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Conservative Stock RecommendationsRecommendation 1
This large company employs over 122,000 people with over 250 operating companies in all parts of the world. It is a household name that people trust. It has worldwide exposure as its susidiaries are found in 56 countries located outside the USA. It is divided up into three segments: Medical Devices and Diagnostics, Consumer and Pharmaceutical. Products range from personal care and hygienic under the consumer department. Anti-fungal, anti-infective, cardiovascular and dermatology are just a few in the Pharmaceutical Dapartment. And, the Medical Devices and Diagnostics Department offers surgical equipment and cardiology products amongst many others. New products accunted for 30% of sales in 2006. Also, over 13% of sales in the same year were dedicated to new products and research. Illustrating its continued pursuit of excellence. It has a healthy profit margin of 17.63% and a ROE, Return On Equity of 25.45%. It is immumne to economic downturns and cycles. Strong management and deep financial reserves give solid performance quarter after quarter. Analysts project a growth rate of 9.63% for the next 5 years. Add a current dividend yield of 2.60% and you have promise of an overall healthy return, from a large Blue Chip stock. If you are looking for a conservative investment with the possibliltiy of generous returns, this company is the one to have in your portfolio. ================================== Company: Johnson & Johnson Current Price As of 1/1/08 : $62.10 Symbol: JNJ ================================== =================================================================
Recommendation 2
This well known company has been pleasing peoples taste buds for over 100 years. The delightful sweets they sell has made children, as well as adults, smile and enjoy themselves. They manufacture, market and distribute various types of chocolates and confectionaries, snack products, and various beverage enhancers throughout the world. Currently, they are trading near 52-week lows. However, this is a solid company whose products will always be around. The recent price decline can largely be attributed to an overall market correction, that is still ongoing. The present market situation will give investors the opportunity to purchase this Blue Chip Stock at a discounted price. Analyst estimates target the share price to rise by about 20% in 2008. The projected 5-year growth rate is set at 7.8%. Combine this with a generous 3.40% dividend yield, and the opportunity for safe, conservative double-digit gains is a definite possibility. There is always a higher degree of safety in large, established corporations. This giant of its industry has a market cap of $8.3 billion. I believe 2008 will see a rise in the share price of this companies stock. It is a solid, conservative investment that offers potentially generous returns. Don't miss out !!! =============================== Company: The Hershey Company Current Price As of 1/1/08: $34.33 Symbol: HSY =============================== =================================================================
Recommendation 3 Standard wisdom dictates that most individuals move their money into income bearing investments as they reach retirement age. However, this belief developed when life expectancies were set around 70 years old. The current lifespan of individuals in America is nearing 80. This means that a retiree will have to make their life's savings last much longer than conventional wisdom projected. Therefore, it is probable that a retiree will look to an investment that offers high dividend yield, as well as growth. The incoming Baby Boomers will most likely be the segment of society that changes the standard beliefs. Companies that have consistently increased their dividends will likely be the recipient of many boomers investment strategies. They will seek to expand their capital while increasing their income. I have isolated a solid company at the top of its field, that currently pays a 6.8% Dividend Yield. Combine that with a 7.6% expected growth rate and you have a company that offers exactly what most retirees are looking for. This company owns and operates energy transportation and storage assets in the USA. It operates through Natural Gas Pipelines, Product Pipelines, CO2 and Terminals. It recently completed and placed into service a $153 Million East line expansion that increases pipeline capacity to over 200,000 barrels per day. This company owns or has an interest in more than 24,000 miles of pipeline and 150 Terminals. Future expansion is expected as they are well positioned in this industry. If you desire long-term growth and high dividend yield, this is a stock you must have in your portfolio. ================================================================= Company: Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Current Price As of 1/1/08 : $54.00 Symbol: KMP ================================================================= Disclaimer: I am not a registered investment advisor. Everything on this website is my opinion and put her for the enjoyment of my readers. I do not recommend making financial decisions based upon my opinions. I advocate doing your own research and making an informed decision. All information put forth on this website was obtained freely via the internet, radio and television. I do not have any contracts or deals with any financial newsletter of any kind. Income generated from this site is done through advertisements. I will always let my reader know if I hold any position on a recommendation I make. ================================================================= Conservative Stock List |