ozgurcankaya/iStock via Getty Images Co-authored with Hidden Opportunities Spring is here! This is the season when we spend more time in the beautiful outdoors. Gardening enthusiasts will head back to their backyards, ready to create wonders from the soil. The more seeds you sow, the merrier the garden becomes, and the more meaningful the harvest will be for you and your family. A single plant may...
ozgurcankaya/iStock via Getty Images Co-authored with Hidden Opportunities Spring is here! This is the season when we spend more time in the beautiful outdoors. Gardening enthusiasts will head back to their backyards, ready to create wonders from the soil. The more seeds you sow, the merrier the garden becomes, and the more meaningful the harvest will be for you and your family. A single plant may produce enough to perhaps feed you once, but many plants together can fill the fridge with produce and feed your family throughout the season. There is also reality. There could be infestations, imbalances in soil nutrient profile, the soil’s water retention capability, or unfavorable weather conditions, which could lead to losses in your garden and diminish overall returns. But even with these setbacks, a well-diversified garden with appropriate care can produce an abundant, dependable harvest. Our Income Method follows the exact same logic. At High Dividend Opportunities , we plant widely. We accumulate a large, diverse collection of income-producing holdings so that even if a few underperform or experience infestations through price volatility, economic shifts, or sector-specific headwinds, our portfolio continues to deliver a strong, steady harvest throughout the year. As April begins, two holdings stand out as reliable income producers in our income garden, resilient, productive, and built to nourish your portfolio through all seasons. Let’s dive in. Pick #1: ET – Yield 7.1% Not everything has been selling off amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. To our subscribers, we outlined days before the beginning of the military operations against Iran that this involves a region quite critical for the global energy movement. “The tension between the U.S. and Iran will influence oil prices more profoundly, as the Strait of Hormuz is the most critical oil chokepoint in the world, with 20 million barrels of oil per day passing through it.” – HDO Article, February 26th T...
Selecting and monitoring a portfolio of stocks is a lot of work. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a way to buy stocks with less effort. And, if you are a dividend lover, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) , SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: SPYD) , and Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSEMKT: DIVO) are three great high-yield options for you to choose from. Here...
Selecting and monitoring a portfolio of stocks is a lot of work. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a way to buy stocks with less effort. And, if you are a dividend lover, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) , SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: SPYD) , and Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSEMKT: DIVO) are three great high-yield options for you to choose from. Here's what you need to know about each one. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF uses a complex screen to select stocks. It starts by limiting its candidate pool to only those companies that have made at least 10 consecutive annual dividend increases. That's a screen that many dividend investors use , too. (Real estate investment trusts are excluded from consideration.) After that, it creates a composite score for the remaining stocks under consideration. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Bloomberg News Senior Editor of Technology Shona Ghosh joins Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss how AI assistants may be causing more burnout, as opposed to lightening your workload. Read more in this weekend's Bloomberg The Forecast newsletter. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg News Senior Editor of Technology Shona Ghosh joins Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss how AI assistants may be causing more burnout, as opposed to lightening your workload. Read more in this weekend's Bloomberg The Forecast newsletter. (Source: Bloomberg)
Updates from 4.30pm kick-off (BST) at London Stadium Survival or silverware? Farke faces dilemma at Leeds As Leeds travel to West Ham for an FA Cup quarter-final both teams could arguably do without , one thing is not in doubt: Daniel Farke knows how to read a balance sheet. As the holder of an MA in economics and a diploma in sporting directorship, the Leeds manager needs no reminders that, finan...
Updates from 4.30pm kick-off (BST) at London Stadium Survival or silverware? Farke faces dilemma at Leeds As Leeds travel to West Ham for an FA Cup quarter-final both teams could arguably do without , one thing is not in doubt: Daniel Farke knows how to read a balance sheet. As the holder of an MA in economics and a diploma in sporting directorship, the Leeds manager needs no reminders that, financially, avoiding relegation is infinitely more important than trying to win the FA Cup. “The Premier League’s our bread and butter,” he said on Thursday . “It’s our priority.” There is, though, another side to Farke. Away from the training pitches at Thorp Arch, one of the German’s preferred ways of switching off is to spend hours reading on his sofa, transported to different worlds through his love of literary fiction. His favourite novels include Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude. Continue reading...
Stephen M. Bloch, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ:LQDA) , disclosed the indirect sale of 70,234 shares in multiple open-market transactions valued at approximately $2.53 million, according to a SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($36.08); post-transaction value based on March 27, 2026 market close ($35.03). ...
