The real estate investment trust (REIT) Realty Income (O -1.01%) may not beat the broader market in terms of stock price appreciation, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great stock to own. The company is known for its ability to generate passive income for shareholders through a hearty dividend. REITs by their very nature […]

U.S. stock futures are pointing lower after the OECD cut its U.S. and global growth outlooks over tariff concerns and uncertainty; Dollar General (DG) shares are jumping in premarket trading after it reported better-than-expected results and raised its guidance; General Motors (GM), Ford Motor (F) and Stellantis (STLA) shares are in focus after dropping Monday

Key Takeaways After a mid-May jump in response to congressional debate of President Donald Trump’s proposed tax bill, 30-year mortgage rates have now reversed course—falling four of the last five days. Rates on new 30-year fixed-rate loans are 13 points lower than a week ago, sitting at a 6.99% average. 15-year rates are down 9

Key Takeaways After a mid-May jump in response to congressional debate of President Donald Trump’s proposed tax bill, 30-year mortgage rates have now reversed course—falling four of the last five days. Rates on new 30-year fixed-rate loans are 13 points lower than a week ago, sitting at a 6.99% average. 15-year rates are down 9

I wished I had more time at the Delta One lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). A two-and-a-half hour layover at JFK simply wasn’t enough to enjoy the plentiful food options, including the impressive Brasserie restaurant that serves three-course meals to your table. There are also plenty of thoughtful amenities, from the

Key Takeaways The nation-leading CD rate remains 4.65%. This certificate is offered by Technology Credit Union for a 6-month term. The second-highest APY available is 4.50%; CD shoppers have 14 choices to lock in that rate, ranging from a 3-month CD from PonceBankDirect up to a 13-month offer from Vibrant Credit Union. Savers lost two

Consistency and patience are key to building a substantial income stream from dividends. Many investors aspire to build a portfolio that can pay them enough in dividends to fund their retirement goals. If you can find stocks that consistently raise their dividends, typically offsetting the impact of inflation and then some, you could find yourself

Key Takeaways Ford shares will remain in focus after slumping on Monday as investors digested President Donald Trump’s plan to double tariffs on steel imports to 50%. The stock recently broke down from a rising wedge pattern to resume its longer-term downtrend, with the price closing below the 50-day MA on above-average volume in Monday’s

It has been a long time since I took what I call a pointless vacation, which means time away from home with absolutely no agenda, plans or things I must see or do. So when the timing worked out to take a four-night cruise with a friend in January 2025 on the Norwegian Jewel out

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 added 0.4% on Monday, June 2, with steel tariffs and trade with China in the spotlight as markets entered the final month of the year’s opening half. Comments by President Donald Trump about doubling tariffs on imported steel helped boost steelmakers’ stocks, but shares of the “Big Three” car companies