PepsiCo Just Moved to Cut 1,000 Jobs. A Widow Who Bought Its Stock in 2000 Earns a 16% Yield on Her Money. Here's What the Cuts Do to Her Dividend Check
NOVEMBER 12, 2026

PepsiCo Just Moved to Cut 1,000 Jobs. A Widow Who Bought Its Stock in 2000 Earns a 16% Yield on Her Money. Here's What the Cuts Do to Her Dividend Check

PepsiCo is set to cut approximately 1,000 jobs in its North America food and beverage sector, aiming to streamline operations and safeguard cash flow for dividends. Despite these layoffs, the company has consistently increased its dividend for 54 years, currently yielding 4.2%. For investors, particularly those reliant on...

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REITs Now Yield 1.57 Points Less Than the 10-Year, the Lowest in 21 Years
NOVEMBER 13, 2026

REITs Now Yield 1.57 Points Less Than the 10-Year, the Lowest in 21 Years

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have shown a mixed performance, with the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) returning 12.1% year-to-date, slightly outpacing the S&P 500. However, VNQ's current dividend yield of 3.53% is higher than its historical averages, indicating it may be more expensive relative to past performance...

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