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Stocks: Where We Stand

They will rise this year, but not dramatically.  Early in 2013, when the Street was cautious, we expected “valuation levitation,” which happened.  Late last year we warned rising complacency would lead to higher volatility, but we stayed positive as investors … Continue reading

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Dividends: Beware Feeble and Fading Aristocrats

I like dividend paying stocks and have been writing about their virtues since early 2009, well before they became the rage on Wall Street.  I like them for a few reasons.   Most large, mature U.S. companies can pay a decent … Continue reading

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