SCHD is my overall favorite dividend growth ETF. However, DIVO offers several qualities that seek to improve on SCHD. I share why DIVO may make more sense than SCHD for many investors, as well as when it does not make sense.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.33%) index rose 5% in June, but there were plenty of laggards among the index's 500 stocks. The two worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 fell by double-digit percentages.

As the Q2 2025 earnings season begins, investment strategist Shay Boloor has outlined five stocks to watch and potentially invest in.

Key Points in This Article: Covered call ETFs generate high yields by selling call options on stock portfolios, appealing to income-focused investors.

The need for rare earth metals is growing and critical in making everything from fighter jets to power tools. U.S. manufacturers have typically purchased essential metals and rare earths from foreign producers led by China, but unpredictable tariffs and trade policies, and geopolitics, have made these sources unreliable.

Despite Trump's hot take toward the pharmaceutical industry and his hard stance on U.S. trading partners, Novartis' share price continues to rise. The main contributors to maintaining bullish sentiment towards the Swiss pharmaceutical behemoth are the strong performance of its cardiovascular, oncology, and immunology franchises. For example, sales of its blockbuster Cosentyx amounted to $1.53 billion in the first three months of 2025, up 15.7% year-on-year.

NEW YORK , July 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DV) between November 10, 2023 and February 27, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 21, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. So What: If you purchased DoubleVerify common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

Shares of AI-focused server-maker Super Micro Computer (SMCI -2.21%) rallied 60.8% in the first half of the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti discusses his outlook for U.S. growth as he navigates the markets following President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' potential tariff deals and geopolitical challenges.

I reiterate my buy rating on Ford, citing its 25% total return in 2025 and outperformance versus the S&P 500. Despite tariff headwinds and suspended guidance, Ford beat Q1 earnings estimates, posted strong truck sales, and maintains a robust $27B cash position. Valuation remains compelling: Ford trades below intrinsic value, offers a 5%+ yield, and shows strong free cash flow despite analyst skepticism.

I am reiterating my 'buy' rating for Amazon with an updated price target of $262, citing at least 16% upside potential. Amazon's upcoming AI agent marketplace launch and deepening partnership with Anthropic will drive enterprise AI adoption and strengthen AWS leadership. This explains why management held its $100B capex target for FY25 as it builds capacity and custom silicon innovation to support its AI business that is growing at a triple-digit rate.

Conagra NYSE: CAG shares are at rock bottom in early Q3 2025, offering an ideal entry for buy-and-hold investors. Although headwinds persist for the entire consumer staples sector, the company's business contraction has come to an end, and repositioning efforts have positioned it to return to growth in FY2026.

Key Points in This Article: AI's transformative impact across industries drives demand for chips, with Nvidia leading due to its GPU dominance.

SAN DIEGO , July 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that holders of Broadmark Realty Capital Inc. (NYSE: BRMK) common stock as of the record date of the May 2023 merger between Broadmark and Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) ("Merger"), have until Monday, July 28, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Broadmark class action lawsuit. Captioned Grant v.

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Share repurchases and dividends remain central to the investment thesis, supporting shareholder returns and signaling management confidence. The recent surge in the stock price prompts caution, driven by share buybacks, creates doubts over growth in newly reallocated net fee income and stability in its net interest income. Key risks include macroeconomic headwinds and sector-specific challenges such as falling interest rates and neobanks adoption.

Altria (NYSE: MO) makes some of the world's most dangerous products.

Jim Iuorio sees precursors for job losses in the latest economic data and thinks the Fed should be easing rates soon. “The market is becoming more and more comfortable with tariffs not being strictly inflationary,” he argues.

Rivian Automotive (RIVN -2.25%) has an exciting future. This year, the electric vehicle (EV) company achieved several consecutive quarters of positive gross margins.

NEW YORK, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) between March 18, 2022 and January 15, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important July 22, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.