I first invested in Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) several years ago. It's been a winner for me, especially based on total returns. But I didn't stop at only one purchase of the midstream energy stock. Here are three reasons why I can't stop buying this passive income powerhouse. Enterprise Products Partners pays a distribution that yields roughly 6%. I don't rely on the distributio...
I first invested in Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) several years ago. It's been a winner for me, especially based on total returns. But I didn't stop at only one purchase of the midstream energy stock. Here are three reasons why I can't stop buying this passive income powerhouse. Enterprise Products Partners pays a distribution that yields roughly 6%. I don't rely on the distribution for passive income now, but I plan to do so in the future. Instead, I reinvest the cash I receive from owning units of this master limited partnership (MLP) stock . With a 6% yield, it doesn't take much unit-price appreciation to achieve double-digit total returns. The ultra-high yield isn't the only thing that I like about Enterprise Products Partners' distribution, though. The MLP has increased its distribution for 27 consecutive years. I'm confident the company will keep that streak going for years to come. Continue reading
Claiming Social Security is always complicated. If you are married, this decision becomes next-level complicated. Many couples don't understand how to optimize combined Social Security benefits and, as a result, they end up leaving a substantial amount of money on the table. So, why is it so hard for couples to make the optimum Social Security claiming choice? Here are some of the key reasons why ...
Claiming Social Security is always complicated. If you are married, this decision becomes next-level complicated. Many couples don't understand how to optimize combined Social Security benefits and, as a result, they end up leaving a substantial amount of money on the table. So, why is it so hard for couples to make the optimum Social Security claiming choice? Here are some of the key reasons why married couples often fail to get the most monthly or lifetime income from Social Security, despite the fact that these benefits are an important source of inflation-proof income. Continue reading
Five European nations have announced a new programme to produce low-cost air defence systems and autonomous drones using Ukrainian expertise hard-won over the past four years of war against Russia. Friday’s initiative of the E5 nations – France, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy – comes as one of many European efforts to bolster defence along their borders, like a “drone wall” with Rus...
Five European nations have announced a new programme to produce low-cost air defence systems and autonomous drones using Ukrainian expertise hard-won over the past four years of war against Russia. Friday’s initiative of the E5 nations – France, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy – comes as one of many European efforts to bolster defence along their borders, like a “drone wall” with Russia and Ukraine to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe’s airspace. Both...
M. Suhail/iStock Editorial via Getty Images TTM Technologies ( TTMI ) is not a very obvious company for investors to get excited about because of its history as an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or contract manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs), RF components, and electromechanical components. The market has traditionally viewed PCB manufacturers as cyclical, commodity companies....
M. Suhail/iStock Editorial via Getty Images TTM Technologies ( TTMI ) is not a very obvious company for investors to get excited about because of its history as an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or contract manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs), RF components, and electromechanical components. The market has traditionally viewed PCB manufacturers as cyclical, commodity companies. However, although PCB manufacturing still is subject to economic cycles and raw material costs, TTM now differentiates its products by manufacturing PCBs for industries that require more complex designs than those the company previously served. For example, TTM now primarily serves the Artificial Intelligence ("AI") and Aerospace & Defense (A&D) markets. New Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") Edwin Roks stated on the company's fourth-quarter fiscal year ("FY") 2025 earnings call : From a demand standpoint, we expect healthy tailwinds due to our participation in 2 key megatrends currently driving economic growth, artificial intelligence and defense. As stated previously, approximately 80% of our net sales are related to these 2 megatrends. The market is currently revaluing TTM from a cyclical PCB manufacturer to a high-growth AI and Defense infrastructure stock. As a result, the company's stock price is up 247.1% over the last year compared to the S&P 500's ( SPX ) 11.80% Data by YCharts However, before existing investors add new money or new potential investors initiate one, they should recognize that the market is well aware of this stock and that it is no longer a "hidden gem." In fact, some argue that there is a considerable "hype" premium built into the stock's valuation. Caution is warranted with this one. However, there is enough potential upside that existing investors should consider holding it. Building electrical boards for the next generation of AI Some of this discussion may be difficult to understand for those unfamiliar with electronics. I tried to simplify the ...
Key PointsStatistically, stocks have soared under Donald Trump, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite rising 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively, during his first term.
Key PointsStatistically, stocks have soared under Donald Trump, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite rising 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively, during his first term.
Captain urges four Indian-owned sides to think again Sunrisers Leeds player will not lead side this year Harry Brook has called on teams in this year’s Hundred to embrace Pakistan players after it was reported that they would not be considered by the tournament’s four Indian-owned sides. Brook, England’s white-ball captain, is contracted to Sunrisers Leeds, owned by the Indian media corporation th...
Captain urges four Indian-owned sides to think again Sunrisers Leeds player will not lead side this year Harry Brook has called on teams in this year’s Hundred to embrace Pakistan players after it was reported that they would not be considered by the tournament’s four Indian-owned sides. Brook, England’s white-ball captain, is contracted to Sunrisers Leeds, owned by the Indian media corporation the Sun Group, owners of the IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad, and is the highest-paid player in the tournament. Continue reading...