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Declaration date</span>: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Ex-dividend date</span>: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.</p><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; height: auto; text-align: center; width: 544.1575927734375px;"><ins class="adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2427831169011625" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-status="filled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #eaf2f9; display: block; height: 280px; margin: auto; padding: 0.125em 0.25em; text-decoration: none;"><ins aria-label="Advertisement" id="aswift_3_expand" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-table; height: 280px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;" tabindex="0" title="Advertisement"><ins id="aswift_3_anchor" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; height: 280px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" data-google-container-id="a!4" data-google-query-id="CPHg9IK9x_cCFaXsKAUduCgE3w" data-load-complete="true" frameborder="0" height="280" hspace="0" id="aswift_3" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="aswift_3" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" scrolling="no" src="https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-2427831169011625&output=html&h=280&adk=3069178902&adf=3372289989&pi=t.aa~a.1054454270~i.18~rp.4&w=544&fwrn=4&fwrnh=100&lmt=1651723363&num_ads=1&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1371175300&psa=1&ad_type=text_image&format=544x280&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wstnn.com%2F&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=136&rw=544&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&wgl=1&fa=27&dt=1651723346700&bpp=4&bdt=2673&idt=4&shv=r20220503&mjsv=m202204270101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D402f5a3eda1d2bce-22d6667ab2d20042%3AT%3D1651422292%3ART%3D1651422292%3AS%3DALNI_MYfAk5shNwmXg8xv8bmaAy7F7rg0Q&prev_fmts=0x0%2C336x280%2C544x280%2C1240x648&nras=4&correlator=4418175325105&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=100043252.1651723345&ga_sid=1651723346&ga_hid=1779426051&ga_fc=1&u_tz=-420&u_his=2&u_h=900&u_w=1440&u_ah=812&u_aw=1440&u_cd=24&u_sd=2&adx=297&ady=3817&biw=1240&bih=648&scr_x=1&scr_y=940&eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C44759837&oid=2&psts=AGkb-H8I07oNWdP4lAKHGjdPVvEpZeLMw9eZRjkeYXeU6Hpbhr-T-0WCc7f2bNMh1iYyCXNCpY7HXMOlg9hp%2CAGkb-H8e00Qf92Oeq5HK72XBf8_IUFsPX6djO5pkGDoJmvgEOLraUabEt8nTnWSvxz8nr9fEjl7s4gqwWv1g&pvsid=596766339973717&pem=110&tmod=836308041&nvt=1&eae=0&fc=1408&brdim=0%2C23%2C0%2C23%2C1440%2C23%2C1440%2C808%2C1252%2C647&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=128&bc=31&ifi=4&uci=a!4&btvi=3&fsb=1&xpc=gYzzOXFKeV&p=https%3A//www.wstnn.com&dtd=16975" style="border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: 280px; left: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; max-width: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 544px;" vspace="0" width="544"></iframe></ins></ins></ins></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Record date</span>: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Payment date</span>: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.</p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written; affiliate links are on this page</span> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>ProfessorFredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540720975632570176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-23949534950747634162022-05-04T21:11:00.005-07:002022-05-04T21:13:35.073-07:00Stock Going Ex Dividend in May 2022<p><b style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;"><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Please note that this is a sister publication of WallStreetNewsNetwork ( </span><a href="https://wstnn.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #888888; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://WStNN.com</a><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"> ) and postings will end on this site shortly.</span></b></p><p> <span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;">The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.</span></p><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the <a href="https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/glossary/ex-dividend-dates-when-are-you-entitled-stock-and" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ex dividend date</a> and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.</p><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; height: auto; text-align: center; width: 544.1575927734375px;"><ins class="adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2427831169011625" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-status="filled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #eaf2f9; display: block; height: 280px; margin: auto; padding: 0.125em 0.25em; text-decoration: none;"><ins aria-label="Advertisement" id="aswift_2_expand" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-table; height: 280px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;" tabindex="0" title="Advertisement"><ins id="aswift_2_anchor" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; height: 