Friday, February 7, 2025
While this is my income pick of the week, and GeoPark Limited (GPRK – Get Rating) pays a nice dividend, yielding over 5%, it’s extremely important when looking at income stocks to be as diligent as possible to ensure the dividend is safe. GeoPark is an income stock in value clothing. GeoPark is a South American based oil exploration […]
Today, I wanted to take a minute to remind ourselves of the major disconnect between the equity and bond market. We saw some hot job reports hit the news last week, and the odds are extremely high that things are going to break at the rate at which bond yields will go higher – with […]
Volatility has ruled the stock market since the 2021 bull market ended at the start of 2022. Stocks made a nice run during the first half of 2023 but have turned down into correction territory since the end of July. The recent decline in stock prices is tied to rising yields in the bond market. […]
On September 27, the healthcare data analytics firm Trilliant Health released a blockbuster report on the volume of prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The report said that prescriptions for drugs like Ozempic—approved by the FDA in 2017 to treat patients with type 2 diabetes—and Wegovy (for weight loss) increased 300% from the start of […]
At the end of September, one of my favorite energy dividend stocks announced a whopping 50% cut to their forecast dividend growth rate. Unsurprisingly, the stock tanked by almost 60% over the next few weeks. But look beyond the headlines, and this dividend “disaster” is actually a huge opportunity. I’m talking a double or even […]
Last week, in our 48-Hour Income service, we sold a cash-secured put on cruise line company, Carnival (CCL). In 48-Hour Income, the goal of the service is to generate 1% to 3% returns per week by selling 2-day puts in certain stocks. CCL had earnings coming up in a couple days and its options premiums […]
Financial data and insight provider VettaFI recently launched the Alerian Liquified Natural Gas Index. This is the first index focused on the high-growth liquified natural gas (LNG) industry. LNG provides a clean energy source that can be transported anywhere in the world and then regasified to produce electricity or heat buildings. LNG can become a […]
Despite economic fears in the U.S., business continues to hum along. And at the heart of many businesses, both large and small, is the payment processor and business operations service provider, which is where Deluxe Corporation (DLX – Get Rating) comes in. Deluxe delivers a broad range of business services, from payment processing (they processed over $2.8 trillion in […]
As we settle into October it’s the time of year to sit outside in the crisp fall air, hang out with friends, and maybe even throw a few logs on the outdoor fire stove. And that’s where this week’s stock comes into our idyllic picture, Solo Brands (DTC – Get Rating). While most of you are likely familiar […]
America’s shale companies have promised to keep a lid on drilling, even if oil hits $100 a barrel, citing their need to maintain capital discipline. This is great news for shareholders of all oil companies. It seems that the executives at the shale companies have learned a valuable lesson… US Shale Output in Decline U.S. […]
