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By almost all accounts, the year ahead should be only so-so for engineering and construction outfit Fluor (NYSE: FLR). Budgets remain strained thanks to inflation, and global economic growth rates

Utilities aren't exactly exciting, most of the time, but they tend to be fairly reliable dividend stocks. In other words, they can provide a solid foundation for a diversified portfolio. As the new

The stock market is having a rough start to 2024, and that's causing the renewable energy industry to give back a lot of what was gained late in 2023. Today, stocks dropped because the Federal

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is finally seeing the all-important Chinese market reopen to its airplanes, and the company gave an indication that it could ramp up production of its 737 MAX jet faster than many

Last year was strong for the stock market, broadly speaking. The S&P 500 soared 24%, while the Nasdaq rocketed 43%. Some stocks enjoyed even better performances.

However, there were some notable

ADP (NASDAQ: ADP) is an elite dividend stock. The leading payroll and human capital management (HCM) solutions provider raised its payout for the 49th straight year in 2023. This year should be its

Wall Street closed out 2023 on fire, moving higher for the final nine trading weeks of the year. But there are still stocks sinking in the rising tide. I thought my three stocks to avoid for last

If you like dividends, then you'll be interested in investing in UPS (NYSE: UPS), building products company Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), and home appliances company Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR). Their

This past year was a strong one for the stock market. The S&P 500 was up about 25%, closing near its all-time high.

However, not all stocks joined that rally. Utilities, in particular, were under

Only six companies worldwide now have a market cap of more than $1 trillion. If Visa (NYSE: V) reached this threshold, it would be a big deal. However, with Visa worth about $535 billion now, it

For nearly a decade after its formation in December 2006, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) joint venture between Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) was the de facto dominant

Bear markets and volatility are not what investors dream of, but they are a reality if you stay invested in the market for the long term. Over time, the market has a track record of steadily rising

Given its torrid growth in 2020 and 2021, it's hard to believe that United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) stock is down over the past three years. But fundamentals have been declining. And there are

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has an enviable dividend record, with a massive commitment to rewarding investors well via a growing disbursement. That's perhaps not all that shocking given that it is a

Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) is up 24.1% from its 52-week low -- which sounds like a lot until you realize the stock is still down 17.9% over the last year and 36.8% over the last five years compared

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high last week, and the S&P 500 is right behind it. Inflation is moderating, economists say there's a falling risk of a recession, and the Federal

The energy industry has delivered an underwhelming performance in 2023. Falling oil and gas prices, along with rising interest rates, weighed on the sector.

However, 2024 could be a much different

Wall Street has now moved higher for eight consecutive weeks, but not every stock is playing along. I thought my three stocks to avoid for last week -- Steelcase, CarMax, and Lennar -- were going

Dividend stocks can make great long-term investments. They supply your portfolio with a base income return every year. Meanwhile, the best ones can also deliver meaningful stock price appreciation