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Recent Stock Purchase October 2016
With three weeks of October in the books, I felt it was time for me to pull the trigger on at least one monthly buy as I have been doing for many, many...
What Would Warren Buffett Think of These Moats?
Warren Buffett actually coined the phrase “economic moat” and this competitive advantage of brand name, demand, and pricing power is what...
Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): How Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB)’s Dividend Keeps Getting Bigger
Dividend investors look for different things from the stocks they choose, with some looking for high yields while others want solid dividend growth. Kimberly...
Unilever plc (ADR) (UL), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Strange Beginnings
On this day in economic and business history … Victory Over Japan Day, popularly known as V-J Day, marks the surrender of Japan and the end of World...
As Sales Sag, Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT) Tries Edgy Humor
It used to be when comedians wanted to garner attention, they’d do what they called a “blue” show, one that was for adult ears only....
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Raised ex-CEO’s Pay to $15.9 Million for Last Year
NEW YORK (AP) — The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) gave former CEO Bob McDonald a pay package worth $15.9 million during his final full...
Google Inc (GOOG), Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): The First Big Tech IPO of the Post-Dot-Com Era
On this day in economic and business history… Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) went public on Aug. 19, 2004. The popular search engine had initially planned...
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): Are These Three Global Consumer Giants Good Investment Opportunities?
Since the beginning of July, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) has consistently risenon the market. The company has gone from $78 per share...
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): Is This Great Dividend Stock in Danger?
Only behind Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and well above Unilever plc (ADR) (NYSE:UL) in my performance chart, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE...
Unilever N.V. (ADR) (UN), Macy’s, Inc. (M), Genpact Limited (G) & The Bank of Nova Scotia (USA) (BNS): Seniors, Take Some Risk! 4 Stocks You Can Buy Today
A recent news story on the mental acuity of people 90 years old and above, covered here in a nice piece on Bloomberg.com, likely caught the imagination...
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL), Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): Will a CEO Transition Help This Company to Regain Its Lost Ground?
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG)’s recent quarterly results were discouraging, with the company falling short on both sales and margin...
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): Why This Stock Has High Dividend and Revenue Potential
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is a leading consumer product company. The company operates in beauty, grooming, health care, fabric care,...
Cal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM): Strong Profits in Diversified Food Production
Profit is the life of a business, and the following companies are carrying solid profit margins. But is that a good enough reason to make them a part...
Unilever plc (ADR) (UL), GlaxoSmithKline plc (ADR) (GSK), Vodafone Group Plc (ADR) (VOD): Why Investors Should Consider These Fantastic English Stocks
Diversification is a subject most investors understand well. As the theory goes, it’s important to spread your bets so as to not become too heavily...
Is Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB) Earnings Growth Slowing?
Kimberly Clark Corp (NYSE:KMB) will release its quarterly report next Monday, and early expectations are for the consumer-products giant to produce reasonable...
Why Unilever plc (ADR) (UL) Is Betting on India
Unilever plc (ADR) (NYSE:UL) is having a makeover in India. Recently, the consumer packaged goods company had a transitional shift in the Asia-Pacific...
Pinnacle Foods Inc (PF): Will This Company Bite Off More Than It Can Chew?
When most investors think of the packaged foods industry, they tend to think of it as a mature, slow-growth sector dominated by conglomerates such as ...
Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): Why Is This Consumer Giant a Good Bet?
Unilever plc (ADR) (NYSE:UL) is focused on expansion in emerging markets to capitalize on rapid growth. It has increased its stake in its Indian subsidiary...
Keeping it Simple With Energizer Holdings, Inc. (ENR)
Being a successful investor does not need to be that difficult. A simple investment in an easy to comprehend business model is often the best way to make...
Unilever plc (ADR) (UL), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): 3 Consumer Giants for the Long Run
In the newly released list of World’s Most Respected Companies in 2013, Barron’s featured several non-U.S. companies, including Unilever plc (ADR...
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Unilever plc (ADR) (UL), General Mills, Inc. (GIS): Three Income Growth Stocks for Steady Returns
Large conglomerates are generally low-beta blue chips that effectively reduce the risk attached to a portfolio. They record steady growth and often carry...
I Love Brands, I Love Investing in Unilever plc (ADR) (UL)
LONDON — Thinking about it for a minute, it is rare for me to buy any item that is not a brand. This does not mean that I am hugely materialistic...
Did Solazyme Inc (SZYM) Just Get Riskier?
Alternative oils play Solazyme Inc (NASDAQ:SZYM) may have just gotten riskier; apparently, many investors think so. Unlike many stocks today, Solazyme...
B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS), Pinnacle Foods Inc (PF), Unilever N.V. (ADR) (UN): These Companies Are Still Looking to Grow
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:BGS) and Pinnacle Foods Inc (NYSE:PF) are set to bid against one another for the Wish-Bone salad dressing brand from Unilever...
