Warren Buffett is a lot of things, but an income investor isn't one of them. The multibillionaire doesn't need extra income. Neither does Berkshire Hathaway , which boasts the eighth-largest market cap of any U.S. company. However, Buffett does like dividend stocks. Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio even includes six high-yield dividend stocks (with a high yield defined as one that's at least twice that of the S&P 500 .) Are You Missing The Morning Scoop? Breakfast News delivers it all in a quick, Foolish, and free daily newsletter. Sign Up For Free » Buffett's high-yield six-pack Let's go down the list of Buffett's high-yield six-pack, from highest to lowest forward dividend yield . Kraft Heinz ranks at the top, with a yield of 5.23%. Berkshire owns so much of the food company that it's listed among the conglomerate's subsidiaries on its website. Chevron (NYSE: CVX) takes the No. 2 spot. The oil and gas giant pays a forward dividend yield of 4.09%. It's also Berkshire's fifth-largest holding. Diageo trails behind Chevron, with a yield of 3.47%. The British alcoholic beverage maker is one of Berkshire's smallest positions, making up less than 0.1% of its total portfolio. Next up is Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) . The bank's forward dividend yield is 3.37%. Buffett initiated a position in Ally in the first quarter of 2022. Holding down the sixth position is another bank -- Citigroup (NYSE: C) . The financial services company offers a forward dividend yield of 3.27%. Like Ally, Buffett first bought Citigroup in early 2022. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is the caboose on our list, with a yield of 3.1%. However, the large food and beverage company is No. 1 in another key category as the stock Buffett has owned for the longest period. How these dividend stocks compare We've seen how these six stocks stack up against each other with dividend yields. How do they compare on other fronts? Coca-Cola boasts the most impressive dividend track record. The company has increased its dividend for 62 consecutive years, making it a part of the elite group of stocks known as Dividend Kings . Chevron has a great track record as well, with 37 consecutive years of dividend increases. The high-yield bank stocks stand out based on valuation. Ally Financial sports a low forward price-to-earnings ratio of 7.9. Citigroup's forward earnings multiple is around 9.4. However, Kraft Heinz isn't too much higher, with shares trading at roughly 9.8 times forward earnings. Ally and Citigroup also could have the best growth prospects over the near term if Wall Street is right. The average earnings growth projection for Ally next year is 48.9%, based on LSEG 's survey of analysts. The consensus earnings growth for Citigroup next year is nearly 22.1%. Chevron comes in third place in this category, with analysts forecasting 9.2% earnings growth. The best of the bunch I think income investors should like several of Buffett's high-yield dividend stocks. If I had to choose only one as the best of the bunch, though, it would be Chevron. Buffett clearly likes this oil stock, considering that Berkshire's stake in Chevron tops $18.9 billion. Chevron has an exceptional dividend yield and a strong record of dividend increases. I fully expect the company will soon extend its streak of dividend hikes. Although Chevron isn't the most attractively valued of Buffett's high-yield stocks, it's not super expensive. Shares of the oil and gas producer trade at around 13.3 times forward earnings, well below the average forward earnings multiple of 15.1 for the S&P 500 energy sector. As we've already seen, Wall Street thinks Chevron's near-term growth prospects are pretty good. I agree with that outlook. The regulatory environment should also be favorable for Chevron (and the oil and gas industry, in general) with the incoming Trump administration. 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Ally is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Keith Speights has positions in Berkshire Hathaway and Chevron. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway and Chevron. The Motley Fool recommends Diageo Plc and Kraft Heinz. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy . Warren Buffett Owns 6 High-Yield Dividend Stocks. Here's the Best of the Bunch. was originally published by The Motley FoolFBI Director Christopher Wray addresses employees at a town hall on Dec. 11, 2024. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland praised FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday as a leader who served the U.S. "honorably and with integrity" for two decades in the hours after Wray announced his plans to step down at the end of Biden's presidency. In a statement Wednesday, Garland lauded Wray's multi-decade career as a civil servant and U.S. prosecutor, including as U.S. assistant attorney general and the head of the Justice Department's Criminal Division. "Chris Wray has served our country honorably and with integrity for decades, including for seven years as the Director of the FBI under presidents of both parties," Garland wrote Wednesday. PATEL ‘READY TO SERVE’ AS FBI DIRECTOR, SEEKS ‘SMOOTH TRANSITION’ AFTER WRAY RESIGNATION NEWS President-elect Trump plans to nominate Kash Patel, right, as FBI director, replacing Christopher Wray. