A “no landing” outlook for the economy has hit the bond market hard. High-quality short-term debt may be a good way to play it safe.
3 minA “no landing” outlook for the economy has hit the bond market hard. High-quality short-term debt may be a good way to play it safe.
3 minReal yields vary widely, and there are credit and exchange-rate risks. Why Brazil’s bonds look more appealing than Poland’s.
3 minStocks that offer a mix of dividends and share buybacks may fare well as the outlook for corporate profits dims. How to invest for total yield.
Long readMarkets are disregarding the possibility of several more rate hikes. They could end up colliding with reality and the Fed.
3 minWith cracks starting to emerge in junk bonds, investors may be better off with investment-grade debt now yielding an attractive 5%.
4 minA bloated balance sheet could keep Disney from paying a dividend for years. Other travel-and-leisure stocks could be better bets.
Long readLonger-term Treasuries have come back to life over the past few months. Investors should begin to explore that part of the yield curve again, but be aware of the continuing risks.
3 minBonds should provide a better foundation, even if stocks barely stay afloat in this classic balanced portfolio.
4 minInvestors can take comfort in cash and Treasuries yielding around 4% or more and prospects for better returns in 2023.
4 minAfter a brutal year for bonds and REITs, income seekers might consider investing in Treasuries, municipal bonds, and high-quality dividend stocks for 2023.
Long readJunk bonds now yield more than 8%. While still risky, they could be poised for gains in 2023.
Long readInvestors have piled into dividend stocks for their defensive qualities and income. The trend could continue next year. How to play it.
Long readInterest rates are likely to keep rising. A short-term bond ladder can be a good way to capture higher yields.
Long readIt’s been one of the worst years for a traditional portfolio consisting of 60% stocks and 40% bonds.
Long readLodging company Marriott International declared a quarterly dividend of 40 cents a share, an increase of 33%.
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