Investing in dividend growth stocks is a popular strategy for those seeking a dependable income stream and potential capital appreciation. As we step into June 2024, identifying the right stocks with a solid history of reliable dividend growth can be fairly challenging. In fact, all major indices are hovering near all-time highs. However, several names
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May was a month of haves and have-nots. The markets reached all-time highs, defying the skeptics. However, the indices’ action masked underlying carnage in several sectors, which has presented some oversold stocks to buy. Lately, this has been a market of contrasts. Although impressive performances from stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) led the S&P 500 to
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a Big Tech giant and a Magnificent Seven member. Even Microsoft can’t afford to be complacent. The company must innovate in generative artificial intelligence. Microsoft stock earns a “B” grade despite the challenge. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told Fortune that his company must “stay humble, stay hungry, and exhibit a growth mindset.” That’s a great
No matter an investor’s confidence level in a particular position, not all stocks guarantee success. Some companies, despite their long-running blue-chip status, or consistent growth decade after decade, fail to adapt to a rapidly changing market. This results in companies that, by all metrics of prior performance, should be stable investments. Yet, their future looks
Tech stocks have attracted many investors due to their high returns and enticing growth opportunities. Many corporations in the industry can scale quickly and generate meaningful revenue growth for many years. When firms combine high revenue growth with surging profit margins, they can massively reward patient investors. It’s hard to find tech stocks that offer
The economy faces uncertainty due to decreased consumer spending and a slowing job market. The impact of raising interest rates 11 times from 2022 to 2023 is seen through consumer spending, which saw 0% growth from March to April and a 0.1% decrease when excluding gas and vehicle sales. These statistics don’t account for inflation,
Magnificent 7 stocks have been all the hype in recent quarters, and for good reason. I think most of that hype is more than justified. The market is now mostly driven by AI and the data center boom, and most people in white-collar jobs can attest that AI has greatly improved their productivity. That said,
Tourists line a street in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Venice collected €37 million in overnight tourist taxes in 2023, with hotels charging guests anywhere between €1 and €5. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy — When boat drivers start complaining about the tourists overrunning this famous lakeside
Technology is evolving in three key areas right now: artificial intelligence (AI), fifth-generation (5G) wireless, and cloud computing. Taken together, these technologies are expected to revolutionize life as we know it in the coming decades.And while many technology companies play in each sandbox, a handful of companies are dominating and pushing the tech forward. For investors looking to grow their portfolio, it is important to know which companies
The U.S. is considering a ban on TikTok, and has given Bytedance, parent of the popular China-based app. time to either sell it to U.S.-based companies or risk being banned in the U.S. in the coming months. While TikTok is taking a legal approach to fighting that decision, I believe foreign policy issues will likely
Investing in the best-discounted dividend aristocrats is an excellent strategy despite economic headwinds. History has shown that wagering on dividend stocks can prove incredibly rewarding regardless of economic cycles. Moreover, if those investments are in dividend aristocrats, you’re in for an even more lucrative journey ahead. Dividend Aristocrats are an elite group of companies that
The economy looks robust, so investing in a schedule is a wise choice. Job growth is strong, wages are increasing, and the stock market is buoyant. With healthy household finances, consumers are confident, and spending on major household appliances is set to rise. Economists and business leaders are optimistic, expecting the economy to maintain its
Blue-chip stocks are among the most stable and safest investments available today. However, among blue-chip giants, a select few companies excel in promoting their financial growth and pay consistent, hefty dividends to investors. Growth and dividend investors couldn’t be happier owning shares of these three stocks. These three dividend stocks represent the best picks for
Planning a luxury vacation requires a solid financial strategy, and investing in the right tech stocks can be a powerful way to fund your dream getaway. The tech sector is renowned for its rapid growth and innovation, offering numerous opportunities for significant returns. However, investing in the wrong companies can set you back significantly. By
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are taking over the Chinese auto market. During the first half of April, such vehicles accounted for over 50% of all automobiles sold there. Many companies within the space are also moving quickly into the European market. Chinese automakers’ generally low-cost structures and many years of experience with developing EVs
In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Omer Taha Cetin | Anadolu | Getty Images A major thesis around bitcoin ETFs was that financial advisors needed regulated funds like them to direct their wealthy clients to invest in bitcoin. Almost six months after the launch of those ETFs, there are few signs that advisors
Not all dividend stocks are good, and you should always keep an eye out for dividend stocks to sell if they don’t perform well. Dividend payments from publicly traded companies reached a record $164.3 billion in this year’s first quarter, up 7% from a year ago. Data from the Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index shows
Morningstar.com believes that the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) is one of the better ETFs for dividend-focused investors. It stands to reason that if you’re interested in dividend stocks to buy, SCHD is an excellent source of ideas. The ETF tracks the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, a collection of
Is Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) an underdog, or just an underachiever? There’s a vast difference between contrarian investing and just trying to contradict reality. Intel stock has been a poor performer in 2024 so far, and it gets a “D” grade as the recovery prospects aren’t stellar. Intel is trying to compete in the artificial intelligence processor market against
Often when investors choose dividend stocks as part of their portfolio, the aim is to generate more money through the quarterly dividend. They can then either take a cash payout or reinvest the dividend to purchase more of that specific stock thereby increasing its dollar value. However, as with all things in the market, the
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