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Apr 3, 2019 by Jim Royal

What Is a Blue Chip Stock?

Here's everything you need to know about the stocks that make up the Dow, including how they perform and how you can invest in them.

Apr 3, 2019 by Jim Royal

Are Bonds Safer Than Stocks?

In certain scenarios, bonds are actually riskier than stocks. Here's how to keep your stable investments steady, while not sacrificing the growth stocks have to offer.

Dec 26, 2018 by Jim Royal

Common Stock vs. Preferred Stock: What's the Difference?

How they differ, and which one is right for you.

Oct 19, 2018 by Jim Royal

What Is a Contingent Value Right?

This special kind of security is highly speculative and very rare.

Oct 19, 2018 by Jim Royal

Stock Spinoff Roundup: Frontdoor, KLX Energy Services, Madison Square Garden

Investors should keep their eyes on these three spinoffs.

Oct 17, 2018 by Jim Royal

3 Things Investors Should Know About This ServiceMaster Spinoff

Frontdoor has a lot to like for investors, especially its capital-light model.

Oct 16, 2018 by Jim Royal

Is Annaly Capital a Buy?

Annaly has gotten cheaper, but not quite cheap enough.

Oct 8, 2018 by Jim Royal

3 REITs to Buy Today

W.P. Carey, Annaly Capital, and Spirit Realty are relatively inexpensive and pay attractive dividends.

Oct 8, 2018 by Jim Royal

Is Vornado Realty Trust Still Cheap?

The New York REIT definitely appears cheap, but where are the buyers?

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Oct 2, 2018 by Jim Royal

Will This IRS Spinoff Rule Help Pharma and Big Tech?

A proposed IRS change will help get spinoffs out of the nest sooner.

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Oct 1, 2018 by Jim Royal

Yum! Brands Is Now At an All-Time High -- Time to Sell?

Why sell a stock that’s running higher while the business is performing well?

Oct 1, 2018 by Jim Royal

Stock Spinoff Roundup: Honeywell, ServiceMaster, VF Corp.

Keep your eyes on these spinoffs

Sep 26, 2018 by Jim Royal

This REIT Is Under Activist Attack

NorthStar Realty Europe is feeling the heat from Senvest.

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Sep 25, 2018 by Jim Royal

Sirius XM Just Got Cheap -- But Here’s an Even Cheaper Way to Own It

Sirius XM can be had for even lower cost via this tracking stock.

Sep 20, 2018 by Jim Royal

This Tiny REIT Could Deliver Big Returns

Jernigan Capital has a lot going for it, but a couple things are holding it back for now.

Sep 20, 2018 by Jim Royal

3 Things Investors Need to Know About Honeywell’s Spinoff

Transportation systems business Garrett Technologies could turbocharge your gains, but there are a few things you need to know.

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Sep 18, 2018 by Jim Royal

Starbucks' Expansion in China Is No Cup of Tea

The coffee purveyor has a long road ahead of it, but it looks up to the task.

Sep 18, 2018 by Jim Royal

Safe 6% Yield and Upside Make This Under-the-Radar Stock a Buy

Spirit Realty has been left in the dumpster, but there's still upside.

Sep 17, 2018 by Jim Royal

Could WideOpenWest Stock Double From Here?

This small cable company is starting to get its act together

Sep 13, 2018 by Jim Royal

3 Reasons to Love Charter Communications

It's a great time to be a Charter shareholder.

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