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The Nasdaq Composite index has been on fire. As of this writing, it has surged 57% since the start of 2023, and it's up about 9% just this year. Investors are showing bullish sentiment as they are optimistic about the state of the economy.

Blue chip powerhouse Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) boasts a 29-year track record of increasing dividend payouts, a testament to its robust business and cash management. Today, the stock is trading near all-time highs after a strong year.

A Citi analyst recently upgraded his price target on high-yield energy stock Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) from $52 to $55, signaling a potential 13.6% upside. Coupled with the current 5% dividend yield, this presents a promising opportunity for investors. Here's a look at what makes

The S&P 500 now yields just 1.4% as companies that don't pay dividends or have low yields make up a larger share of the broader market. Investors looking for passive income may be turning to stocks with higher yields and track records of dividend raises.

It's hard to overstate Social Security's importance to the tens of millions of Americans who rely upon it. Nearly nine out of 10 people 65 and older are receiving these monthly checks, and for more than a third of these retirees, the program provides at least half their monthly i

Old enterprise software provider Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) isn't a growth stock anymore. Ever since the dot-com era bust, the company has been downright pedestrian.

The S&P 500 index has roared higher over the past 16 months, rebounding from its bear market low to reach record levels -- and confirm a new bull market. And the movement has been led by one group of stocks in particular. Dubbed the "Magnificent Seven" in reference to the 196

NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) is showing up on high-yield screens today thanks to its huge 12%+ distribution yield. This wasn't always the situation, noting that the yield was closer to 4% at the end of 2022. The steep unit price decline that pushed the yield higher is wort

Mutual fund giant Vanguard has officially crunched the numbers. As of last year, the average balance for people aged 65 and older participating in one of its employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans stood at $279,997. Not bad.

Being married in retirement can lead to slightly higher expenses, but for many, it also means you'll have help reaching your retirement goals. You'll also be able to count on two Social Security checks as long as at least one person worked enough to qualify.

Rexford Industrial (NYSE: REXR) isn't a household name even in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. With a market cap of just $11 billion or so, it is tiny compared to its largest industrial REIT peer Prologis (NYSE: PLD), which has a market cap more than 10 times as l

If you're looking for a high-yield dividend stock, one of the best places to find one is in the real estate sector, specifically among the real estate investment trusts (REITs).

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro discuss how DigitalOcean Holdings (NYSE: DOCN) and Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) compare to Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN).

The Magnificent Seven includes some of the most innovative tech-orientated companies on the market. But what if there was a Magnificent Seven for dividend stocks? Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), Chevron (NYSE: CVX), Home De

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