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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

Oct 12, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Have Coach, Tiffany, and Luxottica Lost Their Luster?

While most U.S. consumers continue to struggle, the wealthy keep spending. That means good things for Coach, Tiffany, and Luxottica.

Oct 10, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Will Chevron's Third Quarter Disappoint The Market?

Chevron warned that third quarter results would be weaker than its second quarter. Should investors bail while they can?

Oct 10, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Sit-Down Restaurants Are a Haven for Income Investors

These three casual restaurants are highly profitable and serve up big plates of dividends to shareholders.

Oct 9, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Why Growth and Income Investors Should Consider Drugstores

Whether you're a growth or income investor, there's a drugstore chain for you.

Oct 9, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Are These Oil Majors Going in Different Directions?

Future production expectations present differing outlooks for these three Big Oil stocks.

Oct 9, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Should You Buy BP as its Trial Advances?

BP faces up to $60 billion in total penalties due to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill. Despite such a staggering sum, here's why the stock just might be a buy.

Oct 8, 2013 by Bob Ciura

The Shutdown and Potential Default May Doom Stocks. Here's Why You Should Buy Anyway.

Now that the government has officially shut down, the markets stand on shaky footing. But here's why investors should actually be thankful.

Oct 7, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Are ExxonMobil's Share Buybacks Helping Shareholders?

ExxonMobil spends billions every year buying back its own stock, but it's also offsetting much of the impact with option grants.

Oct 7, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Why You Should Be Excited About Clorox's Future

Clorox has unveiled its long-term growth initiatives. Here's why the future is bright for Clorox, as well as for its consumer products competitors.

Oct 7, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Are These 3 Dividend Stocks Finally Cheap Enough to Buy?

After their valuations soared earlier this year, these high-quality REITs have declined significantly in recent weeks. Here's why Health Care REIT, HCP, and Realty Income may finally represent great buying opportunities.

Oct 7, 2013 by Bob Ciura

3 Stocks That Benefit From Higher Interest Rates

While most investors fret the onset of higher interest rates, here's why bank investors can breathe easy. Banks like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Fifth Third Bancorp may even be smiling.

Oct 6, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Are These Utility Dividends Sustainable?

It's rarely advisable to purchase a stock just for its dividend yield, even among utility stocks. Here's why due diligence is always necessary to ensure strong utility dividends will keep flowing.

Oct 5, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Will an Emerging Market Slowdown Crush Consumer Staples Stocks?

Unilever's profit warning could be a bad sign for these consumer staples giants, which are increasingly reliant on emerging market growth.

Oct 3, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Is an Even Bigger Buyback From Apple Imminent?

Apple is already committed to returning $100 billion to investors by the end of 2015. But after a meeting between CEO Tim Cook and legendary investor Carl Icahn, there may be even more in store for investors.

Oct 2, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Should You Join the Social Media Craze?

Investors are all too willing to pay high prices for social media stocks. Should investors jump on the bandwagon, or is a dose of caution warranted?

Oct 2, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Which Energy Giant is Right For You?

Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips are hugely profitable, well-run businesses. At the same time, they offer unique characteristics that investors should weigh before buying.

Oct 1, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Sequester or No Sequester, How Lockheed Martin Shines

The onset of U.S. defense cuts hasn't done anything to stop defense giant Lockheed Martin's laser-like focus on cash flow generation and cash returns to shareholders.

Oct 1, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Will a Push Into Healthy Menu Items Pay Off For McDonald's?

McDonald's has unveiled several initiatives designed to embrace the push toward healthy eating habits. Will the strategy earn or burn for the fast food giant?

Sep 30, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Home Builder Stocks: Values or Value Traps?

Home builder fundamentals are improving, while their stock prices remain low. Is this an obvious buying opportunity, or does the threat of higher interest rates make these stocks value traps?

Sep 29, 2013 by Bob Ciura

Is J.C. Penney on Its Last Legs?

The struggling retailer got a much-needed capital infusion, but from a broader perspective, here's why this may be the beginning of the end for J.C. Penney.

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