How $700,000 Invested in Four Preferred Stock ETFs Produces $42,000 Annually Even When the Stock Market Slows Down
Quick Read Preferred ETFs can offer reliable monthly income that’s somewhat shielded from stock market volatility. However, they are still sensitive to interest rates, and even a 100 basis point rise in U.S. Treasuries could lead to a 10% drop in their price almost overnight. Leveraged preferred products like PFFL might promise hefty yields of […]
Qualcomm Jumps 12%, Skyworks advances 9%, Qorvo increases 7%: Smaller Successes in the Mobile Chip Market
Qualcomm shares are up 11% as of midday Friday, while Skyworks Solutions has risen by 9%, and Corvo is up 7%. There’s a general upswing in mobile and RF chip stocks, but the focus seems to be on smaller, standout companies. Investors appear to be favoring specific winners rather than the more diversified semiconductor giants. […]
Squeeze toys taken off the market over dangerous asbestos concern
Attention consumers: there’s some concerning news. Over 121,000 squishy children’s toys sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet are being recalled due to serious health risks associated with asbestos exposure, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled Orb Funky squishy toys may contain tremolite, a type of asbestos, in the sand inside […]
Stocks with the largest changes before the market opens: IMAX, Merck, Estee Lauder and others
Here are some companies making notable pre-market moves: Estee Lauder: The cosmetics company’s stock jumped by nearly 10% after confirming the end of merger talks with Puig. Workday: Shares increased by over 8% following a report of better-than-expected results and an improved full-year profit margin outlook. During this quarter, co-founder Aneel Bhusri returned as CEO. […]
Australian Dollar struggles amid cautious sentiment and disappointing labor market figures
The Australian dollar (AUD) experienced a decline against major currencies on Thursday, slipping 0.28% to about 0.7130 against the US dollar (USD) during European trading hours. This downturn is attributed to a cautious market sentiment and disappointing employment figures from Australia for April. Market sentiments have shifted toward aversion to risk, particularly following remarks from […]
The Intersection of a Productivity Surge and a Competitive Job Market
Edmund Phelps: Insights on Productivity Fluctuations Edmund Phelps, who passed away recently at 92, was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics in 2006 for his contributions to understanding unemployment, inflation, and expectations. One of his more intriguing concepts—the productivity business cycle—hasn’t quite garnered the attention it merits. It’s unfortunate, really, because Phelps’ theories are precisely […]
China Uses Vape Rules to Dominate the US Market
In recent years, products from China have taken a strong hold on the e-cigarette market in the U.S., bringing about notable health and security concerns. Illegal e-cigarettes have become alarmingly widespread in the United States, with an impressive 85% of the devices and pods sold in stores being illegal and primarily sourced from China. Richard […]
Jim Cramer shares his strategies for navigating a market shift and recommends one stock to purchase.
Market Insights from Jim Cramer Jim Cramer from CNBC advised investors navigating Monday’s turbulent market to view notable pullbacks as chances to buy, rather than chasing immediate profits. “When you approach the stock-buying machine,” said Cramer, “you can look into the S&P 500. If there are any stocks you like… [buy, buy, buy].” The three […]
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Steadily Outperforming the Market
Income Investing: Exploring Growth and Stability When it comes to income investing, the perception often skews toward stability rather than explosive returns. But what if you could have a blend of both? This is what investors might expect in 2026, as three high-dividend stocks are quietly outperforming the market, potentially leaving even more room for […]
The Dividend Stock That Continues to Increase Its Payments Regardless of Market Conditions
Procter & Gamble: A Long-Standing Dividend Champion How long should a company consistently increase its annual dividends for investors to feel confident about future increases? Twenty years? Maybe thirty? Seventy years sounds extreme, but surprisingly, some companies have managed to do just that. One notable name is Procter & Gamble, whose stock price has dipped […]