Buying and holding dividend stocks, such as Pfizer, Annaly Capital Management, and AT&T, can offer high yields and minimize risk for investors.
Buying and holding dividend stocks is a tough investment plan to beat, as companies paying dividends have averaged an annual return of 9.18% over a half century, compared to 3.95% for companies that don't offer a payout, and three ultra-high-yield dividend stocks worth considering in March are Pfizer with a 6.33% yield, Annaly Capital Management with a 13.62% yield, and AT&T with a 6.56% yield.
Divorced individuals like Shannon Rowan are unable to separate their student loans from their ex-spouses, causing financial stress and preventing them from making major purchases, due to the lack of options created by the closure of the spousal joint consolidation loan program, but new legislation aims to address this issue in the coming years.
The "Magnificent Seven" tech companies, including Tesla, Meta Platforms, Nvidia, Amazon, and Alphabet, have the potential to reach and surpass a $2 trillion valuation in the near future due to their growth opportunities in artificial intelligence and other sectors.
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has been adding to his stake in energy stock Occidental Petroleum and satellite-radio operator Sirius XM Holdings, while also repurchasing billions of dollars worth of shares in his own company, signaling his confidence in their long-term success.
Bitcoin holders are currently experiencing bullish momentum, with over 97% of BTC addresses being "in the money" and sitting on unrealized gains, indicating a positive market outlook.
Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225 index, are off to a positive start this week, with the Nikkei reaching a milestone above 40,000 points for the first time, driven by strong corporate earnings, a weaker yen, and increased foreign investor interest.
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, claiming that the company violated its nonprofit mission by partnering with Microsoft, leading to a heated exchange with OpenAI backer Vinod Khosla and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen.
OPEC+ agreed to extend production cuts for another quarter, but the market reaction was muted as it was already expected, with Brent crude trading at $83.72 and West Texas Intermediate at $80 per barrel.
Trader Joe's has issued a recall for over 60,000 pounds of its steamed chicken soup dumplings due to potential plastic contamination, urging customers to return the affected products for a full refund.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reached its highest-ever level, driven by optimism about artificial intelligence, and its market capitalization rose to $597 billion, bringing it closer to rejoining the world’s top 10 most-valuable companies.
A 64-year-old man was kicked onto the subway tracks at Penn Station, while a 19-year-old woman was punched in the face during separate incidents, highlighting the recent trend of increased violence in New York City's transit system.
The open interest in SHIB futures has surpassed $100 million, indicating speculative excess and a potential correction in the crypto market, while the supply-demand imbalance for bitcoin has grown to 1:10, suggesting a rally to record highs is on the horizon.
Super Micro Computer saw a 63% increase in stock value in February due to strong earnings, momentum from bullish notes on Nvidia, and rising demand for AI servers.
New York Community Bancorp's share price dropped by up to 30% after announcing a delay in the submission of its 10-K report and disclosing a $2.4 billion goodwill impairment, but the author believes investors may be overreacting and sees an opportunity to buy shares at a significant discount to book value.
Investment firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management have increased their offer to acquire Macy's to $6.6 billion, with a cash proposal of $24 per share, in an attempt to complete the transaction despite resistance from Macy's board.
Nissan Leaf owners are angry after the carmaker announced that its app will cease to function for older vehicles due to the UK's 2G network being switched off, highlighting a potential issue for more electric vehicle owners in the future as technology advances.
Activist investor group raises bid for Macy's to $6.6 billion, putting pressure on the struggling department store chain to consider the offer.
The cyberattack on healthcare company Change Healthcare has had a significant impact on the US healthcare system, causing disruptions in patient care, medication access, and financial stability for healthcare organizations, according to government and industry officials.
A man in Los Angeles attempted to steal a driverless car but was unsuccessful because he couldn't operate the controls.
Workers contracted with YouTube Music were reportedly laid off during an Austin City Council meeting, leading to further tension between the Alphabet Workers Union and Google.
Members of oil cartel OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and allied producers like Russia are extending their voluntary crude supply cuts, with Saudi Arabia extending its cut of 1 million barrels a day through the end of the second quarter and Russia announcing an additional voluntary cut of 471,000 barrels per day.
Trader Joe's is recalling over 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings due to possible contamination with hard plastic.
