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A: PPG Industries Inc., $180.59, symbol PPG on New York (Shares outstanding: 237.1 million; Market cap: $42.6 billion; www.ppg.com), is the world’s largest producer of coatings and paints for the automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial markets....
Our long-time readers and clients know we’ve developed a number of rules to evaluate stocks and the actions of companies. These rules are all based on what we think of as “financial physics”. They grow out of human nature, which spurs people to take advantage of financial incentives....
A good way for investors to gain exposure to the fast-growing field of renewable energy is with stocks like Emera. It’s currently building a major solar power project in Florida and phasing out its use of coal in Nova Scotia. What’s more, its mostly regulated operations give it dependable cash flow for regular dividend increases.
EMERA INC....
EMERA INC....
NEWELL BRANDS INC. $28 remains a hold. The company (Nasdaq symbol NWL; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 425.3 million; Market cap: $11.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.2; Dividend yield: 3.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.newellbrands.com) recently completed its plan to narrow its focus to the following key product lines: writing; baby; home fragrance; food; fishing; appliances and cookware; outdoor and recreation; and safety and security.
The company’s turnaround plan is starting to pay off....
The company’s turnaround plan is starting to pay off....
CEDAR FAIR L.P. $46 is still a hold. The partnership (New York symbol FUN; Income Portfolio, Consumer sector; Units outstanding: 56.7 million; Market cap: $2.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 18.9; Dividend suspended in June 2020; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.cedarfair.com) owns 11 amusement parks and four water parks....
As we’ve often pointed out, IPOs tend to come to market when it’s a good time for the company or its insiders to sell. That may not be, and often isn’t, a good time for you to buy.
One common problem is that the IPO sales process drums up a temporary wave of buying that can push up the stock’s price....
One common problem is that the IPO sales process drums up a temporary wave of buying that can push up the stock’s price....
The coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of most vacation plans. Now, however, with COVID-19 vaccination numbers rising, the outlook for both these stocks keeps brightening. We see both as buys.
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS $74.87, is suitable for your new buying....
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS $74.87, is suitable for your new buying....
The pandemic presented this industrial stock with unique challenges. However, the company remains profitable and is well positioned to keep weathering the crisis and prosper anew. We see the stock as a buy.
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER $18.97 (Nasdaq symbol GT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.goodyear.com; Shares o/s: 233.3 million; Market cap: $4.6 billion; No divds.) is one of the world’s largest tire makers....
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER $18.97 (Nasdaq symbol GT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.goodyear.com; Shares o/s: 233.3 million; Market cap: $4.6 billion; No divds.) is one of the world’s largest tire makers....
We continue to see attractive investment opportunities for our subscribers in top drug stocks—and that includes AbbVie Inc.
Over the years, we’ve found that spinoffs are about as close as you can get to a sure thing in investing. It’s one key reason why we think AbbVie has further gains ahead for investors....
Over the years, we’ve found that spinoffs are about as close as you can get to a sure thing in investing. It’s one key reason why we think AbbVie has further gains ahead for investors....