Daniel Foelber

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Key Points Starbucks' new strategies are rooted in the same foundational principles that helped the company succeed internationally. Niccol is making the right moves to get Starbucks back on track. But the stock had already run up in anticipation of a turnaround. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

Key Points Stock splits make a big difference in the Dow, but not the S&P 500 or Nasdaq Composite. The Dow has become way more tech-focused in recent years with the additions of Salesforce, Amazon, and Nvidia. Sherwin-Williams better represents the materials sector than Dow Inc. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

Key Points Dividends are usually a core component of blue chip stocks. But recent Dow Jones additions Nvidia and Amazon reinvest capital back into their business rather than rewarding shareholders with dividends. Stock repurchases are another form of returning capital to shareholders that can be even more beneficial than dividends. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

Investors continue to gravitate toward megacap growth stocks that show no signs of slowing down.

Key Points The Vanguard Growth ETF has historically been a market outperformer. The Vanguard Value ETF is far more diversified than the Vanguard Growth ETF. The valuations of top holdings in Vanguard's growth ETF are getting concerningly high.

The S&P 500 may be hitting an all-time high, but these three safe stocks are missing out.

Key Points Estée Lauder went from a market darling to out of favor in a relatively short period of time. The beauty behemoth just slashed its dividend by nearly 50%. Business models that can only thrive under certain economic conditions are prone to downturns.

Key Points Chevron reported solid earnings in its recent quarter. It is generating plenty of cash flow to support a sizeable capital return program and long-term investments. Chevron continues to center its portfolio around its highest-conviction plays and pull back on lower-quality assets. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

Key Points The utilties sector was the biggest winner through the first three quarters of 2024. Some of the largest holdings in the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF have seen massive share price gains this year. The Vanguard Health Care ETF exposes investors to fast-growing biotech companies as well as safe and stodgy dividend-payers. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert