Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images November has been quite volatile, with the high valuations of artificial intelligence stocks and expectations of an interest rate cut in December impacting investor sentiment. Those seeking stable income in this uncertain backdrop can consider strengthening their portfolios by adding some dividend paying stocks. Given the…
A Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Pleasant Hill, California, US, on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Dick’s Sporting Goods is planning to close a slew of Foot Locker stores now that its acquisition of the sneaker company is complete, the company said Tuesday when announcing fiscal third-quarter earnings. …
Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The U.S. stock market continues to be volatile due to concerns about valuations of tech and artificial intelligence stocks and an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop. Given this scenario, investors seeking passive income can add some dividend stocks to their portfolios. At the same time, investors might…
Cisco Systems shares spiked higher Wednesday evening after the networking company delivered a quarterly beat and outlook raise. Another quarter of double-digit order growth proves Cisco is an underrated winner from the AI infrastructure buildout. Revenue in the company’s fiscal 2026 first quarter, which ended Oct. 25, increased 8% year over year to $14.88 billion,…
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla speaks during a press conference after a visit to oversee the production of the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine at the Pfizer factory in Puurs, Belgium, April 23, 2021. John Thys | Reuters Pfizer on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that topped estimates and hiked its full-year profit guidance, as cost cuts…
The Valero Energy refinery in Texas City, Texas. F. Carter Smith | Bloomberg | Getty Images The focus on dividend stocks is growing, as the U.S. Federal Reserve announced another rate cut. Investors can consider stocks that offer dividends and also have the potential to drive capital appreciation, enhancing the total return. In this regard,…
Talk about a monster quarter. Apple delivered a great September quarter Thursday evening, even as iPhone supply was constrained by strong demand. The stock really got going after the company’s strong forecast for the holiday quarter. Revenue in Apple’s fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, which ended Sept. 27, rose 8% year over year to $102.47 billion,…
Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., opens the door during the first day of in-store sales of Apple’s latest products at Apple’s Fifth Avenue store in New York, US, on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Kena Betancur | Bloomberg | Getty Images Apple reported fiscal-fourth quarter earnings on Thursday that beat analyst expectations, and…
Signage for a CVS pharmacy in Takoma Park, Maryland, US, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images CVS Health on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that blew past estimates and raised its adjusted profit outlook, as the company sees strength in its insurance unit and retail pharmacy business. The…
A UPS worker pushes a cart in New York, US, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images United Parcel Service on Tuesday reported earnings that topped Wall Street’s estimates ahead of its busy holiday season. Shares of the package delivery giant surged 10% in premarket trading. Here’s how the company…
