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Hi. I’m Susan Dziubinski, co-host of The Morning Filter podcast. On a recent episode, I sat down with columnist and Morningstar Indexes strategist Dan Lefkovitz to talk about dividend stock investing. Here’s an excerpt from our conversation in late 2025.Watch the Full Episode of The Morning Filter Why 2026 Could Be a Breakout Year for Dividend Stocks Susan Dziubinski: So let’s pivot over to a related topic and that’s dividend-growth investing. You touched on that sort of at the beginning of our conversation. Seems it’s like sort of a betwixt between because it’s not, you’re not really, if you’re a…

Nanoparticles are important scientific tools as they act as a link between bulk materials and atomic or molecular structures. They have exceptional optical properties and the potential to produce quantum effects. Ruthenium is one of the most effective hardeners for palladium and platinum, and hence it is alloyed with these metals to make electrical contacts for laboratory equipment and severe wear resistant electronics. Ruthenium nanoparticles also serve as versatile catalysts. Chemical Properties The chemical properties of ruthenium nanoparticles are outlined in the following table. Chemical Data Chemical symbol Ru CAS No. 7440-18-8 …

There are “tentative signs” that the housing market in England and Wales is recovering from a months-long slowdown after uncertainty around the autumn budget and economic pressures, estate agents and surveyors have reported.The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said its members were feeling more optimistic about the year ahead than at any time since December 2024, as inquiries from new buyers, agreed sales and house prices became less negative in January.A monthly survey of chartered surveyors in England and Wales showed a net balance of 35% of Rics members expect an increase in house sales over the next 12…

Silver bars appear in a photo illustration as silver prices move amid shifting industrial demand and global market volatility in Brussels, Belgium, on December 24, 2025. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesShares linked to silver strengthened on Wednesday, after the metal hit another record high and held above the $90 threshold.On Tuesday, spot silver — which outperformed gold last year with a 150% annual gain — crossed over the $90-an-ounce mark for the first time. It was more than 5.8% higher at $92.03 per ounce by 8:15 a.m. ET on Wednesday.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconSpot silver priceSilver futures for…

When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

The foreign exchange market, with its daily volume of seven and a half trillion dollars, is driven by macroeconomic data, geopolitical events, and also by a less tangible force: the collective sentiment of its participants. This sentiment—optimism or pessimism prevailing at a given moment—acts as a psychological engine that accelerates trends and triggers unexpected reversals. Although prices ultimately respond to supply and demand, sentiment largely determines how traders interpret available information and therefore how they position their capital. Understanding this dynamic is essential for any trader, whether beginner or experienced, because it allows one to anticipate both the direction and…

On this episode of The Long View, Jim O’Shaughnessy, author and founder of O’Shaughnessy Asset Management, which was acquired by Franklin Templeton in 2021, discusses how he became a quantitative investor, his work in the public and private markets, and lessons for investors from his latest book, Two Thoughts: A Timeless Collection of Infinite Wisdom.Here are a few excerpts from O’Shaughnessy’s conversation with Morningstar’s Christine Benz and Ben Johnson.Why Long-Term Investors Should Love Bear MarketsChristine Benz: What factors do you think investors can take to the bank in terms of how they might construct their portfolios, whether they’re individual stock…

There’s a common theme among precious metals producers that’s really going to come to the forefront this earnings cycle. That theme is the use of the word “record” to describe countless financial metrics. Because in this current metals environment, even if production starts to wane slightly, you’re still going to look like an absolute all-star when it comes to the income statement. And that is exactly the case for DPM Metals (TSX: DPM). Let’s dive in. Information for this briefing was found via the sources mentioned. The author has no securities or affiliations related to this organization. Not a recommendation…

These two healthcare stocks are likely headed higher from their current prices.Healthcare is one of the most lucrative industries where investors can find world-class businesses to buy and hold. Industry leaders can be unstoppable long-term wealth creators, though there’s no such thing as a perfect stock. Novo Nordisk (NVO 2.13%) and Zoetis (ZTS +1.13%) have taken their share of lumps recently. Still, each company pays its shareholders a growing dividend, and both have very bright futures thanks to advantageous positions in long-term growth trends, like obesity drugs and animal care. Perhaps the best part is that you can own a…

A fully automated trading bot executed 8,894 trades on short-term crypto prediction contracts and reportedly generated nearly $150,000 without human intervention.The strategy, described in a recent post circulating on X, exploited brief moments when the combined price of “Yes” and “No” contracts on five-minute bitcoin and ether markets dipped below $1. In theory, those two outcomes should always add up to $1. If they don’t, say they trade at a combined $0.97, a trader can buy both sides and lock in a three-cent profit when the market settles.That works out to roughly $16.80 in profit per trade — thin enough…