Stock valuations are in nosebleed territory, and investors have been punishing companies that underwhelm them when it comes to earnings. And rightly so. On the other hand, investors…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
The real estate investment trust (REIT) industry has been one of the hardest-hit sectors since the Federal Reserve began raising and holding interest rates at decade highs. Investors…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
A high interest rate environment isn’t great for people or businesses looking to borrow money, but it’s great for lenders. This includes business development companies (BDCs), or what…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
The house always wins, which is key to gaming stocks like Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc (NASDAQ:GLPI). Interest rates may be at decade highs, and fears of a…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Energy stocks attract a lot of attention because the world still runs on oil, energy companies make a lot of money, and energy stocks pay high-yield distributions. With…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Energy stocks may not be as exciting as tech stocks, but if you’re looking for share-price gains, the energy sector is a better place to be these days.…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Things are looking up for Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc (NYSE:BHR), a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts. It’s been a…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its key lending rate at least three times in 2024. Initially, analysts thought the cuts would be deep, but thanks to…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (NYSE:GNK) has been benefiting from an increased demand for dry bulk carriers, particularly large Capesize vessels. That momentum is expected to continue, with…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
While many investors are attracted to the flash and sizzle of the technology sector and burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, there’s one sector that has outperformed tech stocks…
By John Whitefoot, 2024