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Buffett's S&P 500 Advice: What 107 Positive 20-Year Periods Do and Don't Show
Every rolling 20-year period in Crestmont Research's data ended with a positive annualized total return. That record has limits, and fund fees differ.
BlueScope's Special Dividend Tests Its New Payout Strategy
BlueScope's reported final and special dividends put its shareholder-return plan under scrutiny as major projects move into commissioning. Company material available here does not confirm the special dividend's amount or payment timetable.
Could a Small-Cap Turnaround Help This Growth ETF?
Vanguard's long-range model projects a possible return edge for U.S. small-caps over large-caps. IWO holds 1,127 growth stocks, but the forecast is no promise and recent gains say little about its next decade.
The Midterm Rally Faces a Tough Test in 2026
The S&P 500 has risen in every 12-month period after a midterm election since 1950. But high valuations leave less room for error, even if earnings growth and divided government support another gain.
CHCT Cuts Dividend as Earnings Miss Estimates
Community Healthcare Trust cut its quarterly dividend to $0.33 after second-quarter earnings and revenue fell short of expectations. On October 2, shares closed near their 52-week low.
Campbell Soup Cuts Dividend as 2027 Earnings Outlook Weakens
Campbell Soup cut its quarterly dividend to $0.25 per share after fourth-quarter sales and adjusted earnings fell. Its fiscal 2027 forecast calls for further declines in sales and profit.
Growthpoint's 7.4% Dividend Increase Meets Office Vacancy Risk
Growthpoint's FY26 distribution rose to 133.5 South African cents per share as distributable income improved. Gauteng office vacancies of 18.6% and an 87.5% payout ratio add risk to the income story.
Logitech Shareholders Approve Higher 2026 Dividend
At its September 8 annual meeting, Logitech shareholders approved a fiscal 2026 dividend of CHF 1.36 per share. Weekend trading on October 4 left the stock unchanged at EUR 92.80 ahead of the next Xetra session.
Regions Raises Its Dividend; KeyCorp Keeps Its Payout Flat
Regions raised its quarterly dividend to $0.30, while KeyCorp kept its payment at $0.205. The yield gap is small, but KeyCorp's rising nonperforming assets and multiyear freeze are risks for income investors.
Jaguar Health Sets Five-for-One Preferred Share Conversion
Jaguar Health's distribution is stock, not cash. Eligible holders must meet three key dates before each Series R preferred share converts into five common shares, as second-quarter revenue fell 71% short of analyst consensus.
Gentherm's $2.07 Dividend Meets a 23% Monthly Slide
Gentherm declared a $2.07 special dividend per share after completing its combination with Modine's Performance Technologies business. Its stock fell 23.10% over 30 days, while a $45.71 fair-value estimate points to potential upside and its P/E premium raises questions.
Why Dividend Income Could Shape Retirement Portfolios Through 2030
Dividend-paying stocks can provide cash during market declines, but a high yield alone can mislead. For retirees, the balance between income now and dividend growth over time may matter through 2030.
Jim Cramer's Three Rules for Avoiding Costly Stock Mistakes
Jim Cramer's rules focus on risks investors can manage: buying too much too soon, mistaking a troubled company for a bargain and holding on too long after a sharp gain.
Why VOO Could Help Investors Stay Put in a Recession
VOO spreads exposure across nearly 500 companies, which may help investors resist panic-selling during a downturn. But diversification cannot prevent market losses or replace cash needed soon.
Energy Transfer's 6.8% Yield Rests on Strong Coverage
Energy Transfer has raised its distribution for 19 straight quarters since its 2020 cut. A 2.2 DCF coverage ratio and a forecast for lower leverage support the payout, but do not remove the risks.
Energy Transfer's Dividend Cut Still Matters, but the Risk Has Eased
Energy Transfer halved its payout in 2020. Since then, the distribution has climbed, and cash flow now covers it more than twice over. That is reassuring evidence, not a promise against another cut.
Conagra's Earnings Improve After a Painful Dividend Cut
Conagra's fiscal first-quarter 2027 earnings beat expectations, while margins held up and debt edged lower. But organic sales fell and guidance stayed unchanged, leaving the turnaround dependent on execution.
What 98 Years of Market History Say About the 2026 Midterms
Prediction markets favor a Democratic takeover of Congress, while past S&P 500 returns have varied sharply with the party mix in Washington. The history points to risk, not a dependable forecast for investors.
Why Investors Look to Smaller, Fast-Growing Tech Stocks
The investor looks for tech companies with fast revenue growth, rising margins and room to scale. Silicon Motion's recent results show the kind of growth that draws attention, but the approach still carries company-specific and market risks.
Sun Life's 3.4% Yield Is Backed by Earnings Coverage
Sun Life reported C$2.02 in underlying earnings per share against a C$0.96 quarterly dividend. That put its payout ratio at about 48%, though current coverage does not guarantee future payments.
