Can materials stocks build on their strong momentum this year, following some positive signs in 2025? The wide universe of materials stocks offers exposure to areas ranging from gold to the A.I. tech megatrend. From copper and gold to chemicals and construction materials,...
I recently received two separate emails that asked for updates on specific stocks I have mentioned here in Dividend Digest. First up, let’s look at LyondellBasell (LYB). It’s one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies. These...
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has expanded its options ETF lineup with the listing of the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (ROCQ) and the JPMorgan U.S. Equity Premium Income ETF (ROCY) on Nasdaq. While they share a DNA with their blockbuster predecessors, the...
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has spurred massive investments in data-center infrastructure across the United States. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta are building hyperscale facilities that form the backbone of AI development, supporting the immense computational needs for training and...
1. Oil’s Outsized Role in the Global EconomyCrude oil remains the backbone of the global economy. Despite the accelerating energy transition tocleaner alternatives, oil still accounts for roughly 30% of global primary energy consumption. It powerstransportation, feeds petrochemical manufacturing, and serves as a...