pcess609/iStock via Getty Images Market Recap 2024 is off to a pretty good start, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) posted its 3rd consecutive positive month this year. The gain in March of 3.27% was lower than February's 5.22% return. But it was enough to push the ETF to a double digit year-to-date return. Vanguard's High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is moving in the same direction this year, however not as such an impressive pace. VYM posted an excellent gain of 5.41% in March and is up 8.98% year-to-date. ...

anyaberkut 2024 Review February was a solid month for the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL), the fund posted a gain of 2.72%. The good streak extended through March with NOBL being up another 4.19% (not factoring in the dividend payment). This has been NOBL's best first quarter of the year since 2021. Several dividend aristocrats have started 2024 on an even better note than NOBL. Let's take a look at which individual aristocrats are driving the ETFs return through month-end February. The ...

In the last few years, any discussion on hydrogen stocks was incomplete without Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG). The stock has, however, experienced a correction of almost 70% in the last 12 months. In an emerging sector, that risk always exists with small companies. Even with ambitious plans, execution and financing headwinds can play spoilsport.Having said that, there is no doubt that the hydrogen economy will get bigger in the coming years. This column focuses on the blue-chip hydrogen stocks to buy for robust ...

Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) is the first company to come to mind when discussing favorite hydrogen stocks. However, the story has not been delivered as expected. PLUG stock has been down almost 70% in the last 12 months. The plunge in the stock is not a reflection of the broad industry sentiment. The hydrogen economy will likely witness big investments and healthy growth in the next five to 10 years. Here are three of my favorite hydrogen stocks to buy for massive value creation by 2030.Air Products and Chemic ...

Just days ago, the Department of Energy announced a $750 million investment in 52 U.S. projects that will cut the cost of clean hydrogen and “reinforce America’s global leadership in the growing clean hydrogen industry,” as noted by Energy.gov. All of which should be a sizable catalyst for hydrogen stocks.“The projects are expected to enable U.S. manufacturing capacity to produce 14 gigawatts of fuel cells per year, enough to power 15% of medium- and heavy-duty trucks sold each year, and 10 gigawatts of ele ...

Bjoern Wylezich/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction One sector that I lack exposure to is the basic materials sector. While I have adequate exposure to the energy sector, the basic materials remain elusive. As companies in the sector tend to be sensitive to price changes of commodities, most of them are unsuitable for dividend growth investors seeking reliable growth in sales and EPS. In this article, I will analyze Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD), a leading dividend aristocrat in the secto ...

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) J.P. Morgan 2024 Industrials Conference March 13, 2024 8:45 AM ET Company Participants Seifi Ghasemi - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Jeff Zekauskas - JP Morgan Seifi Ghasemi Hi, good morning. My name is Jeff Zekauskas. I cover chemicals for JP Morgan in North America, and it's my pleasure this morning to introduce the management of Air Products. Representing Air Products is Seifi Ghasemi, to my right, who's the CEO. Y ...

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.  (APD) will showcase its latest advancements in "Smart Technology" capabilities for seafood processors at the Seafood Expo North America, which will take place from Mar 10 to Mar 12 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.One of the innovations showcased will be Air Products' new Freshline Smart Technology, which allows customers to remotely control and monitor food processing processes. Air Products' Smart Technology employs sensors and wireless technology to optimiz ...

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) will highlight its latest innovations in "Smart Technology" capabilities for seafood processors at the Seafood Expo North America at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from March 10-12. Among the technologies highlighted will be Air Products' new Freshline® Smart Technology, which allows customers to control and monitor food manufacturing processes remotely. Air Products' Smart Technology uses sensors and wireless technology ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Air Products and Chemicals (APD) . Shares have added about 9.9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Air Products and Chemicals due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. Air Products’ Q1 Earni ...