UPS Is Walking Away From Amazon. Is That a Smart Move?

UPS is reducing its Amazon-related shipping volume by over 50% through 2026, phasing out standard last-mile delivery services. While Amazon was UPS's largest customer, these shipments generated lower profits and clogged sorting facilities. UPS is pivoting toward higher-margin orders from small-to-medium businesses and healthcare customers. The company expects 3% revenue growth and 1% adjusted EPS growth in 2026, marking the first synchronized growth since 2022.

08/20/2026, 1:05 PM • The Motley Fool

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Load Up On Before 2026 Ends

The article recommends three consumer dividend stocks trading at low valuations with strong dividend yields: Realty Income (5.2% yield), Clorox (4.7% yield), and Campbell's (6.8% yield). All three have faced recent challenges but show signs of recovery, offering potential for market-beating returns for income investors.

08/09/2026, 9:32 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Magnificent Industrial Stocks Down 40% to Buy and Hold Forever

UPS and Fluor, both trading 40% below their all-time highs, present buying opportunities for long-term value investors. UPS is stabilizing its business after pandemic-related challenges and union negotiations, with expected revenue and EPS growth returning in 2026. Fluor is shifting to less risky reimbursable contracts and benefiting from cloud, AI, and nuclear market expansion, with profitability expected to return in 2026.

08/05/2026, 12:10 PM • The Motley Fool

Is United Parcel Service (UPS) the Best Dividend Stock in the Industrial Sector?

UPS trades at 14x forward earnings with a 6.4% dividend yield, down 44% from its 2022 all-time high. After facing pandemic-related volume declines, margin compression, and labor challenges, the company has stabilized by focusing on higher-margin business customers and healthcare. UPS expects 3% revenue growth and 1% EPS growth in 2026, with stronger 4% revenue and 12% EPS growth projected for 2027, suggesting it could become an attractive dividend play in the industrial sector.

08/04/2026, 12:20 PM • The Motley Fool

WareMatch Partners With ShipPlug to Unlock Shipping Savings For 3PL Operators

WareMatch, a 3PL marketplace platform, has entered an exclusivity partnership with ShipPlug, a shipping intelligence company. Through the integration, WareMatch users gain free access to ShipPlug's automated refund recovery system for late FedEx and UPS deliveries. ShipPlug expands into the 3PL market at scale while WareMatch adds a value-add differentiator for its warehouse and shipper users.

08/03/2026, 4:42 PM • GlobeNewswire

Is UPS Stock an Excellent Dividend Stock to Buy?

The article examines whether United Parcel Service (UPS) is a good dividend stock for investors. With a 5.6% yield, UPS is highlighted as a potential investment opportunity. The author notes that management is demonstrating operational prudence despite challenging circumstances, suggesting investors can be pleased with the company's current direction.

07/31/2026, 11:25 PM • The Motley Fool

This Dividend Stock's Moat Is as Wide as It Gets. 3 Reasons to Buy and Hold Forever.

Realty Income (O) is presented as an attractive long-term dividend investment with a wide competitive moat. The REIT owns nearly 15,600 single-tenant, net-leased properties rented to major companies like Walmart and FedEx. It offers a 4.9% dividend yield with consistent monthly payouts and annual increases since 1994. Despite rising interest rates dampening stock price growth, the company has successfully expanded its portfolio through acquisitions, suggesting strong fundamentals and potential for future stock price recovery.

07/22/2026, 4:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Etsy vs. Wayfair: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Etsy and Wayfair represent different e-commerce strategies in the discretionary spending market. Etsy maintains profitability with a 5.7% net margin and asset-light model, while Wayfair generates higher revenue ($12.5B vs $2.9B) but remains unprofitable with a -2.5% net margin. The article recommends Etsy for conservative investors seeking steady cash flow and Wayfair for aggressive investors betting on housing market recovery.

07/17/2026, 10:07 PM • The Motley Fool

United Parcel Service vs. FedEx: What Their Revenue Trends Tell Investors

FedEx demonstrates stronger revenue momentum with consistent year-over-year growth and steady quarterly expansion, while UPS experiences volatile quarterly performance due to its strategic decision to shed low-margin Amazon business and prioritize profit margins over revenue growth. FedEx's recent freight spinoff and expected 11% fiscal year growth contrast with UPS's intentional volume reduction driven by higher unionized labor costs.

07/08/2026, 8:14 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Big Dividends on Sale as Warsh Targets Inflation and Yields Up to 11.9%

Two closed-end funds (CEFs) are trading at significant discounts to net asset value due to market concerns about interest rates under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's inflation-focused approach. BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) offers a 7.8% monthly dividend at a 6.7% discount, while BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) provides an 11.9% yield at a 6.1% discount. Both funds are positioned to benefit as inflation eases and rates decline, potentially closing their discounts.

07/07/2026, 6:19 AM • Investing

Want a Lifetime of Passive Income? Buy Realty Income Stock in July and Never Sell.

Realty Income (O), a REIT specializing in brick-and-mortar retail properties, is presented as a long-term dividend investment opportunity. Despite retail sector challenges, the company maintains 98%+ occupancy rates with strong tenants like Walmart and Home Depot, has paid monthly dividends since 1969 with quarterly increases since 1998, and is exploring new markets including AI data center infrastructure.

07/02/2026, 3:20 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now and Hold Forever

The article recommends three blue-chip dividend stocks for long-term passive income: Realty Income (O), a REIT with monthly dividends and 31 years of consecutive increases; S&P Global (SPGI), a Dividend King with 53 years of dividend growth and dominant market position in credit ratings; and Aflac (AFL), a specialty insurer with 44 consecutive years of dividend increases and strong growth prospects.

06/23/2026, 1:30 AM • The Motley Fool

FedEx Reports Earnings Tuesday. Is the Delivery Giant a Buy?

FedEx reports fiscal Q4 earnings on Tuesday, June 23, shortly after the Federal Reserve signaled potential rate hikes. The company has shown strong recent performance with 8% revenue growth and 16% EPS growth in Q3, driven by B2B shipping and cost-cutting initiatives. However, the stock has pulled back following the Fed's hawkish stance and Amazon's entry into freight services. Trading at 17x forward earnings with a 1.5% dividend yield, FedEx offers reasonable valuation but limited upside if economic demand softens.

06/20/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

C.H. Robinson Worldwide vs. GXO: Which Logistics Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two logistics companies with different business models. C.H. Robinson Worldwide operates as an asset-light freight broker with strong profitability ($587M net income), robust free cash flow ($894.9M), and a healthy balance sheet (0.9x debt-to-equity). GXO Logistics focuses on tech-driven contract logistics with faster revenue growth (12.5% YoY) but struggles with profitability ($32M net income, 0.2% margin) and higher leverage (2.6x debt-to-equity). The author favors C.H. Robinson for its financial stability, operational flexibility, and exposure to improving LTL market pricing.

06/12/2026, 3:03 PM • The Motley Fool

Medline Distribution Center Fire Creates Near-Term Headwind: Analyst

Medline Inc. stock fell 2.53% on Friday following a major fire that destroyed its 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Tracy, California on Thursday. The facility represents 4% of the company's U.S. warehouse space and 3% globally. Analysts expect near-term margin pressure from inventory losses and replenishment costs, though long-term impact should be limited given Medline's scale. The stock decline was also influenced by an FDA warning letter issued last week citing significant manufacturing violations at its Waukegan facility.

06/12/2026, 2:13 PM • Benzinga