While homeownership is a common goal, the investment strategies of the affluent reveal a more nuanced picture. Analysis of wealth tiers shows real estate plays a varying, and often shrinking, role as net worth climbs into the millions.
After a punishing period, AGNC Investment Corp. staged a remarkable comeback in 2025. With a 12% dividend yield and a more favorable macroeconomic backdrop, the mortgage REIT is attracting income investors. But is the momentum sustainable?
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) closed 2025 with robust earnings, driven by a dramatic expansion in its private-label securitization business. While this growth fueled returns, the company's correspondent lending segment faced pressure, and faster mortgage prepayments impacted servicing rights income.
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) reported a robust fourth quarter, highlighted by a 13% return on equity and strategic advancements in its securitization business. Executives outlined a confident outlook for 2026, emphasizing disciplined risk management and growth in targeted lending segments.
Lockheed Martin capped a year of robust sales growth with a historic $194 billion order backlog, driven by soaring demand for its advanced defense systems. The aerospace giant announced plans for a significant 'step function' increase in capital investment for 2026 to ramp up production of missiles and next-generation capabilities.
As Sempra (NYSE: SRE) navigates a massive capital investment cycle for grid modernization and clean energy, investors are scrutinizing whether its current stock price accurately reflects its long-term strategy. We analyze key valuation metrics and the broader market context to assess if the utility giant is fairly valued.
As the pet care market expands, investors weigh the focused approach of Chewy against Walmart's diversified scale. While Chewy offers pure exposure, Walmart's broader ecosystem and advertising growth present a compelling alternative.
Facing softer demand and tariff volatility, Minerals Technologies (MTX) reported steady 2025 sales of $2.1B but saw margins contract. Leadership emphasized cost discipline and safety while detailing a series of expansion projects poised to drive a meaningful rebound in the coming year.
A new report highlights how small and medium-sized businesses are leveraging AI, hyper-personalization, and sustainable practices not just to adapt, but to lead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
While recent market surges have lifted several names, discerning investors must separate fleeting hype from durable growth. We analyze two companies capitalizing on structural shifts and one whose valuation appears dangerously disconnected from fundamentals.
Amidst recent market volatility driven by regional tensions, a closer look reveals companies with strong fundamentals demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth potential. We examine three such firms that are navigating the uncertainty and positioning themselves for the future.
As markets navigate a new year, analysts are eyeing potential outperformers. Amazon, BeOne Medicines, and Enterprise Products Partners emerge as compelling picks, each backed by distinct catalysts from AI to biotech breakthroughs.
The S&P 500's 1.4% rise in January 2026 aligns with a decades-old market indicator, the 'January Barometer,' which historically signals strong full-year performance. Analysis of the past 40 years shows an 80% probability of gains through December following a positive January.
Amidst the allure of high-growth tech narratives, Acsion (JSE:ACS) presents a case for steady, profitable growth. With strong insider alignment and improving margins, does this property-focused stock warrant a closer look from discerning investors?
Despite a 5% share price gain over the last quarter, a deep dive into Fevara plc's (LON:FVA) fundamentals reveals concerning trends. With a declining net income and a high dividend payout strategy stifling reinvestment, analysts question the sustainability of its current valuation.
The Adecco Group's launch of a global HR and talent consulting platform under its LHH brand marks a deliberate shift towards higher-margin services. This analysis examines whether this strategic move can reshape the company's financial narrative amid ongoing margin pressures and a challenging debt profile.
In a significant move to bolster its healthcare services and retain staff, Walmart is creating thousands of new leadership positions and raising wages for pharmacy technicians across its U.S. stores.
Despite political pressure and vast reserves, U.S. oil majors ExxonMobil and Chevron are taking a cautious stance on new spending in Venezuela, demanding legal stability and fiscal reforms before committing fresh capital, even as they signal long-term interest.
While Nvidia's stock has been a powerhouse of the AI revolution, investors seeking meaningful dividend income face a daunting math problem. We break down the numbers and what they reveal about the chipmaker's priorities.
JPMorgan raises Edison International's price target to $66, citing model updates ahead of earnings. The utility giant, noted for its sustainable high-yield dividend, continues to benefit from California's electrification trends and regulated investment framework.
