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VEREIT Sells $1 Billion in Stock to Pay Settlement
The net lease REIT is putting a huge legal issue behind it, but the cost will linger.
Vale: The Police Come Calling
Vale is one of the largest iron ore miners in the world, but right now, that's not what investors should be focusing on.
Weak Prices Aren’t BHP’s Biggest Oil Problem
Commodity giant BHP is going to have a tough couple of years in the oil sector, but it isn't giving up on black gold just yet.
Better Buy: ExxonMobil vs. Dow
Old versus new and diversified versus focused, those are the two things you need to think about when looking at ExxonMobil and Dow.
Love Dividends? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
This out-of-favor sector is filled with big yields and solid companies, many with decades of annual dividend hikes under their belts.
Is Welltower a Buy?
With a broad and diversified healthcare portfolio, is Welltower worth the cost of admission today?
Why SSR Mining Stock Fell 11.5% in September
SSR Mining's big news in September had a cost attached to it that hit while gold prices were weak.
Why Compass Minerals Stock Rose 13% in September
Compass Minerals came back strong last month as investors realized that the future looks bright.
Why Barrick Gold Stock Fell 11% in September
The shares of the giant miner had more than one headwind to deal with.
Why Apache Corp., Vermilion Energy, and Valero Energy All Rose Double Digits in September
Some shocking oil news led to dramatic price moves in the energy space up and down the value chain.
Why Emerson Electric Stock Popped 12% Higher in September
Emerson followed along with its peers through most of the month, but got a boost in the last few days to push it over the 10% mark.
Why Genuine Parts Stock Was Up 10% in September
Auto-parts companies were mixed, but Genuine Parts was one of the better performers, as a notable corporate action resolved some concerns.
Why Toll Brothers Stock Rocketed 13% Higher in September
A debt sale provided some breathing room.
ExxonMobil: One Big Step Closer to the Goal
In the middle of a big multiyear spending spree, the oil giant's starting to show investors the money.
Where Will Kinder Morgan Be in 1 Year?
The midstream energy company is nearly done bringing its dividend yield back in line with its peers, but there's less clarity about what comes next.
Better Buy: Realty Income vs. Store Capital
Between an old hand and a fast-growing newcomer, which net lease REIT is the better choice for investors? The answer is a bit complicated.
These Industrial Giants See an Economic Slowdown Ahead
We aren't in a recession yet, but 3M, Eaton, and Rockwell Automation are starting to see some cracks emerge.
1 More Reason to Love Enterprise Products Partners
Investors applaud Enterprise for its consistent distribution growth, but there's one key factor behind that history that you should know.
Better Buy: Sociedad Quimica y Minera vs. Albemarle
These two large lithium producers have a lot in common -- but their key differences mean that they might not appeal to the same sets of investors.
Are These Utilities Still a Buy After Their Recent Run-Up?
On the whole, 2019 has been a good year for utility stocks, but have recent price increases baked in too many positives?