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The S&P 500 has been quite a steady rock, demonstrating far more resilience than I would have thought in the face of new tariff threats and rising geopolitical uncertainty.

I upgrade Best Buy to buy as tariff risks have been substantially mitigated, de-risking the equity story and improving margin visibility. Momentum in the PC refresh cycle and the upcoming Switch 2 launch provide clear catalysts for BBY's revenue growth acceleration in the near term. High-margin initiatives like the US third-party marketplace and Best Buy Ads are scaling well, offering long-term margin expansion potential.

FY2025, Best Buy incurred restructuring charges related to its Health segment. Despite the significant headwind Best Buy faces, it is still a retail market leader, focusing on consumer electronics. The cyclical recovery of its core business, Best Buy marketplace, and advertising could be a significant future catalyst for Best Buy.

Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. “23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries.” — Barron's Weekly. In Barron's, Steven Wieting, strategist at Citi Wealth, noted that a growing dividend is a tangible benefit for shareholders and a hallmark of companies with strong balance sheets. "Nobody can fake a dividend," he said.

All the major Wall Street firms we cover here at 24/7 Wall St. have a list of the top stock picks for their institutional and retail clients to invest in.

Note: Best Buy's FY'25 concluded on February 1, 2025

Over the last decade, shopping has changed. This change has occurred worldwide, most notably in technologically advanced countries like America. We once ventured out to “run errands”, a frequent activity that often included a stop at the mall or a trip to the local boutique. But with Amazon reigning supreme and tons of huge brands like Walmart and Target focusing on online sales, the nature of shopping in America has been drastically altered. With online retail comes the opportunity to reach any segment of the population from anywhere in the world. As competition skyrockets, brand recognition, marketing, and advertising become crucial to a company’s success. To find the 10 retail stores Americans love most, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the recent 2025 Axios Harris Poll 100 Reputation Rankings. This consumer survey ranked 100 brands, giving each a score. These were accessed across several categories, such as Character, Trust, Growth, Vision, and Ethics. Depending o

Best Buy and Wayfair stock offer a healthy balance of risk and reward, JPMorgan said.

Note: Best Buy's FY'25 ended on February 1, 2025

I'm a picky investor for a reason, as only a small fraction of stocks creates long-term wealth. That's why I focus on quality and avoid the most popular names. In this piece, I break from tradition and spotlight two well-known dividend stocks I won't buy, even if they look tempting to others right now. While both companies have strong brands and loyal customers, I believe their long-term risks far outweigh the rewards, especially versus solid benchmarks.