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MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), often referred to as the “Amazon.com of Latin America,” is positioned for substantial growth in the region’s burgeoning e-commerce and fintech markets. In South America, cash transactions decreased from 57% in 2022 to 37% in 2023, with projections suggesting it will reduce to 17% by 2030. The e-commerce market is expected to grow by 21% this year, reaching $769 billion, and is anticipated to surpass $1 trillion by 2027.
Realty Income (NYSE: O), a real estate investment trust, maintains a 98.5% occupancy rate across its 15,600 properties leased to over 1,500 tenants, including major retailers like Walmart and FedEx. The REIT has consistently paid dividends monthly since 1970 and raised per-share payouts every quarter since 1997, currently yielding 5.6%.
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) is addressing headwinds from potential tariff impacts, with CEO Mike Creedon indicating the company can mitigate these effects. Despite a hit to shares, the company is expected to recover, aided by its appeal as a low-cost retailer during inflationary periods.
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