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
IBM Stock: A Speculative Dividend Aristocrat
IBM is two companies, a mainframe and services business that's declining and a cloud business that's growing. Analysts don't know what to think.
While It Looks Good Long Term, IBM Stock Has a Bumpy Ride Ahead
As IBM stock looks to cloud growth for its future, long-term investors may consider buying the shares regardless of near-term declines.
MCD Stock Is a Bit of a Gamble Ahead of Earnings
Down less than 6% from its highs, investors have to decide if McDonald's stock is worth chasing ahead of earnings.
Exxon Stock Offers Tremendous Value and a Great 5.1% Dividend Yield
Don't believe the critics, ExxonMobil's best days are still ahead of it. Here's why you can rely on XOM stock for dividends and growth in coming years.
Intel’s Free Cash Flow Makes INTC Stock a Buy
INTC will announce its Q3 results on Oct. 24. Despite its growth headwinds, Intel’s free cash flow makes INTC stock a buy for some investors.
3 MLPs to Buy That Are Churning Out High Yields
MLPs have been left for dead, but there are still opportunities for high yields. These 3 MLPs still produce ample cash flows and are ideal buys for income seekers.
Don’t Be Enticed by the High Ford Stock Dividend Yield
Don’t be enticed by Ford stock’s high dividend yield. Dividend increases are not guaranteed because of Ford’s faltering cash flow.
There Are Way Better Times Ahead for Qualcomm Stock
Qualcomm has had a messy year between patent disputes and a drop in 4G demand. But the company will hit an upward inflection point shortly.
Is General Electric Stock Better Off After a Year of Culp?
General Electric stock needs to have new growth opportunities boosting it to truly turn things around. One year into his job, CEO Larry Culp is doing this.
3 Things Investors Should Know About the Opioid Lawsuits Against Johnson & Johnson
Shares of Johnson & Johnson have fallen mostly flat due to the ongoing opioid lawsuits. Here are three reasons JNJ stock should rebound.
Why General Motors Stock is Still Stuck In No-Man’s Land
GM stock can offer investors stability and yield, but when it comes to generating alpha, that simply won't happen here anytime soon.
IBM Stock Has Pros and Cons, But Is It a Buy?
IBM stock has a low valuation and big dividend, but International Business Machines stock lacks growth and has a poor return over the last decade.
