There are very few things investors like more than a stock that keeps giving them money to own it. With that in mind, I'm flagging two rock-solid dividend stocks that not only are ultra-reliable in their dividend payouts, but also constantly raise them. Let's take a closer look at this pair of stars, real estate investment trust (REIT) Realty Income (O +0.62%) and eternal beverage powerhouse Coca-...
There are very few things investors like more than a stock that keeps giving them money to own it. With that in mind, I'm flagging two rock-solid dividend stocks that not only are ultra-reliable in their dividend payouts, but also constantly raise them. Let's take a closer look at this pair of stars, real estate investment trust (REIT) Realty Income (O +0.62%) and eternal beverage powerhouse Coca-Cola (KO +0.89%). 1. Realty Income Realty Income tops many a list of favorite income stocks, not least because the REIT is one of the very few companies that pays a monthly dividend, rather than the standard quarterly payout. It's been doing so for over three decades, enacting its first dividend raise shortly after its initial public offering (IPO) in 1994. Realty Income has the financial power to do this because its business model is clever, straightforward, and very effective. It specializes in retail properties and, within that category, favors recession-proof tenants like supermarkets and convenience stores -- all the better to weather the inevitable downturns in the commercial real estate market. No matter how lousy the economy, you and I will still need to buy food and other essentials, after all. Yet there are plenty of other types of tenants, too, since the REIT had stakes in over 15,500 properties as of the end of March, with sky-high occupancy of 98.9%. As for its financials, Realty Income continues to deliver admirable growth for its size. Full-year 2025 revenue grew by 9% from the previous year, with funds from operations (FFO; a key profitability line item for REITs) improving at an 11% pace to nearly $3.9 billion. With inflation on the rise, some American consumers are tightening their belts, which will put pressure on the economy. When that happens, I think the market will embrace Realty Income even more, this time as a defensive play thanks to the structure of its portfolio. I believe this is a top-shelf REIT in both a strong and a weak economy. Realty Incom...
Earnings Call Insights: 8x8 (EGHT) Q4 fiscal 2026 Management View "Fiscal 2026 marked a turning point for 8x8. Our Q4 results demonstrated improving execution, operating discipline and a growing momentum across the business. We've delivered 4 consecutive quarters of year-over-year revenue growth, generated our first GAAP profitable full fiscal year since 2015, increased net income and earnings per...
Earnings Call Insights: 8x8 (EGHT) Q4 fiscal 2026 Management View "Fiscal 2026 marked a turning point for 8x8. Our Q4 results demonstrated improving execution, operating discipline and a growing momentum across the business. We've delivered 4 consecutive quarters of year-over-year revenue growth, generated our first GAAP profitable full fiscal year since 2015, increased net income and earnings per share and strengthened our balance sheet." (CEO Samuel Wilson) "usage-based revenue, including CPaaS communications APIs, AI solutions, digital channels, telecom usage grew more than 70% year-over-year and represented approximately 23% of service revenue, up from 14% a year ago." (CEO Wilson) "In March, we announced general availability of 8x8 Engage... We also added native agentic AI to our platform for CX with AI Studio." (CEO Wilson) "Our partnership with Synthflow AI expands our capabilities for SMBs... Maven Labs expanded our messaging and automation capabilities, while CallRoute strengthens our Microsoft Teams integration strategy and will simplify platform-to-platform migrations." (CEO Wilson) "Total revenue was $185.2 million, and service revenue was $180.2 million, growing 4.6% and 5% year-over-year, respectively." (CFO Kevin Kraus) Outlook "For fiscal Q1 '27... Service revenue is expected to be between $175 million and $180 million. Total revenue is anticipated to be between $180 million and $185 million... gross margin between 63.5% and 64.5%... operating margin between 8.5% and 9.5%... earnings per share of $0.08 to $0.09... cash flow from operations... between $10 million and $12 million." (CFO Kraus) "For fiscal 2027 full year... Service revenue... between $707 million and $727 million. Total revenue... between $727 million and $747 million... gross margin... between 62.5% and 63.5%... operating margin... between 9% and 10%... earnings per share... $0.33 to $0.38... cash flow from operations... approximately $45 million to $52 million." (CFO Kraus) "Our outlo...
U.S. government to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS settlement toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will permanently drop tax claims against President Trump, according to a settlement document made public Tuesday, in an extraordinary use of executive power that could effectively help shield the president from further examination of his financ...
