ITW News and Press, Illinois Tool Works Inc. From 11/21/19

Overview In this article I present an analysis of a modified list of the Dividend Champions. I analyze all stocks in the list except the Dividend Kings. I track the Kings separately due to their long-term success in growing dividends. You can read my recent analysis update on the Dividend ...

Stocks have rallied sharply higher since the early October lows because of perceived progress on China trade talks and dovish Federal Reserve policy. However, that doesn't necessarily mean every stock is worth buying today. A trade deal could still get derailed, and the Fed many not provide fu...

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Investment Goal and Objectives My goal is to develop the ultimate retirement stock investment portfolio that consists of low risk companies with the potential for long term, sustainable capital appreciation and dividend income growth. To accomplish this goal, I created the following objectiv...

The diversified industrial giant Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) has raised its payout to shareholders annually for the last 45 consecutive years, earning itself a place on the S&P 500's list of Dividend Aristocrats. That said, income-seeking investors will be more interested in the sust...

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October was a busy month, no doubt, and we eventually saw snowflakes on the first morning of November, yikes. Even though it is getting cold in Cleveland, the Dividend Stock Portfolio always is heating up, baby! Without further ado, time to jump into my October Dividend Income results! Divid...

Illinois Tool Works ( ITW ) is a strong hold for the total return and dividend growth investor. Illinois Tool Works is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of industrial products and equipment for commercial customers worldwide. Illinois Tool Works is being reviewed using the Go...

Another month is in the books. Fall is in the air. We are putting away our Halloween decorations and are getting ready for my favorite holiday…Thanksgiving! It is a lot of fun sharing so many "firsts" with my family and I can't wait to continue to do so over the holiday season. It has t...

Introduction Welcome to my monthly update for my dividend growth portfolio. This article series covers my investing journey as a father of two towards my eventual retirement. Any specific stocks or amounts are particular to my self-directed 401k plan. The goal of my portfolio is to gener...