Gold prices are concluding a remarkable year on a positive note, soaring to yet another all-time high as Treasury yields and the dollar continue to decline. This trend is driven by the widespread anticipation of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. According to FactSet, gold for February delivery (GCG24, -0.41%) closed at an unprecedented $2,093.10 per ounce on Comex … [Read more...] about Gold Prices Reach Record Highs as Treasuries and Dollar Decline
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Income Investing: The Evolving Landscape
Income investors were traditionally drawn to dividends, a portion of a public company's profit distributed to stockholders. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were particularly attractive, as they were required by tax law to distribute most of their profits as dividends. However, with risk-free Treasuries offering coupons of 4% to 5%, one might question the need to scramble … [Read more...] about Income Investing: The Evolving Landscape