3 Smart Dividend Stocks to Buy
Although the market has been driven higher by growth stocks in recent years, history suggests that dividends are a key driver of long-term stock returns.
In addition to providing a steady flow of income, dividends can bolster total returns and even provide investors with some protection against market downturns.
Smart dividend stocks to buy that have the potential to generate decades of reliable income include Johnson & » Read more about: 3 Smart Dividend Stocks to Buy »
Read MoreSpotlight: Market Crash Incoming?
Some stock market indicators are better than others but have you heard of one being perfect for over a century? If the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio, better known as CAPE, is to be believed, then the markets could be set for a rocky road this year.
Unlike traditional PE ratios, the CAPE figure factors in inflation and smooths the peaks and troughs of unforeseen or surprising events –
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Read MoreSpotlight: Turn $15k Into $1,000 Every Year
When we first spotlighted Verizon, it had a yield that approached 8% but after its recent move higher, it still offers a handsome yield of over 6.4%.
That’s more than enough to turn a $15,000 investment into an annual payout of $1,000+, assuming the dividend stays in place, but will it?
Here’s what you need to know about Verizon and its potential to pay a steady income stream for the foreseeable future.
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Read MoreSpotlight: 1 Gaming Stock The Kids Flocked To
While investors are paying attention to Presidential debates, global conflicts, and inflation, kids have their attention somewhere else, and for many adults an opportunity lies unearthed as a result.
Roblox is a gaming platform that has resonated with kids, teens and young adults in particular. While revenues absolutely mushroomed higher during the 2020-21 period for obvious reasons,
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Read MoreHow High Can eBay Go?
The e-commerce sector is enjoying an unprecedented rise. Customers appreciate the convenience that online retail provides, lending popularity to the sector. This is why global e-commerce revenue is projected to show an annual growth rate of 9.5% to a projected market volume of $6.48 trillion by 2029.
While the sector expands,
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Will Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick Drive Oklo Higher?
Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) shares surged over 18% Monday after President-elect Donald Trump named Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as his pick for Energy Secretary.
For Oklo investors, the selection carries special significance – Wright currently serves on Oklo’s board of directors, potentially giving the nuclear innovation company an influential ally in Washington just as it hits its stride with commercial deployments and new acquisitions.
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Nobody’s Watching This AI Stock Steadily Rising
After poring over Lattice’s Q3 filings it’s looking increasingly likely that the Street is missing the forest for the trees with Lattice. Yes, the headline numbers were brutal – revenue down 33.9% y/y to $127.1M. But beneath the cyclical noise, Lattice is methodically building what could become the dominant franchise in edge AI computing.
Having covered semis since the early 2000s,
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2 Top Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now
These top technology stocks can strengthen investors’ portfolio in 2025.
The stock market had a solid 2024, powered by the technology sector, even as the outsized theme of artificial intelligence (AI) continued to feed investors’ appetite for outsized returns. But the bull rally seems far from over.
While the stock market could take a breather over the next few months,