Stephen M. Bloch, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ:LQDA) , disclosed the indirect sale of 70,234 shares in multiple open-market transactions valued at approximately $2.53 million, according to a SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($36.08); post-transaction value based on March 27, 2026 market close ($35.03). * 1-year performance calculated using March 27th, 2026 as the reference date. Continue reading
Katsiaryna Kallantai/iStock via Getty Images I began my career in commercial real estate - not behind a desk, but in the field. As a developer, I learned how to create value from the ground up. In the 1990s, I analyzed balance sheets and income statements for dozens of retailers, including Dollar General ( DG ), Advance Auto ( AAP ), CVS ( CVS ), PetSmart, and many others. That’s when I learned th...
Katsiaryna Kallantai/iStock via Getty Images I began my career in commercial real estate - not behind a desk, but in the field. As a developer, I learned how to create value from the ground up. In the 1990s, I analyzed balance sheets and income statements for dozens of retailers, including Dollar General ( DG ), Advance Auto ( AAP ), CVS ( CVS ), PetSmart, and many others. That’s when I learned the single most important lesson in investing: that the cost of capital drives everything . Like many investors, I made the mistake early on of concentrating too much capital in one partnership… one geography… one property sector…and one asset class. And I paid the price. That experience shaped my philosophy - and ultimately led me to real estate investment trusts (REITs), where diversification, liquidity, and transparency create a more durable wealth creation model. Today, as I return to Seeking Alpha, I want to focus on something timely: Why REITs deserve a bigger allocation today—and where to find the widest moats. Data Centers: Mission-Critical Infrastructure Data centers are the backbone of the digital economy, where AI, cloud, and enterprise demand are creating a surge in need for power, connectivity, and secure infrastructure. Wide Moat drivers for the sector include: Switching costs are enormous Power access is scarce Development is complex and capital-intensive Long-term enterprise tenants I’ve been covering data centers for over a decade, starting with Digital Realty ( DLR ) that IPO’d in 2004, the CyrusOne spin from Cincinnati Bell, and the Equinix ( EQIX ) REIT conversion in January 2015. At one time, I also covered QTS Realty, CoreSite, and DuPont Fabros, all of which were acquired: QTS was sold to Blackstone for $10 billion in 2021, CoreSite was sold to American Tower for $10.1 billion in 2021, and DuPont Fabros was sold to Digital Realty for $7.5 billion in 2017. CyrusOne was also acquired by KKR and Global Infrastructure for $15 billion in March 2022 and was o...
'Open The F**kin' Strait': Trump Threatens To 'Blow Everything Up' If No Iran Deal By Tuesday Summary: Trump offers Iranian negotiators amnesty , threatens to 'blow everything up' if no deal IEA Head warns Asia (implying Beijing) is panic hoarding fuel Trump warns Iran 'Open the Fuckin' Strait' or "you'll be living in hell' Trump Talks With Fox Reporter About US-Iran Negotiations Shortly after Pre...
'Open The F**kin' Strait': Trump Threatens To 'Blow Everything Up' If No Iran Deal By Tuesday Summary: Trump offers Iranian negotiators amnesty , threatens to 'blow everything up' if no deal IEA Head warns Asia (implying Beijing) is panic hoarding fuel Trump warns Iran 'Open the Fuckin' Strait' or "you'll be living in hell' Trump Talks With Fox Reporter About US-Iran Negotiations Shortly after President Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," the president spoke with Fox News reporter Trey Yingst for 15 minutes early Sunday. Trump provided Yingst with new details on the behind-the-scenes negotiations with the Iranians and what would happen if Iran does not reach a good-faith deal. Yingst said Trump told him, " If they don't make a deal, and fast, I'm considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil ." The reporter went on to say that the president added that if there is no deal, bridges and power plants will go down all over the country. Yingst asked the president about the possibility of an agreement with the Iranians. The president said those negotiating on behalf of Tehran have been granted amnesty for now so they can continue the talks. The reporter noted that Trump thinks a deal can be reached by Monday. Trump said, " I think there's a good chance tomorrow. They're negotiating now. " NEW: "If they don't make a deal and fast, I'm considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil," President Trump told me. President Trump added that he believes he'll be able to get a deal with Iran by tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/a7EDL6hQUJ — Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) April 5, 2026 International Energy Agency Head Warns Of Panic Hoarding Oil In Asia International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told the Financial Times this weekend that governments must avoid panic hoarding and refrain from imposing fuel export bans as the Gulf energy shock ripples outward to Asia, Afri...
