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I highlight five additional CEFs—BIT, BME, BST, BUI, and GLU—that have never cut distributions for at least a decade, offering high-yield, monthly income. BIT yields nearly 12% at a -6.8% discount, but declining earnings coverage and rising ROC signal caution on distribution sustainability. BME, BST, and BUI trade at discounts and have recently increased distributions, with BST delivering an 18% 10-year total return…

There's one critical takeaway for us as AI flits through the market, whacking sector after sector as it does:

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE),…

Technology stocks are benefiting tremendously from the AI revolution and the expected growth in earnings that it's expected to bring. This has pushed the broader indexes to become quite concentrated, and that could bring with it some risk, as valuation concerns exist as well. That said, if it can deliver on these expectations and earnings continue to trend higher, this performance can become sustainable.

Tech sector volatility presents unique opportunities for income-focused investors to buy high-quality dividend payers with AI and growth exposure at attractive valuations. IBM, Qualcomm, Cisco, Dell, Microsoft, and Texas Instruments offer compelling dividend growth, defensive characteristics, and strategic positioning in AI, quantum, and infrastructure. JEPQ and BST provide high-yield, tech-focused monthly income…