3 Dividend Investing Opportunities To Profit From AI

AI winners are not limited to low-yielding tech stocks. Alternative asset managers are funding the data center boom. Energy companies and REITs may quietly benefit too.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

Midterms Won't Settle Washington's Volatility

Political volatility should stay elevated even after Democrats retake the House this November, State Street Investment Management said. Republicans are still expected to hold the Senate, leaving little room for sweeping legislation.

ETF Trends • Sep 16, 2026

RSPU: Utilities Sector Dashboard For September

Water utilities are the most compelling subsector based on their value score. Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF offers US utilities exposure with lower company-specific risk and better fundamentals and returns than cap-weighted peers. RSPU is best suited for long-term investors, while XLU remains preferable for trading due to superior liquidity.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

2 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of August 2026

Every month I add to positions in my closed-end fund portfolio, which helps to compound my distribution growth over the long term. While markets are tapping new all-time highs or close to it, I let my cash pile build, which has been the case for a handful of months now. With that, I still added to two positions, which are long-time positions of mine where I feel they are differentiated and discounted enough to be appealing currently.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

My Safest Income Is My Biggest Risk Now

Realty Income and similar income stocks now struggle to deliver inflation-beating returns, with dividend growth lagging recent price increases. In today's higher-rate, post-2020 inflationary environment, traditional income favorites offer little premium over bonds and limited inflation protection. My income safety test reveals that many beloved REITs and dividend stocks fail to preserve purchasing power, making them riskier for retirees.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11, 2026

These 5 ETFs Are Built for Bear Markets. History Says Now Is a Fantastic Time to Buy.

To brace against market pullbacks, add some defensive stocks or funds to your mix. Defensive industries include healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples.

The Motley Fool • Sep 11, 2026

Worried About Lingering Market Volatility? Defensive ETFs to Consider

Markets remain under pressure as geopolitical and economic risks rise. Defensive ETFs could help investors navigate volatility without abandoning growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026

XLU's AI Power Story Crumbles as Texas Freezes Data-Center Demand

Texas regulators just froze data-center hookups, and one application fee cut AEP Ohio's pipeline by more than half overnight.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 7, 2026

Should You Invest in the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)?

Launched on December 16, 1998, the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 2, 2026

The Best High-Yield ETFs for Rising Interest Rates

Worries about slowing growth and inflation may benefit defensive funds focusing on sectors like utilities, consumer staples and healthcare.

Barrons • Aug 31, 2026