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Keyera got a gift from Plains All American. We go over the valuation metrics of the acquisition and why this is a game changer. We also tell you why the hybrid bonds make sense on their own.

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Retirement income investments usually demand higher valuations for safety, cash flow, and inflation protection, similar to paying more for comprehensive insurance. Many retirees face a gap between income goals and available capital, making high-priced defensive assets less practical. To bridge this gap, seeking higher yields is tempting but risky; caution, diversification, and patience are essential when yields exceed 7%-8%.

Living on dividend income is a great way to retire. However, maintaining a proper balance between yield and growth, as well as sufficient sector diversification, is essential. I share three big dividend income machines that can help create a complete dividend income portfolio.

Dividend sustainability has been an issue for master limited partnership (MLP) Plains All American Pipeline (PAA 3.78%) and its general partner (GP) Plains GP Holdings (PAGP 4.22%) over the years. The MLP has cut its distribution several times over the years due to earnings volatility and balance sheet issues, causing its GP to cut its dividend.

Plains All American Pipeline (PAA 3.78%) stock was the pipeline to increased gains for investors on Wednesday. They traded the shares up by nearly 4% on news of an important divestment, and that rate easily beat the essentially flat-lining S&P 500 index.

PAA to sell Canadian NGL unit for $3.75 billion, sharpening its crude oil focus and unlocking nearly $3 billion in net proceeds.

HOUSTON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (Nasdaq: PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (Nasdaq: PAGP) (collectively, “Plains”) announced today that it has executed definitive agreements with Keyera Corp. (TSX: KEY) (“Keyera”) pursuant to which Plains will sell substantially all of its NGL business to Keyera for a total cash consideration of approximately $5.15 Billion CAD ($3.75 Billion USD).

The current environment is uniquely challenging, with uncertainty persisting and no clear catalyst for a recovery. Growth is richly priced, and, in my view, an unattractive space. This makes value and income investor areas relatively more interesting.