Intentional Investing: PEPSICO

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“No one ever got fired by recommending Pepsico.” That is a quote Jim Cramer was told when he worked at Goldman Sachs. I find it interesting because while Pepsico (PEP) may not skyrocket and make you rich

Intentional Investing: TYSON FOODS INC

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Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) is one of the largest food producers in the world, known for its chicken, beef, and pork products. For investors, the company’s size and reputation may make it an attractive option, but like

Intentional Investing: British American Tobacco

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British American Tobacco (BTI) belongs to a group of stocks called sin stocks. Sin stocks are stocks of companies that many people believe promote sins – tobacco, alcohol, gambling, etc. Good or bad, they are often profitable

Intentional Investing: MICROSOFT CORP

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Microsoft Corp (MSFT) needs no introduction. If you use a computer, you probably use a Microsoft product in one way or another. They mainly develop, license and support software. Windows, Office 365, Teams, Outlook, and Skype are

Intentional Investing: BSR REAL ESTATE

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We are going a little out on the speculative end with today’s topic. But they have a good story. BSR Real Estate Investment Trust (BSRTF) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates multifamily

Intentional Investing: CUMMINS INC

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Cummins Inc (CMI) is a company most people know because of their truck engines. Cummins designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel and natural gas engines, electric and hybrid powertrains, and related components worldwide. They have their finger

Intentional Investing: BONDS

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Let’s talk about bonds this week. A bond is a fixed income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor (you) to a borrower (typically corporate, municipal, or governmental). Corporate bonds are issued by companies like

Intentional Investing: Berkshire Hathaway Inc

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK/B) is a diversified financial services company run by one of the most famous investors in the world, Warren Buffett. Along with his business partner, Charlie Munger, they oversee an investment empire. Berkshire has

Intentional Investing: INVESCO PREFERRED ETF

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Preferred stocks have been under pressure for the last year. They move similar to bonds when interest rates change. Higher rates usually mean a lower share price for preferred stocks. Preferred stocks are a hybrid between a

Intentional Investing: Patria Investments

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This week let’s look at a good dividend payer that carries a little more risk. Based in the Cayman Islands, Patria Investments (PAX) is one of the leading investment firms in the world, offering a wide range