Just because Wall Street likes a stock doesn't mean it's a great pick. However, it's not a bad idea to at least consider how analysts view a given stock. After all, their opinions are (or at least, should be) based on a thorough review of the underlying businesses for the stock.Sometimes, analysts are highly bullish about stocks that have great long-term prospects. In some cases, they're so optimistic that their price targets reflect expectations of significant near-term gains. Here are three unstoppable st ...

Generating passive income can help get you on the road to financial freedom. It can help offset some of your expenses, reducing the time you need to actively work to fund your lifestyle. The more passive income you can produce, the less reliant you'll become on your career for income. Buying stocks that pay dividends is a great way to start earning durable passive income. Two great dividend stocks to buy for income right now are Brookfield Renewable (BEPC -2.65%) (BEP -1.29%) and Enbridge (ENB 1.09%). They ...

One is near 10% and the payout looks secure; the other has a high yield and great growth potential.In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe share two of their favorite ultra-high-yield dividend stocks, Easterly Government Properties (DEA 1.01%) and Brookfield Renewable (BEPC -0.98%) (BEP -1.08%).*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 15, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 18, 2025. ...

Energy demand is accelerating, especially for lower-carbon energy. The world needs more power to support an increasingly digital economy. Data centers, especially those supporting AI applications, require a tremendous amount of power. They're on pace to go from consuming 1%-2% of global electricity to 3%-4% by 2030. That would fuel significant demand growth for natural gas, renewable energy, and nuclear power. Brookfield Renewable (BEPC 1.64%) (BEP 0.39%) is a global leader in producing renewable energy. In ...

The S&P 500 up over 55% in the last two years. Naturally, investors are likely wondering how much longer the bull market rally can go.Although no one knows what will definitively happen this year, it's clear the broader market has gotten more expensive. So it's even more important to ensure you are investing in top companies that you are willing to hold through periods of volatility.Here's why these five Fool.com contributors have high conviction in Alphabet (GOOG 1.31%) (GOOGL 1.25%), Micron Technology (MU ...

Dividend Stocks Overview - Dividend stocks have outperformed non-payers by more than two to one over the last 50 years [1] - Companies with growing dividends, such as Brookfield Renewable and Chevron, deliver the highest returns [2] Brookfield Renewable - Brookfield Renewable has grown its dividend at a 6% compound annual rate since 2001 and aims for 5% to 9% annual growth long-term [3] - The company's funds from operations (FFO) are expected to rise by 2% to 3% annually due to inflation-driven growth and 2% to 4% from higher-rate power purchase agreements [4] - Brookfield's renewable energy projects and accretive acquisitions could drive more than 10% annual FFO per-share growth for the next five years [5] - The company offers a dividend yield of over 5%, significantly higher than the S&P 500's 1 2% yield [5] Chevron - Chevron has increased its dividend for over 30 consecutive years, with more than 5% annual growth over the last five years [6] - The company is investing in high-return assets, targeting over 10% annual free cash flow growth through 2027 at $60 oil [7] - Chevron plans to fund its capital program, grow dividends, and repurchase shares within a $10 billion to $20 billion annual target range [7] - The potential acquisition of Hess could more than double Chevron's free cash flow by 2027 at $70 oil, further supporting dividend growth [8] Conclusion - Brookfield Renewable and Chevron are top dividend growth stocks with strong records and high yields, making them attractive investments [9]

You won't be charged a penny during the free trial, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.If you want full access to our Portfolio and all our current Top Picks, feel free to join us at High Yield Investor for a 2-week free trialSamuel Smith has a diverse background that includes being lead analyst and Vice President at several highly regarded dividend stock research firms and running his own dividend investing YouTube channel. He is a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional a ...

A common strategy in retirement investing is to focus on securities that distribute consistent and defensive dividends. This way retirees and other income-oriented investors can match their living expenses with portfolio income streams without having to worry about divesting saved assetsRoberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in the financial management helping top-tier corporates shape their financial strategies and execute large-scale financings. He has also made significant efforts to institution ...

It takes money to make money. However, it doesn't require a lot of cash to get started generating passive income. Several high-quality dividend stocks cost less than $33 a share. Three great ones under that price point are Brookfield Renewable (BEPC -0.70%) (BEP -0.26%), Invitation Homes (INVH -0.59%), and Kinder Morgan (KMI -0.26%). Because of that, you can buy one share of all three for less than $100. That would supply you with a growing stream of dividend income that you can add to as you have more cash ...

Several pockets of the stock market have sold off in recent weeks, including the energy and utility sectors and consumer-facing companies. When a top stock sells off, but the long-term investment thesis remains unchanged, it can make the opportunity even more enticing.Three Motley Fool contributors were asked to offer suggestions on top dividend stocks they see as buying opportunities right now. They suggested oil and gas producer Diamondback Energy (FANG 0.75%), renewable energy investor Brookfield Renewab ...