Building A 7%-Yielding Dividend Growth Portfolio With SCHD As Its Core Holding

SCHD is one of the best dividend growth ETFs available, but its modest 3% yield and several important diversification gaps make it insufficient for many income-focused retirees. I explain how investors can potentially more than double SCHD's yield while maintaining meaningful dividend growth, broad diversification, and exposure to several beaten-down high-yield sectors. I share a near-7%-yielding retirement portfolio blueprint, including specific holdings, portfolio allocations, and the key risks investors should understand before putting their retirement savings to work.

Seeking Alpha • 12 hours ago

UnitedHealth: Raised Premiums, Market Exits, And Member Attrition Deliver Future Resilience

Strategic plan realignment, including Medicare Advantage plan exits and value-based care, is balancing UNH's attrition risks with lower medical cost ratios and richer operating margins. More recovery is likely through FY2027/FY2028, as the management hints at further price hikes and expanded Star rating for Medicare Advantage plans. UNH is back in fair value zones at a P/E of 20.31x (near historical means and peers) while offering a rich upside potential to my LTPT of $548.20.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2026

Allspring Emerging Growth Fund: Q3 2026 Top Contributors And Detractors

After delivering results well above expectations, TWST management significantly raised its outlook and projected triple-digit growth in orders. During the quarter, LIFE shares performed well following a strong earnings beat. During the quarter, several key approvals and coverage expansions supported product growth for GH.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2026

Brown Advisory Flexible Equity Strategy: Q3 2026 Top Contributors And Detractors

Microsoft Corporation was the portfolio's top contributor during the quarter. Suncor Energy outperformed the Index during the quarter. KLA Corporation traded lower during the quarter.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2026

UnitedHealth Group To Rally Over 29%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Tuesday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.

Benzinga • Oct 27, 2026

Did UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.

PRNewsWire • Oct 27, 2026

Beyond Claims Data: Codoxo and UnitedHealth Group to Present Innovative Strategies for Uncovering Healthcare Fraud at NHCAA 2026

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Codoxo, the leading provider of AI and generative AI-powered healthcare payment integrity solutions, today announced it will share how payers can look beyond claims data to uncover overlooked fraud patterns and build stronger investigative leads during a live session at the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) Annual Training Conference, taking place Nov. 3-6 at the Town & Country San Diego Resort. The session, "Using Complementary Data Sources t.

Business Wire • Oct 27, 2026

Baron Health Care Fund Q3 2026 Top Contributors And Detractors

TMO's organic growth of 5% exceeded consensus by 200 basis points, and management raised full-year organic growth guidance/. MTD's local-currency sales grew 6%, exceeding prior guidance of 3%. TEVA management raised guidance for all three brands.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 26, 2026

Abbott Laboratories vs. UnitedHealth: Does Health Innovation or Health Insurance Make for a Better Stock to Buy?

Abbott Laboratories maintains a highly diversified healthcare business spanning medical technology, diagnostics, and nutrition. UnitedHealth Group dominates the insurance and healthcare services landscape through its massive scale and integrated Optum division.

The Motley Fool • Oct 24, 2026

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

UnitedHealth (UNH) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2026