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
Dividend Investors Need to Take a Closer Look at Exxon Stock
Production growth from Permian and Guyana asset will deliver robust cash flow in the next five years. Low break-even oil price is a positive.
Be Wary of Ford’s High Dividend Yield
Be wary of the high Ford stock dividend yield. Ford still can't afford the dividend since its adjusted FCF is too low and not growing.
Intel Stock Will Rise from Dividend Hike and Huge Stock Buybacks
Intel's expected dividend hike and huge stock buybacks, including a new $20 billion buyback program will push up Intel stock.
Starbucks Coffee and SBUX Stock Are Getting Back to the Basics
SBUX is the General Motors of coffee, but we have yet to hit the peak of Starbucks stock. Today's current weakness is a good time to buy.
Assessing Year-end, Many Ask If Now’s the Time to Buy AT&T Stock
With its robust dividend, AT&T stock is a strong long-term play; however, short-term profit-taking is likely around the corner.
Focus on Dividends, Not Recent Pop With Lowe’s Stock
Lowe's and Home Depot are very similar, so you buy one when the other side seems to be winning. Lowe's stock seems to be winning now
The Dividend of Qualcomm Stock Is Safe … for Now
The Qualcomm stock dividend faces a potential hurdle from an antitrust ruling. But for now, the dividend of QCOM stock looks safe.
Exxon Mobil Stock is a High-Yield Transformation Story
XOM stock has under-performed due to fears over a long-term secular decline in the oil market. However, Exxon has the cash flow to invest in alternative energy and transition its business over time.
2020 Is Around the Corner … Here’s What to Plan For
November is a great time to take an inventory of the markets and the prospects for the closing weeks of the year. And as 2020 gets ready to kick off, it’s an especially great time to make sure that your portfolio is set for the coming year.