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) "In a heightened threat environment, Director Wray has worked tirelessly to protect the American people and to lead an agency of 38,000 dedicated public servants, many of whom put their lives on the line every day to serve their communities," Garland wrote, praising his role in working to fulfill the Justice Department’s mission "to keep our country safe, protect civil rights, and uphold the rule of law." "He has led the FBI’s efforts to aggressively confront the broad range of threats facing our country — from nation-state adversaries and foreign and domestic terrorism to violent crime, cybercrime, and financial crime," Garland said. "There are few leadership positions more central to keeping the American people safe than the Director of the FBI." The statement came shortly after Wray announced his plans to resign at Wednesday's FBI town hall in Washington, D.C., which was attended by thousands of FBI employees virtually and in person. President-elect Donald Trump announced shortly after his election victory last month his nomination of Kash Patel to succeed Wray, giving Wray the option to either exit on his own or be fired after Trump takes office. Patel told Fox News on Wednesday that he's seeking a "smooth transition" to replace Wray. "After weeks of careful thought, I’ve decided the right thing for the bureau is for me to serve until the end of the current administration in January and then step down," Wray told employees during the town hall. "My goal is to keep the focus on our mission, the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day. In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work." WHO IS KASH PATEL? TRUMP'S PICK TO LEAD FBI HAS LONG HISTORY VOWING TO BUST UP 'DEEP STATE' U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland (File) In his statement, Garland emphasized the role the FBI director plays in protecting the agency's independence from what he described as "inappropriate influence in its criminal investigations. ... That independence is central to preserving the rule of law and to protecting the freedoms we as Americans hold dear." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Director Wray has done that job with integrity and skill," Garland wrote Wednesday. "He has my gratitude, the gratitude of the FBI agents and employees whose respect and admiration he has earned, and the gratitude of the American people." Breanne Deppisch is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering the 2024 election and other national news.
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Utah Hockey Club (7-9-3, in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (7-11-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Penguins -111, Utah Hockey Club -109; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Hockey Club look to stop their three-game slide with a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh has a 4-5-2 record in home games and a 7-11-4 record overall. The Penguins have a -28 scoring differential, with 57 total goals scored and 85 given up. Utah has a 3-5-2 record on the road and a 7-9-3 record overall. The Utah Hockey Club have a -14 scoring differential, with 49 total goals scored and 63 allowed. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Sidney Crosby has scored seven goals with 13 assists for the Penguins. Vasiliy Ponomarev has over the last 10 games. Nick Schmaltz has 13 assists for the Utah Hockey Club. Jaxson Stauber has scored goals over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Penguins: 3-4-3, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.6 assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game. Utah Hockey Club: 3-5-2, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.2 assists, 4.7 penalties and 14.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game. INJURIES: Penguins: None listed. Utah Hockey Club: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press
Technology has changed the dating landscape, from dating apps popping up every day to new social media trends like Get Ready with Me for a Date. Dating apps especially opened up the potential of countless different matches. But in hindsight, this creates a static stage in a relationship, perpetually stuck at the talking stage. The study published in the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy revealed this pre-dating tradition of chatting online. Here’s how this ‘just talking’ stage is an unwanted anchor for your relation-ship. ALSO READ: Flirting with others to make your partner jealous? Beware, it backfires horribly: Study Low commitment Researcher D. Scott Sibley explained that this just-talking stage is a way to keep things light and casual, keeping commitment at bay. And this slows down the dating process more than the traditional pace. There’s a lack of clear vision for the relationship, letting ambiguity take the wheel. The researchers found that many of their participants preferred the traditional way of dating over the just-talking stage, but with the intrusion of digital technology, it inevitably slides and lingers in the just-talking stage. The researchers described that social media and other digital technology ‘filtered’ the relationship process. He added that factors like fear of rejection and the desire to keep options open are contributing to this trend. Fear of rejection is one of the key reasons for this trend as they have options before putting all the eggs in one basket. D. Scott Sibley added a snippet of one of the participants from the study. “Previous generations probably didn’t have just talking stages. Now people, I think, are more afraid of commitment