Which dividend is most likely to be hiked? Usually, the brand-new payout. Chief Financial Officers are a conservative bunch. A CFO will only agree to pay a dividend if they know they can: Make the payment comfortably. Hike the dividend repeatedly for years to come—with said comfort. We have five newly initiated dividends that are generous. Let’s sort through the payout…
The easiest way to build wealth is to find great companies, hold them for years, and let them grow over time. The consumer goods sector is one of my favorite spots to find such companies. Their pricing power, consumer-facing products, and recognizable brands make consumer goods companies a fit for just about anyone. But stocks aren’t created equally; that’s why…
I continually encourage interaction with readers. Among the most common sources of consternation expressed by retirement savers is the 401k “rollover.” Today, I want to step back from the daily hurly-burly of the markets to address this universal theme. Here is a compendium of frequently asked questions regarding this important retirement investing topic, along with my answers. This post appeared…
As the markets trade near all-time highs, I expect significant volatility in the coming months. While it’s important to have growth stocks in the portfolio, I would prefer to remain overweight on quality stocks representing good fundamentals in the coming quarters. In line with this view, this column discusses seven undervalued stocks that also offer a dividend yield of over 7%. In my view,…
The pharmaceutical market has been growing steadily in recent years, mainly due to the advancement of efficient and sophisticated technologies. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to consider the following fundamentally strong pharma stocks with strong pipelines. The growing prevalence of chronic diseases, the expanding elderly population, rising healthcare spending by government organizations worldwide, and significant efforts to enhance…
James Connor of Bloor Street Capital and I had a great discussion about the precipice the stock market and economy seem to be clinging to. What James and I talked about included: The continual highs of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. NVDA, is there any weakness forming, or will it keep going? Silver and gold miners and holding physical metals.…
One thing that can make investing seem daunting and intimidating is how quickly things change in the markets. Knowing which stocks to own and which ones are hot buys right now can turn investing into a part-time job. But if you stick with large, established businesses that have bright futures, it doesn’t have to be that complicated or difficult. There…
A new report from Lincoln Financial Group has examined how the stock market has performed during past election years, probing the potential impact of the 2024 elections on stocks. Lincoln’s Market Intel Exchange report, released last week, shows that presidential election years have not historically moved the needle any higher for stocks in general, but certain sectors could be impacted, depending on…
Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence stocks has propelled markets to new all-time highs in 2024. Unfortunately, the spectacular surge in a handful of leading AI technology stocks has also raised concerns among skeptics that the market could be overheating. AI technology could be one of the most transformative advances in economic history. While its true impact is only beginning to make a…
Momentum trading operates on the principle that strong stocks will continue their upward trajectory while weak stocks will keep declining. Therefore, I present the following momentum stocks, which could be solid buys now. These stocks are currently trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Hence, as the market anticipates the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, this might be the time to…