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.
Dividend Stocks
Is Cisco Stock Worth Buying Now?
Despite the current volatility of CSCO stock, its low valuation and decent dividend yield make Cisco a long-term buy.
Expect Cisco Stock to Move Higher on Dividend Growth
Cisco is cheap based on its huge free cash flow growth. As a result, expect another hike in Cisco stock's dividend this coming quarter.
Caterpillar Looks Ready to Increase Its Dividend Early in 2020
Caterpillar is a serious cash flow machine that should be able to increase the CAT stock dividend in 2020. Look to buy shares this year.
7 Underappreciated Foreign Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
This is a great time to add the benefits of diversification to your portfolio with some attractive foreign dividend stocks.
Coca-Cola Is the Most Conservative Investment You Can Make
Coca-Cola stock was a star in the January market, but don't be fooled. This is a slow-growing dividend aristocrat.
After Earnings, It’s Clear IBM’s Rometty Needs to Step Aside
Replacing CEO Virginia Rometty with Red Hat head Jim Whitehurst might send IBM stock flying. It seems nothing else will.
Recent Rally Might Mean Intel Is No Longer an Income Play
Intel's fourth-quarter earnings beat shot brought a massive rally, but it also means Intel stock is no longer the income play it once was.
TAP Stock Is a Great Buy for Free Cash Flow and Dividend Growth Alone
TAP stock benefits from Molson Coor's FCF and dividend growth. Molson has paid down the Miller acquisition debt every year and hiked the TAP stock dividend.
The Coming 5G Upgrade Isn’t Even the Best Reason to Buy Apple Stock
Apple stock has more than doubled in the past year due to optimism about the coming 5G upgrade cycle. Despite positive headlines about Apple's growth opportunities, its cash pile may be the best thing about the stock.
Cisco Systems Is the Most Defensive Name in Tech
Cisco Systems is unifying its product lines around a new chip design called Silicon One, and keeping up with other changes in the networking business.
Comcast Is the Stock We Love to Hate
Comcast is wired in a world of wireless, and cable in a world of streaming.
With Oil At a Low, BP Offers Great Value
With oil prices at a low, BP stock makes a great investment, especially as it looks to return 12% annually to investors through 2024.
