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Dividend stocks have proved time and again to be a superior investing strategy. We all want capital appreciation, or to see our stocks grow in value over time, but dividends are what really drive excess returns. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) studied the long-term impact dividends have on stocks. They found dividends accounted for an

Airline stocks are always exciting for investors to consider. On one hand, airliners are highly cyclical businesses, creating risk for investors to monitor. On the other hand, many of these airlines demonstrate great potential. This is especially true as they navigate their post-pandemic recoveries and continue to return to growth. Although investors need to be

Climate change stocks are an important and controversial thematic area for investors. Runaway carbon emissions fears were overstated but net emissions continued to rise overall in 2022. Thus, carbon reduction will continue to matter to the markets and demand will persist.  The market downturn last year prompted fear that gains over the last few years

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) is one hyper-growth stock I continue to keep on my watch list. Indeed, there are plenty of reasons for this, as I’ve pointed out in my previous pieces. Whether it’s the long-term growth potential of the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market, or Joby’s compelling position within this space, there are

In 2023, a year when the market has heavily favored technology stocks, drugmakers like Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) seem to have been left behind. However, if PFE stock is trading at a low price and Pfizer rewards its loyal shareholders with substantial dividend distributions, then value-focused investors should be buyers, not sellers. Not only that, but I

Ambitious investors always explore companies that are not just adapting to change but shaping the future of their industries, setting the stage for explosive growth and potential fortunes. The article shines a spotlight on three such stocks to buy that are poised to leave an indelible mark in their respective fields. These companies are utilizing

Since the start of 2023, Visa (NYSE:V) stock has gained by around 13.33%, besting the  S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA:SPY), which is up by around 12.8% year-to-date. After making strong gains throughout the year, stocks not have great results ahead. A similar scenario could play out for V stock if rising rates start affecting the economy

Analyst downgrades can be a valuable tool when making investment decisions. However, just because an analyst has changed his or her rating on a stock from “buy” to “hold,” from “buy” to “sell” or from “hold” to “sell,” doesn’t mean you need to follow suit. Much like everyday investors get it wrong, and the so-called

AI stocks, particularly those traded on the Nasdaq, have excelled since the introduction of ChatGPT in early 2023. Despite market volatility tied to long-term interest rates, AI firms are expected to sustain innovation and profit growth across various sectors, offering investment prospects for equity investors. This is the new paradigm investors are working within, and

The U.S. car market has changed direction in 2023 and the reason is Li Auto stock (NASDAQ:LI). Li’s success in China told Detroit it needs to slow its roll on big electrics. Ford Motor (NYSE:F) is selling so many hybrids it’s doubling production, while grappling with slower-than-expected sales of its all-electric trucks. Sales of hybrids are

Undeniably, the innovation space has been the darling of Wall Street, although shifting sands may prompt a discussion about tech dividend stocks. The tech-centric Nasdaq Composite index gained over 29% since the start of the year, well above the benchmark S&P 500’s performance of under 13% during the same period. Still, harsh realities cannot be ignored.