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Will Altria Group Burn Out Long Term?

Altria....smokers will be smokers and the tendency is to grow international. I just bought MO for its dividend (I am close to retirement), its cash flow is great, and the US government just handed MO an almost "oligoply" position in the stuff..(that's what I call a "golden platter" of quasi-protection....fu... its other inventments in liquor, beer, et al.....should smooth out nicely and give MO a long-term "open-door" if things get, or were to get worse!
I am sorry I did not buy this one years ago! As someone said...politically incorrect action! But give me the dividends anytime!
BTW...there is a Spell checker on here!

Three Nasdaq-Listed Argentinian ADRs

Thank you for the information.............. what is your opinion? Any analysis on whether they (or one of them) is/are a good buy at the moment???
Don't leave us "hanging"!

5 U.S. Banks with High Levels of Service Charge Income

That is what you call a "service rip-off"!

PepsiCo Gauge Scores for June 2009 Quarter

Nice presentation and breakdown of Pepsi!

22 Stocks on the Dividend Aristocrats List That May Spell Trouble

Nice article write-up............BTw, I am trimming my dividend portfolio stocks to those of at least 2.5% and stable or rising dividends, mostly with a "payout" in the 40-60% range.
Of course, there are exceptions............

3 Dividend Increases, More Expected in July

Dividends.....SHOULD be in vogue with everyone!

3 Dividend Increases, More Expected in July

Dividends................ be in vogue ALL the time!

23 High Quality, High Dividend Stocks

LFL, Lan Chile ("...specialized airport"...???) is a Chilean airlines, and nothing to do with Columbia (this country does not exist!)....maybe COLOMBIA???

Are Microsoft and Yahoo Talking Again?

Well, it looks more like the two "partners" are begining to "tango" together, though tripping over their moves for now....but who knows, if they go to Argentina, they may get to "tango" much better!

Let's wait and see what happens to Yahoos share price in 2009.

Peak Oil: China vs. USA

Interesting article...........one thing to remember is that "up north", i.e. Canada, we have one of the largest reservoirs of oil in the world...some easy to extract and others "oil-sands' not so easy....so maybe US will end up paying more for secure oil/gas from Canada and then Canada can turn around and buy up US firms with their US$...chinese style!

Time to Buy Water ETFs?

LAYN is a high cyclical stock, so it would be better (to reduce risk) to look at other "water" stocks & ETFs to minimize volatilty.
Just my opinion.

Cramer's Mad Money - 25 Rules for Investing (12/30/08)

Fantastic rules! Now, if only he would apply it to himself and his "audience".

Chevron: Currently Cheap and a Possible Winner In an Economic Turnaround

Nicely written up. I also believe CVX and the US economy should start a slow growth process in late 2009.........CVX should be a winner for those who are patient.

I can't believe all those investors throwing money at TIPS, and other Treasury investments at 0%, when you can own aprime company such as CVX, and while you wait they pay out a nice dividend!

Thanks for the article!

Icahn Swims Against the Tide, Increases Yahoo Holdings

I wonder what Ichan knows....sitting on the Board....that us "poor-er investors" do not know?

Maybe, some new news will soon emerge on a deal somewhere, with someone?

Tanker Stocks: Frontline Slashes Dividend

I am also an SFL & VLCCF holder......however, we need to take into consideration that there are other countries around the world that still need supplies shipped-in, and while tanker rates will definitely be lower for the coming 2009 period, I believe that once the world turns around, tanker etc,. rates will start their upward movement.

when, well I dont know, but end-2009/early 2010 would be my "guess". In the meantime I will hold share and enjoy the "sadly-lower" dividend period!