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Joel South

Joel South covers large-cap stocks, dividend investing, and major market trends, with a focus on earnings analysis, valuation, and turning complex data into actionable insights for investors.

He brings more than 15 years of experience as an investor and financial journalist, including 12 years at The Motley Fool, where he served as an investment analyst, Bureau Chief, and later led the Fool.com investing news desk. He has also co-hosted an investing podcast and appeared across TV and radio discussing market trends.

Joel South | Apr 15, 2026 at 7:18 AM EDT

Want $3,805 in Passive Income? Invest $82,000 ($27,333 Each) Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Market volatility has reminded income-focused investors of something fundamental: Earned income stops when work stops, but dividend income keeps arriving…

Joel South | Apr 14, 2026 at 1:19 PM EDT

Want $6,650 in Passive Income? Invest $75,000 ($25,000 Each) Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Market volatility reminds investors how much they depend on a single income stream. When layoffs accelerate, tariff uncertainty rattles corporate…

Joel South | Apr 14, 2026 at 12:56 PM EDT

JPMorgan Chase Raises Dividend 7.1% And Stock Has Room To Run

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM | JPM Price Prediction) has raised its quarterly dividend by 7%, moving from $1.40 per share to…

Joel South | Apr 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM EDT

Johnson and Johnson Raises Dividend for 64th Consecutive Year

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ | JNJ Price Prediction) declared its 64th consecutive annual dividend increase on April 14, 2026, lifting…

Joel South | Apr 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM EDT

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Amazon (AMZN) Stock at $245?

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN | AMZN Price Prediction) carries a Hold-equivalent profile at $245. The stock has recovered sharply from post-earnings lows,…

Joel South | Apr 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Microsoft (MSFT) Stock at $386?

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT | MSFT Price Prediction) is a Hold at $386. The stock has shed roughly 19% year-to-date while posting…

Joel South | Apr 14, 2026 at 9:25 AM EDT

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock at $250: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD | AMD Price Prediction) at $250 is a Buy. The stock has staged a remarkable recovery…

Joel South | Apr 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM EDT

Want $6,300 in Passive Income? Invest $98,000 ($32,667 Each) Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend REIT Stocks

Market volatility concentrates risk for investors relying on a single income stream. When layoffs accelerate and costs climb, the appeal…

Joel South | Apr 14, 2026 at 9:08 AM EDT

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold MicroStrategy Stock at $130?

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR | MSTR Price Prediction) carries a consensus Hold rating and median price target of $130. The stock has…

Joel South | Apr 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM EDT

Micron at $420: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU | MU Price Prediction) presents a compelling bull case at $420.52. Fundamentally, the argument for owning it…

Joel South | Apr 14, 2026 at 8:48 AM EDT

Want $4,250 in Passive Income? Invest $85,000 Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Earned income has a ceiling. But passive income from dividends operates differently: Once established, cash flows in regardless of effort,…

Joel South | Apr 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM EDT

Palantir At $130: Buy, Sell or Hold

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR | PLTR Price Prediction) is a Hold at $130. The stock has pulled back sharply from its…

Joel South | Apr 13, 2026 at 2:48 PM EDT

Want $5,790 in Passive Income? Invest $30,000 Each Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

High-yield dividend stocks offer cash flow with full liquidity, meaning you can add, trim, or exit a position on any…

Joel South | Apr 13, 2026 at 1:31 PM EDT

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold SOFI Stock at $16?

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI | SOFI Price Prediction) screens as a potential buy candidate at $16 for long-term, growth-oriented investors who…

Joel South | Apr 12, 2026 at 8:19 AM EDT

I Logged Into My Old 401(k) and the Balance Was $0 — Here’s What to Do When Your Retirement Savings Seem to Vanish

You log into your old employer’s 401(k) portal and the balance reads $0. No transactions. No explanation. Just zero, where…

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Joel South

Want $3,805 in Passive Income? Invest $82,000 ($27,333 Each) Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Want $6,650 in Passive Income? Invest $75,000 ($25,000 Each) Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

JPMorgan Chase Raises Dividend 7.1% And Stock Has Room To Run

Johnson and Johnson Raises Dividend for 64th Consecutive Year

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Amazon (AMZN) Stock at $245?

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Microsoft (MSFT) Stock at $386?

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock at $250: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Want $6,300 in Passive Income? Invest $98,000 ($32,667 Each) Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend REIT Stocks

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold MicroStrategy Stock at $130?

Micron at $420: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Want $4,250 in Passive Income? Invest $85,000 Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Palantir At $130: Buy, Sell or Hold

Want $5,790 in Passive Income? Invest $30,000 Each Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold SOFI Stock at $16?

I Logged Into My Old 401(k) and the Balance Was $0 — Here’s What to Do When Your Retirement Savings Seem to Vanish

Live Nasdaq Composite: Cautious Optimism Takes Hold as Chip Stocks Rebound and SpaceX IPO Nears

Micron Is Already Up 223% This Year. Wolfe Research Sees More Upside. Brilliant Setup, or Recipe for Disaster

Marvell vs. Micron: One Stands to Gain More From AI Demand

The Fed Is Poised to Shake Wall Street This Month: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Stock I’m Loading Up on Anyway

Social Security Benefit Cuts Could Be 6 Years Away. Here's How Likely Cuts Are, and How to Prepare

Why a $1.4 Million 401(k) Makes That Side Hustle Far More Expensive Than You Think

Micron Is Already Up 223% This Year. Wolfe Research Sees More Upside. Brilliant Setup, or Recipe for Disaster

Marvell vs. Micron: One Stands to Gain More From AI Demand

Joel South

Want $3,805 in Passive Income? Invest $82,000 ($27,333 Each) Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Want $6,650 in Passive Income? Invest $75,000 ($25,000 Each) Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

JPMorgan Chase Raises Dividend 7.1% And Stock Has Room To Run

Johnson and Johnson Raises Dividend for 64th Consecutive Year

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Amazon (AMZN) Stock at $245?

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Microsoft (MSFT) Stock at $386?

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock at $250: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Want $6,300 in Passive Income? Invest $98,000 ($32,667 Each) Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend REIT Stocks

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold MicroStrategy Stock at $130?

Micron at $420: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Want $4,250 in Passive Income? Invest $85,000 Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Palantir At $130: Buy, Sell or Hold

Want $5,790 in Passive Income? Invest $30,000 Each Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold SOFI Stock at $16?

I Logged Into My Old 401(k) and the Balance Was $0 — Here’s What to Do When Your Retirement Savings Seem to Vanish

Live Nasdaq Composite: Cautious Optimism Takes Hold as Chip Stocks Rebound and SpaceX IPO Nears

Micron Is Already Up 223% This Year. Wolfe Research Sees More Upside. Brilliant Setup, or Recipe for Disaster

Marvell vs. Micron: One Stands to Gain More From AI Demand

The Fed Is Poised to Shake Wall Street This Month: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Stock I’m Loading Up on Anyway

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