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S&P 500 4,585.59

DOW 36,117.38

QQQ 390.43

Forward dividend yield: What it is and how to use it

Hunting for Domestic Vanadium - The U.S. Govt. Did WHAT? (Ad)

What are consumer staples stocks?

Healthcare sector: Overview and keys to investing

Hunting for Domestic Vanadium - The U.S. Govt. Did WHAT? (Ad)

Is Amazon a blue chip stock?

How to find penny stocks to invest and trade

Hunting for Domestic Vanadium - The U.S. Govt. Did WHAT? (Ad)

How to invest in GTE technology: A guide

Consumer staples vs. consumer discretionary

S&P 500 4,585.59

DOW 36,117.38

QQQ 390.43

Forward dividend yield: What it is and how to use it

Hunting for Domestic Vanadium - The U.S. Govt. Did WHAT? (Ad)

What are consumer staples stocks?

Healthcare sector: Overview and keys to investing

Hunting for Domestic Vanadium - The U.S. Govt. Did WHAT? (Ad)

Is Amazon a blue chip stock?

How to find penny stocks to invest and trade

Hunting for Domestic Vanadium - The U.S. Govt. Did WHAT? (Ad)

How to invest in GTE technology: A guide

Consumer staples vs. consumer discretionary

S&P 500 4,585.59

DOW 36,117.38

QQQ 390.43

Forward dividend yield: What it is and how to use it

Hunting for Domestic Vanadium - The U.S. Govt. Did WHAT? (Ad)

What are consumer staples stocks?

Healthcare sector: Overview and keys to investing

Hunting for Domestic Vanadium - The U.S. Govt. Did WHAT? (Ad)

Is Amazon a blue chip stock?

How to find penny stocks to invest and trade

Hunting for Domestic Vanadium - The U.S. Govt. Did WHAT? (Ad)

How to invest in GTE technology: A guide

Consumer staples vs. consumer discretionary

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Disney dividend is back as big investors press for board changes

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) headquarters may not feel so magical these days, as the company is dealing with activist investors who want change. Nelson Peltz, a well-known activist investor whose Trian Fund Management holds a $2.5 billion stake in Disney, pushed for the dividend to be reinstated. On November 30, the company announced that was indeed happening. However, Disney CEO Bob Iger had previously said it was his goal to begin shareholder payouts before the end of the year. In the company’s first-quarter conference…

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14 best consumer staples dividend stocks

Looking for consumer staples dividend stocks? When investors are uncertain, they often look to consumer staples stocks since these companies sell things we can't go without, such as food, beverages and household products. When inflation is high, investing in consumer staples stocks with dividends can be a sound strategy for earning income while preserving capital. In this article, you'll learn about some of the best consumer staples dividend stocks and how they can stabilize your portfolio for 2023. What are consumer staples…

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Forward dividend yield: What it is and how to use it

The term "forward dividend yield" sounds complicated, but it's not. Investors often use this metric to consider adding to their portfolios when evaluating dividend-paying stocks. It can be a valuable measure to help determine the potential income a stock can deliver. It can also help gauge when the risk is high or low for the stock's price. As an investor, it pays to be aware of the forward dividend and yield and how to calculate forward dividend yield. This article will explain the forward dividend yield and how to use it when…

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If you're looking to invest in the stock market, you may have heard the term "consumer staples stocks." But what are consumer staples stocks, and why should you consider adding them to your investment portfolio? We will teach you how and why consumer staples stocks are essential. Plus, we will explain how to use these stocks to create a defensive position in your portfolio that will help you minimize the impacts caused by stock loss or economic downturn. Learning about consumer staples stocks will help you build a more solid investment…

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Healthcare is a necessity in our everyday lives. Advancements in medicine and medical treatments have helped people live longer and healthier. While they say you can't put a price on good health, you can invest in it. Healthcare is a big business. Healthcare is one of the 11 sectors that comprise the S&P 500 index. With hundreds of stocks within the sector, navigating through them can be daunting. This article will take a deep dive into the healthcare sector from an investor's standpoint to make better decisions when investing…

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