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We recently compiled a list of the Retirement Stock Portfolio: 7 Safe Dividend Stocks To Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) stands against the other dividend stocks. As investors near retirement, achieving financial stability becomes a top priority. Among the various investment choices, […]

Energy consumption has started to rise, in part thanks to the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. To help fulfill that increased energy consumption, electricity suppliers are turning to natural gas to provide it. One sector that looks set to benefit from this trend is pipeline operators that transport natural gas.

These companies are already proven winners, but their dominant business models and long-term prospects still make them arguably safe long-term bets for building life-changing wealth for investors.

While I wouldn't recommend buying only a single stock -- it's wise to diversify -- PepsiCo would be a good starting point for just about any investor. Why buy PepsiCo stock right now? There are no specific criteria, but I like to look for companies that have increased their dividends annually for a very long time.

Hong Kong's six biggest lenders lowered their prime lending rates for a third time this year, trimming borrowing costs to the lowest level in more than two years. HSBC and subsidiary Hang Seng Bank said they would trim their prime rate by 12.5 basis points to 5.25 per cent from Friday, the lowest since August 2022. Bank of China (Hong Kong) said it would cut its rate by the same level from Monday. Bank of East Asia, Standard Chartered and ICBC Asia, said they would reduce their prime rate by the

Goldman Sachs, Chevron, International Business Machines and Cisco are included in this Analyst Blog.

What do Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) have in common? The former is a consumer tech leader while the latter operates in the biotech industry. Apple and Vertex Pharmaceuticals have outperformed the market over the past decade, and even longer.

This year has been a fantastic one for stocks, from the moment the S&P 500 confirmed a bull market back in January to today, with the three major benchmarks heading for double-digit annual gains. The S&P 500 has climbed 27% this year, while the Nasdaq and the Dow Jones Industrial Average have advanced 34% and 15%, respectively.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), one of three major U.S. stock market indexes, had declined in nine straight trading sessions as of Tuesday, Dec. 17. The last time the Dow Jones strung together a losing streak that long was February 1978. Investors who expect a similar outcome this time can get exposure with the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: DIA).

Vita Coco, Constellation Brands, Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Keurig Dr Pepper are included in this Analyst Blog.