Inflation continuously reduces the purchasing power of passive income, making dividend growth crucial for income investors to maintain real income. A barbell strategy combining moderate-yielding dividend growth stocks or ETFs with investment-grade preferred shares yielding over 6.5% offers both income growth and current yield. Large-cap S&P 500 firms are driving economic growth through AI-driven capital expenditures, offsetting consumer weakness. The recommended portfolio includes high-growth REITs, select dividend ETFs, and investment-grade preferreds to protect against inflation while generating yield.
The global automotive microcontrollers market is projected to grow from USD 15.49 billion in 2025 to USD 34.31 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 8.28%. Growth is fueled by increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrif...
Sodexo has secured a major global contract to provide catering services across more than 130 Meta sites in over 30 countries. This large-scale partnership includes diverse locations such as headquarters, campuses, data centers, and conference centers...
Viasat and BMW Group have successfully demonstrated the first integrated automotive satellite voice call, allowing drivers to make calls directly through the car's infotainment system even in areas without cellular coverage. This advancement, utilizi...
Iran has warned it will retaliate fiercely if the US targets its infrastructure, following President Trump's threat to strike Iranian power plants and bridges next week if negotiations fail. The US recently conducted airstrikes against Iranian milita...
Solana (SOL) maintains its price in the mid-$70 range, supported by several key developments. These include Circle's recent issuance of $500 million in USDC on the Solana network, increasing liquidity and transactional demand. Additionally, instituti...
