When evaluating individual companies as possible investments, there's a lot to pay attention to, and sometimes it's easy to forget first principles. When considering common equity as an asset class, one of the most important first principles to consider is thatI am a current CFA candidate with a background in secondary education. As a retail investor primarily focused on US equity research, I value dividend growers and earnings compounders showing growth at a reasonable price. With a specific focus on valua ...

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - January 29, 2025) - Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX: CNQ) (NYSE: CNQ) ("Canadian Natural" or the "Company") announces that pursuant to a 2017 agreement with Shell Canada Limited and affiliates ("Shell") and as a result of certain conditions being met, Canadian Natural and Shell are transacting an asset swap related to the Athabasca Oil Sands Project ("AOSP"). Effectively, Canadian Natural will swap 10% of its working interest in the Scotford Upgrader and Quest Ca ...

Retirement is complicated and you only get once chance to do it right. Don't miss out because you didn't know what was out there.The Retirement Forum provides actionable ideals, a high-yield safe retirement portfolio, and macroeconomic outlooks, all to help you maximize your capital and your income. We search the entire market to help you maximize returns.Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE: CNQ ) is a Canadian oil and gas company with an almost $70 billion market capitalization. The company's substantial size ...

The primary goal of the Cash Flow Kingdom Income Portfolio is to produce an overall yield in the 7% - 10% range. We accomplish this by combining several different income streams to form an attractive, steady portfolio payout. The portfolio's price can fluctuate, but the income stream remains consistent. Start your free two-week trial today!Between M&A and organic growth investments, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE: CNQ ) (TSX: CNQ:CA ) will deliver a double-digit increase in production this year. F ...

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) recently announced its 2025 budget, highlighting its competitive advantage driven by its diversified asset base and flexible capital allocation strategy. The company’s capital allocation strategy is based on high-return projects that deliver maximum shareholder value. With a C$6 billion operating capital budget, the company targets strong returns on capital.The production volume for 2025 is targeted between 1,510 MBOE/d (thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day) an ...

Justin Trudeau's resignation as Prime Minister of Canada marks the end of a turbulent chapter for the nation's Oil – Energy sector. His tenure, spanning nearly a decade, saw moments of collaboration and confrontation, leaving a mixed legacy. Trudeau's exit has sparked optimism among energy investors, yet uncertainty looms as the industry navigates this leadership transition.Some notable Canadian firms that could be impacted by the leadership change and proposed regulatory shifts are Suncor Energy (SU) , Can ...

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - January 9, 2025) - Canadian Natural's (TSX: CNQ) (NYSE: CNQ) President, Scott Stauth, commented on the Company's 2025 budget "Our high quality, diversified asset base combined with our flexible capital allocation strategy is a significant competitive advantage. Our disciplined and focused approach allocates capital and optimizes the product mix based on the highest return projects, maximizing value for our shareholders.Our 2025 operating capital budget of approximately $ ...

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is one of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies, involved in everything from exploring and developing new energy sources to producing and selling crude oil and natural gas. With a diverse portfolio that includes oil sands, natural gas and conventional oil, CNQ is well-positioned to handle changes in the energy market. The company operates in key areas like Western Canada, the North Sea and offshore Africa, offering a wide range of valuable resources, including Synth ...

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the attractiveness of high-yield, large-cap energy stocks, particularly in a volatile market, highlighting their financial stability and consistent dividend payments as key factors for income-focused investors [4][9][16]. Group 1: Market Overview - The S&P 500 has increased by 29.5% year to date, reaching record highs over 50 times, while the Oil/Energy sector has only delivered a modest 4.1% in total returns [8]. - Crude oil prices are currently around $70 per barrel, nearly 20% lower than the peak in April, influenced by sluggish global demand and concerns regarding the Chinese economy [8]. - OPEC has reduced its 2024 oil demand growth forecast for the fifth consecutive month, now anticipating a growth of 1.61 million barrels per day, which is a 27% decrease since July [8]. Group 2: Company Profiles - Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is one of the largest independent energy companies in Canada, involved in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas, with a diversified portfolio [5]. - Chevron (CVX) is a major player in the global oil and gas industry, participating in all aspects of energy, from production to refining and marketing, with a market capitalization of approximately $258.5 billion [13][20]. - Kinder Morgan (KMI) is a leading midstream energy infrastructure provider in North America, operating pipelines across 83,000 miles for transporting various energy products, with a market capitalization of about $60.7 billion [14][21]. Group 3: Dividend Performance - CNQ offers a quarterly dividend of 56.25 Canadian cents, resulting in an annual yield of 5.5%, which is above the sector average of 4.2% [12]. - Chevron has a quarterly payout of $1.63 per share, yielding 4.5%, significantly higher than the S&P 500's average of 1.2% [7]. - Kinder Morgan pays a quarterly dividend of 28.75 cents, providing a yield of 4.2% at the current stock price [22].

One sector that has underperformed over the last month is the energy sector. Even the next closest underperforming sector (materials) experienced a loss of value that is less than half of what the energy sector has seen.**Effective 8/20/2023 the in-depth retirement article series for John & Jane will be available in video format on YouTube. Please consider watching, commenting, and subscribing as I expand on my analysis. I am trying to keep the videos about 30 minutes or less but hope they will be even more ...