"However, I'm of the view that the choppiness we could see for the remainder of the year may outpace what we've seen thus far in 2026. There are so many competing factors at play in the market, it's nearly impossible for an individual investor to keep a finger on the pulse of what's going to happen next. Thus, I think investing in top dividend stocks with the potential to provide solid total returns over the long-term is the way to go."
"A company I'd call the quiet giant powering the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in North America, NextEra Energy ( NYSE:NEE) is one of the top utility stocks I think is worth considering right now. Indeed, as a sector which stands to benefit most from the AI revolution, power generation and distribution companies such as NextEra could continue to deliver solid growth for decades to come."
Growth stocks continue to outperform as investors seek to capitalize on a robust bull market. Geopolitical issues and ramped-up tariff rhetoric recently pushed the VIX above 20. Market choppiness may increase for the remainder of the year as competing factors converge. Individual investors face difficulty keeping up with rapid developments, creating appeal for stable, dividend-paying equities. Dividend stocks can offer solid long-term total returns while reducing short-term volatility exposure. NextEra Energy is positioned to benefit from AI-driven demand for power, with renewable and nuclear generation supporting data center and high-performance compute buildouts, and offers projected high-single-digit earnings growth plus a 2.7% dividend yield.
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