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Breaking Down Societe Generale’s Top 40 Dividend Stocks in the World

Societe Generale recently put out its annual list of the top 40 dividend payers across the globe. Here's a look at those companies, as well as a few trends.

7 High-Yield ETFs Income Investors Will Love

Since the traditional debt instruments such as Treasury bonds, CDs and money market accounts haven’t reliable as of late, check out these high-yield ETFs.

Europe and Asia Recover, Oil Demand Grows

The euro has rallied to the dollar, reaching a 10-week high last week. With Asia's economies also recovering, the demand for oil will grow.

2 Great Ways to Bundle Foreign Stocks

Developed markets can be harnessed through the MSCI EAFE Index in a plethora of ways. Here are a couple great options to start with.

3 Hot Alternative Income ETFs

Real estate investment trusts and master limited partnerships are heavy-duty income stocks -- harness them and others through these three ETFs.

The 5 Best ETFs for 2012

Buying targeted dividend ETFs is easier than buying high-yield dividend stocks because they already contain baskets of the best dividend-paying securities.

Emerging-Market Opportunists: Tell the BRICs to Hit the Bricks

The world's top investors are finding opportunities in emerging markets other than the BRICs. Mark Mobius and others are investing millions in MINTs and VISTA.

Steer Clear of the American Banker Curse!

M&T Bank's CEO earned a prestigious award that's also ill-fated -- investors should consider switching to its regional rival instead.

It’s Time to Bail on These 10 Blue-Chip Financial Stocks

It should be no surprise that financial stocks are one of the most volatile sectors in the market today. Here are 10 of the sector's most notable victims.

3 Industries Where It’s Impossible to Get a Job

While things are improving in the health care and technology sectors, finding a job in these three industries remains a dogfight.

Ugly Greek Default Could Send Market Down 40%

The U.S. is hovering around bear market territory, but the global financial market has already fallen below this threshold -- still, emerging markets are pushing back.

5 ETFs Paying Fat Dividends

The ETF landscape is wide enough now that you don’t have to venture into individual equities to get a diversified basket of high-yield stocks.

4 Preferred Stocks for Solid Fixed Income

With bonds yields low, these four preferred stocks are worth considering for those seeking solid fixed income.

11 Foreign Financial Stocks Falling Fast

Have faith in the U.S. recovering from a debt crisis -- but be wary of the same troubles overseas and dump these foreign financials.

5 $100 Billion Stocks Not Worth a Dime of Your Money

Massive companies certainly look attractive, but when you analyze what it takes to grow, you'll see it's just not worth getting invested. Here are five to avoid.

Massive HSBC Layoffs Only the Beginning

Financial sector layoffs have reached a fever pitch -- and there's plenty of reasons to believe more big bank cuts are yet to come.