The 4-Factor Dividend Growth Strategy has outperformed the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), delivering a 12.48% annualized return compared to SCHD's 10.79% since inception. This strategy selects 20 stocks monthly based on free cash flow to debt, dividend growth, return on invested capital (ROIC), and forward yield, focusing on growth and quality. Attempts to enhance the strategy with an expected rate of return filter have underperformed, especially during the 2026 value rotation. The portfolio maintains low turnover and aims for a long-term compound annual growth rate (CAGR) above 12%, providing resilience against future market downturns.
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...
Solana (SOL) has gained about 30% from its June low, trading around $78 and surpassing its 50-day EMA. The token's upward momentum is supported by increased speculative trading and a new SuperTrend buy signal, the first since October 2025. However, i...
Kenmare Resources reported weaker-than-expected production in the first half of 2026 due to commissioning delays at its Wet Concentrator Plant A, with ilmenite output down 40% year on year in Q2. Despite this, shipments increased by 53% as the compan...
Ramsdens Holdings PLC shares rose 13.6% to 670p following an improved takeover offer from US pawnbroking group FirstCash. FirstCash increased its cash bid to 675p per share from 600p, raising the total offer value to up to £232 million, including div...
