Investors love energy stocks, because they can provide big dividends. Unfortunately, these stocks can also be volatile, rising and falling on the price of crude, where we are…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Hess Midstream stock is looking pretty good right now. Weak U.S. jobs data have fueled recession fears, but talk of that kind of economic slowdown might be a…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Today’s pick in the spotlight is Lument Finance Trust stock. In general, real estate investment trusts (REITs) tend not to do well in a high-interest-rate environment. That’s because…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
There’ve been some positive developments for Ares Capital stock lately. It’s almost a lock that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting its key lending rate starting in September.…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Sabra Health Care REIT stock is flashing on my radar; let me tell you why. Higher interest rates might be good at curbing inflation, but they’re brutal for…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
While crude oil prices can be volatile, for the most part, they’ve been range-bound over the last quarter with macroeconomic developments failing to energize oil prices. At the…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Interest-rate cuts are coming. Granted, the Federal Reserve probably won’t start cutting interest rates when it meets at the end of July, but Wall Street is 100% certain…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
For those who want to invest in real estate but don’t want the hassle, there are opportunities like Alexander’s stock. Most real estate investment trusts (REITs) have taken…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Growing, cash-strapped companies like business development companies (BDCs), because they are a source of much-needed capital to expand their businesses. A lot of well-known companies or web platforms…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Rising interest rates are not great for real estate investment trusts (REITs) because they increase the cost of borrowing and eat into profit margins. And REITs borrow a…
By John Whitefoot, 2024