Dividend investing has proved to be among the most successful ways to accumulate wealth on Wall Street. Buying dividend stocks that grow their payout produces returns far above what non-dividend-paying stocks generate. Yet you should only buy those companies that can support their dividends. Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) just announced it was slashing its payout 20%.
This past week brought more good news for the Democratic Party. Suburban voters in New York state’s 3rd District successfully flipped the Congressional seat previously occupied by expelled former Republican Representative George Santos. Democratic candidate Tom Suozzi enjoyed an impressive almost 8-point victory, defeating GOP challenger Mazi Pilip, receiving just under 54% of the vote.
Cathie Wood stocks make headlines for their potential to be at the leading edge of disruptive technologies and generate high returns. Yet, Wood’s flagship ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK) has declined 8% year-to-date (YTD). On the other hand, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have gained 3.9% and 4.6%, respectively. Now, several of her portfolio companies present
Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) had a rough start when it entered into the artificial intelligence chatbot wars with Bard. Today, however, the GOOG stock outlook looks great, as Alphabet has a new AI chatbot with a subscription plan. Plus, Alphabet’s deal with a well-known social-media business could prove to be a win-win for
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) surprised many investors in 2023 with exceptional gains and financial reports to back them up. The company became a frontrunner in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and still has plenty of runway left.  NVDA’s success brought more attention to other semiconductor stocks and firms that specialize in AI. Any hint of a tailwind in
Unsurprisingly, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) continues to soar higher and boasts a market cap above $3 trillion. The tech giant’s ascent has inspired many investors to pursue stocks that can someday reach the $1 trillion milestone.  Finding long-term investments and letting time take its course can be a winning strategy. However, you have to pick the right assets
It’s always rough to deal with layoffs but if you’re looking at tech stocks to buy from a pure profit standpoint, reduced spending on either non-core units or businesses that just don’t pass muster may be beneficial in the long run. Again, it’s a terrible situation for workers and it’s something that could be increasingly
Certain companies stand at the edge in the global markets, capitalizing on emerging trends with massive gains. From the relentless push for cutting-edge semiconductor technology to the burgeoning demand for renewable energy resources and electric vehicles, investment opportunities are constantly shifting. In the ongoing market backdrop, three companies hold a decisive moat. The first one
Bullish investors on QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) know how strong the company’s potential is in the solid-state lithium batteries space. Most fans, staying as positive as they can, believe the company is nearing commercialization. In 2024, QS will focus on QSE-5 cells, undergoing customer prototype testing, particularly with automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Initial results from A0
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock jumped 25% last Tuesday after the data analytics firm announced a surge in AI-related demand. U.S. commercial revenues rose 70% year over year, driven by a 55% increase in customer count and rising contract values. “AI has radically recalibrated customer expectations for software,” said chief technology officer Shyam Sankar during the company’s