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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

Double Down on Dividends: Why Alphabet and Caterpillar are Smart Buys for Your Portfolio

When it comes to investing in dividend-paying stocks, many investors focus on the yield without considering the larger picture. Two stocks that buck this trend, and offer a compelling investment opportunity, are Alphabet (GOOG) and Caterpillar (CAT). Both companies have a long history of increasing

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Will Procter & Gamble's Q4 Earnings Meet Expectations?

Procter & Gamble is set to release its fourth quarter earnings results, and investors are eagerly waiting to see if the company will meet its full-year guidance. The consensus EPS estimate is $1.37, flat year-over-year, while the consensus revenue estimate is $20.74 billion, a 0.7% increase from las

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Goldman's $400 Million Misstep: When Consumer Dreams Turn Sour

Goldman Sachs is bracing for a hefty $400 million pretax loss in its third-quarter earnings, a direct result of its struggle to establish a foothold in the consumer market. CEO David Solomon admitted this financial blow at a recent conference, attributing it to the bank's decision to offload its ill

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Chipmakers Play Musical Chairs: Qualcomm Eyes Intel's Design Business

Qualcomm, the San Diego-based mobile chipmaker known for its Snapdragon processors, has been exploring the possibility of acquiring parts of Intel's design business. This move comes as Intel faces financial challenges and looks to streamline operations by potentially divesting some of its assets.

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