z1b Over the past weeks, a lot of dividend stocks have sold off because of fears that inflation might be stickier and that interest rates could stay higher for longer. As a result, the popular dividend ETF, Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) dropped by 6% in the past weeks: Data by YCharts And that's just the average of dividend-paying stocks. Many smaller and lesser-known names dropped by closer to 15%, especially in higher yielding sectors of the market that are today out-of-favor. Good examples include ...

The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and the Defense Production Act are two examples of why renewable energy stocks can make a comeback, thanks to increasing regulatory activity as we move into the next U.S. election cycle. The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:ICLN) is down around 11% this year, but both the Republican and Democrat camps can lead to a revival thanks to new policy proposals coming to light. Analysts expect a “China shock 2.0” for U.S. stocks as China produces cheaper renewable energy goo ...

The world is fighting to go green. So, it’s a good idea to have exposure to some of the best renewable energy stocks to buy in April.For one, according to the International Energy Agency, renewable energy sources will account for over 42% of global electricity generation, with wind and solar doubling to 25%. In addition, the agency says the “World added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and next 5 years will see the fastest growth yet…”Two, when and if the Federal Reserve does cut interest ra ...

BROOKFIELD, News, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC; TSX: BEP.UN, BEPC) (“Brookfield Renewable”) will hold its First Quarter 2024 Conference Call and Webcast on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results and business initiatives. Results will be released on Friday, May 3, 2024 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET and will be available on our website at https://bep.brookfield.com/ under “Press Releases”. Participants can join by conference call or webcast: Conferen ...

pidjoeThere's an old adage on Wall Street that says to take emotions out of investing. While that may make sense from a pure financial point of view, it's hard to ignore the fact that nearly all human behavior is driven by emotions. That's why I don't necessarily subscribe that adage, with the understanding that most investors want to feel good about their investments. Such may be the case with so-called ESG stocks like Brookfield Renewable Energy (NYSE:BEP), which enables investors to invest in assets ...

Building a $1 million retirement portfolio is probably easier than you think. For example, putting $300 a month into an investment earning 10% annually (about the average return of the S&P 500 over the last 30 years) would grow to $1 million in about 34 years. Increasing your investment or returns could make you a millionaire even faster. Enbridge (ENB 0.53%) and Brookfield Renewable (BEPC 0.61%) (BEP 0.35%) have demonstrated their abilities to deliver above-average returns over the years. That should conti ...

The sooner we transition toward a greener and cleaner economy, the better for all human beings. The future is green, and it is fast approaching. Governments worldwide are committing investments to increase the usage of renewable energy sources. Whether you like it or not, the future will be full of renewable energy.The U.S. government offers grants, tax credits and subsidies to boost production and help renewable energy companies expand. While the industry has been in a slump since 2023, the elections could ...

The transition to renewable energy is one of the biggest investment megatrends of our lifetime. Over the coming decades, the world needs to invest trillions of dollars to decarbonize the economy. That should power above-average growth for companies focused on those sectors in years to come.I want to cash in on this megatrend. That's why I've been loading up on renewable-energy stocks. I recently bought a few more shares of NextEra Energy Partners (NEP 1.29%) and Brookfield Renewable (BEPC 1.00%) (BEP 2.04%) ...

The bullish case for renewable energy stocks arguably comes down to one central theme: rising relevance.For years, scientists and former Vice President Al Gore have been warning Americans and the global community about climate change. Recently, the narrative has picked up steam as the data becomes all the more undeniable. So, that’s one key reason why renewable energy stocks have picked up interest – it’s good for all of us.Another factor that bolsters the bullish case for the green sector is geopolitics. W ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) requires a tremendous amount of computing power. That's driving blistering growth for leading-edge chips developed by companies like Nvidia. The hardware and software needed to power AI applications require lots of electricity. According to some estimates, AI data center racks require seven times more power than traditional ones, which already use a massive amount of electricity. Power-hungry AI applications help drive the view that the U.S. will need a lot more electricity in t ...