280px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" data-google-container-id="a!3" data-google-query-id="CNbK8fq8x_cCFfLjKAUdxJUMzg" data-load-complete="true" frameborder="0" height="280" hspace="0" id="aswift_2" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="aswift_2" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" scrolling="no" src="https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-2427831169011625&output=html&h=280&adk=3069178902&adf=1255580114&pi=t.aa~a.1054454270~i.4~rp.4&w=544&fwrn=4&fwrnh=100&lmt=1651723346&num_ads=1&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1371175300&psa=1&ad_type=text_image&format=544x280&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wstnn.com%2F&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=136&rw=544&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&wgl=1&fa=27&dt=1651723346688&bpp=5&bdt=2660&idt=5&shv=r20220503&mjsv=m202204270101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D402f5a3eda1d2bce-22d6667ab2d20042%3AT%3D1651422292%3ART%3D1651422292%3AS%3DALNI_MYfAk5shNwmXg8xv8bmaAy7F7rg0Q&prev_fmts=0x0%2C336x280&nras=2&correlator=4418175325105&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=100043252.1651723345&ga_sid=1651723346&ga_hid=1779426051&ga_fc=1&u_tz=-420&u_his=2&u_h=900&u_w=1440&u_ah=812&u_aw=1440&u_cd=24&u_sd=2&adx=297&ady=1843&biw=1240&bih=648&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C44759837&oid=2&pvsid=596766339973717&pem=110&tmod=836308041&nvt=1&eae=0&fc=1408&brdim=0%2C23%2C0%2C23%2C1440%2C23%2C1440%2C808%2C1252%2C647&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=128&bc=31&ifi=3&uci=a!3&btvi=2&fsb=1&xpc=5o0DHNj9Cu&p=https%3A//www.wstnn.com&dtd=62" style="border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: 280px; left: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; max-width: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 544px;" vspace="0" width="544"></iframe></ins></ins></ins></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This technique generally works in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the strategy during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and some with yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount, and the yield.</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-spacing: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; table-layout: fixed; width: 478px;"><colgroup style="box-sizing: inherit;"><col style="box-sizing: inherit;" width="253"></col><col span="3" style="box-sizing: inherit;" width="75"></col></colgroup><tbody style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl24" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="253">Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (BUD)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="75">5/3/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="75">0.407</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="75">0.95%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl24" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Levi Strauss & Co (LEVI)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/5/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl27" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.10</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.12%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/5/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.25</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.29%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Walmart Inc. (WMT)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/5/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.56</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.46%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">American Electric Power Co. (AEP)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/9/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.78</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">3.05%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Honeywell International Inc. (HON)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/12/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.98</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.06%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/12/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.49</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.63%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/12/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl27" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.20</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.21%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/12/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.88</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">4.13%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Amgen Inc. (AMGN)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/16/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.94</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">3.33%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Target Corporation (TGT)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/17/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl27" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.90</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.57%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/23/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.13</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.50%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/26/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl27" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.40</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">3.75%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">5/31/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl27" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.00</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.62%</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/ex-dividend-stocks/" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a> . (If you have been to the page before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists at WSTNN.com <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a> .</p><h5 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.1875rem; line-height: 1.1052631579; margin: 2.9473684211em 0px 1.473684211em; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Dividend definitions:</h5><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Declaration date</span>: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Ex-dividend date</span>: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.