US Dividends Aristocrats thread

[Mr. Wood]

Walmart expands vaccinations in boost to U.S. COVID-19 program
JANUARY 22, 2021

This week and next, Walmart will start providing inoculations in Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, South Carolina and Texas as well as in Chicago, and Puerto Rico, the spokeswoman said.

Walmart is already vaccinating healthcare workers in New Mexico and its home state of Arkansas.

 

[Mr. Wood]

hoping for short term correction.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Ex-staffer being sued by Tesla denies he stole massive cache of code days after starting work
January 22, 2021

In a federal lawsuit, the electric-car maker cast Alex Khatilov as a “willful and malicious” thief who moved some 26,000 highly sensitive company files to his personal Dropbox account “with the deliberate intent to injure Tesla’s business.”

But in an exclusive interview with The Post, Khatilov insisted the software files ended up in his Dropbox by mistake — and that he certainly had no plans to steal the files or give them to someone else.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Hedge-fund tycoon says investors are like frogs slowly boiling in a pot
January 21, 2021

Billionaire Seth Klarman — whose letters to clients of his Boston-based fund Baupost Group are closely read on Wall Street — said the Fed’s pandemic-fueled policies of keeping rates close to zero have not stimulated the economy but instead sent the market flying beyond reason and made investors recklessly unafraid of risk.

 

[DevilPlate]

Hedge-fund tycoon says investors are like frogs slowly boiling in a pot
January 21, 2021

This is not something new.

Look at 2008 to 2015.

I didn't expect interest rate to stay so low that time for so many years.

Goto expect the unexpected.

 

[Mr. Wood]

latest reports out. as usual, if anything else u are interest, let me know.

Bank Of America Corp. (BAC)
Bank of Montreal (BMO)
Blackrock Inc. (BLK)
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM)
Citigroup Inc (C)
Comerica, Inc. (CMA)
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)
Fastenal Co. (FAST)
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)
Logitech International SA (LOGI)
Marvell Technology Group Ltd (MRVL)Marvell Technology Group (MRVL)
National Bank of Canada (NTIOF)
Procter & Gamble Co. (PG)Procter & Gamble Co. (PG)
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS)Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS)
U.S. Bancorp. (USB)
Unitedhealth Group Inc (UNH)
Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC)

 

[Mr. Wood]

Intel Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Financial Results
Jan 21, 2021

“We significantly exceeded our expectations for the quarter, capping off our fifth consecutive record year,” said Bob Swan, Intel CEO. “Demand for the computing performance Intel delivers remains very strong and our focus on growth opportunities is paying off. It has been an honor to lead this wonderful company, and I am proud of what we have achieved as a team. Intel is in a strong strategic and financial position as we make this leadership transition and take Intel to the next level.”

In 2020, Intel generated a record $35.4 billion cash from operations and $21.1 billion of free cash flow (FCF) and returned $19.8 billion to shareholders.

Forecasting first-quarter 2021 revenue of approximately $18.6 billion (non-GAAP revenue of $17.5 billion); expecting first-quarter EPS of $1.03 (non-GAAP EPS of $1.10)

 

[Mr. Wood]

CSX ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER EPS OF $0.99, INCLUDING $0.05 CHARGE FOR EARLY DEBT REPAYMENT
Jan. 21, 2021

Revenue for the fourth quarter decreased 2 percent from the prior year to $2.83 billion, as intermodal growth was more than offset by lower fuel surcharge revenue and coal declines. Expenses decreased 7 percent year over year to $1.61 billion, driven by lower fuel expense and efficiency gains. Operating income increased 5 percent for the quarter to $1.22 billion, compared to $1.15 billion in the same period last year.

 

[Mr. Wood]

7 Dividend Aristocrats That Will Outlive Us All
Jan 22, 2021

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV)

The company has in-demand therapies and products that contribute to revenue growth. AbbVie’s pipeline also deserves attention. I’d regard any drop in price as an opportunity to buy the shares.

