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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

May 22, 2014 by Bob Ciura

How the Emerging Markets Can Help Rescue Groupon

Groupon is spending a lot of money to grow internationally. While that's hurting the company now, its strategy in the emerging markets could pay off big time.

May 22, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Don't Be Tempted to Catch This Falling Knife

Staples looks like a cheap stock on the surface, but it's caught in a severe downward spiral.

May 22, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Why P&G Is a Great Dividend Stock You Can Confidently Buy Today

P&G's massive portfolio of great brands and its rock-solid dividend payments can help you build wealth and sleep well at night.

May 21, 2014 by Bob Ciura

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Isn't Down for the Count

The market gave World Wrestling Entertainment a full-fledged smackdown after the company signed its TV licensing deal with Comcast. But if it generates enough WWE Network subscribers, the stock could be a screaming bargain.

May 21, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Did Darden Restaurants Just Make a Major Error by Selling Red Lobster?

Darden shares sunk and investors cried foul when the company announced it will sell Red Lobster to a private equity firm for $2.1 billion. Here's why the deal might not be so bad.

May 21, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Will Buying DIRECTV Cure What Ails AT&T Inc.?

AT&T's desire for more subscribers will be satisfied by buying DirecTV. But lingering concerns exist for cable and satellite providers right now, primarily of which is the ongoing customer flight to cheaper online streaming services.

May 20, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Why Buying Campbell Soup Company Will Leave You Hungry for Growth

Campbell Soup pays a nice dividend, but growth investors won't find much to satisfy their appetites.

May 20, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Should You Follow Warren Buffett Into This Dividend Behemoth?

Verizon Communications has all the makings of a Buffett play: a strong brand, wide economic moat, and a business that racks up boatloads of cash flow.

May 20, 2014 by Bob Ciura

How Transocean Ltd and Ensco PLC Continue to Defy the Critics

Even though they get no love from Wall Street, these two companies prove the oil drilling industry is keeping its head above water.

May 20, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Why Microsoft Corporation Is a Fantastic Dividend Stock

Huge free cash flow and piles of cash on the balance sheet are why Microsoft is a truly impressive dividend stock.

May 20, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Deere & Company Might Not Stay Cheap for Long

Strong long-term tailwinds will support the global agriculture industry for many years, which is extremely favorable for Deere & Company.

May 19, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Why Altria Group Inc.'s Dividend Policy Sets It Apart from Reynolds American Inc.

Altria's management maintains a clear dividend policy as a strict percentage of the company's profits. That's the secret formula behind its impressive returns to shareholders for the past several decades.

May 19, 2014 by Bob Ciura

How Liquefied Natural Gas Could Come to the Rescue for Royal Dutch Shell and BP

Here's why LNG may hold the key to Shell and BP getting their production going in the right direction once again.

May 19, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Is Cisco Systems' Turnaround for Real This Time?

Cisco shares jumped after reporting earnings, but there are still some major hiccups in the company's core fundamentals.

May 18, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Why Wal-Mart's Retail Dominance May Be in Danger

Wal-Mart's core customer base is really hurting right now, which threatens its position as top dog in deep-discount retail.

May 17, 2014 by Bob Ciura

These 2 Oil Companies Are Seeking the Comforts of Home

Occidental Petroleum and Anadarko Petroleum are divesting international assets and cutting natural gas production to focus intently on U.S. oil.

May 17, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Wall Street's Disappointment With Fossil Is Ridiculous

Fossil shares fell 10% after the company issued a current-quarter outlook that was less than what analysts wanted. Here's why long-term investors should by no means sell Fossil.

May 16, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Memo to Apple Inc Investors: Ignore the Beats Audio Acquisition and Watch for This

While Apple's rumored acquisition of Beats Electronics makes for an interesting story, it's not likely to meaningfully combat Pandora's dominance in music streaming.

May 16, 2014 by Bob Ciura

Did Hillshire Brands Just Vastly Overpay to Acquire Pinnacle Foods?

Hillshire is paying a hefty premium for Pinnacle Foods, which is confusing given the slowing growth of the packaged-foods industry.

May 15, 2014 by Bob Ciura

How IBM's Strategic Transformation Will Pay Off, Eventually

IBM is in the middle of a painful, yet necessary, transition away from hardware. While costly and time consuming, management's actions will place the company on a more prosperous path.

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