Sam Bourgi
Sam Bourgi is contributing writer for Dividend.com and ETFdb.com, where he brings more than seven years of progressive experience in economic research, market analysis, and public policy. A published author in peer-reviewed literature, industry research and financial media, Sam has produced authoritative reports covering the financial markets, labor market, and industry verticals. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from McMaster University, with a focus on economic policy and global political economy.
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After an active start to the month, the second full week of August...
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By looking back through time, we can clearly see that dividend-paying stocks are...
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The Market Glance for July 17: Earnings Season in Full Swing
Earnings season is in full bloom this week, with a bevy of corporate...
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The Market Wrap for July 14: Wall Street Soars as Fed-Speak Unleashes the Bulls
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The Market Glance for July 10: Bank Earnings, Economic Data on Tap
Income investors have a lot to consider over the next week, as a...
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Share repurchases often make intriguing news headlines, but rarely translate into good investment...
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In a week that features nonfarm payrolls, many investors will be disengaged from...
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The Market Glance for June 26: Economic Data, Dividend Aristocrat Headline Final Week of June
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American Depository Receipts (ADRs) are growing in popularity as investors increasingly set their...
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Federal Reserve meetings and economic data headlined a more active week in the...