Motley Fool Money 2 Dividend Stocks To Watch
Jan 4, 2023
Matt Argersinger, a senior analyst at Motley Fool, shares valuable insights for dividend stock investors as he previews the upcoming year. He discusses the importance of payout ratios and highlights two attractive dividend stocks worth watching. The conversation also delves into the resilience of dividend stocks compared to growth stocks during market upheaval. Additionally, Matt emphasizes the need to be aware of red flags when investing in cyclical sectors, making a case for why certain companies and REITs present promising opportunities.
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Salesforce Layoffs and Tech Trends
- Salesforce's layoffs aren't surprising given their recent acquisitions and longer enterprise sales cycles.
- This signals a broader trend in the tech industry, with fewer companies making large software purchases.
Layoff Ripple Effect
- Tech layoffs are becoming increasingly common, as tracked by layoffs.fyi.
- Salesforce's announcement might embolden other large tech companies to reduce their workforce.
Focus on Hiring Trends
- Watch how HubSpot, a smaller CRM company, reacts to Salesforce's layoffs in terms of hiring.
- Companies that continue hiring and show improving performance during industry downturns are interesting.