The goal of rational investors is to maximize total return under a given set of constraints. High dividend stocks can contribute a significant portion of a stock’s total return.

There’s a second out-of-favor industry that investors shouldn’t dismiss: the banks.

ULTA is the leading player in a growing industry.

The mining industry has a serious problem finding new gold.

A handful of outperformers are trading at relatively low forward valuations heading into 2026.