Readers hoping to buy ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited (SGX:C52) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the stock is about to trade ex-dividend. Typically, the ex-dividend date is one business day before the record date which is the date on which a company determines the shareholders eligible to receive a dividend. The ex-dividend date is important because any transaction on a stock needs to have been settled before the record date in order to be eligible for a dividend. In other words, investors can purchase ComfortDelGro's shares before the 9th of May in order to be eligible for the dividend, which will be paid on the 27th of May. The company's next dividend payment will be S$0.021 per share. Last year, in total, the company distributed S$0.042 to shareholders. Calcul

We remain in a directionless market. And that’s why dividend stocks are your best choice right now.And by dividend stocks, I don’t mean stocks with huge dividends. I mean stocks that have the ability to grow in any market and deliver a solid, reliable dividend that you can reinvest in more stock (in many cases), accumulate for new share purchases or use as income.These are really what investing insiders call total return stocks. They provide solid income and capital gains growth. And the combination can be very beneficial, especially in rudderless markets like the one we’re in.What’s more, even when the economy starts to head in a clearer direction, these stocks will shine since economic growth powers their growth as it has for decades.And in down markets, these are the rock-solid stocks t

Growth stocks have suffered immensely in the first five-months of 2022.The S&P 500 Pure Growth Indexhasdeclined by 22%during this period. However, there are dozens of growth stocks that have corrected by more than 50%. While global economic uncertainties prevail, there are stocks to buy for the second half of 2022 for robust returns.My focus is on oversold growth stocks to buy that can potentially witness a sharp reversal rally. It’s worth noting that be it a euphoric or a correction, the reactions are on the extreme. On the downside, this presents a good buying opportunity.A good example is Chinese electric vehicle company,Li Auto(NASDAQ:LI). LI stock has surged by 40% in the last one-month. Irrespective of broad market conditions, there will be such opportunities.Let’s talk about the

Ascendas REIT stock price: what’s the latest? Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (AREIT) is planning to acquire seven Chicago-based logistics properties for S$133.2 million. The real estate group’s shares were down nearly 5% in the last month, amid concerns of sharp interest rate hikes and the global economic impact of China’s ongoing zero-Covid measures. The blue-chip counter, which has an average price target of S$3.307 and rating of ‘outperform’ (based on SGX StockFacts data) is also down 7% year-to-date. OCBC analysts provided the latest price estimate and thesis on AREIT. They lowered their price target on the stock to S$3.43 from S$3.84 previously, but maintained a ‘buy’ rating. What are the details of the proposed acquisitions? On Monday (09 May 2022), Ascendas Funds Management (

$YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS LTD(BS6.SI)$ Shareholders of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) have voted overwhelmingly in support of the plan to spin off the company's investment arm for its own listing. At an EGM held earlier today, just 1,400 shares were cast against the proposal to spin off the company, versus 2,999,040,481 shares in favour. Yangzijiang Financial Holdings (YFH), as the investment arm is called, will start trading on April 28. Eligible Yangzijiang shareholders will receive their YFH shares on April 27, which follows an ex-entitlement date on April 22. The second proposal to distribute shares of YFH as dividend in specie to existing Yangzijiang shareholders, similarly received clear approval. 2,999,100,481 shares were cast in favo

$XPeng Inc.(XPEV)$ XPeng (XPEV): Robust deliveries growth. New models will ensure that growth sustains through 2023. International market expansion catalyst. Ample research on the psychology of investing indicates that investors overreact on both sides. There are times of extreme euphoria followed by periods of over bearishness. These market sentiments, in general, are reflected more in growth stocks or high-beta stocks. It follows that growth stocks are subject to phases of overvaluation and undervaluation. One of the best strategies to consistently beat the index and beat inflation is to spot undervalued growth stocks. When the sentiments change, the rally can be sharp and returns robust. The markets have gone through challenging times in the last

InvestorPlace contributor Joseph Nograles recently reminded us all to be greedy when others are fearful. Can we apply this old Warren Buffett concept to Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR), though? The answer is yes, as PLTR stock is underpriced and investors ought to put it on their radar and in their portfolio. As Nograles pointed out, analysts at RBC upgraded Palantir to “sector perform” from “underperform” and increased their price target to $12 from $9. This upgrade makes sense, as governments increasingly need to manage and protect their data and public entities often turn to Palantir for assistance. On the other hand, PLTR stock has been under negative pressure lately. Despite RBC’s upgrade, Wall Street just doesn’t seem convinced of Palantir’s prospects for a bright future. But then,

When interest rates are going up, I always think it’s a good idea to take a closer look at bank stocks to buy. That’s because they have a better chance of turning a profit in a rising interest rate environment. When the Federal Reserve raises rates, the net interest margin also goes up. Net interest margin is the difference between interest banks earn on assets and what it pays to depositors and creditors in interest.Of course, rising interest rates are only one factor in bank activity these days. You can’t assume every institution is going to profit equally from a rising interest rate environment. And don’t forget there are plenty of other pressures on the economy, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, high energy prices and the moratorium on federal student loan payments.Oppenheimer anal

The price of PayPal stock has collapsed to its lowest levels since May 2018 amid the confluence of various negative catalysts including a shift in macroeconomic conditions and a fading pandemic tailwind.So far this year, PYPL is accumulating a 61.5% loss – a percentage that is roughly twice as much as what the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index has shed during the same period.It is hard to attribute the decline to just external variables such as an expected increase in interest rates in the United States or rising geopolitical tensions. In this regard, PayPal has also faced some company-specific negative developments.For example, the company reported a slowdown in user growth in the fourth quarter of 2021. The management cited that the elimination of illegitimate accounts created for the sake of

Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful. It’s aninvestment philosophymade famous by the market’s most well-known value investor Warren Buffett. And right now, Wall Street is running scared. But where are those buy decisions best directed? In undervalued stocks capable of producing out-of-this-world returns. Right?Saying it is the easy part, of course. Execution on the right undervalued stocks is another matter, especially in a market where dirt cheap companies are seemingly offered to buyers like fish in a barrel.Not to knock the Oracle of Omaha’s stock picking prowess, but even his single largest holding, tech giantApple(NASDAQ:AAPL), wouldn’t make the cut for the type of undervalued rocket fuel we’re after. That requires something extra.Below are three compan

$PayPal(PYPL)$ With the company due to report earnings on April 27, what should investors do with PYPL stock? Whenever a publicly traded company has to replace a key executive position, the markets usually respond. And it’s also fair to say they usually overreact. Such is the case, I believe, with the Rainey announcement. In the first place, people leave jobs for many reasons. There’s nothing to suggest that Rainey is leaving PayPal because he felt the company was in trouble. And secondly, I tend to focus on the idea that he’s going to Walmart. For a company that’s making an aggressive move into the digital space, this seems like a good move. Part of PayPal’s mission is to democratize financial services for those that are underserved. There could be