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Jun 1, 2018
The Free Cash Flow Shortfall in the Master Limited Partnership Space
With the recent acceleration of master limited partnership simplification transactions, we find it appropriate to revisit the internally-generated cash flow shortfall present throughout much of the space. The table provides a breakdown of traditional free cash flow (cash from operating activities less all capital spending) relative to distributions paid, as well as a measure of the elevated financial leverage often found within the group.
Jun 1, 2018
Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending June 1
Let's take a look at companies that raised/lowered their dividend this week.
May 31, 2018
General Motors Pops on SoftBank Deal; Dollar General Drops on Weak Customer Traffic
We continue to believe that General Motors is one of the most attractively priced equity considerations in the market today, on the basis of its dividend yield and price-to-earnings ratio. Though Dollar General’s first-quarter results weren’t up to par, we continue to like the discount retailer. Dollar General may be more resilient than other retailers in the face of e-commerce competition and under a scenario where the economy may head south.
May 30, 2018
Strong Backdrop Driving Homebuilders’ Top Lines But Rising Costs Making Presence Known
Image Source: Montgomery County Planning Commission. Homebuilding stocks have experienced volatility following recent earnings reports from major companies in the industry. The economic backdrop for the group has translated into robust top-line growth, but cost increases have called into question the group’s ability to turn that growth into bottom-line gains, at least for some operators.
May 28, 2018
Uncertainty of Italy’s Political Future Weighing on Global Investors' Minds
Image shown: Duomo di Milano. Italy holds ~$2.7 trillion in public debt, and global investors are worried that a new government could implement policies that would weaken the country’s credit status. Though a sovereign debt crisis does not seem probable at this point, bond markets are suggesting that risks are rising.
May 25, 2018
CVS Health Story Unchanged; Still Okay with Its Removal
Image Source: Mike Mozart. CVS Health continues to face long-term threats to its business, and relatively weak near-term performance expectations have done little to inspire confidence. The company’s long-term debt load has exploded as it prepares to acquire Aetna, and we don’t expect the company to bounce back onto our radar given the materially increased financial leverage amidst other challenges.
May 25, 2018
PPL’s UK Business Provides Drag to Otherwise Strong Earnings
Image Source: Arnoooo. Former simulated Dividend Growth Newsletter portfolio idea PPL Corp turned in strong earnings from ongoing operations growth in the first quarter of 2018 despite its UK segment, its largest business, taking a meaningful step back in the period.
May 25, 2018
The Most Important Topic in Stock Investing
President of Equity Research, Brian Nelson, discusses why price vs. value is the paramount consideration in stock investing.
May 25, 2018
Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending May 25
Let's take a look at companies that raised/lowered their dividend this week.
May 24, 2018
Understanding the Phenomenon of “Price Risk” in High Yield
Image Source: Julien Carnot. We want you to learn about a unique risk innate to the high yield space like the back of your hand. We'll explain the "information contained in prices" and talk about what you should be on the lookout for, the "avalanche effect." Order the new High Yield Dividend Newsletter here.


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