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Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) trades around $28 and has returned 42% over the last year, a number that tells you something important even before you look at earnings. This closed-end fund was launched in November 2003 with $2.9 billion in total net assets and seeks high total returns with an emphasis on dividends and income. It uses leverage, which magnifies both profits and losses, and has a 1.5% expense ratio. How GDV generates its income Ilyas Nasrullah / Shutterstock.comGDV has provided strong dividend sustainability for its shareholders. GDV collects dividends from its holdings and distributes that income to…

USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersAs the market for GLP-1 weight loss drugs continues to grow, consumers fed up with needles now have two options in pill form. Eli Lilly, the maker of Zepbound, received FDA approval for its drug orforgaliprone, to be sold under the brand name Foundayo, on April 1, 2026, following Novo Nordisk, which received approval for the Vegovy pill in December 2025. Unlike injectable forms of drugs…

We’ve certainly seen some solid bullish days recently. However, broadly speaking, there is still risk to the market from a full correction. At the very least, investors would be wise to maintain a defensive mindset. For this purpose, there is a special dividend stock that will not only become more attractive on any marketwide fluctuations, but can generate valuable income if that shock turns into prolonged weakness. that’s stock tractor supply (TSCO 1.35%). Digging Deeper into Your Home Farming Business This is not one of the market’s favorite companies for income-seeking investors. However, don’t be fooled by its small size.…

USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersMore Americans are browsing online for electric cars as they grapple with increased gas prices caused by the US-Iran war. But so far, the increased interest in EVs has not translated into sales. The number of visitors searching on Edmunds.com for specific electric makes or models increased from 9.6% in February 2026 to 11.6% in March 2026, the group said. But EV sales remained stable at 6 in March.

Gemini/GoogleSummer is just around the corner and with it is the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches will begin in June and take place over a month across North America. Four dozen teams will compete in 104 matches in 16 cities. Eight matches during the tournament will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, known as “Atlanta Stadium”. The city is getting ready to host thousands of domestic and…

USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersDeanna Adkins, 28, filed for bankruptcy in February. Between his mother-in-law’s adoption about three years ago and the birth of his first child shortly after, he said his credit card debt had become unmanageable. Her 66-year-old mother-in-law was made homeless before she moved in with Adkins and her husband in Florida, she said, so Adkins bought her clothes, furniture and then…

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Gemini/GoogleSome US states have sales tax rates as high as 10%. Other states do not charge sales taxes at all. Consumption tax, the category that includes sales tax, is often a footnote at the end of the receipt, but it can also hit your wallet. Tariff is also a consumption tax. And tariffs are becoming quite familiar to American taxpayers, thanks to President Donald Trump’s ongoing campaign…

USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersDrivers on the road this weekend could see prices above $5 a gallon at the pump in some parts of the country as the fallout from the war in Iran continues across the United States. The national average for a regular gallon of gas is $4.15 as of Friday, April 10, according to AAA. In places with higher prices, this number exceeds $5 per gallon. On the low end of the spectrum…

Geopolitical tensions can unsettle investors – and recent events involving the US and Iran have reminded many how quickly markets can react. If you’re seeing a decline in your portfolio, it may be tempting to make a sudden move.But financial expert Dave Ramsey says these are the moments when discipline matters most, especially if that’s your goal. increase your wealth For longer periods of time.Short-term instability is nothing new, even if it arises from global conflict. Here’s what Ramsey says – what you should do – and what not to do – when the market falls.Will you be able to…