Reuben Brewer

New York

Contributor at The Motley Fool (U.S.)

Contributor at Nasdaq

Financial writer, father, runner, and guitarist... and self-professed dividend lover.

Articles

Johnson & Johnson Is Great. Here's Why You Shouldn't Buy It.

1 day ago | fool.com | Reuben Brewer

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ -0.02%) is an iconic U.S. healthcare giant. It has changed over the years, but today its focus is on pharmaceuticals and medical devices. And it is an industry leader in both spaces. There are a lot of positives with J&J, as it is more commonly known on Wall Street, but there's one dark cloud that I can't ignore. And the shadow from that cloud is why I just can't justify buying Johnson & Johnson today.
Is Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?

2 days ago | fool.com | Reuben Brewer

When it comes to investing there are company specific themes to consider and also larger, industry wide themes. One of the biggest themes playing out right now is the increase in demand for electricity, which is actually backed by the rise in AI, the increased use of cloud computing, and the steadily growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road.
3 No-Brainer Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

2 days ago | fool.com | Reuben Brewer

Geopolitical tensions have been high. Tariff uncertainty could also upend the economy and market. If you are worried about the future, then you'll probably want to buy a safe dividend stock. Perhaps one that, in years past, would have been recommended to widows and orphans. Namely a utility. If you have $1,000 to invest, you'll likely find NextEra Energy (NEE -1.44%), Black Hills (BKH -2.04%), or Dominion Energy (D -1.28%) an attractive option.
Better Dividend Stock: W.P. Carey vs. Annaly Capital Management

2 days ago | fool.com | Reuben Brewer

Dividend investors often focus first on dividend yield, which makes some logical sense. However there's a risk in over-focusing on yield. A great case in point is the comparison of Annaly Capital Management (NLY -0.49%) and W.P. Carey (WPC -2.69%). Annaly has a dramatically higher yield at around 14%, but most investors will likely be better off with W.P. Carey's 5.6% yield. Here's what you need to know when choosing between these two high-yield real estate investment trusts (REITs).
2 No-Brainer High-Yield Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

2 days ago | fool.com | Reuben Brewer

If you are looking to generate some income and have as little as $500 to invest, you have options. Don't let the tiny little 1.2% yield on offer from the S&P 500 index put you off. If you are a safety-first kind of investor, the 5.6% dividend yield from Realty Income (O -1.53%) will likely interest you. If you are willing to take on a bit more risk, then the rapid dividend growth of Rexford Industrial (REXR -3.42%) will probably be to your liking.
Could This Bear Market Buy Help You Become a Millionaire?

3 days ago | fool.com | Reuben Brewer

If you follow the financial media, it would seem like a bear market is among the worst things that can happen. To be fair, bear markets are pretty bad, noting that they represent a 20% or greater decline in the broader market averages like the S&P 500 index (^GSPC 1.11%). But bear markets also open up buying opportunities for investors that think long term. And here's the most important thing -- individual stocks can go through their own private bear markets.
Should You Forget Capital One Financial? Here Are My Top 2 Bank Stocks to Buy Now

3 days ago | fool.com | Reuben Brewer

Banks provide a basic life necessity, financially speaking. It would be very difficult to operate in the modern world without a business that allows you to store your cash and facilitate the payments you need to make. But not all banks are the same, and some very popular bank stocks can expose investors to more risks than they may realize. Which is why I don't like Capital One Financial (COF 2.39%), but I do like two reliable high-yield banks from Canada. What's wrong with Capital One Financial?
Is O'Reilly Automotive Stock a Millionaire Maker?

3 days ago | fool.com | Reuben Brewer

Shares of O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY -2.25%) have risen more than 200% over the past five years. They have gained over 400% over the past decade. And over the past year alone the stock has rallied 25%, handily beating the S&P 500 index's (^GSPC 1.11%) gain of just under 10%. Given that stellar stock price performance, it is understandable that investors might be looking at the auto parts retailer. But is O'Reilly Automotive a millionaire-maker stock? Here's some things to consider before you buy.
Could Buying Enterprise Products Partners Today Set You Up for Life?

3 days ago | fool.com | Reuben Brewer

One of the best ways to ensure an investment can reward you well for the rest of your life is to buy reliable, high-yield stocks. On that front, Enterprise Products Partners (EPD 0.55%) stands out. A well-above-market distribution yield of 6.8% is one reason for that, but so is the strength of the midstream master limited partnership's (MLP's) business and its impressive distribution history. Here's what you need to know before buying. What does Enterprise Products Partners do?
Could Buying Brookfield Renewable Corp. Today Set You Up for Life?

3 days ago | fool.com | Reuben Brewer

Brookfield Renewable Corp. (BEPC 1.72%) is a complex entity. It has sister units that trade as Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP 1.98%), and both are run by another company, Brookfield Asset Management (BAM 2.96%). But given the plans Brookfield Asset Management has for investing in clean energy, high-yielding Brookfield Renewable Corp. could set you up with a lifetime of reliable income. Here's what you need to know before buying it. What is Brookfield Renewable Corp.?