JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images In the world of income investing, the Dividend King title is often viewed as a finish line. In other words, it's typically a sign of a mature, slower-growth company. After at least 50 consecutive years of upping the dividend, this makes sense. Out of the dozens of Dividend Kings (a rare feat in itself among thousands of publicly traded stocks), this poin...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images In the world of income investing, the Dividend King title is often viewed as a finish line. In other words, it's typically a sign of a mature, slower-growth company. After at least 50 consecutive years of upping the dividend, this makes sense. Out of the dozens of Dividend Kings (a rare feat in itself among thousands of publicly traded stocks), this point is generally well-supported. A look at the dividend growth rates of the most prominent names in this group serves as further confirmation. Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ )'s most recent dividend raise was a modest 4.8%. Coca-Cola's ( KO ) most recent dividend increase was 3.9%. This brings me to my focus for today, which is Automatic Data Processing ( ADP ). Like JNJ and KO, ADP is a Dividend King, sporting a 51-year dividend growth streak. Where it differs, though, is in its rate of dividend growth. Its most recent dividend hike was an impressive 10.4%. Out of the dozens of Dividend Kings, double-digit percentage dividend growth is very elusive. When I last covered ADP with a "Buy" rating in January , I appreciated ADP's ability to routinely surpass analysts' forecasts. I also thought that its long-term growth prospects were largely holding up. ADP's AA-rated balance sheet was another plus. Finally, its shares offered solid value. Two months later, I'm reaffirming my "Buy" rating. Once again, ADP topped analyst projections in Q2 2026. The company also raised its financial guidance for FY 2026. ADP's balance sheet remains well capitalized. Sealing the deal on my "Buy" rating, shares are even more undervalued now than they were in January. Exceeding Expectations Like Clockwork ADP Q2 2026 Earnings Presentation On Jan. 28, ADP shared its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025. The company's revenue rose by 6.2% over the year-ago period to $5.36 billion during the quarter. Put into perspective, this was $20 million above Seeking Alpha's analyst consensu...
Nearly 30% of retirees depend on Social Security as their only source of retirement income, according to The Motley Fool's Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment survey, and only 5% say they don't rely on their benefits at all. Annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) can be a lifeline as everyday costs continue to rise and many retirees struggle to make ends meet. However, there's a hidden co...
Nearly 30% of retirees depend on Social Security as their only source of retirement income, according to The Motley Fool's Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment survey, and only 5% say they don't rely on their benefits at all. Annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) can be a lifeline as everyday costs continue to rise and many retirees struggle to make ends meet. However, there's a hidden cost that could eat away at your benefits. Here's what you need to know. How Medicare affects your Social Security If you're aged 65 or older, you may qualify for Medicare coverage. While Part A under original Medicare is typically premium-free, retirees will generally pay a premium for Part B coverage. But how does that affect the COLA? Part B premiums are usually deducted from retirees' Social Security checks, and because these premiums increase most years, they can take a bite out of your annual raise. In 2026, beneficiaries received a 2.8% COLA. With the average retiree collecting around $2,075 per month in benefits, according to the Social Security Administration, that amounts to a raise of around $58 per month. This year, Part B premiums increased by $17.90 per month. So, while the average retiree should be getting a benefit increase of around $58 per month thanks to the COLA, that raise would actually be closer to around $40 per month after Part B premiums are deducted. Medicare is a necessity for many retirees, so you may not be able to avoid paying Part B premiums. But by factoring this cost into your budget, it can be easier to keep realistic expectations about how far the annual COLAs will go in retirement.
Several companies in the S 500’s communications sector trade at low price-to-earnings valuations, with attractive dividend yields well supported by cash flow.
Several companies in the S 500’s communications sector trade at low price-to-earnings valuations, with attractive dividend yields well supported by cash flow.
At 6:11am EST, President Trump posted to Truth Social saying “Today Iran will be hit very hard!” Bloomberg’s David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring you the latest developments on the evolving conflict on "Bloomberg This Weekend.” (Source: Bloomberg)
At 6:11am EST, President Trump posted to Truth Social saying “Today Iran will be hit very hard!” Bloomberg’s David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring you the latest developments on the evolving conflict on "Bloomberg This Weekend.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Hong Kong authorities have been urged to review the pricing mechanism for local fuel supplies after petrol retailers were accused of swiftly raising prices as conflict erupted in the Middle East, even though the city had not yet exhausted its weeks-long stockpile. Global fuel prices have soared since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out, disrupting traffic along the Strait of Hormuz – the key wat...