</p><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; height: auto; text-align: center; width: 544.1575927734375px;"><ins class="adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2427831169011625" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-status="filled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #eaf2f9; display: block; height: 280px; margin: auto; padding: 0.125em 0.25em; text-decoration: none;"><ins aria-label="Advertisement" id="aswift_3_expand" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-table; height: 280px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;" tabindex="0" title="Advertisement"><ins id="aswift_3_anchor" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; height: 280px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 544px;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" data-google-container-id="a!4" data-google-query-id="CPHg9IK9x_cCFaXsKAUduCgE3w" data-load-complete="true" frameborder="0" height="280" hspace="0" id="aswift_3" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="aswift_3" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" scrolling="no" src="https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-2427831169011625&output=html&h=280&adk=3069178902&adf=3372289989&pi=t.aa~a.1054454270~i.18~rp.4&w=544&fwrn=4&fwrnh=100&lmt=1651723363&num_ads=1&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1371175300&psa=1&ad_type=text_image&format=544x280&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wstnn.com%2F&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=136&rw=544&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&wgl=1&fa=27&dt=1651723346700&bpp=4&bdt=2673&idt=4&shv=r20220503&mjsv=m202204270101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D402f5a3eda1d2bce-22d6667ab2d20042%3AT%3D1651422292%3ART%3D1651422292%3AS%3DALNI_MYfAk5shNwmXg8xv8bmaAy7F7rg0Q&prev_fmts=0x0%2C336x280%2C544x280%2C1240x648&nras=4&correlator=4418175325105&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=100043252.1651723345&ga_sid=1651723346&ga_hid=1779426051&ga_fc=1&u_tz=-420&u_his=2&u_h=900&u_w=1440&u_ah=812&u_aw=1440&u_cd=24&u_sd=2&adx=297&ady=3817&biw=1240&bih=648&scr_x=1&scr_y=940&eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C44759837&oid=2&psts=AGkb-H8I07oNWdP4lAKHGjdPVvEpZeLMw9eZRjkeYXeU6Hpbhr-T-0WCc7f2bNMh1iYyCXNCpY7HXMOlg9hp%2CAGkb-H8e00Qf92Oeq5HK72XBf8_IUFsPX6djO5pkGDoJmvgEOLraUabEt8nTnWSvxz8nr9fEjl7s4gqwWv1g&pvsid=596766339973717&pem=110&tmod=836308041&nvt=1&eae=0&fc=1408&brdim=0%2C23%2C0%2C23%2C1440%2C23%2C1440%2C808%2C1252%2C647&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=128&bc=31&ifi=4&uci=a!4&btvi=3&fsb=1&xpc=gYzzOXFKeV&p=https%3A//www.wstnn.com&dtd=16975" style="border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: 280px; left: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; max-width: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 544px;" vspace="0" width="544"></iframe></ins></ins></ins></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Record date</span>: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. 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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-25622528798153855572022-03-30T13:12:00.003-07:002022-03-30T13:13:07.432-07:00Stocks Going Ex Dividend in April 2022<p> <b style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;"><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Please note that this is a sister publication of WallStreetNewsNetwork ( </span><a href="https://wstnn.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #888888; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://WStNN.com</a><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"> ) and postings will end on this site shortly.</span></b></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the <a href="https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/glossary/ex-dividend-dates-when-are-you-entitled-stock-and" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ex dividend date</a> and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">This technique generally works in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the strategy during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and some with yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount.</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-spacing: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; table-layout: fixed; width: 440px;"><colgroup style="box-sizing: inherit;"><col style="box-sizing: inherit;" width="213"></col><col style="box-sizing: inherit;" width="100"></col><col style="box-sizing: inherit;" width="78"></col><col style="box-sizing: inherit;" width="49"></col></colgroup><tbody style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="213">Company / Symbol</td><td class="xl29" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="100">Ex Dividend Date</td><td class="xl29" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="78">Periodic Amt.</td><td class="xl29" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="49">Yield</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl24" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">4/1/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.09</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.17%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl24" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Dollar General Corporation (DG)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">4/4/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.55</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.96%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl24" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">4/5/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.66</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.87%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Oracle Corporation (ORCL)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">4/7/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.32</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.52%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">WD-40 Company (WDFC)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">4/13/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.78</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.68%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">4/19/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl27" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.80</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.46%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">CVS