Why Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Investors Should Be Proud Today
Increasing numbers of consumers are concerned about genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, in their food. Forget about California’s highly watched...
Is It Still Safe to Buy Unilever plc (ADR) (UL)?
LONDON — I’m always searching for shares that can help ordinary investors like you make money from the stock market. However, many people...
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR), Unilever plc (ADR) (UL), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX): Do Not Miss Out on This Stock
The prospects of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) are looking up. To secure its future growth, the company is making strategic alliances...
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Is Still Below Par
Last week The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced that it was going to reorganize the company from the current five-arm management structure...
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (CAG): This Company’s New Strategy Should Mean Bigger Profits
The consumer food business is one that works in both good times and bad, and as such, the large, diversified food companies are one of my favorite investments...
3 Things You Need to Know About Unilever plc (ADR) (UL)
LONDON — Though there isn’t one surefire way to tell if a company is worth investing in, there are a few quick ways to see if you’re...
What Do These Ratios Tell Us About Unilever plc (ADR) (UL)?
LONDON — Before I decide whether to buy a company’s shares, I always like to look at two core financial ratios — return on equity and...
How Unilever plc (ADR) (UL) Measures Up As a GARP Investment
LONDON — A popular way to dig out reasonably priced stocks with robust growth potential is through the Growth at a Reasonable Price, or GARP, strategy...
How Unilever N.V. (ADR) (UL) Will Deliver Its Dividend
LONDON — I’m looking at some of your favorite FTSE 100 companies and examining how each will deliver their dividends. Today, I’m putting...
What’s Next for The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)
Shares of The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) jumped $3.18, or 4%, to $81.88 after the ouster of embattled CEO Bob McDonald and the announcement...
Three Things to Loathe About Diageo plc (ADR) (DEO)
LONDON — There are things to love and loathe about most companies. Today, I’m going to tell you about three things to loathe about Diageo...
What This Top Dividend Portfolio Is Holding Now – Centrica (CNA), British American Tobacco (BATS), and Unilever (UL)
LONDON — Murray Income Trust plc (LON:MYI) has a 29 year record of unbroken dividend growth. The trust lifted its dividend by 3.5% in 2012, and...
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), Unilever plc (ADR) (UL), Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD): Building a Watch List From Household Items
The Motley Fool Watch List (account sign-up required) can serve as a useful tool in compiling investment ideas and keeping track of relevant news pertaining...
Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): What To Watch For?
In the recent round of earnings, the leading fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) firms reported modest to flat growth. The Procter & Gamble Company (...
Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): How Does It Stack Up?
LONDON — Dividend income accounts for around two-thirds of total returns, the actual rate of return taking into account both capital and income...
General Mills, Inc. (GIS): A Buy For The Long Haul
General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) has been a great buy for many years. General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) has been continuously paying dividends over the last...
Unilever plc (ULVR): The One Share That I Would Trust With My Life
LONDON — Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) is an Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant. The company was formed in 1930 and today employs more than 100,000 people...
Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): Is The Company an Exciting Emerging Market Play?
LONDON — While crippling austerity in Europe and fiscal obstacles could put the brake on growth rates there, in developing regions a backdrop of...
Google Inc (GOOG), Unilever N.V. (ADR) (UL): The Hottest Ads Don’t Just Amuse
We live in an increasingly digital world in which experiences, ideas, and opinions can be shared in an instant. It’s never been easier to record...
Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): Decline in European Sales Hits The Stock
Unilever plc (ADR) (NYSE:UL) disappointed shareholders with its first-quarter results, sending the shares down more than 2% in early trade this morning...
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): Is It on the Road to Recovery?
On Wednesday, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) will release its latest quarterly results. The key to making smart investment decisions on stocks...
General Mills, Inc. (GIS), Lorillard Inc. (LO): Is it Time to Rotate Out of Cyclicals and Into Staples?
After a torrid start to 2013, the U.S. stock market has hit a rocky patch in recent weeks. The S&P 500 topped out just below the 1,600 level on April...
Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ), Campbell Soup Company (CPB), The Hershey Company (HSY): Could More Risk Lead to Greatness?
It may seem curious to investors of a certain stripe that Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) spun off its Kraft Foods Group Inc (NASDAQ:KRFT) grocery...
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): WD-40 Company (WDFC) Earnings: An Early Look
The new earnings season is about to begin, but a few companies on off-quarter fiscal years are just now getting around to reporting their quarterly results...
Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ): Will Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT) Help You Retire Rich?
Now more than ever, a comfortable retirement depends on secure, stable investments. Unfortunately, the right stocks for retirement won’t just fall...