Hong Kong authorities have been urged to review the pricing mechanism for local fuel supplies after petrol retailers were accused of swiftly raising prices as conflict erupted in the Middle East, even though the city had not yet exhausted its weeks-long stockpile. Global fuel prices have soared since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out, disrupting traffic along the Strait of Hormuz – the key waterway that handles about 20 per cent of the world’s oil shipments. The price of Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, climbed to US$92.69 a barrel on Friday, up from US$72.87 on February 27, the day before the conflict broke out. Advertisement According to the Consumer Council’s Oil Price Watch, pump prices for regular petrol were between HK$30.49 and HK$30.59 per litre on Saturday, while the cost of premium petrol was as high as HK$32.39 per litre. In a statement issued on Friday, the Hong Kong, China Automobile Association criticised what it described as “unfair” price increases for fuel in the city, arguing that the petrol currently on sale would have been bought before the outbreak of the conflict. Advertisement In the third quarter of 2025, Hong Kong had about 67 days’ worth of storage tank stock of unleaded motor gasoline and 15 days’ worth of aviation fuel, according to the Census and Statistics Department.
Uniting Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 64.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 14,749 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock after buying an additional 5,759 shares during the period. Uniting Wealth Partners LLC's holdings in Amazon.com were worth $3,238,000 at the end of the mos...
Uniting Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 64.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 14,749 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock after buying an additional 5,759 shares during the period. Uniting Wealth Partners LLC's holdings in Amazon.com were worth $3,238,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Fairway Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 113.2% in the third quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC now owns 113 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares during the period. Sellwood Investment Partners LLC purchased a new position in Amazon.com during the third quarter worth about $27,000. Bridge Generations Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Amazon.com by 2,330.0% during the third quarter. Bridge Generations Wealth Management LLC now owns 243 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock worth $53,000 after purchasing an additional 233 shares during the period. Cooksen Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in Amazon.com by 23.5% in the 2nd quarter. Cooksen Wealth LLC now owns 247 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock valued at $54,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PayPay Securities Corp boosted its holdings in Amazon.com by 62.3% in the 3rd quarter. PayPay Securities Corp now owns 250 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock valued at $55,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. 72.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Get Amazon.com alerts: Sign Up Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts have recently issued reports on AMZN shares. Oppenheimer set a $260.00 price target on shares of Amazon.com and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, Febr...
"Don't be evil." That was the motto Google adopted for itself back when it went public in 2004. Within 14 years, this motto had evolved into "don't work with the U.S. military" (unofficially, one imagines), when Google parent Alphabet (GOOG 0.87%) (GOOGL 0.75%) very publicly pulled out of a Pentagon contract called Project Maven that would have used its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities fo...
"Don't be evil." That was the motto Google adopted for itself back when it went public in 2004. Within 14 years, this motto had evolved into "don't work with the U.S. military" (unofficially, one imagines), when Google parent Alphabet (GOOG 0.87%) (GOOGL 0.75%) very publicly pulled out of a Pentagon contract called Project Maven that would have used its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for military purposes. Fast-forward just a few more years, and while one hopes Google is still avoiding actual evildoing, it's willing to compromise on the military part. Introducing Project Aalyria For more than a decade, Google has been developing new technology to improve the interoperability of satellite and other communications systems. Utilizing what it calls Tightbeam lasers rather than radio spectrum, the technology has clear military implications -- and at least one multimillion-dollar Pentagon contract. In 2023, the Office of Naval Research and Naval Research Laboratory awarded the Google spinoff Aalyria $7 million "to develop a first-of-its-kind capability to enable ultra-fast, hyper-secure, over-the-horizon connectivity across the Navy's sea, air, and land assets." As the company explained at the time: "Tightbeam ... can establish connections among static or in-motion objects in seconds. Its low probability of intercept profile enables ultra-secure communications that are highly resistant to disruption." Expand NASDAQ : GOOG Alphabet Today's Change ( -0.87 %) $ -2.61 Current Price $ 298.30 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.6T Day's Range $ 295.25 - $ 300.33 52wk Range $ 142.66 - $ 350.15 Volume 18M Avg Vol 22M Gross Margin 59.68 % Dividend Yield 0.28 % You can envision Tightbeam giving satellites the ability to communicate with fighter jets in hostile territory full of radio-frequency jamming, for example, controlling drones in flight, and guiding missiles to their targets. It's basically Aalyria's solution to the problem of dealing with modern electronic warfare. Aal...
Key Points Alphabet spun off a space and defense company called Aalyria in 2022. In 2026, the spinoff is growing up, and claiming a $1.3 billion valuation that makes it a private "unicorn company." 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › "Don't be evil." That was the motto Google adopted for itself back when it went public in 2004. Within 14 years, this motto had evolved into "don't work with the...