JPMorgan Raises Dividend as Analysts See More Upside
JPMorgan raised its quarterly dividend 10% to $1.65. Sixteen of 28 analysts rate the stock a Buy, but the October earnings report will test whether results support the payout.
KNOT Offshore Partners Raises Distribution as Coverage Comes Into Question
KNOT Offshore Partners raised its quarterly payout to $0.10 per common unit. But the declared annual rate and the forecast analysis use different distribution figures, complicating the income outlook.
Santander Raises Dividend as Shares Stay 10% Below Their Peak
Banco Santander raised its 2026 interim cash dividend by 10% to 12.7 euro cents per share after first-half underlying profit rose to EUR 7.328 billion. The payment is scheduled for November 2, and the shares were 10.44% below their 52-week high on October 2.
City Lodge Raises Dividend as Profit Falls
City Lodge Hotels raised its final dividend to 11 cents after revenue grew 10% and adjusted earnings per share rose 20%. Annual profit still fell 5%, as investors weigh the bigger payout against higher costs.
AI Leaders' Valuations Fall as Earnings Growth Outpaces Shares
Nvidia, Amazon and Alphabet trade at lower forward earnings multiples despite a powerful market rally. Strong growth forecasts support the case for Nvidia, but heavy AI spending and high expectations leave investors watching for results.
How Long Does It Take the S&P 500 to Recover From a Bear Market?
Yardeni Research counts 11 S&P 500 bear markets since 1957. Recoveries to a new high took a little over three years on average, but that figure cannot tell investors when the next loss will end.
Market Cap Sets the Scale for a Stock's Upside
A tenfold gain would take a $2 billion company to $20 billion, but a $1.2 trillion company would need to reach $12 trillion. Market cap helps frame the math, not predict the outcome.
Weak-Conviction Stocks Deserve a Closer Look as Bear-Market Risks Rise
Hartford's historical figures put the typical S&P 500 bear-market decline at 35%. Investors can review which holdings still fit their long-term plans without assuming a downturn is near.
Dividend Stocks Can Give Beginners a Steadier Starting Point
Dividend growers have historically delivered stronger returns with lower measured volatility than dividend cutters. But payouts are never guaranteed, and the long-term record cannot predict what new investors will earn.
Conagra's Dividend Cut Leaves Q1 Earnings With Little Room to Slip
Conagra's Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings beat market expectations, but organic sales fell and the shares stayed under pressure. The lower dividend gives the company more cash to reduce debt. Now it must steady operations and stay within its full-year outlook.
Texas Instruments Raises Dividend as Earnings Test Nears
Texas Instruments raised its quarterly dividend to $1.52 per share, extending its annual run of increases to 23 years. The October 27 earnings report will give investors a fresh measure of the company's growth.
GE HealthCare Raises Dividend as Margins Face Pressure
GE HealthCare's 14.3% quarterly dividend increase lifts the cash payment to shareholders. But orders are growing faster than revenue, adjusted margins have slipped, and Patient Care Solutions remains under review.
October's Crash History Is No Reason to Panic
Five of the S&P 500's 10 biggest one-day declines since 1981 came in October. Yet the index has averaged a gain for the month since 1928. Investors can weigh that history against current risks without trying to time a crash.
T-Mobile Raises Dividend as AI Network Upgrades Face a Churn Test
T-Mobile US is raising its quarterly dividend 15% to $1.17 per share as it expands AI network upgrades nationwide. Higher bills and rival promotions could put customer retention under pressure.
Genco Shipping & Trading's 80-Cent Payout Depends on Freight Rates
Genco moved from a $6.8 million loss in Q2 2025 to $16.6 million in profit in Q2 2026, then declared a $0.80-per-share dividend. Management expects payouts above $1 in each of the next two quarters, but those payments depend on freight rates and available cash.
VICI Raises Its Dividend as Shares Slide 24%
VICI Properties raised its quarterly dividend to $0.46, while its shares fell nearly 24% over the past year. Lease income supports the payout, but a change in Caesars' ownership could affect future lease terms.
Conagra's Dividend Cut Adds Pressure to Its Stock
Conagra shares fell 5.56% to $13.33 on September 30, 2026. Adjusted earnings beat estimates, but sales volumes fell and the full-year outlook still points to lower organic sales.
WeTouch Needs More Time to Process Special Dividend
WeTouch says it needs more time to verify records and process its special cash dividend, which is capped at $500,000. Eligible shareholders remain those recorded on August 17, 2026.
Ten Market Predictions That Put AI at the Center of 2036
Brian Richards imagines a 2026 to 2036 decade shaped by AI-driven productivity, round-the-clock stock trading and automated financial decisions. His 10% annual market-return assumption is a scenario, not a promise.
Prepare Your Portfolio Before a Bear Market Tests Your Nerve
Inflation and higher interest rates could pressure an already-high stock market. Investors can prepare by checking their risk tolerance and deciding how much cash and defensive exposure fit their plans.
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