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These Two Retailers Just Raised Their Dividends: Are They Buys?

These Two Retailers Just Raised Their Dividends: Are They Buys?

| March 18, 2024

Dividend increases are usually signs of a healthy company, typically indicating the firm has generated solid earnings and has enough excess cash to reward its shareholders. Within the past week or so, two retailers — the large-cap Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) and the mid-cap Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) — bumped up their dividend payouts. Let’s take a closer look […]

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My Favorite Way To Invest Like Private Equity (And Earn 10%+ Dividends)

My Favorite Way To Invest Like Private Equity (And Earn 10%+ Dividends)

| March 13, 2024

This is how wealthy people invest—and collect yields up to 12.5%. Private equity (PE) is usually reserved for the rich. It’s the time-honored sport of milking cash from perfectly good businesses! Bleed ‘em dry and keep those dividends coming. The minimum buy-in for most PE funds? From $500,000 to a cool million bucks or more. This lucrative pastime […]

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What “Fund Expenses” Really Mean For Your Returns

What “Fund Expenses” Really Mean For Your Returns

| March 11, 2024

I get a lot of questions about fund expenses. It usually occurs when I recommend a new fund, and I get something like, “What do you think about the 2% expense rate?” Many investors have misconceptions about fund expenses. So let me explain – because they can matter much less than people think… The discussion […]

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Portfolio Pillars: 3 Dividend Growers For Enduring Wealth

Portfolio Pillars: 3 Dividend Growers For Enduring Wealth

| March 6, 2024

These dividend growers can move your portfolio higher Having reliable stocks in your portfolio will reduce your stress and can help you generate stable returns. Combine stability with dividend payments, and your cash flow can go up every year. Investors seeking long-term wealth can benefit from adding dividend growth stocks to their portfolios. These companies have lower […]

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Earn 3x To 6x The Market’s Dividends Without Breaking A Sweat

Earn 3x To 6x The Market’s Dividends Without Breaking A Sweat

| March 4, 2024

I think I’ve been asked every day this week from ordinary people if I’m trading NVIDIA (NVDA). Be careful out there, my fellow contrarian! A sharp pullback is possible. Something has to shake the froth out of this market. When that happens, investors will look for stocks that are high on income and low on volatility. Today we’ll […]

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Prepare For The Inevitable Bounce In Natural Gas Prices

Prepare For The Inevitable Bounce In Natural Gas Prices

| February 28, 2024

The Biden administration’s pause on approvals for new liquified natural gas (LNG) liquefaction projects has tanked the price of natural gas. The low prices will curtail production, eventually leading to higher prices. This is the time to invest to profit from the price recovery – and here are my favorite ways to do it… Natural […]

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Income Lover’s Paradise: 3 Dividend Stocks With Stellar Track Records

Income Lover’s Paradise: 3 Dividend Stocks With Stellar Track Records

| February 26, 2024

Boost your income and total return with these forever dividend stocks Dividend stocks not only offer the potential for capital appreciation but also provide a steady income stream. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices research, dividends have contributed about 32% of the total equity return since 1926. Moreover, they argue that dividends signal quality and reflect confidence in a […]

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2 Big Dividends (Yielding 10%+) Soaring On The AI Megatrend

2 Big Dividends (Yielding 10%+) Soaring On The AI Megatrend

| February 21, 2024

If you’re a dyed-in-the wool dividend investor (like me!), you’ve likely taken a look at the big gains folks are reaping on AI stocks … and resigned yourself to missing out on the whole thing. After all, most AI stocks, like Alphabet (GOOGL) and NVIDIA (NVDA), yield 0% (or close to it!). And we simply demand a dividend before we […]

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7 High-Yield Dividend Leaders To Unlock Superior Returns

7 High-Yield Dividend Leaders To Unlock Superior Returns

| February 19, 2024

Discover these high-yield dividend companies with their dividend growth and portfolio performance Most income investors try to fortify their retirement. High-yield dividend stocks are prime investments for stability and growth potential in the financial markets. The article focuses on securing a golden year with investments in the listed seven companies that have established themselves as industry leaders. […]

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7 King-Sized Yields (Up To 12.4%) That Wall Street Can’t Stand

7 King-Sized Yields (Up To 12.4%) That Wall Street Can’t Stand

| February 14, 2024

When the Wall Street cheerleaders actually dislike a stock—well, that sure commands our contrarian attention. Today we’ll cover one of my favorite traditions, which is fading the opinions of analysts. You know, the guys who typically slap a Buy rating on everything they see? It sounds counterintuitive, but we don’t want Buy ratings on our stocks. Give us Holds and Sells […]

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