Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task.That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss.However, it's pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth sto ...

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) stock price will be in the spotlight this week as the company publishes its financial results for the first quarter. These results will come at a time when the stock has retreated from the year-to-date high of $380 to $363. Still, it is one of the best-performing company in the Dow Jones as it jumped by over 358% from its lowest point in January 2020.Are you looking for signals & alerts from pro-traders? Sign-up to Invezz Signals™ for FREE. Takes 2 mins.Caterpillar earnings aheadCopy ...

Dividend stocks can offer some solace during market turbulence. These stocks offer steady payouts during every economic cycle and are often more stable than unprofitable firms. Corporations can only give out dividends if they can reliably report profits. Those same businesses can only achieve impressive dividend growth rates if their net incomes continue to grow.Some dividend stocks offer high yields but don’t do much other than that. Stocks in this category may exhibit high yields but significantly underpe ...

Colin Mitchell, in driver's seat, a senior associate of testing and validation, lifts the bucket on ... [+] the 980 XE medium wheel loader on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Caterpillar Proving Grounds in Washington, Illinois. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)TNSCaterpillar (NYSE: CAT) will report its Q1 2024 results on Thursday, April 25. We expect the company’s revenues to come in at $16.4 billion with earnings of $5.18 per share, both slightly above the consensus est ...

Here are two stocks with long track records of prioritizing returning capital to shareholders.Recent research from Hartford Funds suggests the seemingly mundane strategy of investing in dividend stocks could lead to substantial gains. Specifically, going back to 1960, approximately 85% of the S&P 500's impressive 51,000% surge is owed to reinvesting dividends and compounding.With that in mind, let's examine a couple of longtime dividend-paying stocks that might be worth buying even at or near 52-week highs. ...

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is likely to register an improvement in both the top and bottom lines when it reports first-quarter 2024 results on Apr 25, before the opening bell.Q1 EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for CAT’s total sales is $16 billion, suggesting growth of 1% from the year-ago quarter.The consensus estimate for quarterly earnings per share for Caterpillar is currently $5.12, which indicates growth of 4.3% from the year-ago reported figure. The earnings estimates have moved up 0.4% in the past ...

Bill Gates, a renowned billionaire, prioritizes dividend income in his investment strategy. Gates is projected to raise an impressive $463.2 million in dividends this year, reflecting his commitment to secure and consistent long-term income.In particular, Gates strategically invests in companies that offer robust dividend yields, indicating his trust in their stability and potential for growth. Recent disclosures from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust’s 13F filing reveal five key stocks significantl ...

While most stocks pay quarterly dividends, investors can still construct a portfolio that allows them to get paid monthly.How? Let me explain –The first stock pays dividends in January, April, July, and October. The second stock pays out in February, May, August, and November. And finally, the third stock will pay its dividend in March, June, September, and December.So, investors can reap steady monthly paydays with just a little positioning.A combination of Coca-Cola (KO) , Caterpillar (CAT) , and McDonald ...

Infrastructure stocks are poised for significant growth as global economies look to revitalize and modernize aging infrastructure. With governments channeling substantial funding towards building and enhancing roads, bridges, utilities and energy projects, the infrastructure sector offers investors attractive long-term opportunities.Right now the global economy is at a crossroads, as it battles with socio-economic instability and climate change. These two pressing issues are critical to building a society t ...

The bull and bear debate over the cyclical stock rages on.Caterpillar (CAT -1.11%) is a cyclical stock, meaning its revenue, profit margin, profits, and cash flow tend to ebb and flow along with the economy. Its earnings can overshoot expectations when the economy is in growth mode and undershoot them when it is slowing.Recently, two heavyweight analysts published opposing views regarding the stock. Morgan Stanley's analyst set a new price target is $327 with an equal weight rating, while J.P. Morgan's new ...