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Some retirees are stacking five specific stocks into permanent positions and expecting the quarterly checks to outlast every market cycle. The yields look almost too good to be real, but the coverage ratios and raise streaks tell a different story.
Over the last six months, Elastic’s shares have sunk to $62.75, producing a disappointing 9.7% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 8.4% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.) US equit
All three major indexes are climbing together for a change. Semiconductor stocks deserve most of the credit.
These exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have low fees and offer strong diversification, making them enticing options to just buy and hold.
The Russell 2000's lack of exposure to AI has made the once-risky index shockingly reliable in recent weeks. It’s up nearly 20% in 2026, which is the best it has done through July 21 of a year since 2013, according to Dow Jones Market Data. The Russell’s furious rally has come in the face of rising interest-rate expectations.
Eli Lilly has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 6.5% to $1,149 per share while the index has gained 8.4%.
Markel Group has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 4.1% while holding steady at $1,975. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 8.4% gain during that period.
GoodRx has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 13.1%. The stock now trades at $3.14, marking a 21.5% gain. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
When the VIX spikes, most income investors reach for the same handful of dividend funds without knowing how differently each one behaves under real market stress. Four ETFs claim to solve the same problem, but only one of them is built for the job you actually need done.
Over the past six months, Asure Software’s shares (currently trading at $7.91) have posted a disappointing 17.1% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 8.4% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
IXUS offers broad, low-cost diversification across thousands of non-U.S. stocks with a higher dividend yield, while NZAC's climate-focused approach has delivered slightly better five-year returns.
Over the past six months, Tecnoglass’s stock price fell to $46.13. Shareholders have lost 12.1% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 8.4%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Dycom trades at $410.10 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 9.2% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 8.4%.
Royal Caribbean has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 2.8% while holding steady at $285.50. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 8.4% gain during that period.
Giverny Capital Asset Management, LLC, an investment management company, recently published its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The model portfolio returned 13.70% this quarter, compared to the S&P 500’s 15.20% return. YTD, the portfolio gained 5.89%, while the index increased by 10.21%. The long-term link between stock […]
Giverny Capital Asset Management, LLC, an investment management company, recently published its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The model portfolio returned 13.70% this quarter, compared to the S&P 500’s 15.20% return. YTD, the portfolio gained 5.89%, while the index increased by 10.21%. The long-term link between stock […]
Over the past six months, Itron’s shares (currently trading at $84.38) have posted a disappointing 14.8% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 8.4% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Giverny Capital Asset Management, LLC, an investment management company, recently published its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The model portfolio returned 13.70% this quarter, compared to the S&P 500’s 15.20% return. YTD, the portfolio gained 5.89%, while the index increased by 10.21%. The long-term link between stock […]
Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Small Cap Focus Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities experienced a strong recovery in Q2 2026, with the S&P 500 Index gaining 15.2%, marking its best quarter since 2020. A ceasefire between the United States […]
Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Small Cap Focus Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities experienced a strong recovery in Q2 2026, with the S&P 500 Index gaining 15.2%, marking its best quarter since 2020. A ceasefire between the United States […]
Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Small Cap Focus Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities experienced a strong recovery in Q2 2026, with the S&P 500 Index gaining 15.2%, marking its best quarter since 2020. A ceasefire between the United States […]
Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. On the other hand, they usually underperform during bull runs, and this paradigm has rung true over the past six months as the sector’s -3.9% decline paled in comparison to the S&P 500’s 8.4% gain.
Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Mid Cap Focus Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities experienced a strong recovery in Q2 2026, with the S&P 500 Index gaining 15.2%, marking its best quarter since 2020. A ceasefire between the United States […]
Oracle stock has had a brutal run this summer.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its “Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities experienced a strong recovery in Q2 2026, with the S&P 500 Index gaining 15.2%, marking its best quarter since 2020. A ceasefire between the United States […]
Ares Capital currently yields just over 10%.
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