U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Saudi Arabia to initiate discussions on the governance of Gaza post the Israel-Hamas conflict. Why It Matters: Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia is part of a broader Middle East tour to address the Gaza governance, Reuters reported. He is expected to meet with senior Saudi leaders and counterparts from Qatar, Egypt.
Open FlipInvesting in dividend stocks is a great way to build wealth over the long term. However, income investors often face a tough choice: Should they invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs), which often offer high yields but less capital appreciation, or traditional dividend stocks, which pay lower yields but have more growth potential?What are REITs?REITs operate a simple business model.
Open FlipIncome-seeking investors want to turn their heads toward the telecommunications industry. Two members of America's three-way telecom oligopoly offer huge dividend yields above 6% at the moment.Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) recently delivered first-quarter results that suggest their high-yield dividends are on steady ground. Both telecom giants are generating the profits they need to meet.
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