News

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) is no stranger to making acquisitions. The leading global renewable energy producer has made several over the past couple of years. Those deals have the

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

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

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%

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

If you are a dividend investor, you will want to take a closer look at Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC), Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN), and Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD) in July. The stories behind

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to grow into a multi-trillion-dollar market in the coming years. That's leading companies to invest billions of dollars into buying semiconductors and

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) company Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR), building materials company Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), and copper miner Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) have all

I'm a pretty active investor. Cash routinely flows into my brokerage accounts from passive income sources and recurring transfers. I like to immediately put most of the money to work to generate

The Nasdaq-100 has delivered superior performance over the years. The index features the top 100 non-financial stocks listed on the Nasdaq exchange. It has delivered a 17.8% annualized total return

Since late October last year, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has been on a tear, increasing 58% as the Federal Reserve signaled a pause in its interest rate hiking campaign. The stock has gained

It's been happy days for JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) investors. In the last two years, shares have produced a total return of 83% (as of June 24). That's well ahead of the 49% total return of the

If you are thinking about investing in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the good news is that it has never been easier to do so. After the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the new spot

If you're looking to broaden your exposure to the crypto industry, the growing number of crypto-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can help to diversify your portfolio. Some of these invest in