Dividend Aristocrats Part 21 of 52: W W Grainger Inc (GWW)
The company’s growth plan – which is discussed in detail in this article – along with its reasonable valuation and 43 years of consecutive dividend increases make the company...
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Billionaire Ken Fisher’s Newest High Dividend Stock Picks
Billionaire Ken Fisher of Fisher Asset Management filed his latest 13F on October 20, revealing his holdings in U.S-traded equities as of September 30.
Dividend Aristocrats Part 20 of 52: Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CINF) is one of just 17 publicly traded businesses to have increased its dividend payments for over 50 consecutive years in a row. Click...
Dividend Aristocrats Part 19 of 52: Chubb Corp (CB)
Chubb sells home, car, business, and supplemental health insurance policies through its network of independent agents and brokers located in North and South America, Australia...
Dividend Aristocrats Part 18 of 52: AFLAC Incorporated (AFL)
Elite hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey held just 2.00% of Aflac's outstanding shares, though they were collectively becoming more bullish on the stock in the second quarter...
What You Need To Know About International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Before Buying [Or Selling]
Nonetheless, IBM remains a fairly popular stock among elite investors, including arguably the most elite investor of all, Warren Buffett.
Five Favorite Dividend Stocks of Billionaire Mario Gabelli
As a renowned value investor, billionaire Mario Gabelli often invests in stocks that have a lot of intrinsic value and profits from value-maximizing developments that lie ahead...
Billionaire Leon Cooperman’s Favorite Dividend Stocks
Most investors enjoy receiving dividend checks and enjoy owning dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Aristocrats Part 17 of 52: Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)
Cardinal Health was found in the equity portfolios of 45 elite investors that we monitor within our database, who held nearly $951 million worth of the company's shares, equal...
Dividend Aristocrats Part 16 of 52: SYSCO Corporation (SYY)
SYSCO Corporation (NYSE:SYY) is the largest food distributor in the world. The company distributes food products to restaurants and stores throughout the US (including Alaska...
The 5 Dow Stocks Billionaires Like The Most
Wondering which stocks to invest in? Follow the leaders of the finance world! Insider Monkey tracks more than 40 billionaire hedge fund managers, who have proven to be very successful...
Dividend Aristocrats 15 of 52: McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) Systems (the precursor to McDonald’s Corporation) was founded in 1955 when Ray Kroc went into business with brothers Dick and Mac McDonald...
Billionaire Leon Cooperman’s Top Dividend Picks
Hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman was a "bottom-fisher" during the recent market sell-off, asserting in an interview at the beginning of September that the U.S equity markets ...
Dividend Aristocrats Part 14 of 52: Clorox Co (CLX)
Since 1913, Clorox has grown significantly. The company now has a market cap of $15.8 billion. The company is remarkably consistent. Clorox has increased its dividend payments...
Five Dividend Kings that Smart Money Likes the Most
Among the best dividend stocks that money can buy, dividend kings represent an elite group of companies that have been consistently paying out dividends for at least 50 years.
Dividend Aristocrats Part 13 of 52: Target Corporation (TGT)
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is the third largest discount retailer in the United States based on market cap, behind only Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Dividend Aristocrats Part 12 of 52: Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) manages the Franklin and Templeton families of mutual funds.
David Einhorn’s Three Favorite Dividend Stocks
David Einhorn is one of the savviest hedge fund managers in the world.
Dividend Aristocrats Part 11 of 52: McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is a leading global provider of spices, seasonings, condiments, and flavors.
Dividend Aristocrats Part 10 of 52: Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
The company’s long dividend history makes it one of just 17 companies in the exclusive Dividend Kings group – which is comprised of businesses with 50+ years of consecutive...
Dividend Aristocrats Part 8 of 52: Hormel Foods
Today, Hormel has a market cap of $17.4 billion. The company has assembled a portfolio of well-known food brands. The image below shows many of the company’s most popular...
Intel Corporation (INTC) Continues to Lead in the Internet of Things
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)'s Internet of Things (IoT) business continued to shine in the third quarter of 2015 as the company posted revenue growth of 10% in the category...
Billionaire Investors Love These Five Dividend Stocks
Billionaires represent a particularly interesting type of investor, mainly because they have much better skills at picking stocks and vast experience, which justify their large...
Analyzing Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)’s Recent Stock Price Decline
For some companies (Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), Amazon.com, Inc.
Dividend Aristocrats Part 7 of 52: Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.B)
Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BF.B) manufactures and sells alcoholic beverages globally. The business’ flagship brand is Jack Daniels.
