For Conservative Investors: Medtronic, Inc. | - Co. Spotlights available via RSS feed
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There are no safe havens in the stock market. Every stock carries risk. But some less than others. This column features stocks that have shown one or more of the following characteristics: less volatility, better earnings, larger market caps, safe and increasing dividends. In these times of turmoil, our goal is to show readers better opportunities for investing with fewer risks. | | MDT | $40 | Best Features: New acquisitions, new products, new markets.; almost $3.5 billion in cash. Watch Out For: Slower growth; domestic economic rebound. | 52-wk range | $31-$46 | | Beta | 0.92 | | Dividend Yield | 2.3% | | Market Cap. | $42.8B |
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