Following a Dividend Hike, This Wide-Moat US Stock…
Lockheed Martin LMT recently raised its quarterly dividend by 5%, effective with its Dec. 27 payout. In fact, this wide-moat aerospace and defense contractor has increased its dividend for 22 years in a row. The stock recently fell into undervalued territory after Lockheed reported that cost overruns on two programs had lowered operating profit. While […]
10 Top Financial Strategies Based on Net Worth, as Recommended by Vincent Chan
10 Best Strategies for Your Finances Based on Net Worth, According to Vincent Chan PeopleImages / Getty Images/iStockphoto Financial guru Vincent Chan has made a name for himself on various social media platforms, offering actionable financial strategies to people from all walks of life. Whether it’s advice on building wealth, investing, savings, or holding on […]
Gold and Silver Prices on the Rise: Here’s What’s Driving Them
Central bank gold buying accelerated under Biden and this, along with physical gold purchases in Asia, has been the main driver behind the gold price, despite a high dollar and elevated US Treasury yields. Both resulted from the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates to reduce inflation. The Fed announced its first interest rate cut since […]
Are Market Forecasts Truly Significant?
Key Takeaways The best use case for investors for experts’ forecasts for stock and bond returns is if you have some savings target where you have a 10-year horizon.Most investors, if they’re listening to forecasts that are short term, for the next year or the next three years, it’s good entertainment, but I probably wouldn’t […]
Carbon Pricing: A Strategic Gamble for the Oil and Gas Sector
Carbon Pricing: A Strategic Bet for Oil and Gas Companies Oil and gas companies are backing carbon pricing—not just for emissions reduction, but to create a predictable business environment. Observer Labs In November 2021, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm asked the National Petroleum Council (NPC) to conduct a study on the at-scale deployment of low- […]
6 Overlooked US Stocks That Recently Increased Their Dividends
Amid a tumultuous start to 2025 for the stock market, dividend-paying stocks continued to lag the broader market, despite their reputation as safe havens. However, this volatility could present opportunities for long-term investors looking to capitalize on discounts. Dividend investing comes in various forms. Investors can look for stocks with the highest yields, those with […]
Are Stock Investors Facing Another Tech Downturn?
I was recently cleaning out old files and came across an Ameritrade brokerage statement from 1999. It made for embarrassing viewing. Not Pets.com-level embarrassment, but the fact that I can’t remember why I bought shares in Lucent Technologies or Centura Software is proof I was swept up in the internet bubble, also known as dot-com […]
Researchers Discover Methods to Eliminate PFAS in Batteries
Scientists work out how to destroy the PFAS in batteries Lithium-ion batteries are integral to our modern lives, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. As demand surges, so too does the challenge of managing lithium-ion battery waste, particularly in regions like Australia where over 3,000 metric tons are produced annually. This waste presents a […]
Wall Street Dips on Concerns Over Inflation and Tariffs
Wall Street slumps amid worries about inflation and tariffs NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slumped Friday as worries flared again on Wall Street about tariffs and inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 fell 0.9% and erased what had been a modest gain for the week. It’s one of the worse drops for the index so far this […]
3 Top Dividend Stocks to Consider in February 2025
David Harrell: Hi, I’m David Harrell, editor of the Morningstar DividendInvestor newsletter. In this monthly series, we take a look at the dividend prospects of three stocks that are popular with income investors. 3 US Dividend Stocks for February 2025 A.O. Smith AOSCoca-Cola KOStarbucks SBUX A.O. Smith AOS is a fairly recent addition to the […]