Billionaire Steven Cohen’s New High Dividend Stock Picks
The 10-year U.S treasury bond yield went below the critical 2% mark recently, hitting a fresh 5-month low at 1.99%.
Now May Be The Time To Buy Oracle Corporation
Now could be a good opportunity to invest in the leading provider of database software.
Bill Gates’ High Conviction Dividend Growth Stocks Revisited
Bill Gates, the richest person in the world, made his fortune by founding one of the world's largest software companies (Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) of course), and stayed...
5 Eye-Opening Dividend Quotes
Strangely, there are few well-known quotes about dividend investing.
Who Knew Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS)’s Returns Were This High?
By comparison, Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (NYSE:DPS) is tiny. The company has a market cap of ‘just’ $14.7 billion – less than one-tenth the size of Coca-Cola.
Analysts Love These Two Dividend Aristocrats but How Does the Smart Money Feel about Them?
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) are each up more than 1.4% in early morning trade on the back of analyst upgrades.
Billionaire Ray Dalio Likes to Invest in High Dividend Stocks; Should You Follow Him?
Dividend yield plays an important role in the process of identifying the next investment, especially for hedge funds, which usually acquire large stakes and can obtain larger ...
Five Cheap REITs Under $10 that Hedge Funds are Bullish On
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) represent great investment opportunities, mainly because they pay most of their profits as dividends, which is why they sport solid dividend...
Top Investor Can’t Stop Buying Shares of This REIT; Should You Follow Him?
A recently-amended 13D filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission disclosed that Keith Meister’s Corvex Management LP holds 80.61 million shares of VEREIT Inc.
Always The Coca-Cola Co (KO): 3.4% Yield & 53 Years of Dividend Increases
There’s a small bit of truth to that – but even if Coca-Cola only sold sodas, then it would be in about the same position as the cigarette industry.
Billionaire Leon Cooperman Is Aggressively Buying This Ultra-High Dividend Stock
According to a recently submitted filing with the SEC, Leon Cooperman's Omega Advisors has added nearly 1.27 million shares to one of its favorite dividend picks, PennyMac Mortgage...
5 High Dividend Stocks That Hedge Funds Are Fleeing
Although there is no conclusive evidence that a rise in interest rates negatively affects dividend stocks as a whole, research in the past has shown that dividend stocks which...
BP Plc (ADR) (BP): Dividend Cut Unlikely In The Short Run
BP shares are down because long term crude price expectations have cratered.
Don’t Expect Much From Pfizer At Least In The Short-Term
Recently, Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) announced that it had completed its acquisition of Hospira.
5 High Dividend Stocks Hedge Funds Love The Most
Hedge funds are generally associated with the use of derivatives, leverage, and investments in high-growth stocks.
The Smart Money Loves These High Dividend Finance Stocks
The financial services sector is up by more than 10% year-to-date and nearly 21% in the last 12 months.
Hedge Funds Love These Energy Dividend Stocks
Rising interest rates are generally accompanied by strong economic growth, but a potential increase in interest rates could eventually affect the slow-growth stocks that generate...
The Smart Money’s Favorite Mid-Cap Dividend Stocks
Fixed income from an investment is something many retail investors look forward to, especially those who are unwilling to bet large sums of money on risky stocks.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Is For The Long-Term Investor
The year 2015 has been a rough one for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) investors. Year to date the company’s stock price has fallen by nearly 30%.
5 Ultra-High Dividend Stocks Hedge Funds Are Betting On
With the rate hike from the Fed still far from a reality, there aren't a lot of satisfactory fixed-income opportunities for retail investors out there.
The 10 Most Recession-Proof Dividend Aristocrats
Unfortunately, most investors don’t know about the market-beating returns of Dividend Aristocrats during recessions. In 2008, the S&P 500 fell around 37%.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Is the Ideal Stock for the Next Recession
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is the largest discount retailer in the world. The company has generated $485.6 billion in sales over the last 12 months.
If Apple Wants To Stay Levered To The iPhone – Here’s An Idea
Disappointing demand for the Apple Watch and weaker than expected iPhone shipments shaved off more than $110 billion from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) market value.
Are These 3 Billionaires Right About Phillips 66 (PSX)?
At first glance, Phillips 66 appears undervalued.
Southern Co (SO): 4.8% Yield & Decades of Dividends
What stands out about Southern Company is its stability and consistency. The company has paid dividends every quarter since 1948.
