This Healthcare Stock Has No Debt and a Near-Monopoly in Its Market
Economic moats can come from different sources. Few are as powerful as a monopoly. Companies with a dominant, runaway lead in their niches tend to deliver excellent financial results and outstanding stock market returns over the long run. If, on top of that, there is no or little long-term debt on their balance sheets,
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Read MoreEnergy Stocks Surged 38% in Q1 While the Rest of the Market Fell
The first quarter of 2026 marked a sharp shift from the broad-based strength that closed out last year. The S&P 500 finished in negative territory as investors wrestled with a new war in the Middle East, stubborn inflation, shifting interest rate expectations, and uneven earnings across major industries. But the headline decline doesn’t tell the real story.
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Read MoreWhen to Claim Social Security? The Only 3 Strategies I Recommend.
Few decisions are as important in retirement planning as when to claim Social Security. Claiming too early or waiting too long to start could leave valuable benefits on the table. While everyone’s situation is different, I think nearly everyone will find one of the following three strategies will fit their needs and help them maximize their Social Security benefits.
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Read MoreWhy America's energy independence can't shield the economy from Iran war disruptions
When US President Donald Trump addressed the nation on April 1, he said the US is not reliant on oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
It was a nod to an idea he’s touted before—energy independence—but the reality is complicated.
Read MoreStock Market Today, April 7: Apple Falls After Reports of Foldable iPhone Engineering Challenges
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) closed Tuesday at $253.5, down 2.07%. Shares moved lower after reports of engineering challenges for a foldable iPhone and softer App Store growth. Investors will now be watching future updates on foldable hardware timing as well as momentum in its services segment.
Trading volume reached 61.1 million shares,
The Burst
Why This Might Still Be a Long-Term Winner
Leonardo DRS is one of those under-the-radar defense companies powering some of the most advanced military systems in the world. From sensors and tactical computing to ruggedized networking gear and combat vehicles, DRS builds much of the U.S. military’s digital backbone.
Shares are up more than 20% over the past year but have slipped nearly double digits since Q3 earnings.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is This The Most Reliable Passive-Income Engine?
Among the more compelling income opportunities in this corner of the market is Ares Capital, a business development company offering a nearly double-digit yield supported by one of the strongest credit platforms in the country.
That yield isn’t the main reason sophisticated investors pay attention, though. What distinguishes Ares Capital is the durability of the system generating those payouts.
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Is This Dental Stock a Stunning Bargain?
Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ: XRAY), one of the world’s largest makers of dental equipment and supplies, was created in 2016 when Dentsply merged with Sirona Dental Systems.
Fast forward to today, and the company is battling falling sales, mounting losses, and a stock price that has been hammered by more than 44% in the past year.
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