You don't need to be rich to put your money to work on Wall Street. There's no wrong way to put your money to work on Wall Street, but some methods produce more reliable gains than others. If you're looking for a relatively safe and easy way to grow the stream of income you'll have to work with during your retirement years, buying dividend-paying stocks and holding them for long periods is a terrific option. During the 50-year period that ended in 2023, dividend-paying stocks in the S&P 500 index returned 9 ...

In the latest trading session, Hercules Capital (HTGC) closed at $20.11, marking a -0.3% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.71% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.03%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.6%. Heading into today, shares of the specialty finance company had gained 8.56% over the past month, outpacing the Finance sector's loss of 4% and the S&P 500's gain of 6.41% in that time. The upcoming earn ...

Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) is well-positioned for top-line growth, supported by the growing demand for customized financing on the back of rate cuts. However, as the company continues to undertake efforts to improve originations, expenses will likely remain elevated, thus hurting profits. Key Growth Drivers for HTGC Despite the challenging macroeconomic backdrop, Hercules Capital has been witnessing a growing demand for customized financing from private equity firms and venture capitalists, which has aid ...

Hercules Capital (HTGC) closed the latest trading day at $19.57, indicating a +0.57% change from the previous session's end. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.7%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.26%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 2.51%. Shares of the specialty finance company have appreciated by 6.4% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 2.47% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.27%. The investment community w ...

The latest trading session saw Hercules Capital (HTGC) ending at $19.38, denoting a +1.73% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.54% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.72%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.65%. Heading into today, shares of the specialty finance company had gained 2.42% over the past month, lagging the Finance sector's gain of 4.89% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.86% in that time. The investment community will be clo ...

It's looking likely that the Fed will start tapering interest rates this month. One of the most prominent themes of monetary policy over the last few years is an intense scrutiny on interest rates -- and for good reason. In 2022 and 2023, the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates 11 times in an effort to stifle abnormally high levels of inflation. Although inflation still persists, the current level of 2.9% has materially cooled from its high points during the summer of 2022. The current picture surrounding ...

benjaminalbiach It pays to stick with 'best of breed' stocks across sectors, especially in the BDC segment, where management acumen and portfolio quality are of utmost importance. While Price-to-NAV is an often used measure behind investment decisions in the BDC space, other measures such as operational efficiency, alignment of interest and portfolio health are factors that should also be considered as part of a whole package. For example, internally managed BDCs like Capital Southwest (CSWC) and Main Stree ...

A small investment in these stocks now could lead to heaps of dividend income by the time you retire. Would you like to improve your passive income stream but don't have a lot of extra cash to throw around? If so, I have great news: These days, $100 is all it takes to acquire a share of three top dividend-paying stocks. Pfizer (PFE -0.73%), Hercules Capital (HTGC 1.14%), and Verizon Communications (VZ 0.57%) offer an average yield of about 7.6% at recent prices. They might not have the fastest-growing payou ...

NiseriN A few weeks ago, we wrote an article about Blackstone Secured Lending (BXSL), where we took a look at the leading BDC's yield profile. Our final conclusion on the stock was that the company's 10% yield appears to be of relatively high quality. However, given the company's exposure to floating rate debt and the market's current position in the rate cycle, it could spell downside of 10-20% for shares over the medium term given the current valuation. Today, we thought we'd take a look at Hercules Capit ...

Hercules Capital Inc.'s (HTGC) second-quarter 2024 net investment income of 51 cents per share matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line, however, declined 3.8% from the year-ago quarter. Results were primarily aided by an increase in the total investment income. Also, the balance sheet position remained strong and new commitments were robust. However, a rise in operating expenses was a headwind. Net investment income was $82.4 million, up 8.8% year over year. Total Investment Income Improves, E ...