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Waste Management (NYSE: WM) pays an annual dividend of $3.225 per share, yielding 1.51%. The company raised its payout by 7.1% and has maintained over 20 consecutive years of dividend increases. After a sharp 20.7% earnings decline in Q3 2025, income investors are asking: can this dividend withstand pressure? Metric Value Annual Dividend $3.225 per share ... Waste Management's 1.51% Yield Is Safe With a 56% Payout Ratio and Growing Cash Flow The post Waste Management's 1.51% Yield Is Safe With a 56% Payout Ratio and Growing Cash Flow appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

Should you walk away from work during your prime earning years, or stay on the job so you can leave a larger inheritance to a child who may not earn much money? One Reddit user is struggling with this exact dilemma.The original poster and her husband are both 48 years old, have steady careers, and ... Should We Work Longer for Our Son's Inheritance? The post Should We Work Longer for Our Son's Inheritance? appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

The 75th Ranger Regiment specializes in fast, aggressive missions where every second counts and every piece of gear has a role. Their loadout reflects this mindset: lightweight weapons, durable optics, reliable radios, and lifesaving medical kits all configured to maximize mobility. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look inside the Army Ranger toolkit.To determine ... The Real Loadout of an Army Ranger is Lethal and Precise The post The Real Loadout of an Army Ranger is Lethal and Precise appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) pays an annual dividend of $3.96 per share, yielding 3.38%. The company has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years, maintaining that streak through the 2020 oil price collapse. The question is whether this dividend remains sustainable as earnings decline from recent peaks. Metric Value Annual Dividend $3.96 per share Dividend ... Exxon Mobil's 43 Year Dividend Streak Looks Secure Despite Falling Earnings The post Exxon Mobil's 43 Year Dividend Streak Looks Secure Despite Falling Earnings appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

Investors who are planning for long-term income often want more than just a high headline yield. The goal isn't just to make money quickly, but to have a predictable income strategy that can hold firm through both bull and bear markets, corrections, recessions, and everything in between.The ETFs on this list stand out not just ... 3 Yield-Producing ETFs with Real Staying Power The post 3 Yield-Producing ETFs with Real Staying Power appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

When you retire, chances are good that Social Security is going to be a major income source for you. In fact, according to the Senior Citizens League, 27% of survey respondents get all of their income from Social Security, while another 20% get between 76% and 99% of their income from the benefits program. It's not surprising ... This Risk-Free Option Could Be Perfect for Supplementing Your Social Security The post This Risk-Free Option Could Be Perfect for Supplementing Your Social Security appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

I want to be clear about something right away. Many great companies have started by losing massive amounts of money, or have been born in bubble-like environments and then go to thrive even after the bubble pops.Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT) may certainly be one of those companies. But make no mistake. Investing in it ... Quantum Computing Turned $1,000 Into Nearly $6,000 While Losing $27 on Every Dollar of Revenue The post Quantum Computing Turned $1,000 Into Nearly $6,000 While Losing $27 on Every Dollar of Revenue appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

UiPath (NYSE: PATH) and Palantir Technologies (Nasdaq: PLTR) both beat Q3 estimates, but the results reveal fundamentally different AI business models. UiPath turned its first GAAP profit on automation software that executes tasks. Palantir posted 63% revenue growth on analytics software that interprets data.Automation Agents vs. Data IntelligenceUiPath delivered $411 million in Q3 revenue, beating ... Palantir Crushes 63% Growth While UiPath Celebrates Its First Profit The post Palantir Crushes 63% Growth While UiPath Celebrates Its First Profit appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) both reported November quarter results this week with wildly different outcomes. Dollar General beat earnings by 36% on December 4th, driving a 20% two-day rally. Dollar Tree missed estimates by 7.6% on December 2nd despite stronger revenue growth. The contrast shows which discount retailer is winning ... Dollar General Beats Estimates by 36% as Dollar Tree Stumbles The post Dollar General Beats Estimates by 36% as Dollar Tree Stumbles appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) both closed out strong quarters recently, revealing two very different strategies for winning in retail. Costco leaned into its membership warehouse model with e-commerce expansion. Walmart went all-in on omnichannel transformation and marketplace growth.E-Commerce Growth Tells Two Different StoriesWalmart's digital business exploded 27% in Q3, ... Costco Holds Steady While Walmart Bets Big on E-Commerce Transformation The post Costco Holds Steady While Walmart Bets Big on E-Commerce Transformation appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

