It’s one of the biggest deals in the oil business in years. The question, of course, is whether shareholders will be happy with the end result.  The good news: now that the deal is consummated, we’re about to find out. I’m talking, of course, about Occidental Petroleum’s (NYSE: OXY) recent acquisition of Anadarko Petroleum. The Case For OXY For those who may have missed the news, Occidental finalized its acquisition of Anadarko on August 8th.  I covered the protracted bidding war between Occidental and Chevron in this piece back in May. In it, I discussed Warren Buffett’s financing arrangement with… Read More

It’s one of the biggest deals in the oil business in years. The question, of course, is whether shareholders will be happy with the end result.  The good news: now that the deal is consummated, we’re about to find out. I’m talking, of course, about Occidental Petroleum’s (NYSE: OXY) recent acquisition of Anadarko Petroleum. The Case For OXY For those who may have missed the news, Occidental finalized its acquisition of Anadarko on August 8th.  I covered the protracted bidding war between Occidental and Chevron in this piece back in May. In it, I discussed Warren Buffett’s financing arrangement with Occidental, which helped sweeten the pot and seal the deal. Here’s what I said about the arrangement: Occidental, one of the portfolio holdings in my High-Yield Investing premium newsletter, has since come forward with an offer of $76 per share, or $38 billion. That’s not only more generous than Chevron’s $65 bid, but it also has a higher cash component (50% versus 25%). While Anadarko has rebuffed previous advances from Occidental, in part because of concerns that OXY shareholders might balk, it has no choice but to seriously consider this offer. So how does Warren Buffett fit in? Well,… Read More

In case you missed it, I recently hosted an online masterclass for investors who want to make simple, effective high payout trades that will help you generate more income than you ever thought possible.  For those who missed it, there’s still time to check it out. But for now, I want spend some time discussing just how effective this strategy can be. And in just a second, I’ll prove it to you… For now, just know that my strategy involves options. Forget what you may think you know… the way I trade options is one of the… Read More

In case you missed it, I recently hosted an online masterclass for investors who want to make simple, effective high payout trades that will help you generate more income than you ever thought possible.  For those who missed it, there’s still time to check it out. But for now, I want spend some time discussing just how effective this strategy can be. And in just a second, I’ll prove it to you… For now, just know that my strategy involves options. Forget what you may think you know… the way I trade options is one of the most conservative income strategies around. I’ve made successful trades more than 90% of the time since 2013 using this technique.  —Recommended Link— Why The Media Is Hiding This Breakthrough Marijuana Discovery​ Scientists just uncovered a ground-breaking technology that will revolutionize the marijuana industry. But the “lame-stream” media has covered it up to give Wall Street insiders first dibs. That’s 100% unfair! A new report reveals the truth and offers step-by-step details on how you can claim your share of the company that’s about to become “The Pfizer of Pot.” Click here for… Read More

Earnings season for the third quarter is almost done. It looks like the companies in the S&P 500 will report earnings per share that are 2.2% lower than they were a year ago. It will be the third straight quarter of year-over-year declines. This is a concern for two reasons. —Recommended Link— I couldn’t believe it when I saw the trading stats…​ 42 winning trades this year. Zero losing trades. ZERO. 94% winning average over the past decade. Easy gains of 42%… 30%… and 127%, all in the past month… Regular payouts of $2,450… $2,070…… Read More

Earnings season for the third quarter is almost done. It looks like the companies in the S&P 500 will report earnings per share that are 2.2% lower than they were a year ago. It will be the third straight quarter of year-over-year declines. This is a concern for two reasons. —Recommended Link— I couldn’t believe it when I saw the trading stats…​ 42 winning trades this year. Zero losing trades. ZERO. 94% winning average over the past decade. Easy gains of 42%… 30%… and 127%, all in the past month… Regular payouts of $2,450… $2,070… $1,550… and $2,950… This proprietary “I.V.L. trading system” is spitting out winners at a shocking clip. And it just pinpointed the next opportunity. Click here now to start racking up winners.. First is the fact that companies often make adjustments to earnings. This is called non-GAAP earnings, and it excludes one-time factors and special charges the company’s management thinks will distort the true picture of operations. GAAP, or generally accepted accounting procedures, defines how earnings are calculated. A company’s management will often argue that some charges, like corporate restructuring or layoffs, artificially depress earnings. To help investors… Read More

Buying a home is the part of the American dream. Finding the perfect house with the proverbial white picket fence. A place to raise a family and grow old together. For most, it’s the most significant purchase we’ll ever make, and we squirrel away thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars for that down payment. The days leading up to closing are a mixed bag of excitement and anxiety. But you’ve done your due diligence on the property and feel comfortable with your decision. So, what could go wrong? —Recommended Link— Acclaimed Income Specialist: “I guarantee… Read More

