It’s one of the most controversial stocks we cover… And any time we mention it, you can be sure we’ll get a couple of angry emails from readers, questioning our morals or ethics. While I understand the feelings behind those emails, to put it simply, our job at StreetAuthority is to give you the most timely and profitable investment advice available. And we wouldn’t be doing our job if we neglected to tell you about it simply because of its “controversy.” That’s why we’re always careful to point out that, while this stock may not be for everyone, there’s a… Read More
It’s one of the most controversial stocks we cover… And any time we mention it, you can be sure we’ll get a couple of angry emails from readers, questioning our morals or ethics. While I understand the feelings behind those emails, to put it simply, our job at StreetAuthority is to give you the most timely and profitable investment advice available. And we wouldn’t be doing our job if we neglected to tell you about it simply because of its “controversy.” That’s why we’re always careful to point out that, while this stock may not be for everyone, there’s a reason why we call it “the most shareholder-friendly company on Earth.” It’s not hard to understand this when you look at the facts. In just six years, the company has raised its dividend 104% and bought back 438 million shares of stock. Its shares have also returned roughly 100% since 2008 — beating the market by nearly double. #-ad_banner-# The stock I’m referring to is Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM). Now, before I go any further, let me state this again… I understand not everyone likes investing in cigarette manufacturers. And that’s fine. But when you look at the ways… Read More