Key Points Alphabet spun off a space and defense company called Aalyria in 2022. In 2026, the spinoff is growing up, and claiming a $1.3 billion valuation that makes it a private "unicorn company." 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › "Don't be evil." That was the motto Google adopted for itself back when it went public in 2004. Within 14 years, this motto had evolved into "don't work with the U.S. military" (unofficially, one imagines), when Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) very publicly pulled out of a Pentagon contract called Project Maven that would have used its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for military purposes. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Fast-forward just a few more years, and while one hopes Google is still avoiding actual evildoing, it's willing to compromise on the military part. Introducing Project Aalyria For more than a decade, Google has been developing new technology to improve the interoperability of satellite and other communications systems. Utilizing what it calls Tightbeam lasers rather than radio spectrum, the technology has clear military implications -- and at least one multimillion-dollar Pentagon contract. In 2023, the Office of Naval Research and Naval Research Laboratory awarded the Google spinoff Aalyria $7 million "to develop a first-of-its-kind capability to enable ultra-fast, hyper-secure, over-the-horizon connectivity across the Navy's sea, air, and land assets." As the company explained at the time: "Tightbeam ... can establish connections among static or in-motion objects in seconds. Its low probability of intercept profile enables ultra-secure communications that are highly resistant to disruption." You can envision Tightbeam giving satellites the ability to communicate with fighter jets in hostile territ...
Key Points ON Semiconductor trades at attractive value multiples despite strong growth potential. The company is investing in share buybacks and has key partnerships in the automotive and AI sectors. Near-term headwinds exist, but long-term prospects in EVs and AI/data centers remain promising. 10 stocks we like better than ON Semiconductor › This semiconductor company offers a compelling way to i...
Key Points ON Semiconductor trades at attractive value multiples despite strong growth potential. The company is investing in share buybacks and has key partnerships in the automotive and AI sectors. Near-term headwinds exist, but long-term prospects in EVs and AI/data centers remain promising. 10 stocks we like better than ON Semiconductor › This semiconductor company offers a compelling way to invest in exciting, long-term growth markets such as electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrification of the economy. Still, it doesn't come with the sky-high valuations of many other semiconductor stocks. Here's why it's an outstanding stock to buy for patient investors. ON Semiconductor stands out as a good value The company I'm referring to is ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON), a company specializing in intelligent power and intelligent sensing solutions, primarily focused on the automotive and industrial end markets. Additionally, it has a rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) and data-based business. As an Nvidia partner, it's set to play a key role in power solutions for the next generation of data centers, hitting the market sometime in 2027. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » At this point, readers might be forgiven for thinking the stock trades at a nosebleed valuation. In fact, it trades at 21 times estimated 2025 earnings and 14.5 times estimated 2025 free cash flow (FCF). Moreover, Wall Street analysts expect this to be a trough year in the company's fortunes, with earnings increasing by 25% next year and FCF increasing by slightly less. Management is also using its free cash flow wisely, having recently approved a share buyback program of up to $6 billion over the next three years. As shown below, the semiconductor company has a strong track record of reducing its share count over the past few years. That's good for existing investors because it increases their ...
Earlier, security guard John Lomayan, 34, described seeing someone he recognised in the industrial neighbourhood of Grogan who was trapped beneath a car that had been washed away when the Nairobi River burst its banks.
Earlier, security guard John Lomayan, 34, described seeing someone he recognised in the industrial neighbourhood of Grogan who was trapped beneath a car that had been washed away when the Nairobi River burst its banks.
More than 20 MPs have demanded an urgent meeting with the CEO of Travelodge after a woman was sexually assaulted by a man who had been given her room number and a key card by hotel staff. The MPs said the case of Kyran Smith, 29, who was jailed for seven-and-a-half years last month, raised “deeply concerning” questions. He attacked the woman after a party in December 2022. Jo Boydell was asked to ...
More than 20 MPs have demanded an urgent meeting with the CEO of Travelodge after a woman was sexually assaulted by a man who had been given her room number and a key card by hotel staff. The MPs said the case of Kyran Smith, 29, who was jailed for seven-and-a-half years last month, raised “deeply concerning” questions. He attacked the woman after a party in December 2022. Jo Boydell was asked to meet MPs and peers to discuss the case, including the chain’s security processes and procedures that led to it offering the victim an “insulting” £30 refund after the incident. Smith was jailed in February after being found guilty of sexual assault and trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence. He had managed to get the victim’s room number and a keycard from reception staff at the Maidenhead branch of Travelodge. Smith had lied to staff, telling them that he was the victim’s boyfriend. In a letter to Boydell, the MPs said they were concerned that reception staff at the branch had given Smith a key card to her room. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, claimed staff told her that Smith, who was known to her, had passed their security checks by providing her name. Travelodge later offered the woman, now in her 30s, a £30 refund. It has apologised for how it was handled the offer, which it said was inappropriate under the circumstances. The hotel chain added it was reviewing its room security processes. The letter, which is signed by the former Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell, said MPs and peers wanted to discuss how Travelodge made the refund decision, what internal review has taken place after the assault, and how it had strengthened security procedures. It says: “The details that have emerged regarding how access to the victim’s room was granted raise serious questions about guest safety, hotel security procedures and the adequacy of the response from Travelodge.” The letter from the Labour MPs Matt Bishop and Jen Craft adds that the incident “ra...