U.S. government to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS settlement toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will permanently drop tax claims against President Trump, according to a settlement document made public Tuesday, in an extraordinary use of executive power that could effectively help shield the president from further examination of his finances and legal conduct. Law DOJ creates an 'anti-weaponization fund' as part of Trump IRS settlement DOJ creates an 'anti-weaponization fund' as part of Trump IRS settlement Listen · 3:41 3:41 As part of the settlement deal meant to resolve Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns, the U.S. is "forever barred and precluded" from examining or prosecuting Trump, his sons and the Trump organization's current tax examinations, according to a one-page document posted to the Justice Department's website. Sponsor Message The government is also barred from looking into Trump's family, affiliates and others, according to the document, which is signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. That document is a separate addendum from the original settlement announced Monday, and was quietly added to the Justice Department website on Tuesday. The White House referred Associated Press inquiries to the Justice Department, and the U.S. Treasury did not respond to Associated Press requests for comment. The settlement refers only to existing audits, not future examinations, the Justice Department said in response to a request for comment on the expanded settlement. The move comes after the Trump administration announced Monday, as part of the lawsuit settlement, the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted, an arrangement that Democrats and government watchdogs criticize as "corrupt" and unconstitutional. The "Anti-Weaponizatio...
Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, speaks during a campaign event ahead of a primary election at Veterans Memorial Park in Vanceburg, Kentucky, US, on Monday, May 18, 2026. Kentucky will hold a primary election on May 19. Jeffrey Dean | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL backed by President Donald Trump , defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in a Repub...
Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, speaks during a campaign event ahead of a primary election at Veterans Memorial Park in Vanceburg, Kentucky, US, on Monday, May 18, 2026. Kentucky will hold a primary election on May 19. Jeffrey Dean | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL backed by President Donald Trump , defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in a Republican primary Tuesday in Kentucky's 4th congressional district, the latest in a series of successful attempts by the president to pick off his political opponents. The Associated Press, NBC News and other outlets called the race Tuesday night less than two hours after the first polls closed. Massie was down nearly nine percentage points at the time the race was called. Massie has represented the district since 2012 and has become most known as a contrarian within the ranks of the House GOP . The Libertarian-leaning conservative led the charge with Rep. Ro Khanna , D-Calif., to release files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein , over the initial opposition of Trump. And he's at times voted against Republican priorities on the House floor. His independence drew the ire of Trump, who has repeatedly attacked Massie and made it his mission to oust him from office. "The worst Congressman in the long and storied history of the Republican Party, is Thomas Massie. He is an obstructionist and a fool. Vote him out of office tomorrow, Tuesday. It will be a great day for America! President DJT," Trump wrote Monday on Truth Social, then reposted on Tuesday. Read more CNBC politics coverage Gas tax holiday as Trump promises? Not so fast, trucking, construction industries say Trump doesn't need Congress to restart Iran strikes: Hegseth Analysis: Iran war hangs over Trump's China trip — and his presidency Congress members push Chinese auto parts ban before Trump China trip Massie becomes the latest casualty in Trump's revenge tour, as the president shows he still holds considerable sway...
Kokusai Electric Corp. shares dropped after saying its biggest holder KKR & Co. is offloading its entire 10.6% stake in the Japanese supplier of chipmaking gear. Shares of Kokusai Electric declined as much as 6.3% in Tokyo, the biggest intraday slide since May 13. The private equity firm is offering shares at ¥6,072 to ¥6,138 each, according to terms of the deal seen by Bloomberg News. Thats a dis...
Kokusai Electric Corp. shares dropped after saying its biggest holder KKR & Co. is offloading its entire 10.6% stake in the Japanese supplier of chipmaking gear. Shares of Kokusai Electric declined as much as 6.3% in Tokyo, the biggest intraday slide since May 13. The private equity firm is offering shares at ¥6,072 to ¥6,138 each, according to terms of the deal seen by Bloomberg News. Thats a discount of 7% to 8% to Tuesday’s close. The 24.7 million shares will be sold through securities firm and Nomura Holdings Inc. will arrange the deal, Kokusai Electric said. Based on Tuesday’s market capitalization of about ¥1.57 trillion ($9.9 billion) as of Tuesday, the deal could be worth about ¥163 billion.
But the pressure on that new show is intensifying and its release is surely by no means certain, not least because its main sponsor has paused its involvement. But if the show was axed, what would replace such a popular format that brings in crucial younger audiences and provides more than 30 hours of output in every series?
But the pressure on that new show is intensifying and its release is surely by no means certain, not least because its main sponsor has paused its involvement. But if the show was axed, what would replace such a popular format that brings in crucial younger audiences and provides more than 30 hours of output in every series?