Private credit defaults in the U.S. have reached record highs, with Fitch reporting a 6.0% default rate in April 2026. This rise is driven by elevated interest rates making refinancing difficult, exposing weaknesses in an industry built on cheap money and aggressive lending. Banks and insurers, heavily exposed to private credit through loans and investments, face growing risks of losses and contagion across financial markets. The situation is being closely monitored by regulators, with concerns that delayed loss recognition could worsen the impact, potentially leading to a broader financial stress scenario.
This week, 10 notable stocks including McDonald's (MCD), Microsoft (MSFT), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), and Ingredion (INGR) announced dividend increases. Microsoft stands out for its high quality rating, low payout ratio, and dividend safety, though its yi...
Three dividend stocks—Johnson & Johnson, Realty Income, and JPMorgan Chase—are highlighted as strong retirement investments due to their reliable and growing payouts. Johnson & Johnson boasts a 64-year streak of dividend increases supported by accele...
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is set to attend a state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington next week. Other notable attendees reportedly include OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The g...
Broadcom, JPMorgan Chase, and Coca-Cola have each delivered substantial long-term returns through durable earnings and dividends. Broadcom benefits from booming AI semiconductor demand, projecting $230 billion revenue in fiscal 2028. JPMorgan Chase c...
