Income investors tend to focus on stocks with high dividend yields. This is understandable, as investors such as retirees need current income. But for long-term growth of dividend income, investors should not exclude lower-yielding stocks with high dividend growth rates. In this article, we will discuss the prospects of three top dividend growth stocks. These
Earlier today, the June employment report was released. And our analysis suggests it could be the exact news stocks need to power to fresh 52-week highs in July. Specifically, we saw four things in this jobs data that should provide upside firepower for equities over the next few weeks. Two of them confirmed we’re not
Struggling to find stocks to improve your portfolio’s total return? In today’s market, finding stocks that balance risk and return is the struggle of most investors. One of the common questions investors ask is what stocks can offer protection and returns for their retirement. If you have that question too, then let me introduce the
Dividend stocks continue to be highly sought after, especially among investors who seek to generate income. Retirees appreciate the regular payments provided by stocks that offer dividends to their shareholders. That said, not all stocks pay dividends, and not all dividend payments are equal. Some dividends are more generous than others, and investors seeking to
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, July 6, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters A sweeping change sought by the Securities and Exchange Commission would take fund managers’ culpability a step further than current standards if they don’t effectuate a greater standard of care. The rule
The move to share repurchases over the last few years has made the price-to-book ratio less reliable for finding hidden opportunities in stocks. How’s that, you ask? If a company repurchases shares at a price higher than its current book value per share, it lowers the book value per share. For example, if Company A
In the harsh macroeconomic environment, identifying investment opportunities among the U.S. banks that offer growth potential and resilience is a cumbersome exercise. As financial markets enter July 2023, the banking sector presents three compelling opportunities for investors, especially for those seeking to capitalize on the emerging economic and technological landscape. These three banking stocks emerge
As we navigate the ebb and flow of the market, several growth and low-priced stocks have been throwing punches above their weight. As we delve into the year’s second half, it’s prime time to dive into the treasure trove of dirt-cheap stocks to buy for July. These stocks harbor immense long-term potential. While scoring a
In this article BE BABA BIIB LEVI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Levi Strauss & Co. label is seen on jeans in a store at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York, U.S., February 15, 2022. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Check out the companies making the biggest moves before the
Back in late June, I argued that QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) was at risk of a penny stock downfall. Since then, however, QS stock has done anything but tumble down to lower prices. Instead, shares in this electric vehicle battery technology company have rallied back to high single-digit prices. However, while I’ve been proven wrong in the
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) stock has experienced a significant decline in its stock price as they recently removed it from the Russell 2000 Index. The removal was because of the company’s failure to meet the price requirements set by FTSE Russell. As a result, MULN stock has already been excluded from the index. While stocks like
It’s tempting to just succumb to the overwhelmingly positive sentiment surrounding Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock and just give it an “A” rating. Yet, we’re assigning the stock a “B” grade for now, because of potential issues concerning Apple’s smartphone sales. Of course, we’re not detracting from Apple’s achievements. The company is among a handful of big-tech names leading
There’s no denying that Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) caught the attention of financial traders in May and June. That’s probably because of the company’s connection to artificial intelligence, a red-hot topic in 2023. This helps to explain why some analysts might be optimistic about PLTR stock. On the other hand, Palantir Technologies’ rich valuation indicates that this might
Investment is an adventure with rewards waiting for the right decisions. As we traverse the second half of 2023, three intriguing stocks catch our eye. Spanning different industries, they possess a shared feature – they’re undervalued, yet they hold great growth potential. This has led to the rise of the most undervalued penny stocks. This
In recent years, private equity profits have become so attractive that virtually anyone with significant assets is doing it: even former President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Kushner’s Miami-based Affinity Partners’ most recent private equity investment was in Munich-based fitness technology company EGYM. Affinity was the lead investor in a $225 million Series F capital raise.
It’s difficult to say with any certainty whether the following stocks will crash and burn this July. But there are at least two factors that suggest the distinct possibility remains. This has led to the rise of bank stocks to sell. For one, all of the shares below were exposed during the recent banking crisis.
When it comes to potentially profitable penny stocks, some can create unimaginable fortunes for patient investors. Others, not so much. It’s why – whenever we talk about penny stocks – we need to tack on a warning. In fact, as noted by the US SEC, “Penny stocks are low-priced shares of small companies. Penny stocks may
Investors largely focus on stocks that are listed on the main exchange. That’s natural since hundreds of high-quality stocks are listed and the trading liquidity is robust. Having said that, investors can selectively consider OTC stocks with high returns potential. This is purely from a long-term investing view. If we scan through the OTC exchange,
Growth stocks have appreciated substantially this year, and most trade at or near their fair value. I don’t believe such stocks should be sold off just yet, especially if they offer dividends. However, many are also trading at excessive valuations after this year’s rally and risk a severe correction once the hype dies down –
In any type of market, investors love income. When economic uncertainty is high, knowing a dividend payment is coming through helps ease our worries. When the economy is booming, that extra dividend payout is a bonus. So how do we find these real estate investment trust (REIT) stocks to buy? I like hunting down income-generating