Dividends

Financials Pay It Back: 16 Companies Increasing Dividends

American Express and Capital One are among 16 companies that helped out investors by ratcheting up their dividend-paying efforts this week. More 

Look to Fertilizer for a Profitable Summer

Depending on the weather, these two names are poised to become more attractive holdings in the weeks ahead. More 

Don’t Settle for Lackluster Growth

Dry bulk shipping company Navios Maritime Partners is a breath of fresh air in an uncertain sector thanks to solid revenue growth and a stellar dividend. More 

Divdend Stocks: 3 Safe Bets and 3 Adventurous Plays

Investors desperately seeking yield usually fall into two camps -- those looking for "Old Reliable," and those looking for a hot headline number. Here are a few picks for each. More 

Vodafone Makes a Connection for Dividend Investors

Vodafone provides mobile telecom services worldwide, offering mobile voice services to approximately 447 million customers, and is a solid dividend play. More 

10 Defensive Stocks Taking on Some Froth

Defensive stocks have been on fire and outpacing the broader market for months. However, while many still offer enticing yields, you'll be overpaying by jumping in now. More 

20 Dividend Stocks I Purchased for my IRA Rollover

I recently rolled 401k funds into an IRA and decided to distribute the funds into 20 dividend stocks: here are my picks for the IRA More 

Big Energy Showdown: Chevron vs. Exxon

Here's a breakdown of energy titans Exxon Mobil and Chevron following their first-quarter earnings reports, as well as a look at which one looks like the better buy right now. More 

4 Attractively Priced Dividend Stocks Boosting Distributions

These 4 dividend stalwarts added to their dividends last week and are well worth looking at for inclusion in your dividend portfolio More 

19 Companies Increasing Dividends

This week saw a number of blue-chip companies boost their quarterly payouts, including Apple, Exxon Mobil and Wells Fargo. More