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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:VDC) and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEMKT:XLP) both target U.S. consumer staples stocks, aiming to capture the performance of companies

If there's one big pitfall that plagues dividend investors, it is probably being blinded by a huge dividend yield. A huge income stream often leads investors to overlook troubling facts about a

Most retired dividend investors want to find reliable dividend stocks. That's actually not as hard as it sounds, though you may have to give up a little yield to get the best of the best into your

As one of the largest businesses in the world by revenue and one of the largest importers in the U.S., Walmart (NYSE: WMT) can provide critical insights about the impact of tariffs on the economy.

Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) sizzled last week, with shares surging 238% on two pieces of positive news. First, Roundhill Investments added the plant-based meat maker to its new Roundhill Meme Stock

Explore the exciting world of Sysco (NYSE: SYY) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) was the subject of a new position by Sterling Investment Management, which acquired 21,079 shares for an estimated $2.96 million as of Q3 2025, according to its SEC filing dated

At first glance, the idea of a Dividend King approaching a $1 trillion market cap might surprise investors. This category of stocks tends to prioritize their ability to hike their payout every year

The trillion-dollar market-cap club is an exclusive club that not too many companies are a part of yet. When Apple became the first company to hit the mark in 2018, it was a major feat in the

With the price of seemingly everything on the rise this year, the chance to score an actual deal on something is a real treat. Add in the fact that my top retail pick is not some no-name brand

Shares of Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) were surging for the second day in a row, seemingly on a continuation of yesterday's meme stock and short squeeze rally, and after the company announced expanded

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is a dominant retail enterprise. It generated $270 billion in net sales in the latest fiscal year. This makes it the world's third-largest retailer behind only Walmart and Amaz

What's better than a high-yield dividend? A high-yield dividend that keeps growing, of course. For those who want to start drawing from that rich revenue stream, I've found three habitual high-yield

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has long been defined by its scale and ability to consistently source and deliver "everyday low prices" at its 10,700 global stores and e-commerce sites. But lately, the

It's easy to get caught up in the stock market's daily fluctuations. But it's important to take a longer-term perspective.

When looking at investment opportunities among consumer goods companies

Both Target (NYSE: TGT) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) have been staples in the retail world for decades, having been around since 1902 and 1962, respectively. They have established, recognizable brands

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is the world's biggest retailer, and maintaining that position means keeping up with modern technology.

After neglecting e-commerce earlier, the company has spent the last decade

Dividend Kings are in a league of their own. These companies have increased their dividends annually for at least the past 50 years. It's a short list, with only 56 companies currently making the

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is having a great year, led by strong gains in tech, communications, financials, and industrials. But not every sector is performing well.

The consumer staples sector

Just across Long Island Sound from Long Island itself sits Purchase, NY, home of consumer-packaged goods giant PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP). The business began with a single beverage -- Pepsi-Cola -- in

Investors are encouraging PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) to restructure the business to operate more efficiently.

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With the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) hovering around an all-time high, investors may be more interested in growth stocks with market-beating potential than high-yield dividend stocks. But long-term

Both Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) are on the top-10 list of largest consumer staples companies. They compete head-to-head in the beverage niche of the sector.

But they have some

Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) management team can be given credit by investors for innovating rapidly in the most technologically advanced categories.

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Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is a company that needs no introduction. Since the first store opened in July 1962, it has been a staple in thousands of cities across the world, even becoming America's largest