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Rising Rates, Rising Income: The Time Is Now for Dividend Growth ETFs
In an environment marked by the Fed's first rate hike in three years and ongoing market uncertainty, income-focused investors face a unique dilemma. While cash alternatives offer attractive yields in the short-term horizon, they leave portfolios vulnerable to reinvestment risk should the Fed decide to pivot once inflation is under control.
SCHD -0.39% Wall Street analyst sets Apple stock price target for 12 months
As Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock regained bullish momentum over the past 30 days through September 17 – fueled by its strong fiscal results, key leadership updates, and the unveiling of its latest product lineup – Wamsi Mohan, a Wall Street analyst at Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC), expects a rally towards a new all-time high (ATH) over the next 12 months.
AAPL -0.14% Fifth Third Eyes $850M Expense Synergies, $500M+ Revenue Opportunity
Fifth Third Bancorp FITB is moving into the next phase of its Comerica integration, with management now focused on converting cost savings into growth opportunities. Speaking at the Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference, CFO Bryan Preston reaffirmed that FITB remains on track to deliver $850 million in annualized expense synergies by the fourth quarter of 2026, with the savings expected to support earnings in 2027.
FITB -0.47% Hyperliquid sees real-world assets surge of trading volume
The surge in real-world asset trading on Hyperliquid could drive innovation in blockchain specialization and influence market dynamics significantly. Hyperliquid sees real-world assets surge of trading volume.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD loses its footing as BoE hold meets Fed hike
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD loses its footing as BoE hold meets Fed hike
XRP Price Prediction: XRP Is More Oversold Than During the 2020 Crash
XRP's two-week RSI has fallen to its lowest reading in 13 years while price tests a long-term rising support structure near $1.30.
Silver Is the Metal the Copper Rebound Left Behind
Copper producers answered a price near $14,000 a tonne by making more copper in the first half of 2026, and the way they did it means the silver shortfall gets no relief from the mines that supply more than a quarter of the world's silver.
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
AN -0.51% 
Beta Bionics Stock Surges on FDA Clearance for Mint Patch Pump
BBNX's FDA-cleared Mint patch pump expands its diabetes portfolio, with a full U.S. launch planned for the first quarter of 2027.
BBNX -0.93% 
Grab Cheers Investors With Share Repurchase Completion Plans
GRAB is moving ahead with its remaining share repurchase authorization, backed by strong cash liquidity and confidence in its long-term growth plans.
GRAB -2.11% 
NESR Targets Bigger Middle East Contracts: Will They Accelerate 3B3?
National Energy Services Reunited sustains uninterrupted MENA operations amid turmoil while pursuing $3-$4B in tenders to boost backlog & revenue growth.
NESR +4.33% 
The September Scramble: Find Sanctuary in These 3 Defensive Dividend Stocks
Fed uncertainty, oil prices, and macro pressures are bringing inflation and interest-rate fears to a head; investors are fleeing to dividends, and for good reason. Dividends provide steady, reliable income and returns regardless of market volatility.
CASY -2.02% 
One of These 3 Companies Is One Year From Becoming a Dividend King. Here Is Which One
Dividend Kings are the rarest breed in income investing: US companies with at least 50 consecutive years of dividend increases. Of the three long-tenured Aristocrats profiled here, only one is genuinely on the doorstep.
APD -0.35% 
Oklo Jumps 13%, NuScale Power Climbs 10%: Does the House Data Center Power Vote Reach Nuclear?
Shares of Oklo (NYSE:OKLO | OKLO Price Prediction) and NuScale Power (NYSE:SMR) are leading a nuclear rally in Thursday morning trading after a House vote that sharpens the case for dedicated data center generation.
OKLO -2.44% 
Ford Motor Touts Ford Pro, BlueCruise Growth and High-Margin Software Ambitions
Ford Motor NYSE: F is expanding its software and services strategy around commercial fleets, driver-assistance technology, vehicle maintenance and energy storage, according to Mike Aragon, the company's President of Integrated Services.
F -2.85% 
BlackBerry Climbs 6%, Mobileye Rises 5%: Is the Software-Defined Vehicle Trade Waking Up?
Two software-defined vehicle (SDV) names are moving on their own this morning while the category around them isn't.
BB +3.84% 
Avalanche Treasury CEO Predicts AI Agent Boom Tests Unlimited Blockspace
Avalanche Treasury Company CEO Bart Smith says growing AI agent activity could test blockchain capacity and challenge the assumption that Layer 1 blockspace is effectively unlimited. Smith expects technical differences between Avalanche, Solana, Ethereum and other Layer 1 networks to matter more as transaction demand rises.
GM CEO blasts US's ‘societal problem' with skilled trades — says jobs can pay $100K and be ‘more AI-proof'
General Motors CEO Mary Barra says hands-on careers deserve more respect and could offer high school students work that is "a little more AI-proof than some others."
GM -1.67% 
Automaker Stocks Rally as Rotation Lifts Cyclicals: General Motors Climbs 4%, Stellantis Rises 4%, Ford Gains 3%, Tesla Adds 2%
Automaker stocks are moving together in Thursday morning trading, and the uniformity of the bid says more about the day than any single release.
GM -1.67% 
Can Kimberly-Clark's Pricing Actions Offset Rising Input Cost Risks?
KMB is tackling $150 million of second-half input-cost pressure with targeted pricing, productivity gains and supplier actions.
KMB -1.93% 
3 Industrial REIT Stocks to Buy Despite the Fed's Hawkish Move
Terreno Realty, Americold Realty Trust and Industrial Logistics Properties Trust offer distinct growth drivers despite higher rates.
COLD +1.76% 
On Holding Stock Falls 30% in Three Months: Time to Buy or Stay Away?
ONON's 30% three-month slide reflects weak Americas wholesale trends and restrained sell-in, despite record DTC mix and new product launches.
ONON -4.38% 
CuriosityStream (CURI) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
CuriosityStream (CURI) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
CURI -1.04% 
Crown Castle (CCI) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Crown Castle (CCI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
CCI +9.05% 
What Makes HP (HPQ) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
Does HP (HPQ) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
HPQ -0.36% 
Here's Why Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy
Does Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
AVAH +0.45% 
What Makes Evertec (EVTC) a New Buy Stock
Evertec (EVTC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
EVTC -2.7% 
What Makes Match Group (MTCH) a New Strong Buy Stock
Match Group (MTCH) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
MTCH -0.41% 
All You Need to Know About ExlService Holdings (EXLS) Rating Upgrade to Buy
ExlService Holdings (EXLS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
EXLS -1.42% 
United Microelectronics (UMC) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
United Microelectronics (UMC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
UMC +1.94% 
