A McDonalds located on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles, California, April 1, 2024.Robert Gauthier | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesInvestors looking for steady income amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and economic uncertainty can consider adding dividend-paying stocks to their portfolios.Choosing the right stocks from...
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Peru has attracted a slew of foreign investors into its credit market. Here’s why
After years of political unrest in Peru, the relative calm of recent months has made international investors increasing their appetite for the country's sovereign bonds.Foreign investors now hold 39% of Peru's sovereign bond market holdings, the highest level across all emerging market countries. This underscores the increasingly positive sentiment surrounding...
Top Wall Street analysts prefer these dividend stocks to strengthen portfolios
The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates by 50 basis points, setting a favorable backdrop for dividend-paying stocks.Wall Street analysts' recommendations and in-depth analysis can help investors choose dividend stocks that can enhance total returns with passive income and stock price appreciation.Here are three dividend stocks, highlighted by Wall Street's top pros on...
Charles Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger to retire at end of 2024, Rick Wurster to replace him
Charles Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger is retiring from his role at the end of December after 16 years leading the brokerage firm, the company announced Tuesday.Bettinger will be replaced on Jan. 1, 2025, by Charles Schwab President Rick Wurster. Bettinger will remain as the co-chair of Schwab's board.Stock Chart IconStock...
The U.S. wants to triple nuclear power by 2050. America’s coal communities could provide a pathway
A bulldozer moves coal that will be burned to generate electricity at the American Electric Power coal-fired power plant in Winfield, West Virginia.Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe planned restart of Three Mile Island is a step forward for nuclear power, but the U.S. needs to deploy new plants...