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Stock Analysis: Meridian Bioscience Inc. (VIVO)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:32:51 -0500

Meridian Bioscience Inc. develops, makes and sells disposable diagnostic test kits and related products used for the rapid diagnosis of infectious diseases. Linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.

11 Dividend Stocks Providing Positive Feedback

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:40:31 -0500

What is the primary reason you invest in dividend stocks? For me, it is a means to build a growing income that can be relied on during retirement. One of the beauties of dividend investing is it provides you continuous feedback. As the years and decades go by you can see your earnings steadily grow as you invest your money in dividend stocks, and as an added bonus, great dividend stocks will increase their dividend payments each year.

Increasing Dividend Yield Part I: Utilities

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:44:20 -0500

This is the first installment in a multi-part series that looks at various options used by income investors to boost their yield while waiting for dividend growth to lift their portfolio’s overall yield-on-cost. This week we are looking at Utilities – those investments long considered as a safe harbor for “orphans and widows.”

Stock Analysis: The Coca-Cola Company (KO)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:45:17 -0500

The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest soft drink company. It engages in the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates, fruit juices and syrups worldwide. linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.

18 Dividend Stocks Raising Their Yield On Cost

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:32:05 -0500

For dividend growth investors, there are certain attributes of investments that are more relevant than others, such as yield and dividend growth. To illustrate the power of dividend growth consider that an investment’s yield-on-cost will double every 5 years if they grow their dividend by 15%/year or 7 years at 10%/year or 14 years at 5%/year.

The 2010 Dividend Stock Ideas List

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:24:24 -0500

Last year I introduced the Stock Ideas list and it has proven to be immensely popular. The list consists of Dividend Aristocrats, US Broad Dividend Achievers and U.S. Dividend Champions. Here are some highlights on this year’s changes:

Stock Analysis: Walgreen Co. (WAG)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:49:08 -0500

Walgreen Co is the largest U.S. retail drug chain in terms of revenues. It sells prescription and non-prescription drugs, beauty care, personal care, household items, candy, photofinishing, greeting cards, seasonal items and convenience foods. Linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.

14 Dividend Stocks Giving Shareholders A Raise

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:37:12 -0500

You expect your employer to give you a salary increase periodically. Why wouldn’t you expect the same from your investments? One of the most important aspects of a dividend stock is its ability to consistency raise dividends over time.

38 Dividend Securities For A Well-Rounded Asset Allocation

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:14:08 -0500

I am a firm believer that asset allocation plays a significant part in a portfolio’s long-term results. Recently, I received a question asking if you could have a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks. It is an interesting question that deserves further examination.

21 Dividend Stocks Riding The Tsunami Of Dividend Increases

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:58:37 -0500

What a difference a year makes. This time last year we were looking at big-name dividend cuts and very few increases. Last week’s 16 increases set the stage for this week’s flood of companies, large and small, raising cash dividends paid to their shareholders.