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Historic energy supply chain disruption may be a recipe for beefier Social Security checks next year -- but it's not a panacea for a persistent loss of purchasing power.
Both of these semiconductor giants are playing crucial roles in the artificial intelligence build-out, but one stock offers a much more attractive setup for investors today.
Tesla is investing billions in Elon Musk's AI start-up. This move could accelerate the company's ambitions in self-driving cars and robotics, but it also raises important questions for investors.
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) emphasizes dividend growth over high yield, targeting more stable international companies rather than income-heavy stocks. Its returns are driven by global equity performance and currency movements, making exchange rates a key factor alongside underlying earnings.
Given their strong fundamentals and disciplined capital allocation strategies, these two energy companies could sustain dividend growth in the years ahead.
Compass generates revenue from real estate commissions, but its profitability depends on how much of that revenue it retains after paying agents and covering operating costs. Its results are driven not just by housing activity, but by whether transaction growth translates into sustainable margins.
Trading at a 25% discount to NAV, Firm Capital Property Trust (TSX:FCD.UN) currently offers a massive 8.7% monthly yield. Could this be the high-yield passive-income play for 2026?
VTC offers higher income than Treasuries while remaining in investment-grade corporate bonds, providing broad exposure to corporate credit. Its returns are driven by interest rates and credit spreads, which can influence performance as market conditions evolve.
This waste and recycling company's business is thriving, and its dividend payout continues to grow, but the stock's premium valuation leaves little room for error.