Health Corporation (CVS)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">4/21/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.55</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.10%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Clorox Company (CLX)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">4/26/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl26" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.16</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">3.32%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Hasbro, Inc. (HAS)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">4/29/2022</td><td align="right" class="xl27" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.70</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">3.24%</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/ex-dividend-stocks/" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a> . (If you have been to the page before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists at WSTNN.com <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a> .</p><h5 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.1875rem; line-height: 1.1052631579; margin: 2.9473684211em 0px 1.473684211em; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Dividend definitions:</h5><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Declaration date</span>: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Ex-dividend date</span>: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.</p><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; height: auto; text-align: center; width: 544.1575927734375px;"><ins class="adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2427831169011625" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-status="filled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #eaf2f9; display: block; height: 280px; margin: auto; padding: 0.125em 0.25em; text-decoration: none;"><ins aria-label="Advertisement" id="aswift_5_expand" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-table; height: 280px; 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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-34068107509220727402022-02-03T09:57:00.003-08:002022-02-03T09:58:23.659-08:00Stocks Going Ex Dividend in February 2022<p> <b style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;"><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Please note that this is a sister publication of WallStreetNewsNetwork ( </span><a href="https://wstnn.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #888888; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://WStNN.com</a><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"> ) and postings will end on this site shortly.</span></b></p><p> <span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;">The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the <a href="https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/glossary/ex-dividend-dates-when-are-you-entitled-stock-and" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ex dividend date</a> and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.</p><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; height: auto; text-align: center; width: 542.1875px;"><ins class="adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2427831169011625" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-status="filled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="box-sizing: inherit; 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In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and some with yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount.</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-spacing: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em; table-layout: fixed; width: 386px;"><colgroup style="box-sizing: inherit;"><col style="box-sizing: inherit;" width="161"></col><col span="3" style="box-sizing: inherit;" width="75"></col></colgroup><tbody style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl24" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="161">Citigroup Inc. (C)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="75">2/4/2022</td><td align="right" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="75">0.51</td><td align="right" class="xl27" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;" width="75">3.13%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Schlumberger N.V. (SLB)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2/8/2022</td><td align="right" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.125</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.28%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2/10/2022</td><td align="right" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.49</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.99%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td class="xl26" height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Amgen Inc. (AMGN)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2/14/2022</td><td align="right" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.94</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">3.42%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2/18/2022</td><td align="right" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">1.06</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.47%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2/22/2022</td><td align="right" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.24</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.69%</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td height="15" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)</td><td class="xl25" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2/28/2022</td><td align="right" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">0.46</td><td align="right" class="xl28" style="border-color: rgb(209, 209, 209); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.4375em;">2.02%</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/ex-dividend-stocks/" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a> . (If you have been to the page before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists at WSTNN.com <a href="https://www.wstnn.