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Despite a tough week for the market, the Dividend Harvesting Portfolio declined by only -1.8%, outperforming the S&P 500's -3.27% drop. The portfolio's diversification and focus on recurring income and risk mitigation have proven effective, with a 27.42% return on invested capital. New additions, BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund and BlackRock Resource & Commodities Strategic Trust, are expected to enhance income generation and portfolio stability.

**Investment Thesis**: Energy Transfer, Altria Group, and AT&T are the top 'safer' F500IL stocks, with dividends from $1K invested exceeding their single share prices. **Analyst Projections**: Brokers forecast net gains of 15.41% to 41.76% from the top ten F500IL dogs by March 2026. **Market Conditions**: A 76.02% market correction could make all top ten high-yield F500IL stocks fair-priced, with dividends from $1K invested meeting or exceeding share prices.

BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink joins CERAWeek to talk his inflation forecast and how he sees AI changing the workforce.

Vanguard, the second-largest provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), has long been a go-to choice for investors seeking cost-effective, diversified investment options.

In today's article, I will present you with my top three dividend-paying buy-and-hold companies for 2025, which can help you to combine income and growth. While one of the companies offers investors an attractive dividend income, the other two provide strong dividend growth potential. The three companies share some characteristics, such as a currently attractive Valuation, a healthy balance sheet, a well-established position within their industry, and favorable growth prospects.

ORION CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE / MAJOR SHAREHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENTS5 March 2025 at 17.00 EET          Orion Corporation: Disclosure Under Chapter 9 Section 10 of the Securities Market Act (BlackRock, Inc.) Orion Corporation has received a disclosure under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Market Act, according to which the total number of Orion shares owned directly, indirectly and through financial instruments by BlackRock, Inc. and its funds increased on 4 March 2025 above five (5) per cent of Orion Corporation's total shares. Total positions of BlackRock, Inc. and its funds subject to notification:   % of shares and voting rights (total of point A) % of shares and voting rights through financial instruments (total of point B) Total of both in % (points A + B) Total number of shares and voting rights of issuer Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached 5.05% shares Below 5% voting rights 0.00% shares Below 5% voting rights 5.05% sha

ORION CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE / MAJOR SHAREHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENTS5 March 2025 at 8.30 EET          Orion Corporation: Disclosure Under Chapter 9 Section 10 of the Securities Market Act (BlackRock, Inc.) Orion Corporation has received a disclosure under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Market Act, according to which the total number of Orion shares owned directly, indirectly and through financial instruments by BlackRock, Inc. and its funds decreased on 3 March 2025 below five (5) per cent of Orion Corporation's total shares. Total positions of BlackRock, Inc. and its funds subject to notification:   % of shares and voting rights (total of point A) % of shares and voting rights through financial instruments (total of point B) Total of both in % (points A + B) Total number of shares and voting rights of issuer Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached Below 5% shares Below 5% voting rights Below 5% shares Below 5% voting rights Belo

President Donald Trump cited BlackRock's deal to acquire Panama Canal ports, announced Tuesday, as an early step in his administration's broader effort to "reclaim" the crucial waterway. Trump claimed that the canal, which is controlled by Panama, was built "by Americans, for Americans.

BlackRock TCP Capital's NAV has declined for four consecutive quarters, and the recent dividend cut reflects poor earnings and elevated non-accruals. Despite a high dividend yield of 11.9%, the risk of continued underperformance makes TCPC an unattractive investment. TCPC's portfolio strategy includes a high concentration in technology and significant exposure to first lien senior secured debt, but earnings are still declining.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Municipal Funds: National Funds Ticker Distribution     Declaration- 3/3/2025 Ex-Date- 3/14/2025 Record- 3/14/2025 Payable- 4/1/2025     Ticker     Distribution Change From Prior Distribution BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust* BYM $0.055500 - BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust* BTA $0.049500 - BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.* MUA $0.055500 - BlackRock Mu.