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Updated on March 26th, 2020 by Aristofanis Papadatos Airline stocks used to be avoided by value and income investors, and for good reason. Airlines are highly vulnerable during recessions. They are also vulnerable to industry-specific forces that can erase profits for several years, or even drive some airlines out of business. That’s why legendary value…

Updated on March 25th, 2020 by Nate Parsh Beer stocks, just like the beverages, come in several different forms. Companies that are engaged in the beer industry offer direct exposure through manufacturing and distribution of beer, while other companies in adjacent industries offer indirect exposure through equity stakes in beer companies. The beer industry is…

Updated on March 23rd, 2020 by Bob Ciura 2020 is shaping up to be a tumultuous year for the major grocery stocks. While industry trends are changing, as more consumers gravitate toward online shopping and grocery delivery, grocery stores are among the market’s outperformers during the massive sell-off. E-commerce giant Amazon.com (AMZN) made a huge…

Updated on March 20th, 2020 by Josh Arnold Investors looking for companies that generate strong profits and pay dividends to shareholders should take a closer look at the major alcohol stocks. These are companies that manufacture and distribute a variety of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and liquor. The top companies in this industry have…

Updated on March 20th, 2020 by Nate Parsh Up until recently, the restaurant industry was on its way back to growth. The steady U.S. economic growth had fueled rising traffic and sales across the restaurant space over the past few years. The industry remained highly competitive, with casual restaurants facing particularly fierce competition from newer,…

Updated on March 19th, 2020 by Samuel Smith REITs are a phenomenal asset class for investors to generate passive income from property ownership without any of the headaches of being a conventional landlord. However, there are so many REITs out there that it can be difficult to find the best for investment. What makes a…

Updated on March 19th, 2020 by Bob Ciura Spreadsheet data updated daily Master limited partnerships – or MLPs, for short – are some of the most misunderstood investment vehicles in the public markets. And that’s a shame, because the typical MLP offers: Tax-advantaged income High yields well in excess of market averages The bulk of…

Updated on March 18th, 2020 by Samuel Smith Spreadsheet data updated daily Real estate investment trusts – or REITs, for short – can be fantastic securities for generating meaningful portfolio income. REITs widely offer higher dividend yields than the average stock. While the S&P 500 Index on average yields less than 2% right now, it…