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WEC Energy Group Inc. And NextEra Energy Inc.: My 2 Favorite Utility Companies, But I Hate Their Stocks

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Introduction It is quite easy to get caught up, and quite hard to avoid getting caught up in a great bull market like the one we are currently in.  However, it’s important to remind ourselves that: “everybody is a genius in a bull market.”  In my experience, the hardest thing for investors to do is Read more about WEC Energy Group Inc. And NextEra Energy Inc.: My 2 Favorite Utility Companies, But I Hate Their Stocks[…]

Western Digital Corporation (NasdaqGS:WDC) FAST Graphs YouTube Subscriber Request Series

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Western Digital Corporation is a technology stock providing personal and business storage.  As illustrated in the analyze out loud video, the company has a cyclical operating history and as a result, the market has tended to value it at lower-than-average valuations.  Nevertheless, at only 4.2 times blended earnings the company is currently significantly undervalued even Read more about Western Digital Corporation (NasdaqGS:WDC) FAST Graphs YouTube Subscriber Request Series[…]

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) FAST Graphs YouTube Subscriber Request Series:

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Sherwin-Williams (SHW) is a terrific company with all the growth and consistency characteristics that I prefer.  Historically the company has grown at double-digit above-average rates.  However, since coming out of the Great Recession the company’s earnings growth rate has accelerated significantly.  Consequently, Sherwin-Williams has been trading at uncharacteristically higher valuations than normal since 2013.  On Read more about The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) FAST Graphs YouTube Subscriber Request Series:[…]

Magna International (NYSE:MGA) – FAST Graphs Analyze-Out-Loud Analysis

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Magna International is a Canadian based Auto Parts Equipment company that has had excellent growth over its lifetime, but the market has generally valued it at a low P/E ratio of 9 to 10. In this video, we will analyze the company and identify possible return opportunities using these historical norms based on analysts’ consensus Read more about Magna International (NYSE:MGA) – FAST Graphs Analyze-Out-Loud Analysis[…]

7 China-based Stocks for High Growth at a Reasonable Price

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Introduction China has rapidly become the second largest economy in the world – second only to the United States, and by some calculations the largest.  As a result, China also has some of the fastest-growing publicly traded companies on the planet.  Moreover, tariff negotiations between the United States and China have recently become a political Read more about 7 China-based Stocks for High Growth at a Reasonable Price[…]

FAST Graphs Analysis of 7 Chinese Stocks

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FAST Graphs Analyze Out Loud on these 7 Chinese Companies: Autohome (NYSE:ATHM), Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), Baidu (NasdaqGS:BIDU), JD.com (NasdaqGS:JD), Weibo Corp (NasdaqGS:WB), 58.com (NYSE:WUBA), Yirendai (NYSE:YRD)  

Are FANG Investors Playing the Role of Greater Fools? Analyze Out Loud Analysis of Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google

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Introduction The greater fool theory is an investing metaphor that suggests that if you pay more for a stock than it is worth (intrinsic value indicates) that you are only doing this on the basis that a fool greater than you will come along and willingly pay you more.  When you think about it, the Read more about Are FANG Investors Playing the Role of Greater Fools? Analyze Out Loud Analysis of Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google[…]

Update on Owens & Minor Inc.: An Undervalued Speculation or a Value Trap?

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Introduction Owens & Minor Inc. reported earnings yesterday and simultaneously revised their 2018 earnings outlook lower.  As fate would have it, I produced an article and a video where I highlighted 12 undervalued dividend growth research candidates which included Owens & Minor.  When I produced the video, the FAST Graph fundamentals analyzer software tool was Read more about Update on Owens & Minor Inc.: An Undervalued Speculation or a Value Trap?[…]

4 Big Advantages of Investing in Undervalued Dividend Growth Stocks: Here Are 12 to Consider

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Introduction Value investing is a proven long-term investing strategy that produces above-average results at below-average risk – if engaged in properly.  However, there are four primary advantages to investing in undervalued dividend growth stocks that facilitate strong long-term performance while simultaneously lowering risk.  The beauty of these advantages is that they provide insights and validations Read more about 4 Big Advantages of Investing in Undervalued Dividend Growth Stocks: Here Are 12 to Consider[…]

My Dirty Dozen Undervalued Dividend Growth Stocks

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Introduction Relative to historical norms the overall stock market as measured by the S&P 500 is overvalued with the current blended P/E ratio of 19.2.  Historically, the S&P 500 would be considered fairly-valued when its P/E ratio was between 15 to 16.  Therefore, some could argue that the market is not terribly overvalued, but instead Read more about My Dirty Dozen Undervalued Dividend Growth Stocks[…]