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US equity markets rallied this week, capping off the best monthly gains since November 2023, as investors weighed encouraging inflation data against a whipsaw of court rulings on tariffs. Extending the on-again-off-again tariff saga, a trade court ruled that the tariffs were procedurally invalid, but an Appeals court paused the block, likely sending the decision to the Supreme Court. Rebounding from declines of 2.6% last week, the S&P 500 rallied 1.8% this week, closing within 4% of its February record highs.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Net Lease REITs create value by investing at returns above their cost of capital; WACC is a key metric for quality assessment. Top Net Lease REITs like Agree Realty, Essential Properties, Four Corners, VICI, and Realty Income have the most attractive WACCs and investment spreads. High-yield or cheap REITs often have elevated payout ratios and weaker balance sheets, signaling higher risk and possible dividend instability.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

I believe stocks are superior to bonds long term, especially during inflationary periods. But recent trends suggest bonds are becoming more competitive. Higher bond yields and rising stock valuations have made the risk/reward balance less favorable for stocks, especially defensive, income-oriented ones. I'm not buying bonds, but I see big opportunities in high-quality dividend stocks that have fallen out of favor, but still offer strong long-term growth.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com