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In theory, this isn't a great time to own bank stocks. Although high interest rates make lending money a more profitable business, the persistent inflation these high rates are meant to curb is bad

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are products that Wall Street developed, in part, as a new way to earn management fees from customers. That's an important dynamic to remember because sometimes ETFs can

Shares of JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) have created wealth for investors, delivering a 20% return this year and even outperforming the S&P 500 index thus far in 2024. There's a lot to like about the

Inflation has moderated over the past year, but many retired workers are still struggling to make ends meet. Less than 50% of Americans in retirement believe they have enough money, and nearly 90%

A surprise election result in its home country dinged the stock of luxury goods specialist LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (OTC: LVMUY) on Monday. The company saw the price of its U.S.-listed

The stock market had a strong first half of the year. The S&P 500 rallied 14.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index surged 17%.

However, while the first half was strong for the broader market, it

As July gets underway, the S&P 500 index sits near all-time highs. The yield on the index is below 1.3%, which isn't nearly enough to get a retired income investor's attention. But yields above 4%

The entire concept behind exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is to make investing easier. With one investment you can buy large numbers of stocks and bonds, instantly creating a diversified portfolio. But

NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) stock gained solid momentum in May, but the euphoria only lasted so long. The renewable energy stock slumped 18% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) does exactly what you might suspect from its name: It invests in renewable power assets. From this perspective, it is simple to understand. But things

Many people dream about becoming financially independent (it's one of my top financial goals). There are many ways to turn that dream into a reality, and I've found investing in high-quality

MarketAxess Holdings (NASDAQ: MKTX) shareholders had good reason to launch their fireworks one day ahead of July 4. On Wednesday, their stock's price closed nearly 4% higher, a notably better

In general, the relatively high interest rate environment hasn't been kind to banks, leading to compressed net interest margins. Plus, bank charge-off rates have increased significantly over the

High-yield dividend stocks tend to be slower-growing companies. That slow growth weighs on their valuations, pushing up their yields. As a result, their payouts often make up the bulk of their

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) has done a fantastic job paying dividends over the years. The renewable energy giant has increased its payout (which currently yields around 5%) by at

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is the largest bank in the United States and is an excellent dividend stock. Here's a rundown of how much it pays, how safe the dividend is, and the company's history of