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3 Top Dividend Aristocrats for the Long Term
Becoming a member of the elite group of companies that can call themselves Dividend Aristocrats isn't easy. Making it on to this elite list requires a company to become a member of the S&P 500 index
Anheuser Busch InBev Delivers as Promised
Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) announced second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday after the market closed, highlighting the growing popularity of its biggest brands around the world.Let's have a
McCormick's New Products Are About to Wake Up America
McCormick & Company (NYSE: MKC) reaffirmed its annual guidance for the year when it recently reported solid second-quarter results. Management believes it can achieve 5% to 7% top-line sales growth on
3 Dividend Stocks That Shine in Market Crashes
Dividend stocks aren't necessarily immune from the market meltdowns. A huge market downturn typically takes most stocks down also. But there are some dividend stocks that tend to outperform most
The 3 Biggest Opportunities for Darling Ingredients Stock
Long-term shareholders have not been disappointed by natural-ingredients leader Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR). In the past 10 years, the stock has gained 73%, compared with 61% for the S&P 500. If
The Market Is Hyper-Focused on This 1 Thing From Starbucks Corporation, but Here's What Else You Should Follow
If you were to sum up what Mr. Market will be paying the most attention to next week, when Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) reports third-quarter earnings, it's comps. That is, comparable sales
5 Things PepsiCo's Management Wants You to Know
Though PepsiCo's (NYSE: PEP) revenue has remained flat over the last five years, the company's stock has posted a cumulative total return of 92% over the same period. Part of investors' confidence in
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Perfect for Retirement
If you're at the point in your investing life where you're adjusting your portfolio from higher-risk growth mode toward a safer asset allocation -- one designed to support you dependably through your
The 4 Best Dividend Stocks in Mexico
The Mexican economy has exhibited steady growth over the last 10 years, bolstered by manufacturing, tourism, and a generally favorable trade relationship with the rest of the world. But volatility
The Latest Thing Philip Morris International Shareholders Should Worry About
When Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) first became an independent publicly traded company, one of the reasons why investors were excited about the global tobacco giant was that by separating
A Foolish Take: American Soda Consumption Plunges to a 31-Year Low
Soda consumption in the United States fell to a 31-year low in 2016, according to Beverage-Digest. That decline can mainly be attributed to waning demand among health-conscious consumers.Here's how
Here's What to Expect From Altria Group on Thursday
Investors began the year excited about Altria Group (NYSE: MO), pushing the tobacco stock to big gains. Yet over the past month, Altria has fallen back, and some wonder how much longer the company
Mondelez International Has a Game Plan for Attracting Healthy Snackers
The biggest challenge snack food companies like Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) face is the growing awareness many consumers have about what's in the food they eat and their desire to eat in a
Chipotle Is Getting Smart About Menu Additions
For much of its history, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) bucked the traditional fast food psychology around menu additions. While its rivals tend to rotate items on their menus with limited time
6 Biggest Headwinds Facing Women on the Road to Retirement (and What to Do About Them Before You Retire)
Women face a lot of unique hurdles when it comes to planning for their retirement, and understanding and managing them accordingly can make all the difference between a comfortable retirement and
Philip Morris International Disappoints as Currency Headwinds Return
As a global business, Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) gets much of its revenue in foreign currency, and the strong dollar over the past several years has eaten into the tobacco giant's
Why I Will Never Invest in Marijuana Stocks
Whether you think marijuana should be legal or not, it looks like the trend is pushing toward legalization. But emotions still run high when it comes to marijuana and the companies that support the
Why Altria Group Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has enjoyed strong performance in its stock price recently, hitting levels last month that it hadn't seen since before it spun off its international operations into a separate
Philip Morris Investors Hope for a Big Earnings Boost
For the past several years, Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) has struggled to produce strong earnings growth. A host of challenges, including increased regulation, falling demand, and rising
Can Mondelez Stock Satisfy Shareholders?
The food business hasn't been the most glamorous part of the market, and for years, food companies languished with quiet businesses that produced only modest returns. The decision for the company
Mondelez International History: Everything Investors Need to Know
In October 2012, Kraft Foods split itself into two separate publicly traded companies: Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) and Kraft Foods Group, which is now part of Kraft Heinz. Kraft Foods
Keep Tootsie Roll Out of Your Diet, as Well as Your Portfolio
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (NYSE: TR) is a family run business that is running into headwinds, such as dietary concerns about consuming sugar and a transition from brick and mortar to online
The Stocks Behind the Best-Selling Beers of 2017
Beer is big business in the United States. Americans spent $34 billion on these alcoholic beverages in the last year, or about a third of the budget that they dedicate to water purchases. That beer
How Altria Group Inc. Has Changed in the Past Two Years
Altria (NYSE: MO), the largest tobacco company in America, is sometimes considered a slow-growth company that hardly changes. But it's actually been in state of constant change over the past decade
Why SodaStream International Stock Is Up 34% This Year
Shares of SodaStream International (NASDAQ: SODA) have been bubbling higher as the DIY soda machine company continues to top Wall Street estimates with blowout earnings growth. According to data from