Ocean Power Technologies ships first PowerBuoy under DHS contract
Ocean Power Technologies Inc (NYSE-A:OPTT) announced that it has shipped the first PowerBuoy system under its previously announced $6.5 million contract with the US Department of Homeland Security, marking a step toward deployment of offshore monitoring technology for the US Coast Guard. The company said the shipment represents a transition from system development and integration into operational deployment.
DHS shutdown impact: Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz on the disruption to travel
Oscar Munoz, former United Airlines chairman and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the impact of the ongoing partial government shutdown on TSA workers, the open letter from airline executives urging Congress to end the shutdown, impact of TSA staffing shortages on travel, and more.
What's Under the Hood Powering These 5 High-Dividend ETFs?
Despite equity valuations in the growth sectors reaching stretched levels and market volatility on the rise, high-dividend stocks have been one of the best performers to start 2026. In turn, this is translating to greater appeal for high-dividend-yielding ETFs.
Is WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) made its debut on 06/16/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
DHS: Dividend ETF With Balanced Portfolio, But Average Results
WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund offers a diversified, value-tilted portfolio of 322 U.S. dividend stocks with a 3.43% yield. The fund's sector allocation overweights financials, consumer staples, healthcare, and energy, while underweighting technology. DHS underperforms the Russell 3000 benchmark and several key competitors in total return and Sharpe ratio.
Value Isn't What It Used To Be
In the first six weeks of 2026, the WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund opened a greater than 10% performance gap versus the S&P 500, suggesting leadership may be rotating away from concentrated mega-cap growth and toward higher-yielding dividend payers. As many traditional value benchmarks now hold large weights in mega-cap technology, DHS remains distinctly positioned in energy, telecom, pharmaceuticals and other cash-generative sectors, offering differentiated exposure if market breadth continues to improve. With DHS trading at 13.8x earnings and 8.9x cash flow compared to materially higher multiples for the broader market, investors are paying far less for each dollar of income and assets, creating a valuation cushion that could matter if growth expectations reset.
Should WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 16, 2006.
Is WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Making its debut on 06/16/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
Hilton cuts ties with Minnesota hotel owner after DHS, ICE agents allegedly denied service
Hilton terminates franchise with Minneapolis hotel after video appeared to confirm property was refusing to accommodate ICE agents despite apology.
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: DHS Calls Out Hilton Over ICE
Hilton (HLT) shares fell nearly 2.5% after DHS accused a Minneapolis property of denying rooms to ICE agents, prompting swift corporate response and policy reaffirmation. Hawaiian Electric (HE) agreed to a $47.75M shareholder settlement over claims of misrepresenting wildfire safety measures prior to the 2023 Maui disaster.
Hilton shares fall after DHS says Minneapolis hotel cancelled reservation due to immigration enforcement
The Department of Homeland Security, in a social media post, criticized Hilton Hotels for a cancelled reservation for DHS agents at a Minneapolis location. DHS said the reservation was cancelled due to the agents' work on immigration enforcement.
Should WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 16, 2006.
