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The Pros and Cons of Reinvesting Dividends

Reinvesting dividends offers you the extra earning power of compounding, but if you’re on the fence about it, here are a few other factors to consider.

May 31, 2024

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Brad Simmerman

Stock Market

Energy Short Covering Could Boost These Oil Stocks

Rising prices could readily prompt short covering in the energy sector, and these two oil stocks are prime candidates for a short-covering rally.

March 25, 2024

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Clif Droke

Magazine

1 Type of Options Trading That’s Best Avoided

There are a number of unique risks that apply only to options trading, but there’s one kind of risk (that’s outside your control) that should give you pause if you’re thinking about trading 0-day options.

June 28, 2024

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Brad Simmerman

Value Stocks

SLB Ltd. (SLB) Should Benefit from the End of Low Oil Prices

Russian sanctions and growing U.S. tensions with Venezuela are putting an end to low oil prices, and SLB Ltd. (SLB) should be a prime beneficiary.

October 27, 2025

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Clif Droke

Stock Market

The Most Terrifying Chart in the Stock Market Shouldn’t Freak You Out

Stocks are priced for perfection, and fund managers are fully invested, but one chart is flashing a sign that hasn’t been seen since the dotcom era and may be signaling a generational top.

February 4, 2026

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Brad Simmerman

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Follow Congresspeople into These 3 Little-Known Stocks

Unlike most “smart money,” elected officials have to disclose what they’re buying. And given that they generally beat the market, it makes sense to take a look at what they’re buying now.

September 26, 2025

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Brad Simmerman

Magazine

The Best Way to Play High Interest Rates? Regional Banks

Interest rates are rising across the board, but some companies stand to benefit as long-term rate growth outpaces short-term hikes. Companies like regional banks …

September 30, 2022

Cabot Profit Booster

October 18, 2022

The market has had many ups and downs in recent days, though stepping back, the indexes have been trending lower. Essentially, while there have been some strong days for the indexes, we are in a bear market until proven otherwise.

October 18, 2022

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Jacob Mintz

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How To Invest

3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Stocks

Most financial planners agree there are seven levels of wealth. Hiding in plain sight in those levels are three great reasons to invest in stocks.

November 2, 2022

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Nancy Zambell

Personal Finance

The Safest Investments in Retirement: Protecting Your Nest Egg

Seeking out the safest investments for retirement will help you keep more of your money, helping you have a more comfortable retirement.

December 8, 2025

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Nancy Zambell

Stock Market

Are Muni Bonds Safe?

Many income investors like municipal bonds for their tax advantages and yield. But the two experts below have some warnings about the sector. “I am frequently asked about municipal bonds and why I have not recommended them in this newsletter. The short answer is, I don’t like them. The longer answer...

May 11, 2012

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Jack Colombo

Dividend Stocks

Master Limited Partnerships

Master limited partnerships, or MLPs, are a unique type of business allowed under the U.S. tax code.

April 2, 2017

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Chloe Lutts Jensen

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Dividend Stocks

2 Low-Risk Alternative Energy Stocks to Buy

With the clean energy revolution in full swing, these 2 low-risk alternative energy stocks are a way for conservative investors to play it.

March 1, 2021

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Tom Hutchinson

Stock Market

eBay (EBAY) Vs. Amazon (AMZN)

May 12, 2016

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Nancy Zambell

Dividend Stocks

Stocks You Want to Own in this Market

Weeks like this in the stock market tend to make us want to throw up our hands and head for the safety of cash.

October 16, 2014

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Chloe Lutts Jensen

Stock Market

Active Investment Management

For investors, the Almanac tells us that October is the start of the period of the year that has historically had the best performance in the stock market.

September 27, 2012

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Paul Goodwin

Growth Stocks

Best Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Now

Coal is dead; renewable energy is the future. And the best renewable energy stocks are worth your consideration. Here are two that stand out.

May 25, 2020

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Timothy Lutts

Stock Market

Success Stories from Cabot’s Investment Newsletters

Investment newsletters are a good, and comparatively cheap, way for individual investors to make money. Here are three Cabot subscribers who can attest to that.

November 23, 2015

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Chris Preston

Cabot Dividend Investor

August 1, 2017

Two of our stocks reported earnings and opened lower this morning. I’m keeping one on Hold and moving the other, which was rated Buy, to Hold as well.

August 1, 2017

Cabot Dividend Investor

May 26, 2017

This stock reported first-quarter earnings that beat expectations last night. However, the stock declined in after-hours trading.

May 26, 2017