Key Takeaways Market volatility, trade tensions and geopolitical risks are boosting demand for higher-yielding dividends.Rapid AI infrastructure buildouts are boosting cash flows but creating near-term margin and capex pressure. Selected companies show solid free cash flow, disciplined payouts and exposure to AI-driven demand.The U.S. stock market has experienced significant volatility at the beginning of 2025 owing to a multitude of factors. The trade policy framework undertaken in the new Trump administra ...

Core Insights - The pursuit of high yield investments can be tempting as a source of income and a hedge against market volatility, but the actual yield may differ from the expected yield due to potential dividend cuts by companies [1]. Group 1 - High yield investments are often sought after for income generation and volatility protection [1]. - Companies have the ability to reduce or eliminate dividends at any time, impacting the expected yield for investors [1].