It’s tempting to think some magic number will guarantee that a stock will go up or down. But the hard reality is that Wall Street is as much of an expectations game as anything else. That’s why finding stocks with good news updates can be just as important as finding stocks with strong fundamentals. Based on the news cycle and… 

Cryptocurrency is all the rage right now. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, Digital Wallets – there’s a lot to understand before jumping in! You might be thinking: cryptocurrencies don’t pay dividends.  So why are we talking about it? Some really smart people figured out a way to get income from cryptocurrencies. This post originally appeared at Dividend Stocks Research.

As recession fears loom and political instability rises, investor sentiment has turned grim. Last week’s massive plunges in global markets might be just the beginning. When the stock market suffers a major sell-off for whatever reason, it’s tempting to freeze, panic, or simply look the other way. But that’s the moment when disciplined investors can actually strengthen their portfolios. One… 

This past week, President Donald Trump announced his full plan for tariffs on imports — a list of duties varying by country that could make a wide range of goods pricier for U.S. companies and consumers. Stocks sank in the session following the news, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq even posted their worst performances since 2020. The concern for investors is that these… 

Many people just like you, are on the hunt for a reliable way to generate income through day trading. You’re probably skeptical, given your experience with overpriced courses that promise the world but deliver little more than regurgitated information. The world of day trading can seem overwhelming and rigged. But it doesn’t have to be. What if you could have a… 

One of the key developments for energy investors in recent years has been a move among oil and gas production companies to return cash to shareholders. Now, many exploration and production companies are more focused on returning free cash flow to shareholders in the form of stock buyback and dividends. Here’s a look at top seven energy companies paying dividends.… 

The stock market is often perceived as a rational machine, responding directly to fundamental economic changes. However, short-term market movements are largely driven by perception, sentiment, and expectations rather than actual economic shifts. This reality has been on full display in recent weeks as Donald Trump’s tariff threats have sent markets into a tailspin, despite no immediate changes in corporate… 

The stock market is full of expensive and cheap stocks, but the hard part is determining which are still worth buying at their current price tag. “Cheap” and “expensive” in this context do not refer to the price per share but rather to the company’s valuation. This is an important distinction, as sometimes stocks considered “cheap” could trade for hundreds… 

President Donald Trump’s inauguration ushered in an administration much more friendly to oil and gas companies than its predecessor. But White House policies could prove a double-edged sword for the industry. On the one hand, it seems that petroleum producers could enjoy a more relaxed regulatory environment and greater export potential. On the other hand, a global trade war sparked by Trump’s… 

For many retirees, the challenge isn’t just having enough money at retirement—it’s making sure that money continues to work for them long after the paychecks stop. That’s where passive income comes in. By building a portfolio of income-generating assets, you can create financial stability and flexibility throughout retirement. Let’s explore four of the most effective passive income sources for retirees:…