Tuesday, November 20, 2012

3 High-Profit, High-Yield Dividend Micro Caps With Manageable Debt


Defining our goals helps us identify what we want most in life. When we have a clear vision, then it becomes easier to make a plan to achieve our goals. When our goals include long term financial well being, many people investigate investing in dividend stocks as a method for supplementing income and building wealth. Understandably, investing in dividend stocks with reliably high yields is where many people gravitate. To find companies that appear well positioned to continue to offer attractive yields, we narrowed our focus to those that have strong earnings and minimal debt. These traits point to management that places priority on profit and fiscal prudence. See the short list below to begin your own analysis of these high yield dividend stocks.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

4 Financial Dividend Stocks Pulling In Profits And Shunning Debt


We all know people who tend to think in terms of extremes. They evaluate situations, people, investments and more in simple opposites: Good or bad. But we know that this type of thinking can be too narrow and misses out on exploring complexities. For many investors, the financial sector is understandably unpopular. But when we consider investing in companies that have attributes that we seek in other sectors, like profitability and minimal debt, it can make us rethink our avoidance and see if there is more to the story. With this in mind, we developed a list of financial dividend stocks that have moderate to high yields. All of the companies in our list have taken care to not burden themselves with unmanageable long-term debt and are generating strong earnings. Take a look at the list of financial dividend stocks with low debt and great returns to see if any
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4 Dividend Stocks With Solid Earnings And Forecast For Growth


Everyone has their own method for assessing value and worth. With certain purchases, we may not be concerned about the long term, we just want the right price. For purchases that we want to hold onto for years, value can carry more weight than other considerations. For investments in stocks that provide dividends, most of us prefer those that will hold their value year after year and provide additional income. From this perspective, we gathered a list of moderate- to high-yield dividend stocks with strong earnings. Further, they all have sizable growth predictions for the near future. Take a look below to review the list of dividend stocks to see if they have what it takes to meet your standards.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections
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6 Large Cap Stocks Keeping Profits Up And Debt Down


In a world where unmanageable debt has become all too common, finding companies -- especially those that rank among some of the largest -- that have eschewed debt brings some balance to the picture. These companies serve as reminders that it is possible to grow a business without drawing upon equity to fund the process. For our list today, we ran a scan to find profitable large caps that have a tight rein on debt. The companies on our list have the sound infrastructure, experience, and financial oversight that appeals to investors. Review the list of large-cap stocks below to see if you agree.The Debt/Equity Ratio illustrates how aggressively a company is financing its growth via debt. The more debt financing that is used in a capital structure, the more volatile earnings can become due to the additional interest expense. Should a company's potentially enhanced earnings fail to exceed
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Generating Profits Without Taking On Debt


A high yield from a dividend stock is preferable, but if that company has considerable debt on the books, it is likely that the attractive payout rate will not be sustainable. We all know that eventually, debt has a way of impinging upon the well being of a company. Today we have a short list of dividend stocks that have attributes that speak to investors who are looking for dividend stocks that will provide income over the long term: minimal debt, high yields, and hefty profit margins. Use the brief summaries below to begin your own investigation of these high-yield dividend stocks.The Debt/Equity Ratio illustrates how aggressively a company is financing its growth via debt. The more debt financing that is used in a capital structure, the more volatile earnings can become due to the additional interest expense. Should a company's potentially enhanced earnings fail to exceed the cost
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Monday, November 5, 2012

4 Mid-Cap Tech Stocks With Enviable Reserves And Returns


A healthy amount of paranoia can be of service when scrutinizing opportunities. It helps us ask discerning questions and rule out scenarios that present risks beyond our comfort zone. This can be a particularly useful trait when considering investments in the tech arena because additional precautions are often necessary. With this in mind, we focused specifically on tech stocks in the mid-cap range. Companies of this size are familiar with cycling through the highs and lows that accompany the growth process. For our list today, we narrowed our search to companies that have demonstrated profitability and have built up sizable cash reserves. Take a look at our list of profitable mid-cap tech stocks with money in the bank to see if any spark your interest.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its
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4 Small-Cap Stocks With Strong Liquidity And Earnings


We all want assurances when we make an investment that we are not throwing our money away. This is especially critical when considering investments with small cap stocks as the risk tends to be measurably increased. Experienced investors hone in on a company's liquidity as a trait that can provide reassurance. Without it, resorting to debt and other tactics that compromise infrastructure and long term viability may be the only options. From this perspective, we selected small cap sized companies with ample cash reserves. To provide further credibility, they all have earning trends that point to financial acuity. We think the small-cap stocks listed below will pique your interest.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of
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Thursday, November 1, 2012

7 Large Cap Stocks Pulling In Hefty Profits And Set For Growth


Competitors in distance events are well aware of the danger of peaking too early. When that happens, they often find it very difficult to sustain their pace and end up slowing down when the competition starts zooming past. In terms of investments, we want to align ourselves with companies that have the discipline and experience to grow at a steady and strong rate. To find companies with these qualities, we searched specifically for large cap-sized companies that have produced commendable growth in earnings. Further, they do not appear to have hit a plateau because they all have projected EPS growth rates above 25% for the coming year. The data below is a helpful place to start your own evaluation of these large cap stocks.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate,
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5 Highly Liquid, Low-Debt Small Cap Consumer Stocks


It makes sense for a lot of us to stick with investing in things we can understand, touch or see. We can quickly understand what these companies do, and how the services or products they provide fit into the world. But just because a company seems to have hit upon a trend that people like at the moment doesn't mean it has the staying power to be a wise investment. These companies still need solid financial standing. That is why we gathered a list of consumer stocks that demonstrate financial stamina by keeping debt to a minimum while maintaining a strong level of liquidity. If these traits appeal to you, then you will like the list of consumer stocks we have summarized below.The Long Term Debt/Equity Ratio is a variation of the traditional debt-to-equity ratio. This value computes the proportion of a company's long-term debt compared to its available
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6 Small-Cap Tech Stocks Slated For Growth And Backed By Cash Reserves


It is not unusual to hear grumbling about the inundation of information that we receive on a daily basis. We all know it can be a daunting task to try to keep up. But most of us find ourselves wanting to be in the know because it keeps life interesting and presents us with cutting-edge ideas for investments and pursuits. That is why some investors find tech companies at the small-cap level particularly intriguing. Many of these companies have not yet landed on the mainstream radar because of their size. In this category we repeatedly find growth opportunities, albeit with an increase in risk for investors. For our list today we developed a list of small-cap tech stocks with projected EPS growth of 25% or better in the next five years, yet they all have a solid level of liquidity, which points to disciplined financial oversight. We think you will
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