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Bob Ciura

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Bob Ciura, MBA, has written for The Motley Fool since 2012. I focus on energy, consumer goods, and technology. I look for growth at a reasonable price, with a particular fondness for market-beating dividend yields.

Recent Articles by Bob Ciura

Jul 7, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Despite IBM's Struggles, It Can Still Reach Its Ambitious Profit Forecast

IBM management vows to produce $20 per share in operating profits. The company isn't growing revenue, but it's got a couple aces up its sleeve to help it meet its goal.

Jul 7, 2014 by Bob Ciura

ExxonMobil vs. Chevron: Which Is Better for You?

ExxonMobil and Chevron operate similar businesses with many of the same growth initiatives for the future. But they also differ on their cash returns to shareholders. Here's what you need to know if you're deciding between the two.

Jul 7, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Why Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Is About Much More Than Metals

Despite its name, Freeport-McMoRan's future will be shaped by much more than just copper and gold. Here's how it's poised to become a giant in oil and gas as well.

Jul 6, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Is a Recovery Around the Corner for These 2 Steel Stocks?

U.S. Steel and ArcelorMittal both see recoveries ahead, but their stock prices are down to start the year. What gives?

Jul 5, 2014 by Bob Ciura

What Kinder Morgan's 2 New Investments Mean for You

Kinder Morgan's tanker and carbon dioxide expansions will hopefully pave the way for greater cash flow to fund its hefty distributions.

Jul 5, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Is Dollar General's CEO Worth $1.3 Billion?

That's how much market value Dollar General lost when it announced its CEO would retire next year. Don't let investor panic lure you into selling this high-quality company.

Jul 3, 2014 by Bob Ciura

What the Devon Energy-LINN Energy Deal Means for You

The $2 billion asset sale from Devon to LINN is Devon's latest move to transition its asset base. From LINN's perspective, the deal fits its existing structure very well. Here's why the transaction makes sense for both sides.

Jul 2, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Should You Flick Philip Morris International Into the Trash?

As regulatory scrutiny of cigarettes warms up abroad, Philip Morris is feeling the heat. After the company cut its full-year earnings outlook, here's why sterling international growth is no longer a sure thing.

Jul 2, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Why ConAgra Foods Is Down 11% So Far This Year

Weak sales of frozen meals are having a significant impact on ConAgra, and its stock price has followed suit in 2014.

Jul 1, 2014 by Bob Ciura

As IBM Hits a Wall in Emerging Markets, Investors Need to Exercise Patience

It seems that the bad news out of China keeps piling up for IBM.

Jul 1, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Why DuPont's Warning Calls Its Agriculture Strategy Into Question

DuPont's massive investments in agriculture over the past few years seemed like a wise move, but aren't yet working out as management had planned.

Jul 1, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Is Verizon Communication Inc's Dividend Growth Safe?

It's critical to analyze the underlying financial performance of a business to understand whether its dividend is sustainable. Here's what matters to those counting on Verizon's hefty dividend.

Jun 30, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Is the Dinner Box the Cure for What Ails McDonald's?

McDonald's new menu offering isn't likely to reverse its sluggish U.S. sales all by itself. But it might go a long way toward getting customer traffic increasing again, which is the company's true ambition.

Jun 30, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Here Are the 2 Winners (and a Likely Loser) From the U.S. Loosening Its Oil Export Ban

The U.S. Department of Commerce will allow Pioneer Natural Resources and Enterprise Products Partners to sell U.S. condensate to foreign buyers. These two will obviously benefit, but not all energy companies will benefit.

Jun 27, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Is Starbucks' Fizzio a Nail in SodaStream's Coffin?

Starbucks is about to roll out a new personalized carbonation machine called Fizzio, which has some important and unique features that separate it from SodaStream.

Jun 26, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Why You Should Be Excited About Google's 3 New Android Announcements

At its annual I/O developers conference, Google took the wraps off 3 new Android products that make it clear it's trying to turn the war for the living room into the war for the home.

Jun 26, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Will Market Pressures Continue to Plague ConAgra Foods?

ConAgra is reporting volume declines in its core business, and higher costs related to its major acquisition than it had anticipated. Here's what you need to know.

Jun 25, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Is There Light at the End of Coach's Tunnel?

Shares of Coach sunk after the company warned investors that sales in North America would fall faster than anticipated. Could the bad news possibly be priced in?

Jun 25, 2014 by Bob Ciura

How Altria Group Inc Will Generate Growth, Even With the Decline in Smoking

Altria knows full well that smoking is on the decline in the U.S., but management's long-term forecast calls for solid growth anyway. Here's how that's possible.

Jun 25, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Here's What Oracle Hopes to Accomplish With its $5.3 Billion Acquisition

Oracle's huge takeover represents its latest attempt to buy growth that it likely can't produce organically.

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