U.S. payrolls surged by 172,000 in May, nearly doubling Wall Street’s consensus forecast. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, while markets repriced rate-hike expectations. Here’s what investors need to know about the composition, revisions, and what comes next.
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May, Crushing Estimates; Unemployment Holds at 4.3% Read More »
With Treasury yields pushing higher, income investors should consider short-duration bonds, low payout-ratio dividend aristocrats, and investment-grade net-lease REITs.
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Dollar Tree reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.74, well above guidance, as gross margin expanded 120 basis points thanks to reduced inventory shrink.
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Western Digital announced a 20% dividend increase driven by recovering enterprise data storage demand and stabilizing NAND flash pricing.
Western Digital raises dividend 20% as data storage demand rebounds Read More »
Devon Energy raised its dividend 33% and shifted to a fixed payout policy after merging with Coterra. The move provides more predictable income for shareholders.
Devon Energy Raises Dividend 33% and Switches to Fixed Payout After Coterra Merger Read More »
Alphabet announced a 5% dividend increase, continuing its shareholder return strategy backed by search advertising and Google Cloud cash flow.
Alphabet raises dividend 5%, signaling confidence in search and cloud cash flow Read More »
Micron approved a 30% dividend increase alongside record fiscal Q2 revenue of $23.86 billion. The memory chip maker benefits from surging data center demand.
Micron Raises Dividend 30% After Record Revenue in Fiscal Q2 2026 Read More »
Welltower raised its quarterly dividend 14.9% to $0.85 per share on improving senior housing fundamentals and climbing occupancy rates.
Welltower raises dividend 14.9% to $0.85 per share on senior housing recovery Read More »
Brokers push high-fee variable annuities into IRAs where they serve no purpose, locking retirees into long surrender periods while collecting oversized commissions.
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Apple’s fiscal Q2 2026 revenue hit a record $111.2 billion, with EPS up 22%. The board raised the dividend and authorized another $100 billion buyback.
Apple Reports Record $111.2 Billion Revenue as Dividend and Buyback Grow Read More »
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