Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have taken a hit in this high-interest-rate environment. Higher interest rates tend to decrease the value of properties and increase borrowing costs. On…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
FAT Brands Inc (NASDAQ:FAT) is a great, high-yielding restaurant stock that weathered the 2020 health crisis better than almost any other restaurant stock. In fact, between March 2020…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
High inflation and interest rates are a double whammy for Americans. The higher cost of living makes it more difficult to pay bills, and higher interest rates make…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Long-term industry tailwinds can help provide shareholders with some security during periods of short-term volatility. That’s why I’m taking a look at Cool Company Ltd (NYSE:CLCO), a pure-play…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
The global shipping industry continues to do well in 2024 thanks in large part to industry tailwinds, challenges in the Red Sea and Panama Canal, and even weather-related…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Mortgage real estate trusts (mREITs) have represented one of the hardest hit sectors during the high-interest-rate period. Higher interest rates increase debt costs, shrink margins, and cut into…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Industry and economic trends bode well for ultra-high-dividend-yielding Star Bulk Carriers Corp (NASDAQ:SBLK)…and Star Bulk Carriers stock. A September interest rate cut is all but locked in, indicating…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Things are looking good for CrossAmerica stock going forward. The American economy is heavily dependent on consumer spending. In fact, consumer spending accounts for roughly 70% of the…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Today’s spotlight is on Ellington Financial stock. Mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) are a sensitive gauge of interest rates. When interest rates are low, mREITs flourish. But…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil market has faced periods of volatility, with traders trying to figure out whether the economy is going to avoid a recession…
By John Whitefoot, 2024