US Dividends Aristocrats thread

[Mr. Wood]

Canopy Growth Announces David Klein as New Chief Executive Officer
Dec 09, 2019

David brings a wealth of expertise to this role, having served in a number of senior leadership capacities over the past 14 years at Constellation Brands.

 

[Mr. Wood]

U.S. lawmakers reach deal on massive defense bill, eye Russia, Turkey, China
DECEMBER 10, 2019

U.S. lawmakers announced an agreement on Monday on a $738-billion bill setting policy for the Department of Defense, including new measures for competing with Russia and China, family leave for federal workers and the creation of President Donald Trump’s long-desired Space Force.

military and construction spending up. watch the related stocks

 

[Mr. Wood]

XEROX HOLDINGS CORPORATION

December 9, 2019

 

[Mr. Wood]

AT&T Sets DirecTV And U-Verse Price Hikes In 2020, Citing Higher Program Costs
December 9, 2019

The move follows a significant jump announced in the fall for AT&T TV Now (formerly DirecTV Now), the streaming bundle offering. The increases are being implemented as the company continues to hemorrhage pay-TV subscribers. In October, AT&T announced third-quarter results showing 1.2 million fewer premium TV subscribers (a classification that includes DirecTV) in the period, and a loss of nearly 200,000 more on AT&T TV Now.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Wells Fargo Advisors Offers Zero Commission Investing Opportunity
December 10, 2019

Wells Fargo Advisors today announced $0 trades on the WellsTrade self-directed trading platform for stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Sg will follow US give free comms trade anot?
wait long long

 

[Mr. Wood]

Southwest reaches partial settlement with Boeing over projected 737 MAX damages
DECEMBER 12, 2019

Southwest Airlines Co said on Thursday it had reached a confidential compensation agreement with Boeing Co for a portion of a projected $830 million hit to operating income in 2019 arising from the grounding of its 737 MAX aircraft.

The airline, the world’s largest 737 MAX operator, said it would share with its employees proceeds of about $125 million from Boeing.

wonderful employer. moi is support this management to compensate employees.
no wonder buffett likes this airline.

but nvr say is it low rank workers or only high ses employees

In a statement about the settlement, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association said the agreement “doesn’t get anywhere close to compensating” the losses its pilots and other employees have experienced. The union, which filed a lawsuit against Boeing alleging over $100 million in lost wages from the grounding, said it will continue to pursue legal action.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Walgreens Boots Alliance and McKesson to Create German Wholesale Joint Venture
December 12, 2019

New entity combines wholesale operations to drive sustainable growth and deliver efficient distribution solutions for an evolving market

Partnership will enable investment in new and enhanced services, delivering operational excellence and maintaining service levels for German customers

lucky is in Europe, and not china. later copyright and patent infringed but still hv to compensate the copycats.

 

[Mr. Wood]

AT&T Stock: Why It’s A Buy In 2020
December 10th, 2019

Consistent with our previous review of AT&T, we believe that the stock offers investors the chance to own a piece of a dominant wireless business that also has several growth levers it can pull in the coming years, particularly with recently acquired businesses. Debt remains a concern for investors, but the company’s immense free cash flow, in our view, diminishes the importance of this concern. Non-core asset sales will also aid in deleveraging.

Given this, and very high expected total returns, not the least of which is the company’s enormous dividend yield, we rate AT&T a strong buy for 2020. The company’s strong quarterly earnings reports throughout 2019 reinforce our bullish view on the stock. AT&T shares have significantly outperformed the S&P 500 Index year-to-date, meaning AT&T is not quite as compelling of a buy recommendation as it was at its 52-week lows. But we still view the stock as undervalued, and with a high dividend yield above 5% and positive EPS growth, it remains a buy for income and value investors.

do take note dat At&T has debts. not the best stock imo

 

[Mr. Wood]

The Best DRIP Stocks: 15 No-Fee Dividend Aristocrats
December 12th, 2019

#15: Cincinnati Financial (CINF)
#14: Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
#13: Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
#12: Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
#11: The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)
#10: Nucor Corporation (NUE)
#9: Aflac Inc. (AFL)
#8: 3M Company (MMM)
#7: Emerson Electric (EMR)
#6: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
#5: Exxon Mobil (XOM)
#4: Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)
#3: Illinois Tool Works (ITW)
#2: A. O. Smith (AOS)
#1: AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)

 

[Mr. Wood]

Dividend Aristocrats In Focus Part 33: Consolidated Edison
December 9th, 2019

Consolidated Edison stock is overvalued currently, making it relatively unattractive for value investors today. The run-up in utility stocks over the past several years has far exceeded their earnings growth in the same period, resulting in bloated valuation multiples across the utility sector.

That said, Consolidated Edison can still serve a valuable purpose in an income investor’s portfolio. The stock offers secure dividend income, and its 3.4% dividend yield exceeds the 1.8% average dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index. Consolidated Edison is also a Dividend Aristocrat, and should raise its dividend each year. Therefore, risk-averse investors looking primarily for income right now–such as retirees–could see greater value in buying utility stocks like Consolidated Edison.

That being said, shares are quite expensive at the moment, with a very low expected rate of return, which means Consolidated Edison is a sell recommendation from Sure Dividend.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Dividend Aristocrats In Focus Part 34: Cardinal Health
December 10th, 2019

The economics of the healthcare distribution industry have deteriorated in recent years. This has impacted all the major players, including Cardinal Health.

