Despite lots of volatility, the S&P 500 has been red hot this year. Through mid-September, it's up nearly 20%. So it's no surprise to see that most stocks have enjoyed good years.
Some of the hottest ones have been those that pay high-yielding dividends because income-focused investors are flocking to these entities as a result of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates. Among the biggest movers are global infrastructure giant Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP), midstream master limited partnership Crestwood Equity Partners (NYSE: CEQP), and wind and solar power generator TerraForm Power (NASDAQ: TERP). However, despite their sizzling gains, these stocks all look like excellent buys for the long term.
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