

Leading alternative asset managers have tumbled nearly 50% from their highs. AI and infrastructure investments could fuel enormous growth. Historically low valuations could offer exceptional long-term returns.

The long-term impact of AI remains to be seen, but the technology's effect on the market has already been significant, thanks in large part to the extraordinary capital expenditure put toward infrastructure. Semiconductor stocks, data center networking companies, energy suppliers, and even some construction companies have experienced prolonged rallies, driven by the massive momentum behind the nationwide infrastructure buildout.

On October 15, 2026, Brookfield Asset Management Ltd (BAM) shares rose 3.1% to a current price of $45.98, within a 52-week range of $42.20 to $57.56. This price

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. today announced it will host its third quarter 2026 conference call and webcast on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Investors often make decisions in haste, without properly examining the company and its cash flow sources and quality. We discuss two asset-backed income picks with growing payouts and resilient business models. Energy Transfer and Brookfield Asset Management are positioned for durable, growing cash flows, providing reliable income and portfolio resilience through market cycles.

Dividend stocks are under pressure from rising long-term interest rates. What matters most in the near term is where interest rates are headed next. I detail the factors at play and where I think the best risk-adjusted places to allocate capital today are.

Brookfield (BAM) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

The recent sell-off has handed income investors an opportunity to buy durable dividend growth machines at much more attractive prices. In this article, I discuss 3 dividend growth machines with attractive yields, growing cash flows, and discounted valuations with compelling total return potential. I also discuss why they have pulled back recently and why I think the reward is more than worth the risk.