Thursday, November 5, 2026
Democrats have won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, changing the balance of power in Washington, D.C. But historical market performance offers little evidence that the party’s control of Congress determines where stocks go next. Since 1946, the S&P 500 and its predecessor index have finished higher in the 12 […]
On October 26, natural gas producer EQT Corp (EQT) announced an agreement to acquire Range Resources (RRC) in an all-stock deal. In the deal, Range Resources would receive 0.987 shares of EQT, valued at $54.91 on October 23, for each share of RRC. The value is a 21% premium to the RRC closing price on […]
Bonus or special dividends paid on top of a company’s regular dividend. These are this week’s bonus dividend opportunities.
Rithm Capital (RITM) reported earnings on Friday, October 23. The 8% gain in shares that day indicates investors are starting to see what I have been preaching to my newsletter subscribers. Rithm Capital is organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT). However, over the last four or five years, it has made numerous acquisitions, […]
The 10 highest yield dividend stocks going ex-div this week. These are some of the top dividend stocks for this week.
With the November 3 midterm election approaching, attention is turning to what a change in congressional control could mean for the stock market. The results could influence government spending, taxation, and economic policy, but anticipating the election outcome is not the same as predicting how stocks will respond. Markets adjust to expectations well before events […]
2026 has been an amazing year for investments that track crude oil and refined fuel prices. For example, from my recommended stocks, upstream oil producer Diamondback Energy (FANG) is up 35% year-to-date. Even more striking, the recommended refinery stock Valero Energy (VLO) is up 169% this year. With the focus on gains in petroleum-related stocks, […]
The news has extensive coverage of high gasoline and diesel prices. As you may have noticed yourselves, it’s not fun to go to the gas station right now. That is one reason I recommend refining stocks, which can rack up profits when fuel prices are high. Right now, refining stocks offer an opportunity to make […]
Earnings season is underway, and investors are getting a closer look at how companies are managing rising costs and elevated interest rates. Corporate profits remain an important driver of stock prices, but even strong earnings may not be enough to satisfy investors when expectations are already high. Recent inflation reports have helped explain some of […]
When interest rates go up, investors often have the knee-jerk reaction to sell certain types of stock. The resulting sell-off can be disconcerting if you don’t understand what is happening. The yield on the 10-year Treasury drives much of the interest rate outlook. Over the last six months, the 10-year yield has moved from 4.25% […]
