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On October 16, 2023, the old NCR Corp. (New York symbol NCR) split itself into two separate firms. Investors received one share of NCR Atleos (which makes ATMs) for every two NCR shares they held. The remaining firm changed its name to NCR Voyix.

Since the split, NCR Atleos is up 40%, while the former parent has dropped 25%....

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Growth Stocks

PepsiCo faces higher costs

PEPSICO INC. $128 is a hold. The company (Nasdaq symbol PEP; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 1.4 billion; Market cap: $179.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.9; Dividend yield: 4.4%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.pepsico.com) recently completed its acquisition of the Poppi brand of low-calorie sodas....

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Value Stocks

We still prefer Stanley despite its tariff threat

The imposition of new U.S. tariffs on imported steel, aluminum and other products will probably increase costs at these two toolmakers. In response, Stanley Black & Decker is shifting more of its production away from China and cutting other costs, which should spur its long-term earnings....

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Growth Stocks

ABB has its eye on a spinoff

ABB LTD. ADRs $57 is a buy. This Swiss-based company (Over-the-counter Pink Sheets symbol ABBNY; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; ADRs outstanding: 1.8 billion; Market cap: $102.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.2; Dividend yield: 1.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.abb.com) is a leading maker of electrical transformers, transmission systems and circuit breakers for electrical utilities.

The company now plans to spin off its robotic equipment business as a separate firm....

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Growth Stocks

Rising cocoa costs hurt earnings

MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. $67 is still a buy for long-term gains. The company (Nasdaq symbol MDLZ; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $87.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.5; Dividend yield: 2.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.mondelezinternational.com) makes snack foods such as cookies and chocolate bars....

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Mining Stocks

Three ways to boost your Resources exposure

We continue to recommend that investors allocate about 10% to 15% of their portfolio to stocks in the Resources sector. You should also stick to well-established producers, such as these three mining firms.

All three have high-quality reserves that should fuel their growth for many years to come....

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Value Stocks

Foodmaker cuts its outlook

GENERAL MILLS INC. $51 is a hold. This consumer staples giant (New York symbol GIS; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 547.6 million; Market cap: $27.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.5; Dividend yield: 4.8%; www.generalmills.com) is one of the world’s largest foodmakers....

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Value Stocks

FedEx is poised for a turnaround

FedEx’s shares are down from their pandemic-era high of $320 in 2021; that fall reflects the re-opening of stores, which hurt online shopping volumes at the same time FedEx faced rising fuel and other costs. More recently, the threat of U.S. tariffs on imports, particularly on duty free “de minimis’’ shipments worth less than $800, has also weighed on the stock.

In response, the company has launched big restructuring plan to better align its costs with revenue....

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How To Invest

Q: May I have your recommendation on Harvest Healthcare ETF (HHL): The ETF has a very high dividend. Is this ETF a good choice for income?

A: Harvest Healthcare Leaders Income ETF, $7.10, symbol HHL on Toronto, (Units outstanding: 190.2 million; Market cap: $1.4 billion; www.harvestportfolios.com), holds a portfolio of 20 large-cap global healthcare companies....

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How To Invest

Q: Hi. What’s your recommendation on Vulcan Materials? Thanks.

A: Vulcan Materials Co., $261.43, symbol VMC on New York (Shares outstanding: 132.1 million; Market cap: $34.5 billion; www.vulcanmaterials.com), operates mostly in the U.S....

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Spinoffs

One of the ways a company can try to unlock its own hidden value is by creating a separate company out of a corporate subsidiary. The parent company can either sell stock in the new company to the public, or spin it off—hand the stock out to its own investors.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend stocks make cash payouts that serve as a way for companies to share the wealth they’ve accumulated. These payouts are drawn from earnings and cash flow and paid to the shareholders of the company. Typically, these dividends are paid quarterly, although they may be paid annually or even monthly as well.

ETFs

What are ETFs?

ETF is an acronym for exchange traded fund. These exchange traded funds are used to track indexes as closely as possible, since investors cannot actually buy an index outright.

Value Stocks

What are value stocks?

One of the sweetest and most profitable pleasures of successful investing is to buy high-quality “value stocks” (or stocks that are reasonably priced, if not cheap, in relation to its sales, earnings or assets), then hold on to them as mainstream investors recognize the value and push up the share price.

Blue Chip Stocks

Blue chip stocks are big, well-established, dividend-paying corporations with strong business prospects. These are companies that also have sound management that should be able to make the right moves to keep competing successfully in a changing marketplace.

Penny Stocks

A penny stock in general trades for under five dollars a share, and as the name implies, sometimes for pennies. Most of the time they’re young companies, or start-ups in speculative markets like mining or technology.

Growth Stocks

Growth stocks are companies that are likely to have sales and earnings growth well above market average. Frequently they pay few, if any, dividends. Instead they typically reinvest any extra cash flow to promote further growth. Chosen wisely—according to Pat McKeough’s advice—high-quality growth-oriented stocks can be worthwhile additions to most well-diversified portfolios.

Wealth Management

Wealth management is the practice of putting your savings to work so that it continues to grow over your lifetime and will also benefit your heirs. Wealth management encompasses many different areas of investing like long term investment planning and retirement planning.

Mining Stocks

Mining stocks are investments in companies that produce or explore for minerals. Some of these minerals include uranium, coal, molybdenum (which is used in steelmaking), copper, silver and gold. They are affected by fluctuating commodity prices in addition to their own business and operating risks.

How To Invest

Pat McKeough has been making investing for beginners simple—and profitable—by helping investors make big gains for more than 25 years. His advice to beginning investors is the same as it is for all investors: buy high-quality, mostly dividend paying stocks (or ETFs that hold these stocks) and evenly spread your investments over the five main economic sectors (Resources, Manufacturing, Finance, Utilities and Consumer). Pat also believes investors should avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight and focus on those with hidden or little-noticed assets.

Energy Stocks

What are energy stocks?

Businesses that work in the extraction, refining and delivery of energy sources such as natural gas, oil, uranium and coal, are considered energy stocks.