Category: Evergreen
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3 of the Best Residential REITs to Buy for 2026
The case for residential REITs is becoming hard to ignore. Homeownership may still be the American dream, but data shows that America is still a renter’s nation. And recent data indicates that’s not likely to change anytime soon. Renter households continue to grow faster than homeowner households. According to Barron’s: “With house prices still high,…
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Stock Buybacks: 3 Companies Betting on Themselves
Whether you’re looking for a swing trade, momentum buy, or long-term investment, you should keep an eye on stock buybacks. A company buys back its stock as a way to increase shareholder value. When a company buys back its own stock, the total number of outstanding shares decreases. The principles of supply and demand dictate…
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2 Healthcare Investments That Will Age Well
Basic statistics provide a clear reason why investors are looking at healthcare investments. Americans aged 65 and older accounted for 17% of the U.S. population in 2020, or about 55.8 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Some of those Americans will turn 80 this year, which is expected to create greater demand for senior…
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Retailers at a Crossroads: Target and TJX Dig Deep in Q3
This earnings season should remind you that America’s top retailers rarely move in lockstep. The evidence this time around came from Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) and The TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE: TJX). The retailers delivered distinctly different reports that showed just how divergent their fortunes are. While TJX pushed farther ahead of plan on both top and bottom lines, Target posted results that, although…
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2 Copper Stocks With Substantial Upside Opportunity
Copper stocks have been volatile, but the trend is higher. And there’s a simpler reason why. Strong copper demand is only expected to accelerate. In fact, according to BHP Insights, demand is expected to increase by approximately 70% between 2021 and 2050. This is due to infrastructure needs, power grid demand, and data centers that support…
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The Dogs of the Dow: A Year-End Dividend Opportunity
One of the best year-end investment strategies is the Dogs of the Dow. Granted, some analysts say it’s an antiquated strategy with low success rates. But history proves they still have plenty of bite. In fact, having traded the Dogs of the Dow since 2016, I can tell you it’s still a solid strategy with dividend…
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Which of These Home Improvement Stocks is a Buy After Earnings?
Home improvement stocks were in focus this week. And for investors that means it’s time to look at the earnings reports from Lowe’s Corp. (NYSE: LOW) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD). These two companies make up what is widely considered to be a duopoly in this sector. It’s a difficult time to be in a sector that’s adjacent to the housing market. Macro crosswinds are stiff as consumers remain anxious about spending;…
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This Gambling Stock Could Make Crisis an Opportunity
DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) has been a popular gambling stock as more states legalize online sports betting. However, over the last few weeks, DKNG stock has been under pressure. It’s down 14.9% in the month ending November 19. And the stock’s three-month decline is now approximately 35.5%. There are two primary, and perhaps related, reasons…
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Protect Your Portfolio with 3 High-Yielding REITs
With market volatility wreaking havoc on your portfolio, you can always protect it with high-yielding REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts). REITs are a way for retail investors like you and me to get exposure to real estate without having to become a landlord and all that comes with that. With REITs, it’s all about the dividend. By law, a REIT is required to pay out a…
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4 Healthcare Stocks to Buy in a Rotation Trade
Investors who have ridden the technology rally over the past two years may be wondering if it’s time to take profits and rebalance. The next phase of market leadership could come from sectors offering stability and dependable earnings power. Healthcare stocks stand out as that natural next step. These stocks offer a blend of defensive qualities, consistent cash flows,…