ilbusca/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Proxy adviser Glass Lewis & Co. has thrown its support behind the board-backed slate at Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena ( BMDPF ) , endorsing Fabrizio Palermo as the bank’s next chief executive. In a report dated April 2, Glass Lewis said the proposed slate favors continuity at the board level while enabling a leadership transition. It added that Palermo’...
ilbusca/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Proxy adviser Glass Lewis & Co. has thrown its support behind the board-backed slate at Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena ( BMDPF ) , endorsing Fabrizio Palermo as the bank’s next chief executive. In a report dated April 2, Glass Lewis said the proposed slate favors continuity at the board level while enabling a leadership transition. It added that Palermo’s experience with complex deals and institutional settings could help execute a potential integration with Mediobanca . The endorsement comes amid a heated succession dispute. Current CEO Luigi Lovaglio is seeking to retain his role as his contract nears expiration, despite the board’s decision to back Palermo instead. Tensions escalated after Lovaglio put forward his own candidacy through investor PLT Holding, prompting the board to remove his executive powers. Shareholders will vote on competing slates at an April 15 meeting, with the outcome expected to signal who will ultimately lead the bank. Glass Lewis said the argument for reinstating Lovaglio is not compelling, pointing to governance concerns and an ongoing investigation tied to his tenure, even though the bank has delivered strong returns since its 2022 recapitalization. The firm also recommended reappointing Chairman Nicola Maione . Meanwhile, Institutional Shareholder Services criticized the board’s succession process as flawed and rushed, but still advised shareholders to support Palermo. Monte Paschi ( BMDPF ) shares have dropped sharply this year, underperforming broader European banking stocks, as uncertainty around leadership weighs on investor sentiment. More on Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. (BMDPF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Historical earnings data for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. Dividend scorecard for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. Financial infor...
An army of ‘pregnancy prep’ influencers is offering would-be parents everything from sensible advice to quackery and questionable supplements. What’s really needed? Anything to do with pregnancy can sometimes feel like a crash course in withstanding uncertainty. From getting pregnant in the first place to avoiding complications later on, any parent-to-be is forced to reckon with the limits of thei...
An army of ‘pregnancy prep’ influencers is offering would-be parents everything from sensible advice to quackery and questionable supplements. What’s really needed? Anything to do with pregnancy can sometimes feel like a crash course in withstanding uncertainty. From getting pregnant in the first place to avoiding complications later on, any parent-to-be is forced to reckon with the limits of their own control. The stats around this are worth emphasising: about one in seven couples in the UK will have difficulty conceiving. About one in eight known pregnancies will end in a loss. And as many as 29% of low-risk pregnancies will experience some kind of unforeseen complication. Often there’s no rhyme or reason to any of this. “You can do everything ‘right’ and still face delays. That’s biology, not failure,” says Dr Linda Farahani, a consultant gynaecologist and specialist in reproductive medicine at the Lister Fertility Clinic in Chelsea, London. Continue reading...
Concerns raised over minors placed in adult detention centres since removals began under scheme in September More than 70 children from various conflict zones whose ages were disputed by the Home Office have been held in detention centres in the UK in preparation for forced removal to France under the government’s “one in, one out” scheme, research shows. The one in, one out initiative means each ...
Concerns raised over minors placed in adult detention centres since removals began under scheme in September More than 70 children from various conflict zones whose ages were disputed by the Home Office have been held in detention centres in the UK in preparation for forced removal to France under the government’s “one in, one out” scheme, research shows. The one in, one out initiative means each small boat arrival can be forcibly returned to France in exchange for another person – who has not attempted the crossing – being brought to the UK legally. Continue reading...
Buzzy workplace trends all point to the same thing: avoiding work while still collecting a paycheck There’s another hot trend in the workplace – microshifting , and it’s about to revolutionize the workday by breaking the traditional 9-to-5 into short, flexible and non-linear bursts of activity rather than a continuous 8-hour stretch. Microshifting allows for a better work-life balance. Why not do ...
Buzzy workplace trends all point to the same thing: avoiding work while still collecting a paycheck There’s another hot trend in the workplace – microshifting , and it’s about to revolutionize the workday by breaking the traditional 9-to-5 into short, flexible and non-linear bursts of activity rather than a continuous 8-hour stretch. Microshifting allows for a better work-life balance. Why not do a yoga class or pop to the shops during work hours? I mean, what is “work” anyway? Like bare minimum Mondays, where workers recuperating from weekend hangovers allow themselves to accomplish the least amount the day after, or coffee badging, which involves taking the time out of the workday to protest an employer’s in-office requirements by driving into the office, swiping your badge, having a coffee, then taking more time out of the workday to drive back home, it used to have another name, as the Guardian noted earlier this year: “Taking the piss.” Continue reading...
