NextEra Energy Stock News

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VIG 0.16%) is a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF). But just because it has the word "dividend" in its name doesn't make it a good income investment.

Due to their continuous operations, data centers consume electricity constantly.

The stock market has taken investors on quite a roller-coaster ride in the past year. It tumbled due to concerns that tariffs could cause an uptick in inflation and a slowdown in economic growth.

NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against NextEra with a Class Period from December 2, 2021, and February 1, 2023.

Despite the volatility in the broader stock market, the S&P 500 index (^GSPC -0.64%) is still offering investors a tiny dividend yield of just 1.3%. You can do much better than that with companies like NextEra Energy (NEE -1.49%), Chevron (CVX -2.09%), and Enbridge (ENB -0.52%), which offer yields as high as 5.8%.

A lot has changed since we recommended our top five stocks to buy in April.

Many companies pay dividends. However, some dividend stocks are better suited for investors seeking income than others because of the durability of their cash flows and the strength of their financial profiles.

The US economy shows mixed signals, with weakening labor markets and housing starts, but resilient retail sales and industrial production driven by tariff front-running. Dividends and dividend growth stocks are outperforming Big Tech in 2025, with ETFs like HDV and CDL showing strong returns due to defensive sector exposure. My buy list focuses on "steady compounders" like Bar Harbor Bank, Heal...