Russ Kaplan is an investment adviser representative for Russ Kaplan Investments, Inc. The partnership was started in 1983. Mr. Kaplan received his Bachelor and Masters of Arts Degrees from the University of Iowa and his MBA from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He also holds a Masters Degree in Sociology from the University of Iowa. As adjunct faculty at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College, Mr. Kaplan has taught students about economics, finance and investments. Mr. Kaplan purchases shares of companies as if he was buying the entire company, and aims to hold a company for a long period of time.
This Top Pick beat analysts’ earnings estimates by nine cents last quarter. The shares have a current dividend yield of 3.31%, paid quarterly.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
From Heartland Adviser
At the beginning of the year, I recommended Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) as my dividend pick for 2016. stock...
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This airline beat analysts’ estimate by $0.05 last quarter, and three analysts have increased their earnings forecasts in the past 30 days. As well, legendary investor Warren Buffett, disclosed that he is buying airline stock, including Southwest’s.
Southwest Airlines (LUV)
From Heartland Adviser
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This airline beat analysts’ EPS estimates by a nickel last quarter. Recent events have pushed the shares to a discounted level. The shares have a current dividend yield of 2.2%, paid quarterly.
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL)From Heartland AdviserWe are aware of the problems Delta...
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This auto parts company beat analysts’ estimates by $0.03 last quarter, and Comark just initiated coverage of the company, with a ‘Buy’ rating. The shares have a current dividend yield of 2.81%, paid quarterly.
Magna International (MGA) From Heartland Adviser
Nobody can say which automobile will...
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This machine manufacturer’s dividend is more than twice that of the average S&P 500 company. While the industry continues to be under pressure, the stock is up since the January recommendation, and pays a current dividend yield of 4.06%, paid quarterly.
Caterpillar (CAT) From Adviser
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Two analysts have increased their 2016 EPS forecasts for this Top Pick in the past 30 days.
Apple (AAPL) From Heartland Adviser
At the end of 2015 I was asked by the Dick Davis to choose my favorite stock for 2016. The stock I chose Apple...
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The shares of this home goods retailer were recently initiated at Topeka Capital Markets with a ‘Buy’ rating. The company beat earnings estimates by three cents last quarter, and in the past 30 days, 18 analysts have raised their 2016 earnings forecasts. The have...
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This motorcycle maker has Wall Street in its corner, with 11 analysts predicting higher earnings this year, and 10 echoing that sentiment for 2017. The company beat EPS estimates by six cents last quarter and has a current annual dividend yield of 3.05%, quarterly.
Harley-Davidson,...
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This global fast-food restaurant beat estimates by eight cents last quarter, and nine analysts have increased their earnings forecasts in the past 30 days. The shares have a current dividend yield of 2.79%, paid quarterly.
McDonald’s (MCD) From Heartland Adviser
Let’s spring right into the weather...
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This airplane maker beat estimates by $0.32 last quarter. Analyst price targets range from $135.00-196.00, and the street expects growth north of 10% for this year. The shares have a current dividend yield of 3.45%, paid quarterly.
The Boeing Company (BA) From Heartland Adviser
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This heavy equipment company is a buy for the dividend which currently yields 4.53%, and is paid quarterly.
Caterpillar (CAT) From Heartland Adviser
For those looking for income, what would you prefer, a ten year treasury paying 2.2% or an ultra-safe stock like Caterpillar (CAT) pays...
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This global tech company beat estimates by eight cents in its latest quarter. During the fourth quarter, both Pacific Crest and Maxim Group upgraded their ratings on the stock to ‘Overweight’ and ‘Buy’, respectively.
Apple (AAPL) From Heartland Adviser
When it comes to Apple (AAPL), is...
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This global equipment manufacturer beat earnings by $0.33 last quarter, and 14 analysts have increased their forecasts in the past 30 days. The company has a current dividend yield of 3.03%, paid quarterly.
Deere & Company (DE)
From Heartland Adviser
Deere & Company (DE) analysts have again...
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This steel maker beat analysts’ estimates by 14 cents last quarter and eight analysts have increased their 2016 earnings forecasts in the past 30 days. The shares have a current dividend yield of 2.95%, paid quarterly.
Reliance Steel (RS)
From Heartland Adviser
Our newest recommendation, Reliance (RS),...
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At last count, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway lists 60 subsidiary companies on its website. These B shares are a ticket to participate in his value-driven investments, at a price far lower than the almost-$200,000 per share A shares.
Berkshire Hathaway B (BRK-B)
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Copper prices are on the move up, and so is the momentum in this mining company’s shares. The company beat its earnings estimates by $0.08 per share last quarter, and eight analysts have increased their estimates in the past 30 days.
Freeport McMoran (FCX) The...
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Russ Kaplan Investment, Inc. produces a monthly newsletter called the Heartland Advisor. Each month, Mr. Kaplan discusses the various trends he observes in the Stock Market. Additionally, he provides the monthly activity regarding the company’s Model Portfolio. In each issue, he highlights any additions...
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from Heartland Adviser Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) has super stores and its spin-off, Sam’s Discount Stores, in almost all countries. New and smaller neighborhood stores have also been very successful. Investors today are now worried that Wal-Mart will be eclipsed by Amazon, which sells of...
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This giant retailer’s stock was just touted by Morningstar, whose analyst said: “The company's smaller-store and e-commerce efforts could bear fruit, but the company's scale—the source of its moat—should continue to allow it to deliver on its four key business pillars of operating less,...
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Low oil prices have discounted the stock price of this oil giant.
Exxon-Mobil (XOM)
from The Heartland Adviser
At the beginning of the year I chose Exxon Mobil (XOM) as my top stock pick.
The company was my choice in January because Exxon is a Value Line company...
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