Hello, Thanks for signing up for MarketBeat Daily Ratings—we’re excited to have you on board. Every weekday, you’ll get a curated summary of new “Buy” and “Sell” ratings from Wall Street’s top-rated analysts, the latest stock news, and bonus investing content—all delivered straight to your inbox. You’re just two quick steps away from completing your sign-up: 1. Make sure our emails go to your inbox Gmail users:
Mobile: Tap the three dots (…) in the top right and select Move to Inbox or Move to Primary
Desktop: Click the folder icon at the top and select Move to Inbox or Primary Apple Mail users:
Tap our email address at the top (next to From: on mobile), then select Add to VIP Other providers:
Reply to this message and add newsletters@analystratings.net to your contacts 2. Confirm your subscription Click this link to confirm your subscription. This verifies your account and ensures you receive your newsletters without interruption instead of getting stuck in your spam filter. Confirm your subscription here. After you confirm, feel free to download our popular free report, "7 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever" with this link. Thanks again for subscribing—we look forward to being part of your investing journey. 
Matthew Paulson
Founder and CEO, MarketBeat. P.S. If you didn’t mean to subscribe, no problem—you can unsubscribe here.
Featured News from MarketBeat 3 Smart Investments If Interest Rates Stay Higher for LongerReported by Chris Markoch. Originally Published: 3/23/2026. 
Key Points - Investors should focus on assets that can perform well even if interest rates remain elevated for longer than expected.
- ETFs like VNQI and MLPX provide diversified exposure to real estate and energy infrastructure with strong income potential.
- Equinix stands out as a growth-oriented REIT with pricing power and long-term contracts that help offset inflation pressures.
- Special Report: Elon Musk already made me a "wealthy man"
The March Federal Reserve meeting made it clear that investors face a very different backdrop than they may have expected at the start of the year. Heading into 2026, there were hopes for two, three or even more interest-rate cuts. Falling rates help companies that rely on capital to fund operations and growth. That dynamic was a key reason speculative stocks performed well in 2025. After nearly five decades on Wall Street, Louis Navellier says a major currency shift is already underway - and the wealthiest Americans, including Musk, Zuckerberg, and Ellison, are quietly moving money out of dollars and into a different type of asset entirely. It's not bitcoin or any other crypto. Navellier has identified 7 companies he believes are positioned at the center of this trend - the last time he spotted a setup like this, Nvidia climbed as high as 10,000%. Watch Navellier's urgent briefing and get all 7 company names But inflation, by commonly used measures, remains stubbornly above the Fed's preferred target. That prompted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to say he could not dismiss the possibility that rates might move higher. That outcome may be unlikely. What's more certain is that a "higher-for-longer" environment could persist. That argues for investments that can benefit from persistent inflation but don't depend on aggressive easing from the Fed. In other words, look beyond "what hedges inflation" to "what hedges inflation and still works if real rates stay elevated." That narrows the field to targeted exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and companies with physical assets or pricing power that can raise rates or fees as prices rise. Global Real Estate Exposure Helps VNQI Navigate Higher Rates Real estate investment trusts (REITs) generally perform well when rates fall, but can be hit-or-miss when rates remain high. One way to stay invested in real estate while mitigating interest-rate risk is via an ETF. In addition to a dividend with a yield around 4.5%, there are several solid reasons to consider the Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (NASDAQ: VNQI). First, it has an ultra-low net expense ratio of just 0.12%. Second, it manages roughly $3.5 billion in assets, which provides ample liquidity for buying and selling shares. Third, despite a recent pullback, the VNQI ETF has delivered a total return of about 10% over the past 12 months. Investors should pay particular attention to the fund's positioning: VNQI offers broader geographic exposure compared with many U.S.-centric real estate ETFs. As capital flows into emerging markets, having international real estate exposure may help navigate volatility. MLPX ETF Offers Income and Stability in a Volatile Energy Market Energy stocks, particularly oil and gas names, are benefiting from higher crude prices. What goes up, however, can fall quickly. One way to dampen that volatility is to focus on midstream companies that own and operate pipelines, or on service companies that will be in demand if higher oil prices spur exploration. That makes a case for the Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSEARCA: MLPX). The fund is up more than 22% year-to-date in 2026 and pays a dividend yielding roughly 4%. The fund provides exposure to both U.S. and Canadian oil markets, and over 84% of the fund's holdings are in the Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation sector. That gives investors access to the pipelines and related infrastructure that will be needed as the U.S. continues to invest in energy and other infrastructure projects. Institutional investors also bought MLPX heavily in Q4 2025, before the conflict with Iran; that steady demand should be supportive for the ETF. Equinix Stock Delivers Growth Through Pricing Power and Data Demand For investors who prefer single stocks, Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ: EQIX) is an attractive option. The specialized REIT sits at the intersection of long-term demand for data centers and a business model built on contractual, recurring revenue. Because the company's revenue is likely to rise in the coming year, Equinix should be less sensitive to moves in interest rates—an attractive trait for investors seeking growth that can outpace inflation. As of March 23, EQIX is up just over 2% year-to-date in 2026, which leaves its dividend yield at about 2.2%. The payout per share is $20.64 and has grown at an annual rate near 12% over the past three years. Despite a relatively high share price—around $955—analysts continue to raise price targets, and institutional buying outpaces selling by roughly 2.5 to 1. | 
Post a Comment
Post a Comment