Dear Reader,
If you operate a standard checking or savings account, your money could be moved onto a new government-controlled network called FedNow.
The Fed is calling it a "speed upgrade" for the banking system.
They are telling banks …
"Join our new FedNow network and your customers will be able to send and receive money in seconds. Any time. Any day. Holidays included."
No wonder over 1,500 banks and credit unions have already signed on.
But here's what nobody's talking about …
For the first time in history, every single transaction moving through the US banking system will pass through one centralized "Fed-controlled" hub …
Silently tracking every purchase, transfer, bill payment and donation you make.
Currently, $2 TRILLION worth of transactions go through the traditional network every single day. But soon, it will be funneled through the new network that the Federal Reserve has built, operates and can see in real time.
That's the part buried in the Federal Reserve Docket No. OP-1670.
In fact, on page 84 of the 93-page document, they admit that it will make it easier to track the spending of Americans.
That's why I've put together 4 steps to "Fed proof" your savings before FedNow grants them complete control over your savings.
Discover the 4 simple steps here.
Good luck and God bless!
Martin D. Weiss, PhD
Weiss Ratings Founder
P.S. I've been watching government moves into personal finance for over 50 years. Cyprus savers didn't see it coming in 2013. Canadian truckers didn't see it coming in 2022. Don't let FedNow catch you off guard. See the 4 "Fed proof" steps before it's too late.
Is Realty Income's 4.8% Yield Worth the Risk Now?
Submitted by Jordan Chussler. Article Published: 2/28/2026.
Key Points
- With fixed-income yields compressed, equity income has become more attractive—but it brings principal risk.
- Realty Income’s appeal continues to center on stable cash flow and high occupancy, alongside its monthly dividend cadence.
- The dividend remains dependable, but slow dividend growth and an elevated payout ratio are key items to monitor.
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With the Federal Reserve's last interest rate cut in December 2025, the central bank's benchmark effective federal funds rate sits at just 3.64%. In turn, yields on fixed‑income products have been reduced to the point that many income investors are turning to equities to fill the void.
Today's best rates on CDs, for instance, are hovering around 4%, while only longer‑dated Treasury notes and bonds are currently offering coupon rates above 4%.
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Some corners of the equity market are already providing higher yields. Yardeni Research data indicates that at 5%, dividends from real estate have the highest average yield of any sector, with utilities and energy following at 3.9% and 3.7%, respectively.
For one stock in particular, the dividend has become its calling card. Its latest earnings report offers a fresh read on the business—and on the risks.
Realty Income's Monthly Dividend Brand Rests on Stable Cash Flow and High Occupancy
Among yield-focused investors, Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a household name. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has raised its dividend for 113 consecutive quarters.
Shares of O are a staple in dividend portfolios, underscored by a monthly distribution cadence—the REIT bills itself as "The Monthly Dividend Company."
When the REIT reported full-year and Q4 2025 financials on Feb. 24, it announced adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $1.08 per share, in line with analyst expectations. The company beat on revenue with $1.49 billion, slightly above the $1.4 billion analysts had forecast.
REITs—which are required by law to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income as dividends—aren't expected to generate sky-high funds from operations. Investors should instead focus on how reliably the business produces cash and preserves occupancy.
Realty Income's total occupancy rate—across roughly 15,511 properties totaling about 355 million square feet—stands at 98.9%. Approximately 91% of the portfolio consists of non‑discretionary, service‑oriented retail or low‑price‑point businesses, categories that tend to be more resilient in economic downturns.
Valuation provides another sign of stability. On a trailing‑12‑month basis, Realty Income's price‑to‑earnings (P/E) ratio was elevated at 61.54, but a forward P/E of 15.86 suggests the shares offer some value in addition to an attractive yield.
Chasing Equity Income Comes With Principal Risk
Investors increasing equity exposure to boost income should be mindful of potential principal erosion. Abandoning fixed income—and its perceived lower risk—for risk‑on equity positions can expose portfolios to downside.
After trading in a well‑defined range for much of last year, Realty Income has broken out to a more than 15% year‑to‑date gain. Still, shares remain roughly 12% below their five‑year high from Aug. 12, 2022—a decline that hasn't been fully offset by the stock's yield.
Realty Income's Dividend Is (Slowly) Growing
The dividend that makes O attractive currently yields 4.8%, or $3.24 per share annually. That's higher than most fixed‑income instruments and close to the real estate sector's average 5% yield.
