In the era of ultralow bond yields, the concept of retiring on dividends is garnering plenty of interest. Experts say it can be done—with the right strategy. In this week's issue:
The notion of using dividends as income in retirement is drawing plenty of interest these days. Experts say it can be done—with the right strategy.barrons.com/articles/yes-y…
A dividend is a way for a company to return capital to its shareholders, in this case via a dividend check. Most U.S. companies pay a dividend every quarter. Investors love dividend stocks for a few reasons:barrons.com/articles/yes-y…
Dividends tend to grow over time, providing a hedge against inflation. Many reinvest dividends, creating more long-term growth. Companies that pay steady dividends are often regarded as well run. And investors can use dividends as income in retirement.barrons.com/articles/yes-y…
Investors can ignore GameStop, but the trends that put $GME at the center of the stock market are here to stay. barrons.com/articles/the-g…
GameStop was an emblem of the Covid-era economy. Then users on #WallStreetBets coalesced around the stock. Retail investors countered the huge short interest that had massed against $GME, causing a squeeze that throttled hedge funds. barrons.com/articles/the-g…
The new power of retail investors is a "change that is not going to go away,” said NYU professor @AswathDamodaran. “And that’s shaking up traditional portfolio managers, because they’ve lost control of the process.” barrons.com/articles/the-g…
The stock market had been able to ignore the wild trading in heavily shorted stocks—until now. As of Wednesday's close, the Dow was down 2.05%, the S&P was down 2.57%, and the Nasdaq was down 2.61%.barrons.com/articles/how-g…
GameStop is partially to blame. Retail traders—often using options—have helped propel $GME stock more than 1,000% this year. On Wednesday alone, shares were up more than 100%. barrons.com/articles/how-g…
The rise is the result of a short squeeze, where investors like hedge funds must buy shares to cover bets as losses mount for short sellers. Shares of other heavily shorted companies, like $AMC and $BBBY, rose Wednesday as well. barrons.com/articles/dow-j…
Amid a tumultuous election, Jerome Powell will go about his usual business this week. For investors, he's arguably more important than the outcome of the election. barrons.com/articles/why-j…
Faced with a pandemic that has forced Americans to stay at home and shut down businesses, Powell's Fed acted swiftly to prevent a major financial catastrophe. barrons.com/articles/why-j…
In the face of a major economic downturn, the central bank cut interest rates to near zero, unleashed enormous bond-buying programs, deployed new lending facilities, and went far beyond what any Fed had done in the past. barrons.com/articles/why-j…
Tuesday's election will be a critical one for the nation. No matter who wins, investors can rest easy knowing there will still be long-term opportunities in the market—and Jerome Powell will still be running the Fed. In this week's issue:
For investors, Powell is arguably a more important figure in Washington than whoever will occupy the White House come 2021. Here's why barrons.com/articles/why-j…