Buying a home is the part of the American dream. Finding the perfect house with the proverbial white picket fence. A place to raise a family and grow old together. For most, it’s the most significant purchase we’ll ever make, and we squirrel away thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars for that down payment. The days leading up to closing are a mixed bag of excitement and anxiety. But you’ve done your due diligence on the property and feel comfortable with your decision. So, what could go wrong? —Recommended Link— Acclaimed Income Specialist: “I guarantee you can use my simple 2-minute market move to make $1,000,000.”​ Just days from now, one of the country’s foremost income generating experts will reveal her secret to tapping the stock market for instant income payouts of up to $1,155. Maybe more. Better still, you can use this program so often… and with so little risk… we’re guaranteeing you’ll have a shot at becoming a millionaire. Click here for the details. For James and Candace Butcher, the answer is “everything”… This Colorado couple had found their dream house. A place to be closer to their… Read More

While many folks are busy making their shopping lists for the holiday season, my readers and I have been busy making a different type of shopping list. You see, each month I update my readers on what companies are likely to announce a dividend hike in the coming month. I scan the market for noteworthy special dividends on the horizon, as well as for potential dividend hikes over the next four to six weeks. I give special attention to outsized double-digit increases and reliable dividend-payers that have been steadily growing payouts for a decade or more. I flag these stocks first… Read More

While many folks are busy making their shopping lists for the holiday season, my readers and I have been busy making a different type of shopping list. You see, each month I update my readers on what companies are likely to announce a dividend hike in the coming month. I scan the market for noteworthy special dividends on the horizon, as well as for potential dividend hikes over the next four to six weeks. I give special attention to outsized double-digit increases and reliable dividend-payers that have been steadily growing payouts for a decade or more. I flag these stocks first for readers of my premium newsletter, High-Yield Investing. Then, I share them with the public.  So without further delay, here are three potential dividend hikes I’m looking at right now… 1. Kimberly Clark (NYSE: KMB) – Kimberly Clark is one of the world’s leading suppliers of diapers and feminine products. The company owns five different billion-dollar brands, with products on the shelves in more than 175 countries worldwide. It has been estimated that one-fourth of the world’s population uses KMB products on a daily basis. And that steady demand generates $18+ billion in annual sales. Despite rising commodity prices and… Read More

Recently, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time in a row. After the meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell held a press conference. I found his comments particularly interesting this time around. Here’s why… —Recommended Link— Generate $1 Million in Retirement Income — Guaranteed​​ Acclaimed income expert Amber Hestla is hosting a masterclass that reveals the simple way to generate up to $1,155 (or more) in instant income. Week in. And week out. We’re so sure you can use his program to become an income millionaire, we’ll pay you $1,000 to get you started. Read More

Recently, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time in a row. After the meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell held a press conference. I found his comments particularly interesting this time around. Here’s why… —Recommended Link— Generate $1 Million in Retirement Income — Guaranteed​​ Acclaimed income expert Amber Hestla is hosting a masterclass that reveals the simple way to generate up to $1,155 (or more) in instant income. Week in. And week out. We’re so sure you can use his program to become an income millionaire, we’ll pay you $1,000 to get you started. Sign up here for free. In a nutshell, Powell said he is confident that Fed policy is helping the economy. He admits that the global economy is slowing but notes that the United States is different than the European Union or Japan. Because we are different, Powell is confident we won’t experience the problems those regions have seen. He’s pleased to see the initial “phase one” trade deal between the U.S. and China. Combined with indications that the U.K. might be able to pull off its divorce with the EU, it means risks aren’t as dire… Read More

Jeremy Grantham may not be as well known as Warren Buffett to the general public. But he’s considered a giant in the investing world. A co-founder of Boston-based asset management firm GMO, Grantham is known for his breadth of knowledge on just about every market topic — especially asset bubbles. When I was coming up in this business, Granthan’s quarterly shareholder letters were a must-read. And there’s one in particular from 2017 that still very much applies to today. In fact, Grantham referenced this letter in a CNBC interview back in March of… Read More

Jeremy Grantham may not be as well known as Warren Buffett to the general public. But he’s considered a giant in the investing world. A co-founder of Boston-based asset management firm GMO, Grantham is known for his breadth of knowledge on just about every market topic — especially asset bubbles. When I was coming up in this business, Granthan’s quarterly shareholder letters were a must-read. And there’s one in particular from 2017 that still very much applies to today. In fact, Grantham referenced this letter in a CNBC interview back in March of this year. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether this bull market is a bubble, how much longer it can last, and whether “value” investing has any relevance in today’s market, it’s definitely worth a read. —Recommended Link— $1,155 in Instant Income?​ On November 29th, our top income expert will pull the wraps off her breakthrough moneymaking technique. One you can use to generate instant payouts of up to $1,155 (or more). Over and over again. This program is so effective in fact, we’re guaranteeing you’ll have the chance to become a millionaire just by following… Read More