These dividend ETFs offer steady income

Dividend-paying companies have done well over the longer term, although the recent performance of this group lagged the main market indexes. That’s because higher interest rates on fixed-income investments made their dividends less attractive to income investors. Still, high-quality dividend-paying companies—given their prospects for capital… Read More

Tap into expanding military spending

Global military spending reached an all-time high of $2.44 trillion U.S. in 2023, spurred by major regional wars and large-scale investments by several countries. That spending might slow in the coming years as governments are forced to re-examine their military budgets in the wake of… Read More

Spinoffs should send them higher

We like the outlook for these two industrial firms as they move to simplify their operations. Still, we can only recommend one as a buy right now.
DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC. $85 is a buy. The company (New York symbol DD; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 430.0 million; Market… Read More

New assets should spur all these utilities

These high-yielding utility stocks continue to move up, as falling interest rates make them more attractive to income-seeking investors. Lower interest rates will also make it easier for them to fund their new projects and acquisitions. That ultimately makes room for more dividend increases.
FORTIS INC… Read More