Albemarle (NYSE:ALB)

ALB stock’s forward P/E and P/S ratios are 48.39x and 6x, respectively. As a result of the recent run-up in price, the valuation metrics are overstretched. Potential investors could consider investing around $170.

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP)

Forward P/E and P/S ratios are 27.9x and 4.81x, respectively. Despite the recent decline in price, I believe the shares are still richly valued for the current environment. A potential decline would improve the margin of safety.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR)

EMR stock’s forward P/E and P/S ratios are 25.5x and 2.99x, respectively. Emerson Electric’s automation division currently has significant exposure to the traditional energy (i.e., oil and gas) industry. However, it is also growing its alternative energy (i.e., clean fuels and renewables) businesses. Any decline below $80, especially toward $75, would offer a good entry point into the engineering group.

Chubb (NYSE:**)

The fact that Chubb was able to grow its premiums written in 2020 makes it stand out among insurers. I believe the shares could find a place in most long-term portfolios.

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL)

NOBL returned 6% in the past 52 weeks. I believe any decline in the price of the fund during this earnings season would make it a good buy for long-term portfolios.

Sysco (SYY)

A potential decline toward $70 would offer better long-term value. In the coming quarters, as economies recover and cities and countries go back to normal, Sysco’s operations are likely to recover as well.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Kimberly-Clark Announces Year-End 2020 Results And 2021 Outlook
Jan. 25, 2021

Net sales in 2021 are expected to increase 4 to 6 percent, including organic sales growth of 1 to 2 percent. Diluted net income per share for 2021 is anticipated to be $7.10 to $7.60. Adjusted earnings per share in 2021 are expected to be $7.75 to $8.00.

The company's Board of Directors has approved a 6.5 percent increase in the quarterly dividend, which is the 49th consecutive annual increase in the dividend. The Board also authorized a new $5 billion share repurchase program which supplements the current $5 billion authorization that is expected to be completed later in 2021. These actions reflect the company's strong cash flow and growth prospects along with an ongoing commitment to return cash to shareholders.

 

[Mr. Wood]

RBB Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.12 Per Share
January 22, 2021

Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share. The dividend is payable on February 12, 2021 to common shareholders of record as of February 1, 2021.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Volatility in stocks. Does that indicate a rising dollar ahead?
January 26, 2021

On a daily timeframe, the S&P 500 has moved to a level where it is decision time for traders. The index is currently at the 161.8% Fibonacci extension from the highs on September 2nd, 2020 to the lows on September 24th, 2020. In addition, price is pushing up against the trendline dating back to September 2nd. The stock index is also near the apex of an ascending triangle. The RSI is diverging with price. Some stocks, such as BBBY and GME, have gotten the snot squeezed out of them. Volatility was wild today, as the S&P 500 traded from 3853.25 down to 3788.50 in just under ½ hour, and by mid-afternoon, was back to positive.

What could cause a pullback in stocks this week?

A more hawkish Powell
A higher core PCE (the Fed watches this to gauge inflation)
Fears of a lower economic stimulus package than the $1.9 trillion Biden proposed
Fears of “looking ahead” to tapering
Problems with vaccine rollout
Anything can be a catalyst. As traders, we must determine what to do when, and if, stocks move lower. If stocks move lower for one of the above reasons, it will likely mean a US Dollar move higher.

anything can be used as news. sometimes seemingly ridiculous reasons oso.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Microsoft Q2 earnings preview
January 26, 2021

Strong Q2 earning could see the price break out above 228 upper band and push beyond 232 to a fresh all-time high.

Any weakness could see the bears push the share price below the lower band at $210 back towards $200 psychological level and $196. A move below this level could see the start of a bearish trend.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Tesla Motors (TSLA) Q4 earnings preview
January 25, 2021

TSLA has spent the last two weeks consolidating in the low-800s after setting a fresh record high on the 8th of January. The recent sideways price action has allowed the daily RSI indicator to drop back out of “overbought” territory, clearing the deck for potential volatility in either direction.

