Business development companies (BDCs) came into being back in 1980, when then-President Jimmy Carter signed the Small Business Investment Incentive Act into law. The bill was designed specifically…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Oil prices have taken a beating of late, but by all accounts, market bears are overreacting, and the outlook for crude remains robust. The recent price declines in…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Crude oil is down from its 2020 highs of $125.00 per barrel, trading near $72.00 per barrel on underwhelming global demand. With that said, oil prices have been…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Even in a lower interest rate environment, the outlook for business development companies (BDCs) like Monroe Capital Corp (NASDAQ:MRCC) remains solid. Interest rates are coming down, but they’re…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Why am I highlighting Diana Shipping stock today? Well, investors often overlook marine shipping stocks when the economy is slow. On one level, it makes sense, weak economic…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Business development companies (BDCs) like PennantPark Investment Corp. (NYSE:PNNT) are growing in popularity with both small, private companies and passive income investors. First, cash-starved companies love BDCs because…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
There are a lot of reasons for investors to be bullish on the dry bulk shipping company United Maritime Corp (NASDAQ:USEA). The global shipping industry has performed well…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
There are a lot of reasons why investors should keep Main Street Capital Corp (NYSE:MAIN) on their radar. Traditional financial institutions, like the big banks, and other lenders,…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Multi-level marketing companies (MLMs) are often frowned upon by some as an outdated pyramid scheme that only benefits those at the top. But the appeal of making passive…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
There are a lot of reasons to be bullish on today’s top income pick, Torm PLC (NASDAQ:TRMD). Despite the inherent volatility of oil and gas prices and the…
By John Whitefoot, 2024