The Morningstar US Real Estate Index has gained just 4.91% year-to-date through early May 2026, dramatically trailing the broader market’s 16.97% return. This underperformance has pushed several quality REITs to significant discounts to fair value. […]
Three undervalued REITs offering 4-5% yields as rate pause creates buying opportunities Read More »
Berkshire Hathaway ended the first quarter of 2026 with a record $397.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents. That figure, disclosed in the company’s Q1 earnings report on May 3, 2026, marks a $24.4 billion
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) reported Q1 2026 earnings that beat analyst estimates and raised its full-year guidance, sending the stock up 3.07% on April 30. Revenue is now projected between $82 billion and $85 billion.
Eli Lilly (LLY) raises 2026 guidance after Q1 beat: what income investors should know Read More »
The S&P 500 closed at a new record high on May 6, 2026, gaining 0.81% on the day and extending a rally that has produced a 12% gain in just 13 trading days. The Dow
S&P 500 hits record highs: why defensive sectors still matter for income investors Read More »
A marked sector rotation away from mega-cap technology is reshaping portfolios in 2026. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) has surged 33.84% year-to-date, while traditional defensive sectors like healthcare and financials have declined. For
Gold has surged past $4,696 per ounce as of May 2026, extending a rally that has seen prices climb more than 60% from early 2025 levels. Silver trades at $74.87 per ounce. Financial commentator Bill
Gold Hits $4,696 as Debt-to-GDP Hits 100%: Why the Banana Republic Label Sticks Read More »
The 10-year Treasury yield sits at 4.42% as of early May 2026, offering attractive income for fixed-income portfolios. But with the Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady through year-end, retirees who locked into short-term
The yield curve has normalized after a historic inversion. Here is how conservative investors should restructure bond ladders to capture yield, manage duration, and protect against inflation.
How to restructure your bond ladder as the yield curve normalizes Read More »
Utilities and healthcare stocks are attracting institutional inflows as market breadth narrows. Five high-yield defensive picks for conservative investors.
Why smart money is rotating into utilities and healthcare stocks now Read More »
Three dividend aristocrats — 3M, Intel, and Amcor — are flashing warning signs that could lead to payout cuts. Here are two safer alternatives.
3 dividend aristocrats that could cut their payouts in 2026 Read More »
Get free professional market insights and stock/ETF reports that contain actionable opportunities written by a former financial advisor and Capitalist who has been investing in the markets for 20+ years.
Get Free Stock Picks, Macro Market Events & Options Strategies.
