As major indexes climb and oil prices fluctuate, investors are turning to dividend payers for reliable income. We analyze three stocks with yields between 3% and 3.5%, examining their sustainability and growth prospects.
An analysis of the most-held stocks on the Robinhood platform reveals where the retail investing crowd is placing its bets, with two tech giants emerging as particularly compelling long-term investments.
Exxon Mobil's fourth-quarter results surpassed expectations, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana alongside significant cost savings. While the strong performance has propelled the stock higher, analysts are divided on whether its current valuation fully prices in future growth or exposes investors to downside risk.
Via Transportation's shares have tumbled over 14% in the past month, trading near $23.25. While a discounted cash flow model suggests significant undervaluation, its price-to-sales ratio tells a more cautious story. Investors are left weighing aggressive growth projections against current market skepticism.
Despite a recent earnings miss, Charles Schwab's stock has significantly outpaced the market over the past year. Wall Street maintains a cautiously optimistic stance, with upgraded ratings and bullish price targets pointing to further potential gains.
Recent financial disclosures reveal significant repositioning by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and her husband in tech giants Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet, sparking investor interest in their strategy of locking in gains while maintaining bullish exposure.
The Walt Disney Company posted a mixed fiscal first quarter, with its Experiences division reaching an unprecedented $10 billion in revenue. While streaming profits soared, a warning of softening U.S. park demand and a looming CEO transition cast a shadow over the results.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to combine in a landmark all-stock deal, creating a premier large-cap operator in the prolific Delaware Basin with an enterprise value of approximately $58 billion.
Despite posting strong quarterly results and outperforming major indices over the past year, U.S. Bancorp's stock is met with a measured 'Moderate Buy' consensus from analysts, highlighting a divergence between performance and sentiment.
Shares of clinical-stage biotech Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK) have surged nearly 60% in three months, closing at $44.34. This rally, backed by promising clinical progress, has investors weighing its premium valuation against its long-term potential in treating serious diseases.
As Bob Iger prepares for his second departure, the Disney CEO outlines a forward-looking mandate for his successor during an earnings call, emphasizing evolution in a dynamic media landscape.
The Apis Flagship Fund reported robust quarterly and annual gains for 2025, significantly beating global benchmarks. While highlighting its performance drivers, the fund's investor letter also discussed its position on gene therapy firm uniQure (QURE).
With shares up over 100% in a year, investors are weighing whether to buy AMD stock before its February 3rd earnings report, as the chipmaker capitalizes on the AI boom.
Fidelity Investments and Broadcom have settled a legal dispute that threatened Fidelity's access to business-critical software, averting a potential operational crisis. The agreement, reached just before a key court hearing, ensures continued service for a Fidelity subsidiary.
Despite a recent 4.7% stock decline, Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) boasts a robust 13% Return on Equity, outperforming its industry. Yet, its modest 4.6% five-year growth rate raises questions about future potential and market valuation.
The Walt Disney Company surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations for its fiscal first quarter, powered by strength in its streaming services and theme parks. The media giant reaffirmed its full-year forecast for double-digit profit growth, signaling confidence in its ongoing strategic transformation.
While passive index funds track the broader market, selective stock picks can deliver outsized returns. Baidu's (NASDAQ: BIDU) shares have soared 75% in the past year, dramatically outpacing the market. This rally comes despite a significant drop in earnings, shifting investor focus towards the company's long-term strategic bets in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving.
Jumia Technologies' shares have skyrocketed over 244% in the past year, a stunning rally that appears disconnected from its recent financial performance. This surge highlights the complex dynamics of growth investing in emerging markets.
Investment firm Ashva Capital Management outlines its investment case for The Walt Disney Company in its Q4 2025 letter, highlighting the entertainment giant's enduring value proposition amid near-term market volatility.
Investors in lighting specialist FW Thorpe have seen a negative total shareholder return of 25% since 2021, starkly underperforming the broader market's gains. Despite steady revenue growth, the share price decline highlights a disconnect with company fundamentals.
