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$10 Billion China Investment Is Just What Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO) Stock Needs

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 -

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Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO) stock isn't roaring ahead on an announcement that the network giant would pour $10 billion into a Chinese expansion initiative.

But this is still good news for a company whose biggest challenge is defending its already remarkable market share.

Here's why this move solidified CSCO stock's role as a great foundational play...

Should I Buy Cisco Stock?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 -

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Cisco stock price movements were muted today (Thursday) on an earnings beat, but while Wall Street trading activity remains subdued on the data networking giant, this earnings season is going to be a pivotal time for the company.

That’s because it’s the last earnings season the veritable face of Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO) for 20 years, John Chambers, will preside over his networking empire before handing the job off to Chuck Robbins in July.

Here’s what you need to know before you buy Cisco stock…

Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) is Looking More and More Like a Dividend Stock

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

Since the height of the dot.com boom, the transformation of Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) has been extraordinary.

These days, the Silicon Valley Internet giant looks more and more like a dividend stock rather than an explosive growth company.

In fact, last Wednesday, the San Jose-based behemoth increased its dividend rate by a whopping 75% (from 8 cents per share to 14 cents) starting with the present quarter. That gives shares of Cisco a new dividend yield of roughly 3% which among the highest of major tech stocks.

For investors seeking a reasonably safe return and a less volatile investment, a great deal of value can be found in Cisco these days since the company now plans to return half of its cash flow to investors by way of dividends and stock buybacks.

And while the company may not post eye-popping revenue growth year-after-year, Cisco does appear poised to post healthy results and robust cash flow for years ahead.

That means Cisco's dividend will be both safe and stable.

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