With bulls and bears in perfect balance at the moment, the company’s Q4 operating results will likely be the catalyst that determines whether the jaw-dropping rally extends further to above $900 or whether the bullish fever breaks and the stock falls back toward its 21-day EMA in mid-$700s or lower:

 

[Mr. Wood]

Janet Yellen confirmed as Treasury Secretary — first woman to hold the position
January 26, 2021

The U.S. Senate voted 84 to 15 on Monday to confirm Janet Yellen as the 78th Secretary of the Treasury.

Yellen told Congress in her nomination hearing that bridging businesses and the unemployed into the post-pandemic world is her top priority.

“Neither the President-elect, nor I, propose this relief package without an appreciation for the country’s debt burden,” Yellen told the Senate Finance Committee in her nomination hearing Tuesday. “But right now, with interest rates at historic lows, the smartest thing we can do is act big.”

even if not sincere, at least listen to them sweet talk can feel abit appease. after election still bother to wayang. power amdk/amdl

 

[Mr. Wood]

Apple Q1 earnings preview
January 27, 2021

The only way is up
Apple will report Q1 earnings after hitting a fresh all time high of over $145 earlier in the week after Wedbush upped it price target to $170.
The stock has had a phenomenal 2020, more than doubling since the mid March lows as demand for Apple products and services soared through the pandemic and despite a major anti-trust lawsuit filed by the US Justice Department against Alphabet which could impact the lucrative Apple – Alphabet partnership.

Whilst the price has eased back mildly today, the uptrend is still firmly intact with immediate resistance at 145, beyond which $150 round number could come into play.

Support can be seen as $125, the confluence if horizontal support and the 50 sma

 

[Mr. Wood]

Tks Bro Wood!

Like that got chance to rate hike. I see activity in the Sept 2021 Fed Fund futures.

no prob
oso looking forward for rate hikes
banks huat ah!

 

[Mr. Wood]

3M Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Results; Provides Full-Year 2021 Guidance
January 26, 2021

Full-Year Highlights:
Sales of $32.2 billion, up 0.1 percent; organic local-currency sales declined 1.7 percent
GAAP EPS of $9.25; adjusted EPS of $8.74
Operating cash flow of $8.1 billion; adjusted free cash flow of $6.7 billion, up 18 percent
Reduced both total debt by $1.5 billion, or 7 percent, and net debt by $4.1 billion, or 23 percent
Returned $3.8 billion to shareholders via dividends and gross share repurchases

2021 Guidance:
Sales growth in the range of 5 to 8 percent, organic local-currency growth of 3 to 6 percent
Earnings per share of $9.20 to $9.70

"Throughout 2020 we distributed two billion respirators globally and supported the development and manufacturing of vaccines and therapeutics to help the world respond to COVID-19,"

did i mention i like 3M becoz they simi sai oso can do and will do. power siol.

 

[Mr. Wood]

ADM Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings of $1.22 per Share, $1.21 per Share on an Adjusted Basis, Affirms Earnings Growth Expectation for 2021
01/26/2021

“For ADM, based on the continued delivery of drivers under our control and improving market conditions as the year progresses, we expect strong growth in segment operating profit and another record year of EPS in 2021. I am extremely proud of our team’s performance: Our momentum is strong, and our future is bright.”

 

[Mr. Wood]

JOHNSON & JOHNSON REPORTS 2020 FOURTH-QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS
January 26, 2021

2020 Full-Year Sales of $82.6 Billion reflecting growth of 0.6%, operational growth of 1.2% and adjusted operational growth of 1.5%

2020 Full-Year EPS of $5.51 decreased 2.1%; adjusted EPS of $8.03 decreased 7.5%

We continue to progress our COVID-19 vaccine candidate and look forward to sharing details from our Phase 3 study soon. Johnson & Johnson was built for times like these, and I am extremely confident in our ability to deliver lasting value and continued innovation in 2021 and for years to come.”