 There are plenty of retirees today who get the bulk of their income from Social Security. Some seniors, in fact, manage to live on Social Security alone (though they don't necessarily live well).But you should know that the average retiree on Social Security today gets about $2,015 per month. Even if you're willing to live ... Social Security Isn't Enough: 3 Alternate Income Sources for Retirees The post Social Security Isn't Enough: 3 Alternate Income Sources for Retirees appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

When you have spent your entire life working hard and saving for a secure retirement, it can be surprisingly difficult to flip the switch and actually walk away. Many people find it emotionally challenging to stop earning and start spending down the nest egg they spent decades building. This is exactly the struggle one Reddit ... Why Retiring Early Is Hard Even When You Can Afford It The post Why Retiring Early Is Hard Even When You Can Afford It appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

Before a Marine is deployed, they're expected to master an essential set of tools that shape how they fight, communicate, navigate, and survive. This toolbox includes everything from rifles and radios to night-vision goggles and life-saving medical gear, these tools turn training into instinct and chaos into control. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a ... The Tools Every Marine Must Master Before Deployment The post The Tools Every Marine Must Master Before Deployment appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

Since Wednesday, Bitcoin has been on a slight downward trajectory, hitting a local bottom of around $88k on Friday. Since then, BTC has been slowly working its way back towards the $90k level. The war in the order books continues in this choppy environment, with volume tailing off and concentration drifting from charts to yule ... Flat Like A Lake The post Flat Like A Lake appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

 You're probably aware of how important it is to save well for retirement. But setting money aside for your later years is just part of the equation. You also need to invest your money in a manner that leads to steady growth over time.Now you'll often hear that it's important to maintain a diverse portfolio ... Is VOO + QQQ the Ultimate Retirement Formula? The post Is VOO + QQQ the Ultimate Retirement Formula? appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

The S&P 500 large-cap stock index undergoes quarterly rebalances to reflect evolving market conditions. Managed by S&P Dow Jones Indices, the process involves evaluating companies based on criteria like market capitalization, liquidity, profitability, and sector representation. Additions and deletions ensure the index captures the top 500 performers, with changes announced after market close and effective ... Up 96% in 2025, This Stock Will Be Added to the S&P 500 on Dec. 22 The post Up 96% in 2025, This Stock Will Be Added to the S&P 500 on Dec. 22 appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG) and Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST) reported Q3 earnings this month, exposing two fundamentally different approaches to power generation. Constellation doubled down on premium nuclear assets and clean energy positioning. Vistra leaned into growth through fossil fuel acquisitions and aggressive capital returns. Clean Premium vs. Diversified Growth Machine Constellation missed Q3 revenue ... Constellation Holds Margin Lead as Vistra Expands With Gas Plants and Buybacks The post Constellation Holds Margin Lead as Vistra Expands With Gas Plants and Buybacks appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE: TEVA) just reported third-quarter earnings that reveal two pharmaceutical companies moving in opposite directions. Pfizer is stabilizing after its COVID revenue collapse while Teva is accelerating through an innovation-led turnaround that has delivered 11 consecutive quarters of growth. One Declining, One Accelerating Pfizer posted Q3 revenue of ... Teva Crushes Earnings as Pfizer Struggles to Replace COVID Revenue The post Teva Crushes Earnings as Pfizer Struggles to Replace COVID Revenue appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) went from mailing DVDs in red envelopes to dominating global streaming. That transformation created one of the most compelling investment stories of the past decade, but the path wasn't smooth. The company weathered subscriber losses in 2022, fierce competition from Disney+ and HBO Max, and persistent questions about whether it could sustain ... Netflix Doubled Your Money in 12 Months After Years of Lagging the Market The post Netflix Doubled Your Money in 12 Months After Years of Lagging the Market appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....

 There are many older Americans today who get the majority of their retirement income from Social Security. And there are plenty of people whose only source of retirement income is Social Security.You do not want to end up in that predicament. Here's why you can't live on Social Security alone — and what you can ... 3 Reasons You Can't Live on Social Security Alone The post 3 Reasons You Can't Live on Social Security Alone appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.....