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What is a Dividend?

August 11, 2021 admin Comments Off on What is a Dividend?

There comes a time when a company becomes so profitable that it has more money than it needs to sustain business operations. When this happens, the company has several options for how to allocate that excess cash. One option is to pay out a dividend to shareholders.
A dividend is the distribution of after-tax profit of an entity, paid to shareholders depending on the class and number of shares held. It’s a reward for shareholders and a sign of the company’s continued ability to meet and exceed expectations. Not every company can or will pay a dividend, but those that …read more […]

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Boeing Stock Forecast – Where Is Boeing Stock Headed?

August 11, 2021 admin Comments Off on Boeing Stock Forecast – Where Is Boeing Stock Headed?

If there was ever a company that had a series of unfortunate events, it would be Boeing (NYSE: BA). Although, it’s not all bad. Boeing stock gives investors access to one of the largest defense contractors in the U.S. Its competitors include: Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Raytheon (NYSE: RTX), General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC).
For reference, the United States spent a record $447 billion on defense contracting in 2020. This places defense contract spending just outside of the top 10 in terms of the biggest industries in the United States.
When it comes to their business, Boeing is …read more […]