Mar 12, 2015 by Bob CiuraFinancial Engineering Won't Save This Struggling RetailerSears' plan to raise $2 billion in cash by selling off assets won't fix the retailer's core problems.
Mar 12, 2015 by Bob CiuraWill These 2 Big Oil Companies Increase Dividends Soon?It might be hard to believe given the dramatic crash in oil prices, but ExxonMobil and Chevron are very likely to raise their dividends in the next few weeks.
Mar 11, 2015 by Bob CiuraThe Secret To Best Buy's Impressive 21% Dividend IncreaseBest Buy announced a huge dividend increase, a special dividend, and a $1 billion stock buyback at the same time. Here's how the once-struggling retailer turned itself around.
Mar 11, 2015 by Bob Ciura2 Problems That Keep Me From Buying Intel Corporation StockA reliance on PCs and a failure to thrive in mobile worry this Fool.
Mar 8, 2015 by Bob CiuraCan Anheuser-Busch InBev Really Afford To Increase Its Dividend?AB-InBev is under attack from craft brews, but it's about to give its investors a major pay raise.
Mar 5, 2015 by Bob CiuraWhy This Dividend Aristocrat Doesn’t Deserve Your MoneyCoca-Cola is renowned for its dividend, but investors should let the stock come down to a more reasonable valuation before buying.
Mar 3, 2015 by Bob CiuraIs Wall Street Too Bullish on Colgate-Palmolive Company?Shares of Colgate-Palmolive recently hit an all-time high, based on an analyst upgrade. But here is why Fools may want to wait for a better price before buying the stock.
Mar 3, 2015 by Bob CiuraCan Dividend Investors Count on ConocoPhillips and Occidental Petroleum?The oil crash wreaked havoc on exploration and production companies, but ConocoPhillips and Occidental Petroleum could be in better shape than some.
Mar 1, 2015 by Bob Ciura3 Big Oil Stocks With Secure DividendsWhile some in the energy sector are cutting dividends to stay afloat, these three Big Oil stocks should have little trouble maintaining their payouts.
Feb 28, 2015 by Bob CiuraShould Investors Hold Off on Buying These 2 High-Yield Energy Stocks?Midstream MLPs Magellan Midstream Partners and Enterprise Products Partners have seen their valuations expand and their distribution yields decline. Here's why right now is not a good time to buy.
Feb 24, 2015 by Bob CiuraHere’s Why I'm Not Buying More McDonald’s Stock, YetWhile McDonald's looks cheap, its continued challenges in emerging markets makes its stock unappetizing for now.
Feb 23, 2015 by Bob CiuraWhy Income Investors Should Love These 2 Industrials StocksDover and Eaton have seen their stock prices decline recently because of the collapse in oil, but their diversified businesses will keep them afloat.
Feb 22, 2015 by Bob CiuraWhy Microsoft's Massive Debt Sale Is a Savvy MoveMicrosoft's big debt offering may scare investors, but there's nothing to be afraid of. Here's why the huge debt sale will actually benefit shareholders.
Feb 21, 2015 by Bob CiuraAfter Another Dividend Cut, Which Oil Driller Is the Best Buy Now?With oil drillers' dividends getting slashed left and right, it seems like the entire industry should be avoided. But one oil driller's dividend might just make it.
Feb 19, 2015 by Bob CiuraWal-Mart Stores Inc. Earnings: Buzz Over Worker Pay Raise Can't Mask Poor PerformanceWal-Mart's latest dividend increase is only 2%.
Feb 19, 2015 by Bob CiuraWhy 2015 Should Be a Better Year for ExxonMobil ShareholdersExxonMobil shareholders suffered through a bad year, but a number of large projects completed last year should pave the way for a much better year in 2015.
Feb 18, 2015 by Bob CiuraPepsiCo Has Something Coca-Cola Doesn't and Was Wise to Keep ItPepsiCo's outstanding earnings are a direct result of its decision not to split itself up.
Feb 17, 2015 by Bob CiuraWhy Philip Morris International Is a Hidden GemPhilip Morris International's 2014 results look bad, but the company had a much better year than it seems.
Feb 11, 2015 by Bob CiuraWhy 2015 Could Be a Much Better Year for ChevronLike most energy companies, Chevron had a rough year in 2014. But with a little help from oil prices, Chevron could have a great year in store this time around.
Feb 9, 2015 by Bob CiuraBetter Tobacco Dividend: Altria or Philip Morris International?In a head-to-head matchup of two tobacco giants, here's which one might be the better stock to buy right now for income investors.