Jeffrey Stephen Wigand revealed how tobacco companies targeted children; now he sees similar marketing by big tech A key whistleblower in the tobacco industry’s landmark trials of the 1990s has been watching big tech’s recent court battles closely. Jeffrey Stephen Wigand, a biochemist who helped reveal how tobacco companies targeted children and hid just how addictive cigarettes were, has been str...
Jeffrey Stephen Wigand revealed how tobacco companies targeted children; now he sees similar marketing by big tech A key whistleblower in the tobacco industry’s landmark trials of the 1990s has been watching big tech’s recent court battles closely. Jeffrey Stephen Wigand, a biochemist who helped reveal how tobacco companies targeted children and hid just how addictive cigarettes were, has been struck with a feeling of familiarity. Last week’s verdict in a major social media trial that Meta and YouTube deliberately designed addictive products has only strengthened comparisons to the legal crackdown on big tobacco. Wigand sees it, too. His first thought, as he learned about the litigation in California, was that social media companies, through their advertisements, were trying to addict children – much like the tobacco industry did. A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube to be negligent last week. Plaintiffs’ lawyers relied heavily on internal documents and correspondence to demonstrate that company leadership dismissed concerns about how features of social media could be harmful. Meta was also found liable in a separate trial in New Mexico , alleging that it had failed to prevent child sexual exploitation. These verdicts are the first time Meta has been found liable for how its products affect young people – after years of criticism, much of it from angry parents who feel social media harmed their children’s mental health. Continue reading...
The artist performed songs from her new album in a five-night residency at Hollywood high school’s auditorium With a swaying ocean projected on the stage, bathing the space in the brilliant light of sunset and sea, the figure holding a microphone almost appeared to be floating with the waves. It added to the surreal effect that permeated the auditorium of Hollywood high school on Thursday night as...
The artist performed songs from her new album in a five-night residency at Hollywood high school’s auditorium With a swaying ocean projected on the stage, bathing the space in the brilliant light of sunset and sea, the figure holding a microphone almost appeared to be floating with the waves. It added to the surreal effect that permeated the auditorium of Hollywood high school on Thursday night as singer Mitski performed Dead Women from her new album Nothing’s About to Happen to Me . Continue reading...
FOTOKITA/iStock via Getty Images I previously rated VICI Properties Inc. ( VICI ) as a buy in November 2025, attributed to the REIT's profitable growth trends, the resilient gaming assets in Las Vegas, and the secure/rich income investment thesis. In this article, I shall discuss why I am upgrading the VICI stock as a Strong Buy here, with the recent macro pessimism already triggering the steep se...
FOTOKITA/iStock via Getty Images I previously rated VICI Properties Inc. ( VICI ) as a buy in November 2025, attributed to the REIT's profitable growth trends, the resilient gaming assets in Las Vegas, and the secure/rich income investment thesis. In this article, I shall discuss why I am upgrading the VICI stock as a Strong Buy here, with the recent macro pessimism already triggering the steep selloff and the compelling dual pronged return prospects across dividend incomes/capital appreciation. My optimism is further attributed to the REIT's likely to be resilient prospects despite the Las Vegas/tenant concentration, as observed in the robust FQ4'25 performance, the promising FY2026 guidance, and the ongoing diversification to non-gaming assets. VICI's Selloff Has Been A Boon VICI 1Y Stock Price ( TradingView ) Since my last Buy rating, VICI has lost much of their January/February 2026 market rotation gains , with the REIT hitting a new 52-week low of $26.55 by late March 2026. 1. Las Vegas/Macro Uncertainties Part of the pessimism may be attributed to the notably lower Las Vegas visitor volume by -7.5% YoY in FY2025, the consequently lower hotel occupancy at -3.6% YoY, and the hotels' lower Average Daily Room Rate [ADR] at -5% YoY. These developments matter indeed, since 48% of VICI's assets are based in Las Vegas, pg 19 , with any demand/tenant headwinds likely to be detrimental to the REIT's rental collection and/or top/bottom-line performances. These present the performance headwinds that the REIT may face in the near-term, with it perhaps explaining why the stock has already underperformed many of its peers thus far. While VICI has been well supported along the trading floor of $26s since March 2021, readers may want to temper their near-term recovery expectations as well, since the Fed has already held interest rates steady as some analysts also price in the possibility of a rate hike ahead. My caution is attributed to the REIT's sensitivity to a higher inter...