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Why I Think Realty Income Is the Best Monthly Dividend Stock You Can Buy
The REIT has increased its monthly dividend 135 times since its 1994 listing on the NYSE.
Broadcom or AMD? Here's Why the Market Is Pricing the Same AI Boom So Differently Across 2 Chip Stocks.
Broadcom is the steadier AI infrastructure play, benefiting from its custom chip design business, networking products, and long-term commitments from hyperscaler clients.
Etsy Director Charles Ballard Sells 4,500 Shares for $368,325
The transaction involved 4,500 shares sold for a total value of $368,325 on August 26, 2026.
The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now (and I Bet It's Not the One You're Thinking Of)
Dutch Bros is growing at a pace that matches many top tech and AI stocks, plus the company is highly profitable.
I've Been Writing About Disney Stock for 30 Years. Here's Why My Conviction Has Never Been Higher.
Disney dominates important leisure and entertainment markets, and its well-greased ecosystem brings it all together.
Ares Capital's Non-Accruals Rose to 2.4% of Its Portfolio, Still Below Its Own Historical Average
Ares Capital's non-accrual loans rose to 2.4% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 1.8% a year ago.
Prediction: This Investment Could Crush the Market Over the Next 20 Years
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF has an average annualized return of 32% over the past 10 years.
The Most Active Stocks Today Include Tesla, Nvidia, and Apple: Here's My Contrarian Take on All Three
Nvidia should remain the top name in artificial intelligence chips, but its continued dominance of this market is in question.
Iren's Earnings Weren't Groundbreaking, but 2027 Looks Very Promising
The delivery of Horizon 1 and upcoming projects signal substantial revenue growth in fiscal 2027 that will carry over into future years.
Wall Street Isn't Giving Up on CVS Health -- and Its Valuation Looks Stronger Than Investors Think
There are concerns about margin pressure on its Pharmacy Benefits Manager business.
Robinhood and Interactive Brokers Both Ride Retail Volume. Only One Earns on Idle Cash.
CBOE reported strong earnings, highlighting record transaction volume as a key driver.
Wheat Rallying into the Weekend
The wheat complex is trading with the three exchanges extending gains on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts are showing 22 to 23 cent gains so far on Friday. KC HRW futures are showing 25 to 26 cent gains on the day. MPLS sp…
Why I Think the Best Dividend Stock Isn't a Tech Name: It's Realty Income
There are technology stocks that pay dividends, and I own some. But it is a competitive industry with fast-changing trends. If you are looking for a great dividend stock to buy and hold, you'll be better off building yo…
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Sold Broadcom and Bought These Artificial Intelligence (AI) Giants Instead
Stanley Druckenmiller was early to spot the potential for some of the biggest AI chipmakers in the market. He bought Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) for his Duquesne Family Office portfolio in late 2022. He ultimately made hundre…
Soybeans Rallying with Product Strength
Soybeans are trading with Friday gains of 17 to 20 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 19 cents at $12.51. Soymeal futures are $8 to $8.20 higher on the day, with Soy Oil back up 230 to…
Better International ETF: the iShares IEFA vs. State Street's SPDW
The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF manages significantly more assets under management (AUM) and offers a higher dividend yield than the State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF.
Better Growth Stock ETF: Vanguard's Large-Cap VUG vs. Invesco's Small-Cap RZG
The Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to the 0.35% charged by the Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF.
Dollar Strength and Increased Middle East Oil Flows Weigh on Crude Prices
Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday. Crude prices posted modest losses on Friday after the dollar index ($DXY) rallied to a 2-week high. Also, signs of larger crude supplies transiting through the Stra…
SEC Filings Just Revealed the Smart Money Is Overweight SpaceX. Should You Buy It Now?
Recently released quarterly filings show large stakes in SpaceX among institutional investors.
CoreCivic Exec Sells 29,000 Shares, Netting Nearly $1 Million
Anthony L. Grande, EVP, Chief Development Officer of CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW), sold 29,199 shares of common stock on Aug. 17, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Why Tesla's Optimus Robot Might Have a Hollywood "Problem"
Hollywood portrays robots in homes, but real adoption starts in industry, where they are already in extensive use.
Everus Construction Director Sparby Buys 1,000 Shares at $144.95
This transaction was executed as a direct acquisition of common stock; Sparby maintains no reported indirect holdings.
Chevron's Microsoft Data Center Deal Was a Bigger Story Than Its Earnings. Here's Why.
Chevron entered a 20-year power purchase agreement to supply electricity for a new data center in Texas.