The Week’s Investing News Roundup: Disney Insider, Dividend Aristocrats, Passive Income

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  • Warren Buffett’s annual letter lowered expectations for big gains.
  • FTC sued to block Kroger’s $25 billion grocery merger with Albertsons. Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger talks halted as well.
  • Walmart stock split 3 for 1.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Boeing.
  • Apple scrapped self-driving EV project.
  • Disney heirs back CEO and board over activist investors.
  • Toyota safety recall of pickups and SUVs.
  • Bitcoin raced toward an all-time high.
  • A cyberattack disrupted prescription drug coverage nationwide.
  • And another partial government shutdown loomed.

Forget T-Bills, Here Are Five Safe Dividend Stocks With Ultra-High Yields

Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Frontline PLC (NYSE: FRO), and these other companies pay among the most significant dividends but remain safe stock ideas for investors with a longer-term horizon.

Five Dividend Aristocrats Are Our Top Passive Income Picks for March

Investors looking for top passive income stock ideas should look to the 24/7 Wall St. top picks for March, which are all Dividend Aristocrats, including Amcor PLC (NYSE: AMCR) and Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE: BEN).

CEO Bob Iger Slashes Disney Stake by 80%

Why has CEO Bob Iger slashed his stake in Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) over the past year? Could he be getting ready to retire from the entertainment giant again?

Want $2,500 in Passive Income? Invest $5,000 Into These 3 Dividend Stocks

Global Net Lease Inc. (NYSE: GNL) and these other two stocks combined can generate over $2,500 a year in passive income for an investment of just $5,000 in each stock.

When Interest Rates Are Cut, These Six Dividend Aristocrats Could Skyrocket

Investors looking for passive income may want to consider NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE: NEE), Realty Income Corp. (NYSE: O), and other Dividend Aristocrats that could soar higher when the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates.

 

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