and like...exploring their options. So that’s why I think the just-talking stage is so common. That’s kind of what people do now before they start going on dates, or even if they are just talking, and it doesn’t end up working out...I just think it’s really interesting how much the norms have shifted.” ALSO READ: 8 things to consider if you are dating to marry: 'Don't get physical until...' Here to stay The researchers explained how it’s vital to define the relationship instead of drifting aimlessly. This involves discussing the way forward and addressing commitment. However, they noted that this trend is here to stay and is not necessarily negative, as this pre-dating behaviour helps in screening potential matches in pursuit of genuine compatibility. Still, they cautioned that it slows down the relationship process, delaying the future of the relationship, such as marriage. ALSO READ: Are you in love? Study says, it can light up your brainThrivent Financial for Lutherans raised its stake in Fair Isaac Co. ( NYSE:FICO – Free Report ) by 5.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,185 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 214 shares during the quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ holdings in Fair Isaac were worth $8,134,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. EntryPoint Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Fair Isaac in the 1st quarter worth $25,000. Capital Performance Advisors LLP purchased a new position in shares of Fair Isaac in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Advisors Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Fair Isaac in the 1st quarter valued at about $26,000. Tortoise Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Fair Isaac by 81.8% during the 2nd quarter. Tortoise Investment Management LLC now owns 20 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Finally, Family Firm Inc. acquired a new stake in Fair Isaac during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. 85.75% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Fair Isaac Trading Up 0.8 % Shares of NYSE:FICO opened at $2,356.34 on Friday. Fair Isaac Co. has a 12-month low of $1,061.96 and a 12-month high of $2,402.51. The firm has a market cap of $57.37 billion, a PE ratio of 115.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.20 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $2,055.62 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1,721.12. Insider Transactions at Fair Isaac In other news, Director Henry Tayloe Stansbury sold 249 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $2,338.55, for a total value of $582,298.95. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 92 shares in the company, valued at approximately $215,146.60. The trade was a 73.02 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, EVP Thomas A. Bowers sold 2,680 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $2,338.21, for a total value of $6,266,402.80. Following the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 5,769 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,489,133.49. This represents a 31.72 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last 90 days, insiders sold 6,890 shares of company stock valued at $13,780,452. Insiders own 3.54% of the company’s stock. Analysts Set New Price Targets FICO has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Oppenheimer lifted their price target on shares of Fair Isaac from $1,967.00 to $2,109.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on shares of Fair Isaac from $2,130.00 to $2,374.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on Fair Isaac from $1,700.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Fair Isaac from $2,200.00 to $2,400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC raised their target price on Fair Isaac from $1,850.00 to $2,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,964.92. Read Our Latest Research Report on FICO Fair Isaac Company Profile ( Free Report ) Fair Isaac Corporation develops analytic, software, and digital decisioning technologies and services that enable businesses to automate, enhance, and connect decisions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates in two segments, Scores and Software. The Software segment provides pre-configured analytic and decision management solution designed for various business needs or processes, such as account origination, customer management, customer engagement, fraud detection, financial crimes compliance, and marketing, as well as associated professional services. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding FICO? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Fair Isaac Co. ( NYSE:FICO – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Fair Isaac Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Fair Isaac and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Atria Investments Inc Sells 441 Shares of The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRP)
When Nintendo announced that pre-orders for the Alarm Clock would be reopening, fans were overjoyed at the chance to secure their own piece of Nintendo magic. However, their excitement soon turned to dismay when they discovered that the estimated shipping time for the product was much longer than anticipated. While some customers expected to receive their Alarm Clock within a few weeks, the new shipping timeline indicated that it could take several months for the product to arrive.