Clearway Energy, Inc. Class C Stock News

“One Big Beautiful Bill” inches closer to becoming law. It will have an impact on the broader economy, and especially certain specific sectors. Some dividend stocks could be in serious trouble, while others could gain. I share my take as a dividend investor.

Energy is vital to our modern society. We can't live without electricity (which is proven anytime there's a power outage).

Building a low-stress retirement income stream requires a diversified portfolio of durable, defensive, and dividend-growing stocks or funds. I share two approaches to achieving a low-stress dividend growth portfolio that yields 5-9%. I detail which of the two approaches is my favorite, as well as some of my top big dividend growth picks for retirees right now.

The Fed held rates steady and now projects only two cuts this year, with slower GDP growth and higher inflation expected in 2025-2026. Tariffs remain a net economic negative, with most of their inflationary and growth-dampening effects still ahead of us. AI and Big Tech capital expenditures are driving resilient U.S. GDP growth, offsetting broader economic fragility and tariff headwinds.

Retirement is often misunderstood; rather than a cliff, it should be an off-ramp to more meaningful, flexible work and personal fulfillment. Research shows that abrupt retirement can negatively impact health, purpose, and longevity; maintaining meaningful work and community is crucial. Financial independence should be about gaining the freedom to design a fulfilling life, not simply quitting wo...

There's a lot of uncertainty these days. Economists don't know how much tariffs and other policy changes will impact the economy.

Clearway Energy is a leading renewables and conventional energy firm, with strong growth in revenue, EBITDA, and consistent dividend increases. CWEN-A shares offer a higher dividend yield, deeper discount, and greater voting power compared to CWEN, making them the better value opportunity. Clearway's improving leverage, robust pipeline, and minimal equity issuance needs support its growth outlo...

Investors often skip over the utilities sector in favor of companies in higher-growth industries. Utilities stocks tend to be stable sources of dividend income and defensive plays.