The last inflation report, which came in worse than expected, had investors worried about the Federal Reserve’s plans for interest rates this year. The central bank held rates steady in its most recent decision, cooling fears that a hike is in the offing. When combined with moderate gains in the Q1 earnings reports, it makes […]
These High-Yield Dividend Stocks Are All The Rage Right Now, But Are They The Newest Yield Traps? Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. High-yield dividend stocks present an enticing option as investors continue to brace for a possible recession. Consistent dividend payouts can provide […]
So far this year, the stock markets are riding high, with both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ standing just under their record levels. However, the picture may not be all roses and light. Covering the markets from B. Riley Wealth Management, chief investment strategist Paul Dietrich is predicting a mild recession in the US […]
The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF‘s (NYSEMKT: JEPI) trailing 7.6% dividend yield is eye-catching enough to attract investors looking for monthly income. But just how risky is it? Here’s what you need to know before you buy it. The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF The exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to generate sustainable monthly income for […]
Warren Buffett Says ‘When It Rains Gold, Put Out The Bucket’ And This High Yield Investment Is Making It Rain Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. In his 2016 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, legendary investor Warren Buffett wrote, “Every decade or so, dark […]
(Bloomberg) — With Treasuries on track for their worst month this year, a hefty slate of auctions looms as a major test of whether yields have peaked after reaching the highest levels of 2024. Most Read from Bloomberg Investors are bracing for a tricky week, even beyond the risk of further volatility because of tensions […]
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is likely to continue rising, with key resistance at October’s peak of 5.021%, said Quek Ser Leang, markets strategist at UOB’s Global Economics & Markets Research, in a research note. However, the daily relative strength index is approaching the most overbought level since October 2023, so it’s less clear whether […]
Top dividend stock Enterprise Product Partners (EPD) is back in the spotlight, boasting an impressive 7.2% yield alongside improving fundamentals. X Operating as a master limited partnership, or MLP, Houston-based Enterprise Products controls over 50,000 miles of crude oil and natural gas pipelines. It also maintains natural gas storage facilities and processing sites. Since Enterprise […]
Investors looking for stocks that can produce heaps of passive income want to look at recent activity from some of the world’s most successful investors. Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin more than tripled Citadel Advisors’ position in Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) during the last three months of 2023. Hercules offers a yield that’s more […]
There’s a common problem with passive income: Generating it isn’t as passive as investors expect. Owning real estate often comes with plenty of work. Finding attractive investments that provide income can also take time and effort. But it doesn’t have to be so difficult. Looking for an easy way to earn passive income? One Vanguard […]
Western Midstream Partners (WES) is a top dividend stock, boasting an annualized yield of 6.5%. X The oil and gas pipeline operator paid 57.5 cents a share in its fourth-quarter dividend on Feb. 13. The company has been steadily raising its quarterly dividend, or “distribution,” most recently lifting it from 56.25 cents in October. Western […]
By Sarupya Ganguly BENGALURU (Reuters) – Bond strategists upgraded their U.S. Treasury yield forecasts for coming months as sticky inflation and resilient economic activity have pushed financial markets to temper expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, a Reuters poll showed. The benchmark U.S. 10-year yield, which moves inversely to bond prices, has surged […]