Michael Comeau

Are These Seven Defensive Blue-Chips Finally a Good Buy?

I'd wait to see what happens to the dollar before getting excited about these slow-growth multinationals. Yes they are cheap but these companies are vulnerable to shrinking earnings expectations as consumers trade down to store-label brands away from the premium stuff, and as economic growth across the globe slows.

People Still Have To Spend: Eleven Dividends for Even Conservative Investors

I find a lot of these staples companies to be overvalued. The reduction in input costs is definitely a positive but the stronger dollar will hurt overseas growth.