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Dividend based portfolios offer a secure base for one's investment strategy. A secure dividend helps cushion stock prices during market downturns and companies that regularly raise dividends have a growth base for boosting stock price in better environments. Here are some stocks you might consider for using as a cornerstone of your investment strategy. They are in multiple sectors so an entire stock investment structure could be constructed using only these or similar companies.
Factual information is from CNBC.com and obtained during market hours on 01/07/2010.
Altria Symbol: MO Price: $20.04 Dividend Yield: $6.80
The original sin stock selling tobacco and tobacco products. A true cash cow the dividend yield has been well above the stock market average since the invention of dirt. If one has no moral objection to selling tobacco MO is a good core dividend holding
Automatic Data Processing Symbol: ADP Price: $43.21 Dividend Yield: $3.21
A nice dividend is one reward for holding this stock that provides payroll services to a variety of businesses. A good economy will also set things up for increasing the dividend. More jobs, more hirers, more money for ADP. Also an improving economy will mean higher interest rates. ADP makes money on the “float.” They collect money from business to meet payroll taxes, hold it until it's due, them pay the government. During the hold period they collect interest on other people's money. All kinds of ways to win with this nice yielding stock.
Coca Cola Symbol KO Price: $56.06 Dividend Yield: 2.93%
Coca Cola has been raising it's dividend annually for year. There's still growth opportunities ahead overseas. It's stodgy, but a secure payer likely to continue increasing it's payout in the years ahead.
AT&T Symbol: T Price: $27.37 Dividend Yield: 6.14%
Another cash cow. All the front line telecom stocks such as AT&T and Verizon should do well as the 4G phones come to market.
Waste Management: Symbol: WM Price: 33.97 Dividend Yield: $3.42
The largest waste removal operation in the country. The yield is healthy and an economy that's ramping up should have more need of their services. There'll always be trash making this look like a stock one can hold over a long period.
General Mills: Symbol: $71.23 Price: $71.23 Dividend Yield: 2.76%
The dividend yield is a bit lower than most, but like Coca Cola it has consistently raised it's dividend annually. A staple stock one can plan to hold for an extended period.
Pfizer Symbol: PFE Price: $18.64 Dividend Yield: 3.88%
With recent partnerships and acquisitions to keep it's drug pipeline healthy Pfizer's dividend should be secure for years to come. Drug companies have traditionally been used as safer income plays, especially in bad times, and Pfizer should be a decent holding for the foreseeable future.
British Petroleum Symbol: BP Price: $59.82 Dividend Yield: 5.62%
The nice yield here suggests the stock price may be a little low. Oil companies are known cash cows and. all green talk aside, they aren't going to disappear anytime soon. Consider BP if you want an energy based dividend play.
Emerson Electric: Symbol: EMR Dividend Yield: $43.78 Yield: 3.07%
A premier electrical parts supplier, a rising economy should keep earning rolling and the dividend secure.
Another of those companies to hold for an extended period.
Proctor & Gamble Symbol: P&G Price: $60.40 Dividend Yield: 2.92%
A leading maker of consumer goods, PG has been raising it's dividend annual for years. Increasing demand for American goods in foreign markets combined with a weak dollar suggest continued improvement and further dividend gains ahead.
Full Disclosure: I am not employed in any fashion by any firm in the securities industry nor do I have a business relationship of any type with the companies mentioned. As of this writing I have no holdings in any of the companies discussed.. This is not an offer to buy or sell any security, nor is it a recommendation. These are simply my thoughts on these securities. Please consult your own investment advisor and research any security thoroughly before making any investment.
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its like baseball season doesnt exist….a near perfect game gets blown and its not even here…ya showed basketball the other day and that was good 2 c but its soccer like 90 percent of the time….ya should b more balanced wit the sports and show each sport equally…not every1 likes soccer
Digital Spy met up with the two team captains prior to the big Soccer Aid 2010 match on Sunday 6th June. Robbie Williams will captain the England team, and Michael Sheen will be captain of the Rest Of The World.
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X2 Soccer is the NUMBER ONE worldwide, top rated action Soccer experience for the iPhone. Comprehensively updated and enhanced, the 2010 version represents the most complete, realistic and addictive version to date.
The return of X2 Soccer’s genre defining floating analogue controls, the launch of the all new Dream Team mode, the addition of over 150 club teams, 10 national leagues, additional commentary, improved visuals and online multiplayer have combined to create the ultimate iPod touch and iPhone Soccer experience for the summer and beyond.
In addition to this year’s host of improvements and added extras is the introduction of the all new Dream Team mode, where players must use all of their Soccer knowledge to create their very own ‘Dream Team’. Gamers start out with an initial team, poor in overall ability; they then compete in multiplayer, tournament and quick match modes for tokens. Which can then be used to scout and recruit quality players from across the globe, to help create the ultimate Dream Team.
