Articles for author: Russ Cohen

Russ Cohen

S&P 500 Dividend Leaders: 2 Defensive Giants Announcing Payout Hikes

With at $103 per barrel and US-Iran trade friction keeping risk appetite suppressed, income investing has re-entered the rotation calculus for both institutional and retail participants, with two dividend leaders coming under the microscope. The three raises examined below collectively extend multi-decade payout growth streaks, carry yields ranging from 3.0% to 3.6%, and arrive as ...

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5 Dips to Buy as the Market Hits Record Highs

Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). We’ve had too much fun, too fast! Last week, the S&P 500 hit its 15th straight record high this year. And when things get this good, you can’t help but wonder if the market is overheated. Consider this… CNBC recently reported that only 22% ...

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Parabolic Semiconductor Rally Is Pricing in 2028 Already

The parabolic semiconductor rally crossed a line this week. SOXX, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:), closed Friday at $509.77 after touching a fresh intraday high of $511.68. That’s a gain of roughly 244% from the April 2025 low of $148.31. Most of that move has been compressed into the last two months alone. Since mid-March, ...

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A New AI Gold Rush Is Starting in Finance

One fintech may already be ahead of the trend. Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Hello, Reader. Vines are often a visual symbol of overgrowth. They can wrap around a building’s exterior, growing and clinging to worn, cracked stone, creating fractures that let further destruction in. In a similar way, ...