There are many reasons to invest in dividend-paying stocks. One of the reason for example is to earn income. Another critical factor to invest in these equities is to keep pace with or exceed the rate of inflation. Inflation is the mysterious force that stealthily decreases the purchases power of the dollar. So for example, …
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In order to be successful with investing in equities it is important to note that time in the market is more important than simply timing the market. Despite many ups and downs staying invested during all times is the wise strategy. Any investor that tries to get in and out of the market at opportune …
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The FTSE-100 Index of the UK is still trading at levels below where it was in 1999 ! Indeed the index has gone nowhere on a price only basis all the way from 1999 when the dot com mania was in full swing. The index reached 6,930 in December, 1999. Yesterday it closed at 6,772. …
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Renewable energy is the future of energy as the world increasingly moves towards replacing fossil fuels which are dirty and cause pollution. Among the sources of renewable energy, the adoption of wind energy is growing rapidly. In the US, the Biden Administration announced major policy changes today to jumpstart offshore energy projects to further champion …
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The Utility sector under-performed the market last year when growth-oriented stocks were in vogue. This year utility stocks could perform better for a variety of reasons including the projected economic recovery, investors’ interest towards value stocks, etc. Utilities are generally preferred by income-oriented investors since they offer stable growth and high dividend yields. In the …
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