A Simple 7%+ Yielding Portfolio To Sleep Well In Retirement

For retirees who do not want to do deep due diligence into picking individual stocks, there are attractive alternatives for still generating attractive income. I detail a simple portfolio for generating a 7%+ yield along with dividend growth. The portfolio combines monthly income machines with dividend growth powerhouses, providing an attractive combination of current income and long-term dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • May 4, 2026

Invest In The Top Part Of The K-Shaped Economy

Investing in technology is now essential as tech sector earnings and profit margins surge, driven by AI infrastructure capex and data center buildouts. Despite high growth and profitability, the tech sector trades at only a modest premium to the S&P 500, with a PEG ratio of 0.8x. Dividend-focused ETFs like TDIV and TDVI offer exposure to tech's upside while providing income, making them attractive for income-seeking investors.

Seeking Alpha • May 2, 2026

Apple's Standout Q2 Earnings Open Up ETF Opportunities

On Thursday, Apple (AAPL) released its highly-awaited Q2 2026 earnings report. While all mega-cap tech earnings calls are closely watched, this one was especially crucial, considering it came after news that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple.

ETF Trends • May 1, 2026

Considering "Sell in May?" 5 ETFs to Buy Instead

Don't "sell in May" yet. Solid earnings, AI strength, and geopolitical tailwinds make select ETFs attractive despite inflation and Iran war risks.

Zacks Investment Research • May 1, 2026

Mag 7 Capex Explosion: AI Infrastructure Stocks Could Win Big

The world's four largest hyperscalers unveiled plans to spend more than $700B in capex, with large portions tied to investments in AI data centers and infrastructure. The AI market is expected to reach $3T by 2033, a CAGR of 30%, as adoption accelerates and use cases expand across a wide range of industries. AI infrastructure providers are well positioned to gain from big tech's data center expansion and demand for high-performance computing.

Seeking Alpha • May 1, 2026

This Tech Sector ETF Gives Investors the Best Bang for Their Buck

Earnings for State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR members are expected to be up 43% this year from last and rise another 24% in 2027.

Barrons • May 1, 2026

Forget Geopolitics: Bet on Earnings Growth & Invest in These Sector ETFs

Strong Q1 earnings momentum continues as S&P 500 firms beat estimates. Tech, Energy lead growth; full-year 2026 outlook stays robust.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026

Should You Invest in the Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF (PSCT)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF (PSCT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 7, 2010.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026

Tech ETFs: XLK Offers Lower Fees While IYW Provides Broader Tech Exposure

iShares U.S. Technology ETF manages more than double the number of holdings found in State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF. State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF maintains a significantly lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than the iShares alternative.

The Motley Fool • Apr 29, 2026

Key Tech Earnings Drop This Week: Is Your Tech Fund Delivering?

It's that time again: some huge names in technology and the broader stock market will report their earnings this week. With so much uncertainty around AI and the economy in general, markets will be watching results closely.

ETF Trends • Apr 28, 2026