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DP.14 | Dividend Portfolio Update #14
DP.14 | Dividend Portfolio Update #14 – June 2025 I. June 2025 Market & Dividend Landscape: Resilience Amid a Mid-Year Calm A. General Market Pulse: Rebound Continues in a Cautious Calm After the turbulence of early spring, June 2025 brought a period of relative calm and recovery in U.S. equities. By early June, the S&P 500 had surpassed the 6,000 level… Read more
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D.14 FSBW
FS Bancorp (FSBW): Dividend Investing in a Community-Centric Financial Steward Analysis of FS Bancorp (FSBW): Relationship to the 2008 Financial Crisis, Long-Term Performance, and Dividend Sustainability FS Bancorp (FSBW): Dividend Investing in a Community-Centric Financial Steward Understanding $FSBW: Rooted in Community Banking and Growing Dividends By Zachary Gedal | ~30-minute read Part 1: Company Overview… Read more
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DP.13 | Dividend Portfolio Update #13
DP.13 | Dividend Portfolio Update #13 – May 2025 I. May 2025 Market & Dividend Landscape: Navigating an Evolving Environment A. General Market Pulse: A Volatile Spring The U.S. stock market experienced substantial turbulence during April and the early weeks of May 2025. An initial sell-off wave followed the announcement of new U.S. tariff policies… Read more
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D.13 ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP): An Analysis of Corporate Strategy, Market Position, and Dividend Sustainability Part 1: Company Overview and Philosophy (1) Introduction Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) stands as a formidable global leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) technology and services. For decades, the company has provided comprehensive solutions encompassing payroll processing, human resources… Read more
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DP.12 | Dividend Portfolio Update #12
Dividend Portfolio Update #12 – April 2025 DP.12 | Dividend Portfolio Update #12 – April 2025 Welcome back to Gedal Notes, where we track the journey toward building a lasting dividend snowball. Let’s dive into the April 2025 update! Part I – Portfolio Snapshot Commentary: We passed another milestone this month, crossing the $1,300 mark. It’s… Read more
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D.12 | BDX
BDX 1. Part 1: Company Overview and Philosophy • (1) Introduction • (2) Founding and Early History • (3) Cultural and Ethical Values • (4) Leadership Philosophy and Style • (5) Innovation and Adaptability • (6) Strategic Decision-Making • (7) Human Capital and Management • (8) Market Position and Competitive Landscape • (9) Risks and… Read more
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