Fortunately, Cardinal Health continues to grow revenue. And while margin erosion has led to declining earnings from the recent annual peak, the company has put in place a number of initiatives that should return it to positive earnings growth going forward.

High-quality companies like Cardinal Health have withstood difficult periods before, and will do so again. The history of the company, its dividend history, and its high current yield of 3.5% make the stock attractive for dividend growth investors. Total expected returns are below our requirement for a buy rating, making the stock a hold.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Dividend Aristocrats In Focus Part 35: Procter & Gamble
December 11th, 2019

P&G has many strong qualities that make it a time-tested dividend growth company. But legendary companies with long histories, such as P&G, may at times need to change direction. Thanks to a significant reshuffling of its brand portfolio, P&G once again is positioned to capitalize on global growth opportunities.

P&G has a long history of rewarding shareholders with dividends. P&G has been paying a dividend for nearly 130 years. It has also earned a place on both the Dividend Aristocrats and Dividend Kings lists. For its various accomplishments, P&G earns a place on our list of “blue chip” stocks. You can see the full list of blue chip stocks here.

However, the current valuation – now sitting near a decade high – leaves something to be desired from a value perspective. So much so, that the company’s earnings per share growth could be completely offset by a reduction in the valuation. While we are enthused about the turnaround of the core business, and the progress that has been made lately, we do not find shares to be compelling at this time.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Nordson: High Growth, But An Overvalued Dividend King
December 13th, 2019

Nordson is a high-quality business that is simply too expensive for investors right now. This is a common occurrence these days, with the S&P 500 Index sitting at a record high. It is becoming much harder to find reasonably valued dividend stocks with high yields and growth potential. While Nordson certainly has long-term growth potential, the stock appears to be considerably overvalued, with a low dividend yield as well.

Nordson isn’t a strong stock for high income. That is a bit strange to say given that it is a very rare Dividend King but the payout’s size simply isn’t the priority for management. The priority is growing the business and this company has done that exceedingly well, producing sector-leading total returns for shareholders. The dividend will continue to rise because Nordson has made it clear over the past 56 years that is something it intends to continue.

Nordson is a class leader in sectors where its high level of expertise and large installed base make it difficult for competitors to supplant. It is also recession-resistant and the management team has proven adept at managing its capital. However, Nordson is a classic example of a great company, not-so-great stock. Investors should wait for a significant decline before buying shares of this Dividend King.

 

[Mr. Wood]

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I wun post my portfolio here coz some I buy at diffen times the price alrdy move. but I can show u wht I will be looking to buy or sell. just use free data

but in all, dyodd. only the market is right. normal retailers cannot outsmart the market.

 

[Mr. Wood]

AT&T Provides Update on Capital Allocation Strategy, Increases Quarterly Dividend by 2 Percent

December 13, 2019

AT&T’s quarterly dividend will increase from $0.51 per share to $0.52 per share. On an annualized basis, this equates to a full-year dividend of $2.08, up from $2.04.

AT&T also remains on track to hit its 2019 net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio target in the 2.5x range. It expects a leverage ratio of between 2.0x to 2.25x by the end of 2022.

The company has supported its deleveraging goals with an asset monetization program that is well ahead of target. At the beginning of 2019, AT&T said it planned to monetize $6 billion to $8 billion from non-core assets. With the completion of the recent $4.5 billion sale of a preferred equity interest in a subsidiary that holds cell tower assets, AT&T now has completed a net $15 billion in asset monetization initiatives this year.

 

[Mr. Wood]

AT&T 5G Technology Now Live for Consumers in 10 Markets
December 13, 2019

Consumers and Businesses in Birmingham, Ala., Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Providence, R.I., Rochester, N.Y., San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose, Calif. among first with access to AT&T 5G network

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G available online and in stores nationwide

Built on top of the Nation’s Best and also the Fastest Wireless Network,1 AT&T 5G availability will continue to rapidly expand - including service in Boston, Bridgeport, Conn., Buffalo, N.Y., Las Vegas, Louisville, Ky., New York City, and other markets soon – as we work toward offering nationwide coverage in the first half of 2020.

US fragmented market and no monopoly.
china big bro decide everything. whether yr company succeed of fail depends on big bro.
in this aspect, moi is not optimistic on angmo 5G having a strong presence in Asia.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Cisco acquires ultra-low latency networking specialist Exablaze
December 16, 2019

Founded in 2013, Exablaze has offices in Sydney, New York, London and Shanghai. While financial trading is an obvious application for its solutions, the company also notes that it has users in the big data analytics, high-performance computing and telecom space.

 

[Mr. Wood]

INTEL ACQUIRES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CHIPMAKER HABANA LABS
12/16/2019

“This acquisition advances our AI strategy, which is to provide customers with solutions to fit every performance need – from the intelligent edge to the data center,” said Navin Shenoy, executive vice president and general manager of the Data Platforms Group at Intel. “More specifically, Habana turbo-charges our AI offerings for the data center with a high-performance training processor family and a standards-based programming environment to address evolving AI workloads.”

Intel’s AI strategy is grounded in the belief that harnessing the power of AI to improve business outcomes requires a broad mix of technology – hardware and software – and full ecosystem support. Today, Intel AI solutions are helping customers turn data into business value and driving meaningful revenue for the company. In 2019, Intel expects to generate over $3.5 billion in AI-driven revenue, up more than 20 percent year-over-year. Together, Intel and Habana can accelerate the delivery of best-in-class AI products for the data center, addressing customers’ evolving needs.