Dividend investors would be wise to focus not just on a stock’s current yield, but also on the long-term growth potential of its dividends. That......
(read more)September 16 - Dividend Stocks, News - Comments
As summer winds down, I’ve felt compelled to indulge, just a little more, in some favorite summer cocktails. Sure, autumn brings thoughts of Octoberfest......
(read more)September 11 - News - Comments
If you invested in BEAM Inc (NYSE:BEAM) exactly three years ago, then you have seen an 88% gain before dividend payments. While that isn’t spectacular......
(read more)September 10 - News - Comments
“Only buy something that you’d be perfectly happy to hold if the market shut down for ten years.” – Warren Buffett Warren Buffett......
(read more)September 9 - News - Comments
Only sparkling wines produced with grapes from the Champagne region of France can call themselves “champagne,” while only dressings that ......
(read more)August 30 - News - Comments
This market presents a ripe environment for dividend paying stocks. With rising interest rates hurting bond valuations, dividends provide income that......
(read more)August 1 - News - Comments
With rising demand and increasing per-capita disposable income, the global consumption of alcoholic drinks will bypass the $1 trillion mark. Volume will......
(read more)July 29 - News - Comments
There aren’t many consumer products that sell well in good and bad times alike. Coca-Cola, for instance, is a good example of such a consumer product......
(read more)July 22 - News - Comments
Its acronym notwithstanding, chances are you’ve probably heard about the World Health Organization. (WHO?) They’re the people at the United......
(read more)July 22 - News - Comments
The spirits industry is filled to the brim with brawling competition. Fickle consumers keep major players on their toes, and changing economic environments......
(read more)July 16 - News - Comments
Insurance company Markel invests much of its cash in the market under the management of Tom Gayner. We track Markel Gayner Asset Management’s quarterly......
(read more)July 15 - Hedge Funds - Comments
Since the beginning of July, multiple members of the Brown family have been indirectly purchasing shares of Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BF.A). Our......
(read more)July 12 - Insider Trading - Comments
Diageo plc (ADR) (NYSE:DEO)’s recently upped stake in India’s United Spirits gives the liquor behemoth the leading position in the largest......
(read more)July 12 - News - Comments
Just a few years ago, China (NYSE:SNP) was in a mad dash to buy up the world’s resources, particularly those in Africa. China Petroleum & Chemical......
(read more)June 25 - News - Comments
LONDON — The FTSE 100 has risen by 25% over the last year, and many top shares are beginning to look quite expensive. I’m on the hunt for......
(read more)June 18 - News - Comments
Garbo’s first movie quote is one liquor companies would love to hear more often, “Pour me a whiskey and don’t be stingy, baby.”......
(read more)June 18 - News - Comments
Editor’s Note: This original article stated that Brown-Forman’s EPS was lower year-over-year. That is incorrect, this version has been modified......
(read more)June 17 - News - Comments
Here in Silicon Valley, many a glass of Cabernet is raised to toast a business deal, a wedding, or simply the gathering of old friends. Many Silicon......
(read more)June 13 - News - Comments
LONDON — I’m always searching for shares that can help ordinary investors like you make money from the stock market. However, many people......
(read more)June 13 - News - Comments
Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) produces and markets a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, with a list of wine and imported beer brands in its......
(read more)June 11 - News - Comments
LONDON — I’m browsing for bargain shares right now, so should I pop Diageo plc (LON:DGE) into my basket? Go, Diageo! It’s rare for......
(read more)June 10 - News - Comments
If Bond, James Bond, had a portfolio, and why wouldn’t someone so urbane not have one to supplement his civil servant salary, what would he buy?......
(read more)June 10 - News - Comments
The Motley Fool has been making successful stock picks for many years, but we don’t always agree on what a great stock looks like. That’s......
(read more)April 30 - News - Comments
New issues in U.S. corporate bond markets topped $36 billion last week, with at least two companies borrowing and one company planning to borrow while......
(read more)April 29 - News - Comments
LONDON — While crippling austerity in Europe and fiscal obstacles could put the brake on growth rates there, in developing regions a backdrop of......
(read more)April 26 - News - Comments
Alcohol is the only thing I can think of that’s used in excess both in good times and in bad. A long day at work? Grab a drink. Got a promotion?......
(read more)April 26 - News - Comments
After a difficult day or to celebrate success, when you’re a little bit down or even feeling your best, when the economy’s booming or bad times are......
(read more)April 23 - News - Comments
With St. Patrick’s Day in the rear-view mirror and Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it’s entirely appropriate to evaluate some of the market’......
(read more)March 20 - News - Comments
As I wrote in my fixedincomenow blog, two weeks ago I decided to carry on an experiment. It all started when I went to the supermarket and I was there......
(read more)March 19 - News - Comments
LONDON — The FTSE 100 is down from the 52-week high of 6,534 points it set on March 12, having dropped 0.49% today to close at 6,458 after markets......
(read more)March 18 - News - Comments
With the Fed planning to keep rates at historical lows through 2015 and Treasuries barely covering inflation, I’m led to search for yield in unique......
(read more)March 18 - News - Comments
Boring companies can be some of the most exciting investment opportunities. When I say “boring” companies, I mean the types of companies that......
(read more)March 18 - News - Comments
Noted economist Paul Samuelson once said, “Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take......
(read more)March 7 - News - Comments
LONDON — If you’re interested in building a profitable, diversified portfolio, then you will often need to compare similar companies when......
(read more)March 7 - News - Comments
LONDON — I’m always searching for shares that can help ordinary investors like you make money from the stock market. Right now, I am trawling......
(read more)February 27 - News - Comments
LONDON — If the long-run return on the market is 9.4% (as researchers at Credit Suisse Group AG (ADR) (NYSE:CS) say), investing in shares should......
(read more)February 20 - News - Comments
