Source: BYonkruud / Shutterstock.com Unilever (NYSE:UL) will undergo layoffs and cut about 7,500 jobs. It plans on spinning off its ice cream business in the process. The packaged goods giant, based in England, has been under pressure from activist investor Nelson Peltz to streamline itself. Shares rose 2.7% on the news overnight. Unilever was due …
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Consistency and reliability are the hallmarks of dividend stocks. They tend to be profitable companies that have survived the stock market’s gyrations over the years. And they choose to share their success with investors. Investors who buy dividend stocks tend to do better, too. Research confirms dividend stocks have outperformed all other stocks over time. …
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Master limited partnerships, otherwise known as MLPs, are appealing for income investors. MLPs widely offer high distribution yields above 5%. Of course, investors should always do their due diligence to make sure the underlying distribution is secure. As a result, investors should seek a balance between yield and safety when it comes to MLPs. The …
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As interest rates stay higher for longer, pushing traders towards fixed-income alternatives, dividend stocks return to investors’ strategies after being sidelined for years. However, the terrain for dividend stocks has evolved, reflecting broader investment preferences and strategy shifts. In the past, during the era of zero interest rates, investors eagerly funneled money into growth stocks, …
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When it comes to the best dividend stocks in the S&P 500, Dividend Aristocrats may first come to mind. As you may know, Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 stocks with a 25-year or longer track record of annual dividend increases. While those stocks represent many of the best dividend stocks to buy and hold, many …
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Wise investors give close attention to shares that offer a combination of diversification, value, dividends, and long-term growth potential. Putting that money to work in top-notch companies is a fantastic way to start building a nest egg. For the long-term investor, the stock market offers a diverse range of sectors. And even with a limited …
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In 2024, the stock market is humming along, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting new all-time highs in January. This builds on bullish performance from 2023. As Q1 winds to a close and the economy strengthens, it is time to look at three top-performing dividend stocks. Dividend stocks are typically …
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Investing in the stock market is one of the surest ways to create wealth over time. But over short periods, there is extreme volatility. The last four years are proof enough of that. We’ve gone from bull market to bear market and back again several times. One of the best ways to navigate turbulent times …
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Companies with high cash flow potential for dividends, deleveraging, and robust capital investments The market always has the tendency to overreact. Be it euphoric rallies or sharp corrections, investor behaviour is not always rational. However, for smart investors, it’s the deviation from fundamentals that provides an opportunity to make big money. The focus of this …
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While you might not personally be a fan of digitally immersive experiences, the industry is taking over and that means virtual reality stocks offer a potentially compelling upside opportunity. Personally, I’m not too big on VR. My brain just doesn’t sense a frame of reference and I get sick very easily. However, most of the …
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