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a> .</p><h5 style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.1875rem; line-height: 1.1052631579; margin: 2.9473684211em 0px 1.473684211em; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Dividend definitions:</h5><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Declaration date</span>: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Ex-dividend date</span>: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.</p><div class="google-auto-placed ap_container" style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; height: auto; text-align: center; width: 542.1875px;"><ins class="adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2427831169011625" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-status="filled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #eaf2f9; display: block; height: 280px; margin: auto; padding: 0.125em 0.25em; text-decoration: none;"><ins aria-label="Advertisement" id="aswift_4_expand" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-table; height: 280px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 543px;" tabindex="0" title="Advertisement"><ins id="aswift_4_anchor" style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; display: block; height: 280px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; visibility: visible; width: 543px;"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" data-google-container-id="a!5" data-google-query-id="CKmqmZeN5PUCFdMGigMdszsFyw" data-load-complete="true" frameborder="0" height="280" hspace="0" id="aswift_4" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="aswift_4" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" scrolling="no" src="https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-2427831169011625&output=html&h=280&adk=2702747628&adf=3992917018&pi=t.aa~a.1381849204~i.18~rp.4&w=543&fwrn=4&fwrnh=100&lmt=1643910860&num_ads=1&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1371175300&psa=1&ad_type=text_image&format=543x280&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wstnn.com%2F&flash=0&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=136&rw=542&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&wgl=1&fa=27&dt=1643910846621&bpp=3&bdt=3309&idt=3&shv=r20220126&mjsv=m202201200501&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3Df4be5a8886e93ff6-22f0603139cf00e3%3AT%3D1643408497%3ART%3D1643408497%3AS%3DALNI_MbUhNb69l09wjQPp3gol8n7JfPitg&prev_fmts=0x0%2C1084x280%2C336x280%2C543x280%2C271x600%2C1235x644&nras=6&correlator=7340048327305&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=445788475.1642745844&ga_sid=1643910845&ga_hid=803017884&ga_fc=1&u_tz=-480&u_his=2&u_h=900&u_w=1440&u_ah=812&u_aw=1440&u_cd=24&u_sd=2&adx=296&ady=3614&biw=1235&bih=644&scr_x=0&scr_y=770&eid=42531398%2C44750773%2C31060566&oid=2&psts=AGkb-H87JdEcljH-CTdad6oeVW6GbZOzvIF1CHVAuDGOY8Zqu-kwSPNeyIR5j0Ls0jpLx3yvHVtqNekpoVSf%2CAGkb-H_Tefz63nNgF4I2hdenoJPDBkzA7_f3X7Juk16PnNcLeVR2gtNiloPiJ2rnBHMV_Ho4X5CNfmqxrfQ-jg%2CAGkb-H8CmG0A3kdTWc74AloWyU2GRtrEkuf3oyYUAUEg5_FcTAR_FHuJyNiSSusaoXVNpII-50iagoFZtQkj8w%2CAGkb-H9EC8aVNkOsg6C76zQaYDEfOtRK4ScfX5KV_UIuLmbOmSoRK3vl1R6WsfJDsSEeRkf0jCWzA6OzlfQsQA&pvsid=1459397178402578&pem=314&tmod=542206465&nvt=1&eae=0&fc=1408&brdim=0%2C23%2C0%2C23%2C1440%2C23%2C1435%2C803%2C1247%2C643&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&alvm=r20220201&fu=128&bc=31&ifi=5&uci=a!5&btvi=4&fsb=1&xpc=pGbUyQkHH7&p=https%3A//www.wstnn.com&dtd=14090" style="border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: 280px; left: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; max-width: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 543px;" vspace="0" width="543"></iframe></ins></ins></ins></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Record date</span>: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Payment date</span>: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.75em;">Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic;">Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written; affiliate links are on this page.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class='adsense' style='text-align:center; padding: 0px 3px 0.5em 3px;'>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-4440621568597162492022-01-28T14:35:00.005-08:002022-02-03T09:58:00.089-08:00These are the 18 books that Warren Buffett thinks you should read to get smarter about investing and trading<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;"><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Please note that this is a sister publication of WallStreetNewsNetwork ( </span><a href="https://wstnn.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #888888; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://WStNN.com</a><span face="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"> ) and postings will end on this site shortly.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i> by Fred Fuld III</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfOO54fdgEU7KJQvjIclyHIoRNmY9Ppmg2YO0DS_Au_bWjZcpsPUqzXxC8eSeL3i3amWigjfJ1olnA7zRvBwgePWgyemn4R05AaK0cipXl7-F9gB3GkMij2TEfQPEsjAL8Z4714_j61Mia4RHC6TI426n3Aovj87IW6FkgoNRGYnoSkAuMfmU=s346" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="288" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfOO54fdgEU7KJQvjIclyHIoRNmY9Ppmg2YO0DS_Au_bWjZcpsPUqzXxC8eSeL3i3amWigjfJ1olnA7zRvBwgePWgyemn4R05AaK0cipXl7-F9gB3GkMij2TEfQPEsjAL8Z4714_j61Mia4RHC6TI426n3Aovj87IW6FkgoNRGYnoSkAuMfmU=w166-h200" width="166" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a;">Warren Buffett, head of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) (BRKB), actually came out with a list of books that he recommends on how to trade stocks and invest.</span></span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; 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