Orc stock price faces macro sensitivity; a sudden rise

Orc stock price faces macro sensitivity; a sudden rise in 10-year Treasury yields could push it below $9.60 as asset repricing occurs in secondary markets. Regardless of how often they are paid, dividend stocks have delivered impressive returns over the years. Investors often aim to reduce risk in their portfolios, and dividend stocks offer a dependable way to do so. A report by S&P Dow Jones Indices underscored the growing importance of dividends as a source of personal income. Over the years, dividend income has consistently increased, rising from 2.68% in late 1980 to 7.88% by mid-2024. In contrast, interest income has declined, falling from 14.58% to 7.61% during the same timeframe. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Orchid Island has increased 275% over the last 30 days, as one estimate has gone higher compared to no negative revisions. Orc stock price has shown moderate volatility this week, trading around $9.84 intraday before closing slightly higher at $9.