I believe stocks are superior to bonds long term, especially during inflationary periods. But recent trends suggest bonds are becoming more competitive. Higher bond yields and rising stock valuations have made the risk/reward balance less favorable for stocks, especially defensive, income-oriented ones. I'm not buying bonds, but I see big opportunities in high-quality dividend stocks that have fallen out of favor, but still offer strong long-term growth.

Shares of scPharmaceuticals have lost 37% over the past 3 years and are down 11% in 2025. Furoscix's subcutaneous administration offers the potential to keep heart failure patients at home longer and cut down on hospital readmissions. Q1 seasonality is in the rearview mirror, with multiple tailwinds, including Medicare redesign and label expansion, to fuel growth going forward.

The Marlborough, Mass., warehouse club said it recorded net income of $149.8 million, or $1.13 a share, for the first quarter ended May 3, up from $111 million, or 83 cents a share, in the prior-year period.

Strong demand for generative AI and LLM-supportive GPUs from data center operators is likely to have aided NVDA's Q1 performance.

Viking Therapeutics remains a promising weight-loss drug biotech due to the enrollment of new promising trials. The weight-loss sector's momentum has faded some, but Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have still generated substantial value for shareholders. Viking Therapeutics has upcoming catalysts, including late-July Phase 2 oral data and Phase 3 injectable trial enrollment, potentially driving significant upside in the stock.

Bitcoin was trading in uncharted territory and hovering around $110,000 Thursday morning.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Industrials - Water segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust Water ETF (FIW), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree International Equity ETF (DWM) debuted on 06/16/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Broad Developed World ETFs category of the market.

The Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF (FNDX) was launched on 08/13/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials - Water segment of the equity market, the Invesco Global Water ETF (PIO) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/13/2007.

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SPHD), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/18/2012.

Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Financials ETF (RSPF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/01/2006.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF (EQWL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/01/2006.

Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF (SPMD), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/08/2005.

Looking for broad exposure to the Healthcare - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF (RSPH), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/01/2006.

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF (SPYG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/25/2000.

The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RSPG) was launched on 11/01/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Energy ETFs category of the market.

Looking for broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF (FENY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/21/2013.

The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) was launched on 04/24/2012, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.