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Preferred stocks, sometimes called preference shares, are a hybrid investment. They’re a lot like a stock, but also a lot like a bond. Shares trade on an exchange much like a stock. But the shares have a defined “par” value that the issuing company can buy them back at, much like a bond. Preferred stock dividends tend to be larger than that of common shares, and it’s a fixed, qualified dividend not subject to change like common stocks. That means there’s less ...
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1 2 If you have been monitoring the many issues affecting healthcare right now, you know that healthcare businesses are really feeling the pinch. The inability to provide “elective” procedures and the fact people are staying home is really hurting their bottom line. In addition, the cost of a worker is increasing. Enter 5G and artificial intelligence. The bar has never been lower to replace now non-essential workers with technology. What 5G brings is the ability to transfer large amounts of data ...
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Utility stocks are generally made up of companies that generate electricity, natural gas, or provide water or sewage services. They tend to be big, established names with large market capitalizations—no penny stocks here! Why focus on the top utility stocks? Historically, utility companies have been less volatile than the overall market and have also offered steady, sizeable dividend yields. That’s thanks to the fact that these companies tend to be heavily regulated, but regulated in a way that ensures investors ...
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WESCO International, Inc (NYSE: WCC) is a leading provider of electrical, industrial and communications maintenance, repair and operating and OEM products and logistic services. Seems to be a fitting company to see strength in as potential of an infrastructure spending bill and possible an energy infrastructure bill crosses the headlines. The S&P 500 Industrial sector was the best performing sector on Wednesday and there appears to be rotation back into the sector over the past week. The share price ...
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1 2 We’re just entering earnings season and the potential for large moves increases as what isn’t know about a company now becomes known. According to Zacks, S&P 500 earnings are expected to decline 44.4% last quarter on 10.9% lower revenues. This may not be all that surprising since this report encompasses most of the closures that took place between mid-March and May. While the actual data may create some movement, it’s likely the guidance that will drive price even more. Last ...
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Aldeyra Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: ALDX) is one of those biotech companies you love to hate. They don’t have any revenue and in a constant development. That means that they need a constant infusion of capital to survive. The company is primarily working on treatments for diseases with a high level of aldehydes. Two of the most common diseases associated with high levels of aldehydes is Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Investors are always weighing the potential of companies like ALDX to ...
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1 2 It was only for a moment, but the S&P 500 was in positive territory for the year before succumbing to the selling. The usual names were floating along swimmingly well until the Fed announced their schedule for purchases and the  news came that California is to close indoor restaurants, movie theaters and bars statewide. Dovetailing with the news that Hong Kong was closing Disneyland and the Federal Reserve reducing their purchases, again. The quick reversal in a lot of ...
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Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are an investment that trade on an exchange much like a stock. But unlike a stock, they must have some tie to the world of real estate. There are a variety of REITs covering all sorts of specialized properties and strategies.  For investors interested in real estate, REITs are a good place to get started and comfortable with the asset. Best of all, REITs are structured to pay out at least 90 percent of their ...
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