These 6%+ Dividends Surged 20%+ This Year and It’s Just the Start

Two tech-focused closed-end funds (BTX and BST) offer attractive combinations of high dividends (6.1-6.8%), significant price gains (20%+), and wide discounts to net asset value. Despite strong performance this year, both funds trade at discounts well below their historical averages, suggesting further upside potential as market conditions normalize. Both funds are expected to increase payouts given strong NAV gains outpacing current dividend yields.

06/04/2026, 5:19 AM • Investing

This Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Is Obliterating the S&P 500 in 2026, but a Looming Change in Interest Rates Could Halt Its Momentum

The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF is outperforming the S&P 500 with an 18% year-to-date gain, driven by domestic-focused small-cap companies benefiting from U.S. government policies and AI infrastructure demand. However, rising inflation and anticipated interest rate hikes pose a significant risk, as 32% of Russell 2000 companies carry floating-rate debt that will become more expensive, potentially hampering their growth and earnings.

05/29/2026, 4:35 AM • The Motley Fool

These 3 Telecom Stocks Rallied Over 1,000% In A Year: Nvidia Did 75%

Three communications equipment companies—Lumentum Holdings, Applied Optoelectronics, and Ondas Holdings—have each delivered over 1,000% returns in the past year, significantly outpacing Nvidia's 75% gain. Lumentum and Applied Optoelectronics benefit from hyperscaler datacenter buildouts requiring optical components, while Ondas focuses on industrial communications and defense-adjacent autonomy. Wall Street analyst consensus remains mixed, with some targets lagging current prices, particularly for Applied Optoelectronics which shows 35% implied downside.

05/05/2026, 11:34 AM • Benzinga

Fabrinet Stock Tumbles Despite Q3 Earnings, Revenue Beats

Fabrinet reported strong Q3 results with earnings per share of $3.72 (beating consensus of $3.56 by 4.49%) and revenue of $1.21 billion (exceeding the $1.18 billion estimate). Despite the earnings beat and record financial results, the stock fell 10.84% to $640 in after-hours trading. The company provided Q4 guidance with adjusted EPS of $3.72-$3.87 and revenue of $1.25-$1.29 billion.

05/04/2026, 5:09 PM • Benzinga

Meet the Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Beating the S&P 500, the Nasdaq-100, and the Dow Jones in 2026

The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF is outperforming major U.S. indexes in 2026 with an 11.1% return year-to-date. Small-cap companies in the Russell 2000 are more insulated from geopolitical risks as they conduct most business domestically, while large-cap tech-heavy indexes face headwinds from global instability. The Russell's diversified sector composition and exposure to beneficiaries of U.S. government policies position it to continue outperforming in 2026.

04/30/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Moderna, Coinbase, And Global Payments Are Among the Top 10 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (Feb. 16-Feb. 20): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

Ten large-cap stocks were top performers last week, with First Majestic Silver leading gains at 25.23% following better-than-expected Q4 results. Other notable gainers include Moderna (19.68%) on FDA seasonal flu vaccine review news, Global Payments (19.52%) with strong Q4 earnings and a $2.6B buyback authorization, and Coinbase (11.32%). Companies like Omnicom, Garmin, Figma, and Pan American Silver also reported strong quarterly results and positive guidance.

02/22/2026, 9:05 AM • Benzinga

Fabrinet to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results on February 2, 2026

Fabrinet announced it will release its second quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results on February 2, 2026, after market close, followed by a management conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. EST. The company is a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision manufacturing services to OEMs of complex products.

01/20/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire