This CME Group Inc. (CME) stock analysis is the fifth in my series of analyses of Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry participants. Please access the archives to read previous posts. I view the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry as an attractive industry in which to invest for the long term. I currently have [...]
This MSCI Inc. (MSCI) stock analysis is the 4th in my series of analyses of Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry participants. Please click here to access previous posts within this series. I view the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry as an attractive industry in which to invest for the long term. I currently [...]
This S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) stock analysis is the third in my series of analyses of Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry participants. Previous posts within this series are accessible here. I view the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry as an attractive industry in which to invest for the long term and currently have [...]
This Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock analysis is based on Q3 and YTD2021 results and FY2021 guidance released October 26, 2021. On August 3, 2021, LMT shocked the investment community when it disclosed that LMT's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) decided to retire immediately due to personal reasons. In conjunction with this announcement, we learned LMT: had [...]
In my August 27, 2021 Blackstone (BX) stock analysis, I disclose the purchase of 500 BX shares on August 19 @ ~$110/share within one of the 'Core' accounts in the FFJ Portfolio. I subsequently acquired another 100 shares @ ~$121.91/share on September 27 and disclosed this purchase in my FFJ Portfolio – September 2021 Report. [...]
This Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) stock analysis is the second in my series of analyses of Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry participants. My FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) analysis is the first article within this series. As indicated in my FDS post, I view the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry as an attractive industry [...]
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) was founded in 1995 and went public in 2000. The company came to my attention very shortly thereafter. I have, however, always viewed ISRG's valuation to be excessive and never initiated a position. This is, without a doubt, my most significant investment mistake. How significant? A $10,000 investment at the [...]
I view the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry as an attractive industry in which to invest for the long-term. I currently have exposure to the following in retirement accounts, for which I do not disclose details, and/or in the FFJ Portfolio: S&P Global (SPGI) - guest post at Dividend Power Moody's (MCO) CME [...]
On July 28, 2021, I followed up my January 22, 2021 Goldman Sachs (GS) post with this stock analysis. With the release of Q3 and YTD results on October 15, 2021, I once again revisit GS. I initiated a GS position on November 19, 2018 and acquired additional shares on January 22, 2021; shares are [...]
My recently published Cisco (CSCO) – Driving Profitable Growth Strategy guest post can be read at Dividend Power. CSCO, having raised its dividend 11 consecutive years, is a Dividend Contender. The company designs and sells a broad range of technologies that power the Internet. It integrates its platforms across networking, security, collaboration, applications and the [...]