Q1 2025 ended negatively for SPY and VYM, but my watchlist outperformed, limiting losses to 1.38% and achieving a YTD gain of 1.89%. Since inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 15.83%, outperforming SPY and VYM, and providing higher yields. The April 2025 watchlist includes 10 stocks with an average forward dividend yield of 3.48% and an expected return of 15.43%.
Valero Energy Corporation is recognized for its low-cost operations and strong safety record, contributing to its financial success and investor confidence. Despite weak margins in 2024 in both renewables and older refining, the trend is turning positive in early 2025 and likely to continue. The renewable diesel market faces uncertainty due to regulatory changes, but long-term demand for hydroc...
In this volatile market, readers shared their top stock picks, blending defensive plays, cyclicals, and tech opportunities. I added my insights to highlight the best risk/reward setups. Defensive stocks remain popular, but valuations are stretched. Cyclicals, however, are on sale, offering compelling entry points for long-term investors. The key takeaway? Balance is crucial. Mix defensive stabi...
Valero Energy Corporation is a top US independent oil refiner, producing essential fuels like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and ethanol, with significant barriers to entry for competitors. I am upranking Valero, a $39.4 billion company, to a buy due to its strong position in traditional and renewable fuel markets, a 3.6% dividend, and relatively low stock price. Although tariffs are a big unknown...
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) announced today that it will host a conference call on April 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss first quarter 2025 results, which will be released earlier that day, and provide an update on company operations. Persons interested in listening to the conference call may join the webcast on Valero's Investor Relations website at...
I believe we're at a turning point for cyclical stocks, with improving indicators and global growth signaling potential outperformance in industrials, energy, and transportation. I'm positioning my portfolio for this shift, adding to railroads, machinery, and energy stocks. I'm confident these sectors will see strong returns and accelerating dividend growth. Of course, risks remain - geopolitic...
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, “Valero”) announced today that it has priced a public offering of $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The offering is expected to close on February 7, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Valero intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate p...
Some of the biggest names in the sector were up, even though the broader stock market was down.,
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