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Philip Morris International Faces Growth Headwinds: Is the Dividend Still Safe?
Since being spun off from Altria (MO) in 2008 Philip Morris International (PM) has raised its dividend every year and delivered predictable returns thanks to the steady nature of the tobacco business. However, this year Philip Morris shares are down nearly 25% on growing concerns over whether its strategy for adapting to the continued global decline in smoking can succeed. Let's take a closer look at why the market is so bearish on this tobacco giant and whether or not Philip Morris investors need to worry about the safety and long-term growth prospects of its generous dividend. Philip Morris is Betting Big on Reduced-Risk Products But Has Hit Some Growth Challenges About 93% of Philip Morris' revenue still comes from [...]
Is Altria Still a Dependable High-Yield Dividend Growth Stock?
Over the past half century tobacco giant Altria (MO) has not only been a dependable source of safe and fast growing dividends, but it's also been one of the best performing stocks in the market. However, in 2018 MO's stock has slumped 15%, pushing its dividend yield to its highest level since 2014. As traditional cigarettes continue their secular decline and more alternative products enter the market, some investors are worried about Altria's long-term outlook and the safety of its dividend.
How to Prepare Your Retirement Portfolio for a Recession
The current U.S. economic expansion is now the second longest in history. While the next recession may not be imminent, at some point one will happen. So let's take a look at how to prepare your portfolio for a recession, including what specific sectors and asset classes hold up best for retirees concerned with safe and stable sources of income. Three Major Asset Classes to Consider Most investors spread their portfolios across three types of major asset classes: cash, bonds, and stocks. Each group has its own strengths and weaknesses, both over the long term and during recessions and bear markets. Cash and cash equivalents (such as savings accounts and short-term U.S. treasury bills) are a way of ensuring short-term [...]
General Mills’ Major Acquisition and Dividend Freeze: What Dividend Investors Need to Know
General Mills (GIS) is a consumer food giant with numerous well-known brands such as Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Pillsbury, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, and Haagen-Dazs. Despite its impressive product portfolio the company's stock has been very disappointing, losing 10% over the past year while the S&P 500 has returned close to 20%. General Mills has made some fundamental changes to its business model in an effort to adapt to changing consumer tastes which have pressured growth for many packaged food giants. Earlier this year the firm made a major acquisition and announced a dividend freeze (not a cut) that snaps a 13-year dividend growth streak. Let's take a closer look at what investors need to know about this company's [...]