Many investors overlook the importance of steady income. No matter your investment profile, dividends provide stable growth with consistent payments that accrue and compound over time. If you plan to retire wealthy, you need stocks that will pay you to own them. Our investment analysts uncover the companies with high yields, stocks increasing payouts and Dividend Aristocrats that have raised dividends steadily for 25+ years, plus much more.
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Why Pfizer Is a Long-Term Investor’s Friend
Pfizer stock has a lot to offer, including a nifty dividend and focus on the future that give confidence to many conservative investors.
The 7 Top Dividend Stocks for 2021
Steady dividends are a big benefit for many top stocks of 2021, and that's good news for investors. Get in on these dividend stocks now.
McDonald’s Stock Can Climb After the Pandemic
McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain by market capitalization, offers an alluring combination of some coronavirus resilience and ample post-pandemic opportunity.
While Its Price Won’t Soar, Pfizer Stock Is a Fantastic Long-Term Buy
Pfizer has a strong pipeline and an attractive dividend yield, making PFe stock attractive for certain types of investors.
It’s Time For Action on Intel Stock As Activist Loeb Pushes For Changes
Activist investor Dan Loeb says Intel needs to be broken up. What it needs is a reinvention. That'd be great for Intel stock.
Ford Stock Is a 50-50 Situation: Worth 50% More If Dividend Gets Cut 50%
Ford stock is worth between $12-$14 assuming its dividend Is halved. Here's how F stock can be valued with a 2.5% yield with a 30-cent dividend or at 11.65x earnings of $1.20 per share.
Walmart Is a Great Dividend Stock For a Bear Market
Walmart stock is built to bear it during the bad times. Plus, its strong dividend makes it an attractive opportunity for income investors.
Pfizer’s All-in Costs Show Vaccine Probably Won’t Move the Needle Much
For all the hoopla, PFE stock has already seen the benefit of the Covid-19 vaccine and needs new catalysts. Still, long-term investors may want it's healthy dividend.
Dividend Bumps and Buybacks Give Pfizer Stock 20% Upside
Pfizer’s dividend yield and other value metrics imply good upside for PFE stock. PFE stock is still at least 22% undervalued based on its dividend yield and other valuation metrics.
As Vaccine Excitement Fades, Buy the Pullback in Pfizer
With its solid dividend yield and reasonable valuation, there's more to like about PFE stock than just Pfizer's pandemic catalyst.
The Dividend Looks Safe for Chevron Stock Through 2021
CVX stock fell hard in 2020, but it's expecting better days as the pandemic ends in 2021 and oil prices begin to firm.
Exxon Mobil May Be Good for 2021, But Not Much Farther
With its dividend yielding 8.24%, XOM stock should be a strong buy. But investors worry there's too much oil on the market and not enough demand.
BP Will Be Stuck Until the Price of Oil or Its Dividend Moves Up
BP stock will be stuck at its current price until oil or its dividend rises. Right now, it has a limited upside of 7% to 15%.
Exxon Mobil Stock Is on Fire But Wait for a Better Entry Point
XOM stock is definitely not a momentum stock so it needs to rest after long rallies. Buy it on the dip and own it for the 8.5% dividends.