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Following the rapid rise in interest rates brought on by the Federal Reserve’s unprecedented rate hikes two years ago, utility stocks languished. Borrowing costs accelerated because utilities are...
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Dividends represent the portion of a company’s earnings paid to shareholders, typically on a quarterly basis. Determined by the board, dividends can be distributed as cash or additional shares. A...
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In 2023, the S&P 500 reached new peaks despite having to work through a number of headwinds to get to these fresh highs. Market volatility has picked up, though many stocks continue to trade near...
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Dividend stocks can provide steady income and outperform benchmarks like the S&P 500 over the long term High-yield dividend stocks allow for reinvestment, offering compounding power and...
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The S&P 500 is down around 4% in the past month. The selloff is most notable in Big Tech. Shares of NextEra Energy, Exxon Mobil and Amazon are primed for recovery. If you’re looking for some...
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Here is an assessment of how safe the dividend at NextEra Energy appears to be based on a variety of metrics, including its status as a Dividend Aristocrat.
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Americans paid over 14% more for electricity in 2022 than the prior year, which was double overall inflation, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although inflation has been...
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The hottest job markets in the country right now are led by Austin, Texas; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; Salt Lake City; and Jacksonville, Florida, according to the latest annual...
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Utility stocks are known to be stable investments for plenty of reasons. The demand for utility services remains more or less the same even during a recession. Moreover, the prices they charge for...
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After four losing weeks in a row for the market, and with a host of recession warning signs flashing, it makes sense for investors to play it safe. These seven top utilities stocks have very...
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These seven top utilities pay big and reliable dividends and may be offering a sparkling entry point now into a space typically considered the proper and safe place for widows and orphans to be....
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Utililities stocks are a well-known defensive play when equity markets are falling. Here are five high-paying utilities stocks that are worth a look.
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The wild back-and-forth swings in the market at these nosebleed levels seem to indicate that some rough sledding could be coming our way. Getting some safety into portfolios now makes good sense.
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A recent analysis reveals that this rust belt city has the highest utility bills in the country.
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It looks increasingly likely that the Federal Reserve doesn't start raising interest rates until 2023 or later. Income investors may want to look at utilities, a somewhat contrarian play, but these...
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