Sep 25, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Wal-Mart Stores or Costco Wholesale the Better Dividend Stock to Buy?Wal-Mart and Costco are going in vastly different directions, which means one stands as the better pick for income investors.
Sep 25, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat Microsoft Corporation Dividend Investors Need to Know Microsoft recently concluded its fiscal year and, to reflect its success, rewarded its shareholders with a strong dividend increase.
Sep 24, 2014 by Bob Ciura5 Things ConAgra Foods' Management Wants You to KnowHere are five things ConAgra management had to say about the fiscal first quarter in their conference call with analysts.
Sep 24, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy There's No Such Thing As a Risk-Free InvestmentThose who choose to put all their savings into low-yielding, FDIC-insured products need to keep one huge consideration in mind.
Sep 23, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Intel or Qualcomm the Better Dividend Stock to Buy?In a showdown of semiconductor giants, let's see whether Intel or Qualcomm is the better pick for income investors.
Sep 23, 2014 by Bob Ciura3 Reasons Schlumberger Ltd. Stock Could FallHere are a few significant potential headwinds that could hit Schlumberger going forward, and cause a possible decline in the company's stock price.
Sep 22, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat McDonald's, Inc. Dividend Investors Need to KnowMcDonald's recently increased its dividend, but 2014 hasn't been a good year for the fast-food giant. Here's what shareholders need to know now.
Sep 22, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs It Time to Buy Schlumberger?Schlumberger is growing, and it holds an attractive valuation and strong balance sheet. Here's why now might be a great time to buy the stock.
Sep 22, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Altria Still a Good Dividend Stock to Buy in the Face of Declining Smoking Rates?Altria is generating solid growth, has powerful brands that allow for regular price increases, and is expanding into new product categories. These reasons are Altria's dividend is rock-solid.
Sep 19, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs P&G or Clorox the Better Dividend Stock to Buy?In a match-up of two consumer staples giants, here's which one should be given preference from income investors.
Sep 19, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Apple a Good Dividend Stock to Buy?While Apple's product announcements get most of the attention, income investors have plenty of reason to consider Apple for its dividend as well.
Sep 19, 2014 by Bob Ciura5 Things Schlumberger Management Wants You to KnowSchlumberger is firing on all cylinders. Here are some important items management discussed in its most recent conference call.
Sep 18, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Intel or Texas Instruments a Better Dividend Stock to Buy?Semiconductor giants Intel and Texas Instruments offer similar dividend yields, but one stock has a distinct advantage.
Sep 18, 2014 by Bob CiuraConAgra Foods Earnings: Recovery Takes ShapeConAgra is still posting sales declines, but made significant progress in some of its key strategic initiatives during the first quarter.
Sep 18, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy McDonald's Corporation Is No Chipotle Mexican GrillChipotle is racking up impressive growth while McDonald's is seeing its U.S. sales fall. It goes deeper than just changing consumer tastes.
Sep 17, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat Altria Shareholders Need to Know for SeptemberA dividend increase, and a potential cash windfall, are some key items Altria shareholders should know about right now.
Sep 17, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Cisco Systems or Microsoft the Better Dividend Stock to Buy?Cisco and Microsoft have similar dividend financial metrics, but one company's future dividend growth is likely to be higher thanks to its much better free cash flow growth.
Sep 16, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Verizon or AT&T a Better Dividend Stock to Buy?Verizon and AT&T are both high-yielding telecoms, but which one is better for your portfolio could depend on what type of investor you are and your income needs.
Sep 16, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Wendy's or McDonald's the Better Dividend Stock to Buy?The burger wars rage on. Here's the fast-food giant income investors should prefer.
Sep 16, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat Verizon Dividend Investors Need to Know In SeptemberIt's been a great month for Verizon shareholders, who just received a solid dividend increase. Here's why Verizon is handing out more cash to its investors.
