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“Why Is It Down?” — The Investor Question That Never Goes Away

Blog, Dividend Growth

If you’ve ever joined one of our webinars, you’ve seen this moment coming. The presentation is done. The Q&A starts. And within minutes, someone asks the question that always shows up: “Why is it down?” Sometimes it’s a stock you own. Sometimes it’s one you’re watching. Sometimes it’s a company that shouldn’t be down because, on paper, it looks “fine.” The dividend is still getting paid. The business isn’t bankrupt. Yet the market has decided to take a chunk out of the …

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Why EPS Isn’t What You Think It Is—And What Dividend Investors Must Watch Instead

Blog, Investing Strategy, Stock Analysis

“If investing was only about revenue minus costs equals profit, we’d all be Warren Buffett by now, right?” Yet here we are, looking at companies like Broadcom or Brookfield, scratching our heads. Sales are booming. Dividends keep flowing. But... EPS (earnings per share) is falling? What gives? Today, we dive into a crucial (and misunderstood) piece of the dividend triangle: Earnings Per Share. Spoiler alert: EPS is not nearly as straightforward—or as useful on its own—as many investors …

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