Dividend-paying stocks provide investors with an opportunity to strengthen their portfolios and increase overall returns. By choosing companies with a consistent track record of dividend payments and solid financials, investors can secure stable income streams while benefiting from capital appreciation. Wall Street’s top analysts have identified three dividend stocks that stand out as attractive options
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Geely, a Chinese automaker listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, has recently caught the attention of Morgan Stanley analysts who resumed coverage of the company with an overweight rating. Despite facing challenges in a competitive market environment, Geely has shown resilience and is expected to weather macro and industry uncertainties. One of the key
The U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials have been witnessing a different breed of athletes this year – unsponsored ones. These 35 athletes are part of Bandit Running’s Unsponsored Project, where they defy the traditional sponsorship model by donning all-black, logo-less gear. This initiative challenges the norm where athletes are expected to promote major brands
Levi Strauss, the iconic clothing maker known for its blue jeans, is experiencing a surge in popularity as consumers are embracing the Western wear trend. This trend has been fueled by cultural influences such as Beyoncé’s “Levii’s Jeans” lyric and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, as well as fashion lines like the one unveiled by Louis
Argentina’s President Javier Milei recently achieved a big legislative win with the approval of economic reform measures proposed by him in Congress. This comes just over six months after he took office, indicating early success in his presidency. The measures, which include investment incentives, privatization of state-owned entities, and tax reforms, are aimed at shaking
Paramount’s latest prequel in the A Quiet Place franchise, A Quiet Place: Day One, has shattered records with a preview night haul estimated between $5M-$6M. Showtimes for the highly anticipated film began at 3 PM, surpassing the numbers set by its predecessors. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, the film explores the origins of the ferocious aliens
The upcoming sequel to the original action-packed movie from the 90s, Twisters, is generating a lot of buzz. According to tracking, the film is expected to have a strong start with a projected $50 million opening on July 19. Despite tracking data suggesting this figure, factors such as walk-up business and a heatwave may contribute
The stock of Walgreens Boots Alliance took a hit, dropping more than 24.5% after the company reported third-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations. This news resulted in a cut to the company’s full-year adjusted profit outlook, leading to a decision to close underperforming stores to save costs. This downturn also impacted CVS,
GSK’s shares took a hit, dropping as much as 7% following a U.S. public health agency‘s change in recommendation for the use of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. This change directly affects the drugmaker’s new blockbuster medicine, Arexvy, which was introduced in the United States last summer. The recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease
Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 continues to break records, with a staggering $799.7M in global box office revenue as of Tuesday. The film has been a massive success internationally, raking in $411.9M from 44 overseas markets. In North America, Inside Out 2 has reached $387.8M, solidifying its position as a top contender on the domestic animated
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attributes the company’s success in the artificial intelligence chip market to a strategic bet made over a decade ago. This bet involved significant investment in AI technology, totaling billions of dollars, as well as the recruitment of a team of thousands of engineers dedicated to advancing AI capabilities. During Nvidia’s recent
Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is set to have a strong third weekend at the box office, with expectations ranging from $55 million to $60 million in domestic earnings. The film is on track to potentially surpass the final domestic gross of Illumination/Universal’s Super Mario Bros Movie, which concluded with $574.9 million. The movie’s success has
As we enter the second half of 2023, the future of U.S. auto sales remains uncertain. While the first half of the year showed a modest increase of 2.9% compared to the previous year, there are growing concerns that this momentum may not be sustained. Factors such as increasing vehicle inventory levels and incentives, alongside
Recently, two federal judges in Kansas and Missouri, at the request of Republican-led states, have issued injunctions to prevent President Joe Biden’s administration from further implementing a new student debt relief plan. U.S. District Judge Daniel Crabtree in Wichita, Kansas, and U.S. District Judge John Ross in St. Louis, Missouri, have blocked the U.S. Department