Jul 17, 2014 by Bob CiuraShould Investors Fear ConAgra's Debt Load?ConAgra Foods has taken on a lot of debt to finance its strategic initiatives, which may backfire.
Jul 16, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's the Loser From Apple and IBM Teaming UpA new partnership between tech giants Apple and IBM has the potential to seriously threaten BlackBerry's stronghold.
Jul 15, 2014 by Bob Ciura2 Great Reasons To Buy HCP, Inc and Health Care REIT, IncHCP and Health Care REIT are two high-yield stocks you should consider. Here are two great reasons why.
Jul 15, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Windstream Holdings, Inc's High-Yield Dividend Safe?Windstream offers a nearly 10% dividend yield, but there are red flags investors should be aware of before jumping in.
Jul 14, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat Intel Corporation Needs to Prove to Keep its Momentum GoingIntel is set to report earnings after the market closes on July 15. Here's what will keep its rally intact.
Jul 14, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy IBM Doubling Down on Hardware Is the Wrong Course of ActionIBM will invest $3 billion over the next five years to develop more efficient microprocessors, just when everyone thought it was getting out of hardware. Here's why this decision might backfire.
Jul 14, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Seadrill's High Yield Safe?Seadrill's 10.5% yield might look too good to be true considering the difficulties in the oil drilling industry. But its positive long-term outlook means this is one dividend you can confidently buy today.
Jul 14, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy ConocoPhillips Will Keep Pumping out Dividends for YearsConocoPhillips has refocused its portfolio on booming U.S. oil production, and the company and its investors will reap years of rewards.
Jul 13, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Enterprise Products Partners Might Be the Best High-Yield MLP to Buy TodayEnterprise Products Partners' high yield is backed by a stable business, strong demand for its services, and a recent positive catalyst that will all produce hefty distributions for years to come.
Jul 12, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Income Investors Should Look at Large Cap Tech for DividendsThe technology sector has come a long way in just the past few years, and now large-cap technology stocks like Apple, Microsoft, and Cisco are some of the market's premier dividend-payers.
Jul 11, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow Hormel Foods Can Satisfy Your Hunger for GrowthHormel Foods' impressive growth is proving that Spam is more exciting than you might think, and a recent acquisition might pave the way for future growth.
Jul 10, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs AT&T, Inc.'s Dividend Growth Safe?AT&T distributes a high percentage of its free cash flow. But its DIRECTV acquisition and other financial management moves should pave the way for decent dividend growth going forward.
Jul 10, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Alcoa Inc's Positive Momentum May Just Be Getting StartedEven though Alcoa's stock price is at multi-year highs, its prospects for future growth mean the rally is entirely justified.
Jul 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraAre You Missing Pandora's Potential?Shares of Pandora have collapsed over the last few months based on fears that Apple is about to take control of internet radio. Here's why those fears may be overblown.
Jul 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraWill Google's Newly Launched Smart Watches Fall Flat?Samsung and LG beat Apple to the punch with their Android-powered smart watches, but here's why first-mover advantage won't win this war.
Jul 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs a Major Tobacco Merger in the Works?Tobacco giants Lorillard and Reynolds American may be about to join forces in the fight against Altria.
Jul 8, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy PetSmart Shares Are RallyingPetSmart operates in an industry with a lot of momentum. That momentum stands to accelerate even further now that a well-known activist investor has taken a sizable stake in the company.
Jul 8, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's Why Pfizer Should Buy GlaxoSmithKlineThe same benefits Pfizer wanted out of AstraZeneca--a boosted pipeline and international exposure--could be had from Glaxo, along with a strong consumer franchise that Pfizer lacks.
Jul 7, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs There a Silver Lining to ConAgra Foods' Struggles?While ConAgra is suffering from falling sales of its key brands, it's at the very least making smart moves like cutting costs and paying down debt while its turnaround gains footing.
Jul 7, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Frontier Communications' Dividend Safe?Frontier Communications offers a tempting dividend, but is it secure enough to make the stock a buy?
