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John Ballard

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · John Ballard, The Motley Fool

    McDonald's Stock Has Pulled Back From Its Highs. Is It a Buying Opportunity? - AOL (opens the original)

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    McDonald's stock is down 31% from its recent high as the market has reacted to its weak U.S. comp sales. U.S. comparable-store sales grew only 0.8% in the second quarter, a result that management blamed on execution missteps. At the current share price, it offers an attractive dividend yield of 3.2%. 10 stocks we like better than McDonald's › McDonald's(NYSE: MCD) recent sell-off looks more like a buying opportunity than a reason to avoid the stock. As of Sept. 28, shares were at a 52-week low,

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · John Ballard, The Motley Fool

    Pepsi Just Extended Its Dividend Streak Again. Here's the Annual Income on $10,000. - AOL (opens the original)

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    A $10,000 stake in PepsiCo stock would generate about $461 in annual dividend income at the new $5.92 payout. The July 17, 2026 raise marked PepsiCo’s 54th consecutive annual dividend increase. Global organic volume rose at the fastest rate since 2022 in the first half, which helps support a growing dividend. Based on the Sept. 28 closing price, a $10,000 investment in PepsiCo(NASDAQ: PEP) stock would generate about $461 in dividend income over the next 12 months. In July, the company raised its

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · John Ballard, The Motley Fool

    I'd Put $1,000 Into Each of These 3 Dividend Stocks and Lose the Password - AOL (opens the original)

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    Colgate-Palmolive, Procter & Gamble, and Coca-Cola have durable businesses that can pay you for a lifetime. Each has raised its dividend for at least 63 straight years and covers the payout with cash the business generates. As of late September, the trio yields 2.41% to 2.98% from steady sales of products people buy every day. 10 stocks we like better than Colgate-Palmolive › Colgate-Palmolive(NYSE: CL), Procter & Gamble(NYSE: PG), and Coca-Cola(NYSE: KO) are three dividend stocks I'd be happy t

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · John Ballard, The Motley Fool

    Dutch Bros Stock Is Down 49% From Its High Despite Revenue Rising 32%. Should You Buy Now or Stay Away? - AOL (opens the original)

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    Second-quarter revenue rose 32% year over year, driven by a 5.8% increase in comparable sales. Rising costs and softer comps guidance are weighing on the stock. The stock is trading at an attractive valuation that could set the stage for strong long-term returns. 10 stocks we like better than Dutch Bros › Dutch Bros(NYSE: BROS) stock looks like a buy after its recent pullback. The coffee chain posted strong second-quarter results on Aug. 5, with revenue up 32% year over year and healthy margins,

  5. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · John Ballard, The Motley Fool

    Is Oracle Stock a Buy Now? - AOL (opens the original)

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    Oracle continues to deliver robust revenue growth while the stock remains 60% below its 2025 high. Cloud infrastructure revenue surged 121% in the fiscal first quarter of 2027. A leveraged balance sheet is a risk, but Oracle's cash flow jumped 184% over the year-ago quarter. Oracle(NYSE: ORCL) looks like a solid buy right now. The stock is trading at just 17 times forward earnings as analysts raise their estimates for future earnings. The company reported fiscal first-quarter 2027 revenue of $19

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