Exchange-traded funds have earned their place in retirement portfolios as they are diversified, low-cost, and easy to manage. For retirees who don’t want to spend their mornings picking stocks, ETFs like the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:SCHD) or the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE:VYM) offer instant access to hundreds of dividend-paying companies in ... Why Retirees Who Only Own ETFs...
Exchange-traded funds have earned their place in retirement portfolios as they are diversified, low-cost, and easy to manage. For retirees who don’t want to spend their mornings picking stocks, ETFs like the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:SCHD) or the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE:VYM) offer instant access to hundreds of dividend-paying companies in ... Why Retirees Who Only Own ETFs May Be Missing a Key Income Layer
Michael H/DigitalVision via Getty Images In my three articles on Delek Logistics LP ( DKL ), its value has stayed flat, which should have given us opportunities to take a position while it was still cheap. In the months that followed my previous coverage , DKL has already risen by 18% and justified my buy rating. Even so, I believe that the stock is still trading at a reasonable level considering ...
Michael H/DigitalVision via Getty Images In my three articles on Delek Logistics LP ( DKL ), its value has stayed flat, which should have given us opportunities to take a position while it was still cheap. In the months that followed my previous coverage , DKL has already risen by 18% and justified my buy rating. Even so, I believe that the stock is still trading at a reasonable level considering its valuation. This may be supported by its robust fundamentals and potential growth opportunities in the market. Technicals reflect new buying opportunities as the uptrend still holds despite recent selling pressures. DKL Q4 2025: Robust Revenue Growth Covers Increasing Cost Pressures The oil and gas industry remains volatile amid sharp price swings, OPEC oil supply changes, and geopolitical tensions. Although it operates as a midstream company, Delek Logistics LP is not fully shielded from their impact. Yet, its extensive domestic market coverage and more flexible business model help it remain resilient amid mixed conditions in the upstream business. This was evident in its most recent performance. In Q4 2025, its operating revenue amounted to $255.77M , up by 22% YoY from $209.86M. This huge YoY revenue increase was the same as in my previous coverage, showing its sustained and stable growth. Both revenue components increased, showing its strong performance in its operations made exclusively for Delek US ( DK ) as well as third-party customers. What’s more interesting is the increasing amount and portion of its third-party revenues. It comprised 49.9% of the total revenue and rose by 23.4% YoY. In Q4 2024, this segment comprised 49.2% of the total. This shows its increasing exposure to other customers. After all, this is already the main revenue component in its gathering and processing segment, which increased by 52% YoY. This also makes DKL more flexible with increasing revenue streams rather than relying on DK alone. With that, I can say that DKL is well-positioned ag...
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is among the ARK Invest Stock Portfolio: Top 10 Stock Picks for 2026. The stock remains on analysts’ radar and sports a Moderate Buy rating, with an upside potential of 42% as of the close on March 4. Recent updates include UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri on March 2 reiterating a Buy rating on the stock with a share price target of $310. This follows Goldman Sa...
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is among the ARK Invest Stock Portfolio: Top 10 Stock Picks for 2026. The stock remains on analysts’ radar and sports a Moderate Buy rating, with an upside potential of 42% as of the close on March 4. Recent updates include UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri on March 2 reiterating a Buy rating on the stock with a share price target of $310. This follows Goldman Sachs’ adjustment on February 25, when the firm’s analyst James Schneider lifted the price target to $240 from $210, following the semiconductor company’s recent multi-year strategic partnership with Meta to power its next-gen AI infrastructure through the deployment of 6-gigawatt of AMD GPUs. The analyst maintained a Neutral rating on the stock. According to a report on TipRanks, industry experts are viewing the deal as an encouraging development for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD)’s share in the accelerator market and a slight setback for Broadcom and Nvidia, considering the fierce competition. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a global semiconductor company focused on high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies. Its main products include microprocessors, graphics processors, personal computers, workstations, and embedded system applications. While we acknowledge the potential of AMD as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026 and 10 Best Magic Formula Stocks for 2026. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.