One year after the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was enacted, a report by the National Association of Manufacturers shows it has significantly benefited the US manufacturing sector. The law, which includes provisions like 100% expensing for new factories and immediate depreciation of machinery, has helped protect jobs, increase wages, and spur economic growth nationwide. States like California, Texas, and Florida saw hundreds of thousands of jobs saved and billions in GDP and wages preserved. Manufacturers credit the law for giving them the confidence to invest in innovation, equipment, and workforce development, supporting long-term growth in the industry.
Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) has gained 6.6% year-to-date but lags the S&P 500 due to high 10-year Treasury yields near 4.62%, which limit dividend stock valuations. The ETF combines blue-chip dividend growers like Johnson & Johnso...
The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) is facing challenges as the 10-year Treasury yield approaches its 12-month high. This makes DGRO's dividend growth less attractive compared to risk-free Treasury notes. Investors should monitor the 10-year ...
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) manages $94.6 billion in assets, focusing on large-cap U.S. stocks with high dividend yields. Its top holdings, including Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble, have strong dividend coverage and consistent payo...
The NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) has returned 8% year-to-date and 19% over the past year, driven mainly by its 12% annualized distribution from selling call options on S&P 500 stocks. However, with market volatility (VIX) decreasing below its ...
Johnson & Johnson reported strong Q2 earnings, driven by a 41.1% year-on-year sales increase of its depression treatment Spravato, reaching $584 million. The company raised its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance from $11.45-$11.65 to $11.6-$11.75, re...
