The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act calls for $924.7 billion in U.S. military spending, up slightly from 2025 levels. However, the ongoing war in Ukraine, tensions between China and Taiwan, and conflicts involving Israel, the U.S., Iran and Hamas in the Middle East may force governments to increase defense industry investment in coming years, which could serve as a tailwind for…
A new threat to the global commodity markets has emerged. The White House has stated its desire to wrest control of Greenland’s extensive metals and mineral reserves by any means necessary, including military force if a financial deal cannot be made. If the USA gains controls of Greenland’s most valuable commodity reserves, then that will trigger repercussions in the global…
Most passive income strategies fail because they turn into full-time jobs—constantly worrying about payouts, reinvesting, or market moves. This article shares a simple, rules-based system that takes just 10 minutes a month to manage while building reliable cash flow and protecting your capital. True passive income means less stress, not more decisions. Check this out. This post originally appeared at NetPicks.
Dividend stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that regularly return a portion of their profits to shareholders, most often through quarterly cash payments. For many investors, dividend stocks offer an appealing balance: steady income today and the potential for long-term growth. Historically, dividend-paying companies have also shown lower volatility than the broader market, making them popular with income-focused and…
Investing directly in artificial intelligence startups promises lofty returns but is also risky, as it is far from certain who will be left by the wayside in the boom and whether the industry will grow as forecast. To help reduce this risk, many investors are plowing money into safer stocks of more well-established companies that stand to benefit by serving the data centers that…
Over the weekend, the United States removed Venezuela’s long-standing political leader, abruptly reopening questions investors have not seriously asked in years. Chief among them: could Venezuela’s oil sector finally begin to recover, and if so, which companies stand to benefit? It’s an important question, because on paper Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves of any country. This analysis is…
What if Warren Buffett’s one-time heir apparent showed you exactly where to put your money today… and he was going to back that roadmap with billions of dollars? That’s not hypothetical. In December, JPMorgan hired Todd Combs – one of Berkshire Hathaway’s key investment managers and the former CEO of Geico – to run a $10 billion investment fund focused…
If you are looking to build wealth, one easy way to do that is by focusing on reliable dividend stocks. One of the best sectors in which to find such stocks is the consumer staples sector. Here are three strong consumer staples dividend opportunities today. Here’s what you need to know to get started. This post originally appeared at The Motley…
The last 12 months have brought a change of occupant in the White House, a radical shift in economic policy anchored by a massive increase in import tariffs and a retreat from the global trade consensus that dominated the past several decades – not to mention drastic changes to immigration and other established policies. But, as 2026 arrives, the stock…
2025 will be remembered as a year of political upheaval, trade turbulence, and market resilience. Investors endured a spring shock, witnessed a historic rally in gold, and watched equities finish at record levels despite widespread uncertainty. Oil’s slump and the Fed’s easing cycle added complexity to the landscape, but the overarching lesson was familiar: markets adapt—often faster, and more forcefully,…