The stock market rally continues to advance, with the Nasdaq composite hitting a record high and several stocks, including Taiwan Semiconductor and Microsoft, consolidating and offering new buying opportunities.
Despite Elon Musk's claim that Teslas would appreciate in value, they have actually lost value, with Tesla Model 3 prices falling by $6,000 and the company's EV market share dropping from 80% to 56%.
General Motors is recalling around 820,000 pickups in North America due to potential issues with tailgates unlatching and opening unexpectedly, making it GM's largest U.S. recall of the year.
Saudi Arabia, along with its allies Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, plans to extend cuts in oil production through June in order to support oil prices amid modest demand growth and potential oversupply.
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, has been approved to operate a commercial robotaxi service in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the surrounding areas, allowing it to charge for rides and expand its operations.
Tesla rivals Rivian, Lucid, and Fisker are facing significant challenges in the EV sector, with declining market caps, workforce cuts, and partnership talks amid a general slump in the industry.
An Alabama judge has blocked the Treasury Department from collecting personal ownership data from small businesses to fight money laundering, deeming it an instance of congressional overreach.
Attorneys who successfully argued against a pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk being voided have requested $5.6 billion in company stock as legal fees, which would be the largest such award if approved.
Three passengers are suing Alaska Airlines and Boeing for $1 billion, claiming negligence after a door plug blew off mid-flight, causing severe injuries and trauma to passengers.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could arrive within five years if defined as the ability to pass human tests, but may be much farther away based on other definitions as there is still disagreement among scientists about how human minds work.
Developer Harry Macklowe has listed his Hamptons home, which lacks a certificate of occupancy and has multiple violations and legal complications, for $38 million.
New York developer Harry Macklowe has listed his uninhabitable Hamptons mansion, which lacks a certificate of occupancy and has multiple legal complications, for $38 million.
A team of researchers has discovered a massive reservoir of hydrogen in an Albanian mine, which could potentially serve as a clean energy source, despite the high concentrations of hydrogen causing explosions and fatalities among miners.
Around 6.5 percent of American children have asthma, but the decision by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to stop manufacturing the widely used asthma medication, Flovent, and replace it with a more expensive generic version has been criticized as a "shameful money grab" by Senator Elizabeth Warren, who accused the company of "price gouging" to avoid government regulations.
The cost of visiting Disney theme parks has become so unaffordable that it is now cheaper to take a family on an overseas vacation instead, according to a Disney fanatic who criticized the park's high prices and the removal of complimentary services.
The lawyers who voided Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla compensation package are requesting a record $6 billion legal fee payable in the company's stock, which has been criticized by Musk himself.
General Motors is recalling nearly 820,000 pickup trucks due to a potential safety issue with the electronic latch mechanism on the tailgate, which may inadvertently open while the vehicle is parked, causing unsecured property to fly out.
Camshaft Capital has disclosed that the $533 million it managed for Byju's Alpha was transferred to another subsidiary of Byju's, refuting allegations of money being siphoned off, as Byju's clarifies that neither it nor any of its affiliates are limited partners in the hedge fund.
Fisker has announced that it will halt work on new electric vehicles until it forms a partnership with another automaker, as it shifts to a dealer-focused model and plans to lay off 15% of its workforce.
Investors are closely watching Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony to Congress and the upcoming jobs report for February, as these events have the potential to impact the stock market rally and shed light on inflation risks.
Trader Joe's is recalling its steamed chicken soup dumplings due to potential plastic contamination, marking the sixth product recall this year for the popular grocery chain.
Nissan is reportedly in negotiations to invest $400 million in Fisker, providing the struggling electric vehicle company with much-needed funding and manufacturing capabilities in return for access to Fisker's EV platforms and technologies.
Bitcoin ETFs such as BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund have captured the majority of inflows in this new asset class, while other funds have responded by cutting fees to maintain their market share.
The printed dates on food packages, such as "Best If Used By" or "Best By," are not indicators of expiration, but rather guidance for consuming the food before the quality deteriorates.
Waymo has been given approval to expand its driverless taxi service in Los Angeles and San Mateo counties, although the availability of the robotaxis in Los Angeles remains unclear.
Waymo has been given permission to expand its driverless taxi service into Los Angeles County, despite protests and safety concerns from local leaders.
A potential helium reservoir with concentrations of up to 12.4% has been discovered in Minnesota, providing a new source of the dwindling noble gas in the U.S.