Realty Income: Rationalizing The Path Forward

Friday, 8 December 2023, 19:06:07
After the acquisition of Spirit Realty Capital, Realty Income will become the 4th largest REIT. Read more to see an overview and analysis of O stock.
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The 7 Best REITs Stocks to Buy in December

Thursday, 7 December 2023, 15:48:59
The realm of real estate investment trusts (REITs) has had it incredibly rough in 2023 in contrast to the S&P 500’s double-digit gains. Consequently, this environment makes selecting the best REITs a challenging task. REITs, which manage various real estate properties, have traditionally been excellent tools for portfolio diversification, especially during periods of low-interest rates. However, the landscape has shifted dramatically, with current mortgage interest rates soaring. Moreover, this rate spike is pushing the dream of home ownership and, consequently, the value of various real estate properties beyond the reach of many. Despite REITs’ usual allure of generous dividends, stemming from their obligation to distribute a whopping 90% of profits, today’s market requires a keen eye to identify the most resilient REITs in these evolving times. Best REITs: Realty Income (O) Source: Shutterstock Realty Income (NYSE: O ) emerged as a titan in the REIT sector with a massive market capitalization of $38 billion.
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The 7 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Buy in December

Thursday, 7 December 2023, 12:40:00
When it comes to the best S&P 500 stocks, the largest components of this market-cap weighed stock index may come to mind. For example, “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks , like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG ), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA ). Or, mega cap blue-chip stocks , like Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A,NYSE:BRK.B), ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM ), and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ ). Yet while there may be merit in including these names, or other names making up the largest S&P 500 stocks, some of the top components to buy right now may be some of the relatively smaller names that are part of this leading market benchmark. Scroll down the list of S&P 500 stocks by weight , and towards the end of the list, you’ll stumble upon many great opportunities. This is the case, whether you are a growth investor, a value investor, an investor focused on dividends, or anything in between. Among these names, however, seven stand out as S&P 500 stocks that could deliver a powerful performance in 2024.
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5 Reasons to Buy Realty Income Stock Like There”s No Tomorrow

Thursday, 7 December 2023, 11:15:00
Realty Income is the 800-pound gorilla in the net-lease sector, and it looks like it is on sale today.
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Secure Your Retirement With These 3 Dividend Stocks

Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 19:38:46
One of the best ways to keep your portfolio safe and generate consistent income is investing in dividend stocks . And when they’re paid out by reputable companies that have raised dividends for years, they have lasting strength and stability. For example, let’s look at American States Water (NYSE: AWR ). American States is a water and electrical utility company that’s been around since 1929. For the last 69 years, it has consistently increased its dividend. Not only are you owning a reliable company with financial stability, you are also owning a stock that continues to pay. That’s the kind of security to keep your retirement safe. So, let’s explore other reliable and safe dividend stocks to buy and hold now. Realty Income (O) Source: Shutterstock With a yield of 5.51% and interest rates likely to drop in 2024, Realty Income (NYSE: O ) is a steal at current prices. Since bottoming out around $46, it ran back to $55.80. Now, if it can break above resistance at $56.09, it could potentially run back to $60 a share, near term.
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