After decades of consecutive dividend increases, Realty Income is a member of the vaunted Dividend Aristocrats club.
Checking Realty Income's Financial Health
That track record of dividend growth does not appear to be immediately at risk. According to TradeSmith, Realty Income's financial health is firmly in the Green Zone, where it has been for more than seven months.
Q4 revenue rose 11% year over year, and over the past five years the company's revenue growth has averaged an eye‑catching 29.85%.
Qualcomm's Sudden Reversal Signal Could Catch the Bears Offside
Submitted by Sam Quirke. Article Published: 2/27/2026.
Key Points
- After a brutal 30% slide that erased nearly two years of gains, Qualcomm is showing early signs of stabilization.
- A bullish MACD crossover deep below zero suggests downside momentum may be exhausting itself.
- With fresh analyst upgrades starting to land and price action firming above recent lows, a base is starting to take shape.
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After collapsing nearly 30% between the first week of January and the first week of February, tech giant Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ: QCOM) is now trading around $145. It's been a rough start to the year for investors, with that selloff effectively dragging the stock back to 2020 levels.
The primary catalyst for the decline was the company's weak forward guidance in its first report of the year, which accelerated selling pressure in an already pressured stock.
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That disappointment intensified a trend that has long frustrated holders: despite consistently topping earnings and revenue expectations, the stock continued to underperform. Following the selloff, Qualcomm's relative strength index (RSI) plunged toward multi‑year lows, sentiment collapsed, and many analysts began throwing in the towel.
For a company that operates in a critical segment of the semiconductor ecosystem, the capitulation felt definitive. Yet over the past fortnight something has shifted that's prompting investors to ask whether the worst selling may already be behind them. Let's take a closer look.
A MACD Signal That Matters
In mid‑February, Qualcomm's moving average convergence/divergence indicator (MACD) produced a bullish crossover — and importantly, it occurred while the indicator was still well below the zero line. That distinction matters: a bullish MACD crossover above zero often simply confirms ongoing strength, while a crossover from below zero typically suggests downside momentum has reached an extreme and is beginning to unwind. In other words, it can mark the early stages of a reversal rather than just a continuation.
During January and early February the bears controlled the tape, and every bounce attempt was sold into. Now, a string of consecutive green sessions combined with the MACD crossover indicates short‑term control may be shifting toward the bulls.
The last time Qualcomm printed a similar bullish MACD crossover from deep below zero was last April, after the stock had again fallen roughly 30%. That signal marked an intermediate low and was followed by a multi‑month rally of about 70%. For investors who like a comeback story, it's a compelling parallel.
Price Action Is Quietly Improving
Importantly, the MACD signal isn't occurring in isolation — price action is beginning to cooperate. The bears haven't been able to push the stock below the immediate post‑earnings low, despite the pessimism at the time. Instead, the shares have started to move higher. That doesn't mean the downtrend is definitively over, but it does indicate the relentless selling pressure has eased.
Given that the stock surrendered two years of gains in a matter of weeks, stabilization alone is noteworthy. When a deeply oversold name rallies after bad news rather than selling off further, it often means the worst‑case scenario is largely priced in.
Analysts Are Starting to Shift
The technical improvement is now coinciding with a subtle change in tone from Wall Street. Earlier this year many analysts downgraded Qualcomm or trimmed price targets following its weak guidance, but that wave of caution appears to be softening.
This week Wells Fargo moved its rating from Underweight to Equal Weight, while Loop Capital upgraded Qualcomm to a full Buy. Both firms cited easing near‑term headwinds and the company's broader diversification strategy as reasons for a brighter longer‑term outlook.
Both Loop Capital and Wells Fargo set fresh price targets of $185, implying roughly 30% upside from current levels and adding to the sense that Qualcomm could be a contender for a meaningful comeback rally.
What Needs to Happen Next
For this early reversal to become more durable, Qualcomm needs to consolidate recent gains and begin forming a base around $150. That level has been a psychological battleground before; if the stock can hold above the recent lows and start carving out higher lows, investor confidence should gradually rebuild. A decisive break below $130, however, would likely invite renewed selling.
Qualcomm still faces real headwinds: handset demand remains uncertain and management must restore credibility around forward growth. But markets often turn before fundamentals visibly improve. The bullish MACD crossover deep below zero suggests downside momentum may have already peaked, making this a situation worth watching closely.
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