Last fall, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) made a monumental move, announcing its acquisition of oil shale titan Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) for a staggering $59.5 billion in an...
Casual investors often rely on what they hear is popular on Wall Street to choose their own investments. Thinking, “If it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for me” is a reasonable...
According to The Wall Street Journal, average 30-year mortgage rates have now surged to 7.1% and home sales for March, correspondingly, fell 4.3%, the largest drop since November 2022.  Since...
Over the course of World War II, one of the most famous snipers to participate in the conflict was Lyudmila Pavlichenko from the Soviet Union. She was better known by her nickname, “Lady Death.”...
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are used to being treated like royalty. But not lately. Among today’s losing stocks, Super Micro Computer (Nasdaq: SMCI), aka Supermicro, is taking it on the...
Out of all the air forces in the world, the U.S. military is home to the largest with over 13,000 aircraft currently in its fleet. These aircraft span the range of fighters, bombers, transport, and...
The job of an air traffic controller carries immense responsibility—directing take-offs, landings, and aircraft in flight requires precision, quick decisions, and grace under pressure. But along...
Since 1926, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of the total return for the S&P 500, while capital appreciations have contributed 68%. Therefore, sustainable dividend income and capital...
Credit cards charge some of the highest interest rates around, so these can put a real dent on your finances if you’re not careful. But don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to avoid credit card...
Since 1926, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of the total return for the S&P 500, while capital appreciations have contributed 68%. Therefore, sustainable dividend income and capital...
With his long, flowing white beard and steely gaze, Constellation Software President Mark Leonard looks like a cross between Sir Ian McKellan’s Gandalf the Grey from The Lord of the Rings and his...
Last year, Delta Air Lines resumed its dividend after a pandemic pause, attracting the attention of income investors.
Happy Earth Day! In celebration of this planet we call home, we wanted to highlight some of the companies that are pushing technology forward to a sustainable future. Modern society brings modern...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in early April 2024 that the Consumer Price Index rose 3.5%. This means inflation has now exceeded the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target for 37...
We love coffee. Ever since humans discovered how to pour hot water over ground coffee beans we have been obsessed with it, and for good reason. That obsession shows no signs of slowing down. If you...