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C3.AI Inc., $27.73, symbol AI on New York, makes software for corporations to speed up their deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
The company was founded in 2009 by Thomas Siebel. Prior to founding C3.ai, he created Siebel Systems in 1993....
The company was founded in 2009 by Thomas Siebel. Prior to founding C3.ai, he created Siebel Systems in 1993....
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP., $74.92, is a buy. The company (symbol BSX on New York) develops and markets medical devices used in minimally invasive procedures. Its products are used for angioplasty (blood vessel repair), blood clot filtration, cardiac rhythm management, catheter-aided ultrasound imaging, and many other surgical procedures....
Sales of drug maker AbbVie’s main product, Humira, have suffered lately due to competition from generic versions. However, recent acquisitions have strengthened the pharmaceutical giant’s development portfolio; that bodes well for more dividend increases.
ABBVIE INC....
ABBVIE INC....
Even though China’s economic growth as slowed lately, these two fast-food giants continue to expand in that country. We feel these investments will ultimately pay off, which will let them keep raising their dividends.
STARBUCKS CORP. $75 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Nasdaq symbol SBUX; High-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 1.13 billion; Market cap: $84.8 billion; Dividend yield: 3.0%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.starbucks.com) is a leading seller and roaster of specialty coffee....
STARBUCKS CORP. $75 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Nasdaq symbol SBUX; High-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 1.13 billion; Market cap: $84.8 billion; Dividend yield: 3.0%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.starbucks.com) is a leading seller and roaster of specialty coffee....
Intact Financial Corp. generated 6.2% higher revenues and 20.7% higher earnings as it continues to rake in higher premiums and make the most of recent acquisitions.
Newmont Corp. is cutting up to $500 million in annual costs after completing its Newcrest acquisition and the company remains a worthy inflation hedge.
Networking equipment maker Cisco Systems continues to expand its software business. That cuts its reliance on hardware sales, and gives its steady revenue streams. Investors will also benefit from increasing demand for its products as new artificial intelligence programs require the transfer of huge amounts of computer data.
CISCO SYSTEMS INC....
CISCO SYSTEMS INC....
Core & Main Inc. is seeing strong demand for its diverse drainage and fire protection products as it keeps making repeated acquisitions following its July 2021 IPO.
On July 1, 2015, due to pressure from billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn, online auction firm eBay split off its electronic-payment business, PayPal, as a separate firm. Investors received one PayPal share for each eBay share they held.
After the spinoff, eBay rose from a low of $25 in 2015/2016, to a peak of $81 in 2021....
After the spinoff, eBay rose from a low of $25 in 2015/2016, to a peak of $81 in 2021....
LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC., $149.94, symbol LDOS on New York, provides software and technology services to three main groups: Defence and Intelligence; Civilian; and Health (commercial hospitals and the U.S. Department of Defense).
The company has four operating segments: National Security & Digital (45% of revenue), Health & Civil (30%), Commercial & International (13%), and Defense Systems (12%).
On June 13, 2024, Leidos announced a $738 million follow-on contract with the U.S....
The company has four operating segments: National Security & Digital (45% of revenue), Health & Civil (30%), Commercial & International (13%), and Defense Systems (12%).
On June 13, 2024, Leidos announced a $738 million follow-on contract with the U.S....