Philip van Doorn

2 days ago | marketwatch.com | Philip van Doorn |Steve Gelsi

Deep DiveMany of these banks have also boosted earnings per share through large stock buybacks over the past yearPublished: June 26, 2025 at 9:42 a.m. ETWells Fargo is expected to increase its dividend on common shares by more than 11% after the Federal Reserve announces results of its annual bank stress tests. Photo: Getty ImagesWells Fargo & Co., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

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Deep DiveNobody knows how badly the international oil market might be disrupted by Iran. But if you want to take advantage of the uncertainty, a screen encompassing debt levels and cash flow can limit your risk. Published: June 23, 2025 at 11:04 a.m. ETThe Shell Olympus tension leg platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Shell ranks high on a screen of oil stocks for relatively high free-cash-flow yields and low levels of debt to equity.

1 week ago | marketwatch.com | Philip van Doorn

Apple — whose CEO, Tim Cook, is shown at the iPhone maker’s Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 in Cupertino, Calif. — has spent nearly $700 billion on stock buybacks over the past 10 years and its diluted share count has declined by 35%. Sometimes corporate boards of directors are criticized for spending a lot of their companies’ money on stock buybacks. Repurchasing stock can lower the share count and raise earnings per share.

2 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Philip van Doorn

Also: A favorite stock of Warren Buffett that insiders are buying; investing for value; and how to protect loved ones from scammersPublished: June 13, 2025 at 11:52 a.m. ETWhen waking up to pivotal news, investors need to be careful not to overreact. There may also be opportunities to put money to work.

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Deep DiveRTX’s stock gains 1.3% on top of a 22% year-to-date rise, but other sector stocks offer stronger revenue-growth prospectsPublished: June 13, 2025 at 10:16 a.m. ETLockheed Martin’s stock is rising Friday after Israel attacked Iran. Photo: justin tallis/Agence France-Presse/Getty ImagesArcher Aviation Inc., Rocket Lab Corp. and Axon Enterprise Inc.