Category: Blog
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Microsoft purchase of Activision to be reviewed by FTC
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will reportedly be taking the reins on reviewing Microsoft’s intended acquisition of Activision Blizzard – amid a more aggressive stance from the government agency on Big Tech mergers. Bloomberg reports that a source pointed to the FTC taking the lead role in investigating the proposed takeover – a job…
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Exxon & Chevron are gushing cash
Chevron (CVX) has a current dividend yield of 4.23% and is rated as “Safe” by SimplySafeDividends. I hold CVX in my Low Yield Portfolio. In total CVX is 0.6% of my portfolio. Exxon Mobil (XOM) has a current dividend yield of 4.40% and is rated as “Borderline Safe” by SimplySafeDividends. I hold XOM in my…
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Sometimes we sweat in winter
Chevron more profitable, Bank of America sees 7 interest rate hikes, Caterpillar has supply chain issues, and much much more!
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Caterpillar hampered by supply chain issues
Caterpillar (CAT) has a current dividend yield of 2.21% and is rated as “Very Safe” by SimplySafeDividends. I hold CAT in my Low Yield Portfolio. In total CAT is 0.9% of my portfolio. Caterpillar said Friday that it continues to have trouble obtaining enough electronics, semiconductors and other parts to make hydraulic shovels and asphalt pavers. The…
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Chief global economist for Bank of America sees 7 interest rate hikes in 2022
Somehow, I doubt anyone is reading the tea leaves correctly. I certainly don’t know what the answer is but one guy predicting 7, others predicting 4, and the nation’s central bank is talking about 3 interest rate hikes in 2022. I’ll split the difference here and predict 5 although I bet you for some reason…
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Chevron reports most profitable year since 2014
Chevron (CVX) has a current dividend yield of 4.37% and is rated as “Safe” by SimplySafeDividends. I hold CVX in my Low Yield Portfolio. In total CVX is 0.6% of my portfolio. The U.S. oil giant’s annual earnings were a dramatic turnaround from 2020, when Chevron lost $5.5 billion after the global pandemic routed demand for oil…