X2 Soccer 2010, the best just got better…
o Play More: With over 250 club teams, 30 competitions and the all new “Dream Team” mode.
o Play Faster: With refined controls, improved visuals and 3GS optimization.
o Play Smarter: Against enhanced defensive and attacking player AI.
o Play Anywhere: Connect with friend or foe over Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or online!
X2 Soccer’s exclusive soundtrack is provided by Trouble Over Tokyo. All four instrumentals included are taken from the bands forthcoming album ‘the Hurricane’ which is due for release later this year.
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Sprint customers can tune in to 56 live matches, including semifinals and final.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –Whether they're cheering for the U.S. team or the favorites from Brazil, soccer fans won't have to worry about missing a World Cup match when they're away from their television if they're a Sprint customer. Sprint (NYSE: S) is teaming up with ESPN to bring the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) to Sprint phones, including HTC EVO 4G launching tomorrow. With ESPN Mobile TV available through Sprint TV(R), soccer fans can tune into 56 live World Cup matches as the action happens, right in the palm of their hand.
“With World Cup matches taking place during the morning and afternoon in U.S. time zones, soccer fans may not be at home to tune in, but Sprint and ESPN Mobile TV have the solution with live matches customers can watch no matter where they are on the Sprint network,” said Len Barlik, Sprint vice president of wireless and wireline services. “Sprint is committed to delivering the best mobile video experience and the content our customers want, like live World Cup matches they can watch in high-quality video on EVO 4G.”
For Sprint customers with the new HTC EVO 4G, America's first 4G phone, the mobile video viewing experience will be richer than ever before. With HTC EVO 4G's large 4.3-inch screen, high-quality video streaming at 3G and 4G speeds, Sprint customers using this award-winning new phone will be able to watch 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) matches on ESPN Mobile TV in high-quality video that far surpasses what is possible on other phones today. HTC EVO 4G even includes a built-in kickstand for easy hands-free viewing.
In addition to live matches, ESPN Mobile TV coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) on Sprint phones also will include the opening concert on June 10, the semifinals July 6-7, the final match on July 11, and robust highlight and recap content.
The World Cup is one of more than 800 live events this year – including MLB, NBA, Grand Slam tennis and college football – that are available through ESPN Mobile TV on the majority of Sprint's current phone lineup, including HTC EVO 4G, HTC Hero, Samsung Moment, Samsung Instinct, Blackberry Bold and many feature phones. ESPN Mobile TV is part of the Sprint TV package, which is included with Sprint Everything Data plans at no additional charge. With Sprint TV, customers get access to everything from news, weather and sports to children's programs and comedy, including Disney Channel and ABC.
Sprint's affordable Everything Data 450 plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM gives customers unlimited calling with any mobile phone in America, unlimited text and picture messaging, and unlimited Web, e-mail and social networking for just $69.99 – the same price AT&T and Verizon charge for unlimited talk only (pricing excludes surcharges and taxes). Existing Sprint customers can switch to an Everything Data plan without extending their service agreement. New lines of service require a two-year service agreement.
Sprint customers can access ESPN Mobile TV's coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) anywhere on the Sprint 3G network. No one has a more reliable network than Sprint based on a 13-city 3G performance test by PC World.1
Sprint customers with HTC EVO 4G will be able to take their viewing experience to the next level with even faster data speeds anywhere on the Sprint 4G network. Sprint is the only national wireless carrier with a 4G network. Sprint 4G currently is available in 3 cities across the country. For additional information on 4G coverage, visit www.sprint.com/4G.
With the new Sprint Free Guarantee, the most robust satisfaction guarantee in the wireless industry, customers can try a new line of service with Sprint for 30 days. If they aren't completely satisfied with Sprint during that period, they can cancel service and return their device to be reimbursed for the device purchase and activation fee, get the early termination fee waived, get a full refund for monthly service plan recurring charges incurred and get all associated taxes and fees waived. In addition, Sprint will waive the restocking fee for new customer exchanges as part of this policy. Refund excludes usage not included in the plan, premium content, third-party billing and international charges.
About ESPN Mobile
ESPN Mobile is devoted to extending the ESPN brand and content over the wireless medium. ESPN content and applications on mobile platforms can be accessed any time, anywhere via licensing agreements with every major domestic carrier. ESPN's first wireless offering launched in 1995 with the ESPN To Go pager for scores, and including ESPN's industry-leading collection of mobile Web sites, mobile apps, mobile games, mobile alerts and mobile video (ESPN Mobile TV and Video on Demand clips).
