Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock News

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Less than two weeks ago, Wall Street and investors were privy to one of the most important data releases of the fourth quarter -- and no, I'm not talking about the October inflation report.

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Is Walgreens' High-Yielding Dividend Safe?

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Walgreens faces ongoing financial challenges, including a potential future dividend cut, despite recent progress in cost-cutting and debt reduction. The company's 11.9% dividend yield is not covered by free cash flow, with legal fees and operational costs impacting cash flow sustainability. Management's turnaround efforts, including store closures and asset monetization, show promise but will t...

PepsiCo and Realty Income have experienced price drops due to high inflation, but both companies remain fundamentally sound with strong long-term growth potential. Food inflation, in particular, has continued to weigh on consumer discretionary stocks like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola. PepsiCo's current valuation offers a forward P/E of 20.24x, below its 5-year average, making it an attractive buy near...

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