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The hum of industrial operations and the rhythm of construction would not be possible without the stable supply chains that ensure the productivity of each sector. Fastenal Company NASDAQ: FAST is a leading wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies, serving as a frontline provider of these essential goods.

There's nothing more valuable on Wall Street than data -- and there's rarely a shortage of it for investors. Between earnings season, which is a six-week period each quarter where most S&P 500 companies report their operating results, and near-daily economic reports from the federal government, it's easy for investors to be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data they can comb through.

Manufacturing is the basis of the global economy. Almost everything, from footwear to automobiles, is produced in factories.

I track 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune investments, updating valuation ratings daily to focus on attractive opportunities. In this turbulent year, my investable universe outperformed SPY and SCHD year-to-date, with a gain of 2.08% compared to 0.56% and -3.36%. This month, 12 stocks had valuation rating changes; 5 were upgrades, including Ferrari, Pool Corporation and Accenture PLC, all with strong expected returns.

Dividend stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025. hese dividend payers are trading lower today, giving investors an opportunity to add these names at a potential discount.

Here is how Fastenal (FAST) and Tecnoglass (TGLS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

For more than two years, artificial intelligence (AI) is the trend that's captivated the attention of Wall Street and everyday investors. The potential for AI to add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, based on estimates from PwC, has been too tempting for investors to ignore.

Many S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats remain overvalued, but select high-yield 'Dogs' like Realty Income and Amcor offer attractive entry points for income investors. Analyst forecasts suggest the top ten Aristocrat Dogs could deliver 16% to 38% net gains by May 2026, with average risk below the market. Caution: Fourteen Aristocrats have negative free cash flow margins, making their dividends less secure despite high yields—focus on 'safer' picks like Hormel.

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Explore how Fastenal's (FAST) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.