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Pey: targeting dividend growth and high yield

Invesco's High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF targets 50 stocks that have increased their annual dividend payment for at least 10 years. While th...

October 4, 2023, 3:52 am

At&t: this utility ain't crashing

Utility stocks have been hit hard in the recent market drawdown, with the XLU losing over 16%. AT&T offers a 7% yield, which is higher than today's Tr...

October 4, 2023, 2:31 am

The "adults in the room" are clueless. so maybe china is behind the rise in us long rates.

The relentless plunge in US treasuries has left a trail of bewildered investors and analysts in its wak...

October 4, 2023, 12:13 am

3 high yield stocks to diversify your tech-oriented portfolio

After a strong liquidity-induced bull run in the technology sector, it is worth considering reducing concentration risk. I outline three high dividend...

October 3, 2023, 3:44 pm

How you can beat the yields on near 5% treasuries, plus upside

With inflation across the United States proving to be more persistent than initially thought and the FED raising the cost of financing in myriad produ...

October 3, 2023, 9:00 am

Japanese yen tries to withstand laws of gravity

Markets US treasuries gapped open lower at the start of the trading week as US Congress narrowly avoide...

October 3, 2023, 6:26 am

Shutdown averted! now buy some treasuries

On Friday, many considered a government shutdown to be inevitable. But late Saturday night, Congress surprised everyone by getting its act together an...

October 2, 2023, 8:17 pm

Only 11 stocks' dividends can now beat treasuries' 4.68% yield

It's possible to score 5% yields on CDs. So to even consider dividend paying S&P 500 stocks the yield had better be impressive....

October 2, 2023, 6:30 pm

Pai: yield is too low, just buy treasuries

The Western Asset Inv Grade Income Fund Inc has a current yield of 4.96%, lower than most money market funds. The PAI closed-end fund has outperformed...

October 2, 2023, 4:48 pm

Why nextera energy partners stock plunged by as much as 18.4% today

A Wells Fargo analyst downgraded NextEra Energy Partners and reduced his price target on the stock from $80 to $33. Rates on U.S. ...

October 2, 2023, 12:57 pm

Treasury yields climb after us deal returns focus to rate hikes

treasuries began the week on the back foot after a US government shutdown was averted, eliminating a po...

October 2, 2023, 1:59 am

Tlt and the qt nothing burger

I review two periods of economic history: The last time TLT traded at current levels, the period of Quantitative Tightening. I believe that TLT (long-...

September 29, 2023, 3:53 pm

Sunset market commentary

Markets Today’s action adds to our believe that we’ve witnessed a short term exhaustion move on markets yesterday, making way for some short term ...

September 29, 2023, 2:05 pm

Schz: not a lot of value to be had

Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF has had a flat return over the past year, underperforming other investment options. Rising yields on ...

September 29, 2023, 8:08 am

Equities trim biggest quarterly loss in a year: markets wrap

Stocks rose on the last trading day of the quarter amid optimism over spending during China’s Golden Week holiday and on on talks of a possible meet...

September 29, 2023, 7:29 am

Bank of america, higher us rates still to come?

This summary is via the folks at eFX. For bank trade ideas, check out eFX Plus. Key Takeaways: 1. US treasurie...

September 27, 2023, 10:24 pm

Dollar stays in the driver's seat for now

It's all about what is happening in bonds right now and with treasuries still selling off, it is keepin...

September 27, 2023, 4:13 am

Jpc: some interest rate risk, but the opportunity for yield is very real

The Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund offers a high level of income with an 8.37% current yield, exceeding inflation and short-term U.S. Tr...

September 26, 2023, 4:54 pm

Bond yields keep rising as economy remains resilient

Despite the Fed's aggressive monetary tightening and the regional banking crisis earlier this year, the U.S. economy has been surprisingly resilient. ...

September 26, 2023, 8:16 am

Sunset market commentary

Markets New week, same trends. Starting with the core bond sell-off and underperformance of the (very) long end of the curve. Daily yield changes are ...

September 25, 2023, 2:20 pm


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