If you are a passive income investor like me, you will always be on the lookout for high-yield dividend stocks. However, not all stocks are made equal. Some companies might pay dividends but the payment may not be sustainable and this can put your regular income at risk. On the other hand, some companies might pay a very high dividend when they make strong profits and cut down the dividend payout when the profit drops.As a smart investor, it is essential to look for companies that pay steady dividends and h ...

shaun Investment Thesis In uncertain economic times, investors need to have a clear strategy that allows them to accumulate wealth. Following an investment approach that combines dividend income and dividend growth can be highly effective for investors aiming to steadily increase their fortune. Adding companies with a long track record of dividend growth, competitive edges over competitors, a strong balance sheet, and positive growth outlooks can help you implement such an investment approach, and build wea ...

The energy sector is full of options for investors seeking to generate passive income.ExxonMobil (XOM -0.37%) and Chevron (CVX -0.35%) are the two largest U.S.-based oil and natural gas companies. However, there are plenty of other dividend-paying energy companies to consider. Two that stand out today are Equinor (EQNR -1.68%), down 15% year to date,  and ConocoPhillips (COP -0.04%), down 3% so far this year. Both companies pay attractive dividends and are worth buying now. Equinor's outsized profits have b ...

The oil major faces some uncertainty, and it might be time to start looking at investing in some other oil stocks as well.Chevron (CVX 0.21%) is a fine and worthy company, and it represents an excellent way to get exposure to a relatively high price of oil. At the same time, there's a significant amount of uncertainty hanging over the stock in connection with its planned $53 billion acquisition of Hess.That's why it makes sense for Chevron investors to think about diversifying to avoid stock-specific risk b ...

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 29: A sign is on display at a Chevron gas station on May 29, 2024 in Austin, ... [+] Texas. After Chevron offered to acquire Hess last October but was stalled due to an ongoing assessment by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Hess Corporation has approved the company's $53 billion dollar merging with Chevron after a stretch of preliminary results of voting have been tallied and finalized. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAlmost flat year-to-date, at the current price of ar ...

A general view of the U.S. Supreme Court as justices issue rulings in pending cases on the final day of the court's term in Washington, U.S., July 1, 2024.Four days after the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo, overturning the 40-year-old precedent known as the Chevron deference, the justices announced they would be sending nine cases back to lower courts in light of their ruling.This batch of cases may be the first indication of the legal upheaval that could play out a ...

If you are looking for energy stocks that you can count on, try Chevron and Enterprise Products Partners on for size.Energy stocks are not exactly known for being boring investments. But that doesn't mean you can't find great companies that are worth buying and holding for the long term, even forever in some cases. You just need to go in knowing that they have to be held through the often-volatile energy cycle. If you have that kind of timeframe and $10,000 to invest right now in the energy sector, you'll w ...

Hurricane Beryl, which recently made landfall in Texas, had notable yet manageable impacts on the oil and gas industry. Let’s try to understand the natural event’s influence on the Oil/Energy space, specifically regarding energy demand, supply disruptions and prices.Impact on Energy Demand and Oil PricesHurricane Beryl’s arrival in Texas initially created concerns about potential disruptions in oil supply. However, the actual impact was less severe than anticipated, which meant that oil prices were essentia ...

Investing in undervalued blue-chip stocks might be the safe harbor your portfolio needs at this time. In the past year, we’ve seen blue-chip stocks play second fiddle to tech stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which tracks 30 of the top blue-chip stocks, posted a modest 4.5% increase year-to-date, substantially behind the tech-heavy S&P 500’s 16.7% gain.This scenario underscores the potential upside opportunity in undervalued blue-chip stocks that are trading at attractive valuations. Such investment ...

Chevron Corporation (CVX) has announced the furlough of workers at its German biodiesel plant in Oeding due to an oversupply in the market. The decision, influenced by challenging margins and alleged fraud from Chinese biodiesel flooding the market, highlights the complex dynamics within the European biodiesel industry.Let's delve into the implications of this move, the market challenges and the broader impact on the European biodiesel sector.Background of the Oeding Biodiesel PlantThe Role of Chevron's Bio ...