After two decades navigating market cycles, an experienced investor reveals how dividend compounders have become the bedrock of his portfolio strategy. Focusing on Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, and Texas Instruments, this approach emphasizes patience and reinvestment over chasing market hype, demonstrating how steady dividend growth and compounding can generate reliable passive income while maintaining exposure to quality businesses with enduring growth potential.
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US Stocks Slide on Weak Tech Earnings, Shutdown Worries
US stocks retreated Wednesday as disappointing earnings from major technology companies sparked a broad selloff, with the Nasdaq Composite leading declines with a 0.9% drop. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 147 points (0.3%) while the S&P 500 declined 0.4% as investors monitored the ongoing 22-day government shutdown and awaited Friday’s crucial consumer price index report.
about US Stocks Slide on Weak Tech Earnings, Shutdown WorriesTexas Instruments Q3 Earnings: Stock Drops on Conservative Outlook
Texas Instruments delivered strong third-quarter results with revenue beating estimates and 14% year-over-year growth, but investors sent the stock down sharply as conservative fourth-quarter guidance overshadowed the positive performance. The analog chipmaker’s reset of near-term expectations below Street forecasts, coupled with an unexpected $0.10 EPS reduction, highlighted the challenges of navigating inventory adjustments and cost pressures despite broad-based demand recovery across all end markets.
about Texas Instruments Q3 Earnings: Stock Drops on Conservative OutlookSCHD ETF Sentiment Turns Negative as Investors Sour
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), once a darling of income investors managing $72 billion in assets, is facing growing criticism from its shareholder base. October has marked a significant shift in sentiment as investors question the fund’s recent performance, with social media platforms revealing mounting frustration over the ETF’s stagnant returns compared to broader market indices like the Nasdaq’s 19% year-to-date gain.
about SCHD ETF Sentiment Turns Negative as Investors SourStock Futures Dip as Major Averages Aim for Second Positive Week
Stock futures dipped slightly after the S&P 500 reached a record closing high, buoyed by President Trump’s call for lower interest rates and oil prices. Major averages are on track for a second consecutive positive week, with the Dow and S&P 500 gaining 2.5% and 2%, respectively. Meanwhile, crude oil is set for its largest weekly decline since November, and several companies, including Boeing and Texas Instruments, reported disappointing earnings, while Twilio’s shares surged on a positive profit forecast.
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