The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of 30 blue-chip, American companies, many of which pay dividends to their shareholders. Investing in dividend stocks is a time-tested strategy that allows investors to generate passive income from their stock holdings.

This owner and operator of a handful of the world's most iconic mountain resorts saw its stock decline over the last year, creating a buying opportunity for investors.

Orange's valuation remains low at 8.1x forward earnings, reflecting its historically justified discount. Click here to find out why I rate ORANY stock a Hold.

Stocks that consistently increase dividends, offer high yields, and have resilient payouts are compelling investments to generate solid passive income over time. Moreover, with three rate cuts behind us and more expected in 2025,

As the U.S. stock market rebounds from a sluggish start to 2025, with major indices snapping losing streaks, investors are keenly observing opportunities that offer stability and income potential amidst fluctuating conditions.

Last year was a lackluster one for the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. The average REIT gained only about 5% last year, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) 23% rally.

The Federal Reserve’s 25 basis points rate cut at the end of October 2024 took interest rates below 5% for the first time since March 2023, and another rate a few weeks ago puts it as 4.5% as of writing.