Mark R. Hake

Scottsdale

Contributing Writer at Kiplinger

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Boston Gin Company -

2 weeks ago | bostonginco.com | Mark R. Hake

Carnival Corp (CCL) produced positive free cash flow last quarter, and analysts have significantly higher price targets for CCL stock. Given its recent tumble, CCL looks attractive here, especially for cash-secured short-put plays. CCL is at $17.26 in midday trading on Tuesday, April 8, well off its Jan. 30 high of $28.49 per share. It may have reached a near-term trough of $16.43 yesterday. That makes it an opportune time for value investors to buy the dip.
Glendenning Grain -

2 weeks ago | glendenninggrainandsoil.com | Mark R. Hake

Franklin Resources Stock Might Be a Safe Haven with Its 7.2% Dividend Yield Barchart 5 minutes ago Franklin Resources (BEN) stock now has an almost 7.20% annual yield, which could make it a haven for investors in this crumbling market. Its average yield has been much lower over the last five years. BEN is at $17.80 in midday trading on Friday, April 4, down just 0.67% with the market crumbling. Given its annual $1.28 dividend per share (DPS), its present yield is 7.19% (i.e., $1.28/$17.80).
Boston Gin Company -

2 weeks ago | bostonginco.com | Mark R. Hake

ConocoPhillips (COP) is expected to hike its dividend per share next month. That may help COP shareholders and new potential investors as it could push COP stock up 40% to $121 per share, equal to its trailing 12-month dividend yield. COP is at $86.29 as of Friday, April 5, down over 15.7% in the last week. That pushed its dividend yield to 3.62% (i.e., $3.12 dividend per share (DPS)/$86.29). This is well over its average 12-month yield of 2.71%, using Morningstar data.
Boston Gin Company -

4 weeks ago | bostonginco.com | Mark R. Hake

Domino's Pizza (DPZ) recently hiked its dividend by 15% on Feb. 24. As a result, DPZ stock still looks cheap based on its historical yield average. Moreover, 1-month out-of-the-money put options offer short-sellers a 2.0% monthly yield. DPZ has risen over the last month from a low of $402.33 on Jan. 10 and closed Thursday at $471.28. Today it's trading at about $460. This article will show that DPZ still has +17% upside to $538.28 based on its historical yield averages.
Boston Gin Company -

4 weeks ago | bostonginco.com | Mark R. Hake

T-Mobile US (TMUS) stock has a large, unusual volume of out-of-the-money (OTM) call options trading today. The volume is over 85 times the prior number of contracts outstanding. This could be due to a large number of covered call option sellers. TMUS stock is at $261.90 today, up over 1% in a down market. TMUS has done well over the last 3 months, up over +18.6% since the end of last year when it closed at $220.73.
Butterfield Grain -

1 month ago | butterfieldgrain.com | Mark R. Hake

PayPal Inc (PYPL) stock remains an analyst favorite, even though PYPL has faltered recently. Nevertheless, out-of-the-money (OTM) put option premiums are high, providing a good yield play for short-sellers. PYPL is at $70.08 in midday trading on Friday, March 21, just above its recent trough price of $66.91 on March 13. I discussed the stock's appeal based on its free cash flow (FCF) in a Feb. 7 Barchart article ("Is PayPal a Bargain Here? Its Huge Free Cash Flow Could Push PYPL Stock Higher").
Glendenning Grain -

1 month ago | glendenninggrainandsoil.com | Mark R. Hake

PayPal Inc (PYPL) stock remains an analyst favorite, even though PYPL has faltered recently. Nevertheless, out-of-the-money (OTM) put option premiums are high, providing a good yield play for short-sellers. PYPL is at $70.08 in midday trading on Friday, March 21, just above its recent trough price of $66.91 on March 13. I discussed the stock's appeal based on its free cash flow (FCF) in a Feb. 7 Barchart article ("Is PayPal a Bargain Here? Its Huge Free Cash Flow Could Push PYPL Stock Higher").
Butterfield Grain -

1 month ago | butterfieldgrain.com | Mark R. Hake

Today, a large volume of in-the-money (ITM) call options in Corning Inc. (GLW) stock traded, highlighting its underlying value. The optic fiber company has attracted value investors with its strong free cash flow (FCF) results. GLW is at $48.59 in midday trading on Wednesday, March 19, well off its recent high of $54.25 on Jan. 24, just before its Jan. 29 Q4 earnings release. However, GLW stock is up from its recent low of $44.91 on March 11.
Boston Gin Company -

1 month ago | bostonginco.com | Mark R. Hake

Microsoft (MSFT) stock may have bottomed, which could be a good entry point for value investors. Selling short out-of-the-money (OTM) MSFT puts in nearby expiry periods sets a lower buy-in target and lets investors get paid while waiting. MSFT is at $387.15 in midday trading on Friday, March 14. This is just above its trough of $378.77 yesterday. That presents a good opportunity for value buyers. But there is no guarantee, so one way to play this is to short OTM puts.
Butterfield Grain -

1 month ago | butterfieldgrain.com | Mark R. Hake

Franklin Resources (BEN) stock is a favorite of value investors as it has a 6.3% dividend yield and a low 9x forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple. Moreover, shorting at-the-money (ATM) put options provides an immediate 4.25% yield. BEN is at $20.35 in midday trading on Friday, March 7, off its recent high of $22.72 on Nov. 25, and up from $19.40 on Jan. 16. I discussed how cheap BEN stock was in my Jan.