Tag: Stocks
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5 reliable dividend stocks paying over 4% right now
Here’s a look at five companies that currently offer dividend yields above 4 percent and that I believe have the financial strength, cash flow stability, and business durability to sustain and grow those dividends over time. These companies can provide consistent income that keeps pace with or exceed the rate of inflation, without relying on…
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Investing in only stocks until you die?
That’s the question asked by WSJ columnist Jason Zweig this Halloween. Scary scary stuff. I don’t know the answer and Mr. Zweig doesn’t pretend to either but he points out an interesting scenario. This scenario has to do with two people who retire three years apart, both with $1 million invested. Here’s how his scenario…
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Ups and Downs: Eastman Chemical vs. Hercules Capital
Eastman Chemical (EMN) Jumps 5% Today Eastman Chemical (EMN) stock surged 5% today, but no specific news from March 5, 2025, directly explains the spike. Here’s what might be driving it: No breaking news hit today, so this jump likely reflects lingering positivity from earnings, sustainability efforts, or market trends. Hercules Capital (HTGC) Stock Dips…
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7 reasons to be skeptical of today’s U.S. stock market
Here they are in no particular order. Simply Safe Dividends (This is not an ad. I pay for this service.) published their note on the past year and they illustrated how much of the market is concentrated in just a handful of stocks which all of them are in the technology sector. An individual investor…
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September 2023 Recap
My annual income increased $25 as a result of dividend increases from Microsoft (+10%), NJR (+7.7%), and 5 other holdings. Meanwhile, there were changes to the Dividend Safety Scores of W. P. Carey, Smucker, and Walgreens. W.P. Carey Surprises With Plan to Exit All Office Properties; Dividend Could Be Reduced by Around 20%. Downgraded to…
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Cash competing with dividend stocks
Higher interest rates means government-bonds and FDIC insured bank accounts can provide yield without the risk inherent in owning equities. Because U.S. government bonds are considered to be safer than even blue-chip stocks, some investors say it is difficult to justify putting money in the relatively risky stock market. The extra yield from a dividend-paying…