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Is It Time to Put RadioShack on Death Watch?

Brick-and-mortar retailer RadioShack suspended its dividend amid a horrid quarter. Is a bankruptcy filing in its near future? Maybe not, if …

MDLZ Delivers a Treat: 20 Companies Increasing Dividends

It was a busy week for dividend increases, as 20 companies, including Monsanto, Hillshire, and Mondelez joined our Companies Increasing Dividends list.

Get Yourself a Monopoly on Railroads

Railroad stocks are never sexy, but they can perform. In this case, so many look good right now that you might be able to cover…

10 Defensive Stocks Taking on Some Froth

Defensive stocks have been on fire and outpacing the broader market for months. However, while many still offer enticing yields, you’ll be overpaying by jumping…

3 Potential M&A Deals That Could Be Huge Stock Movers

These are the best potential M&A deals to invest in now. SAM, PTON, and SOFI can make great investments in 2022.

Microsoft Puts: A Little Bet on a Big Move

Microsoft put buyers dream big in the short term with a sizable (but cheap) bet.

Why I Just Bailed on Intel

As my investment horizon shrinks, I don’t have time to wait around for a stagnant Intel — even if leaving its dividend behind makes me…

Should I Buy Verizon? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Verizon is on the rise with strong wireless products, but faces tough competition from other providers. Here are three pros and three cons of the…

Should Exxon Mobil Still Be Part of Your Retirement Plan?

As I head into the critical 10-year retirement window, I’m taking a look at my longtime Exxon holdings and wondering whether another energy giant might…

Spain Leads the American Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The Spanish government released its newest budget, and news that the country will work toward austerity measures helped lift markets higher Thursday afternoon.

3 Dividend Stocks Hitting the Double Bonus

Share appreciation and dividend increases — they’re great on their own, but they’re even better when you can get them both from a single dividend…

Top 10 Dividend Increases in the First Half of 2013

We’ve culled through the list of companies that increased dividends during the first half of the year — here are 10 notable names to watch.

Stocks Barely on Track: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Stocks started on the way up in the morning on good foreign and domestic news, but gave up some in the afternoon. The Dow barely…

3 Dead Stocks Still Walking

Hewlett-Packard, Best Buy and Green Mountain Coffee were all left for dead last year, and each has rallied in a big way. Here’s why and…

Market Crash Coming? 3 Real Estate (REIT) Stocks to Buy for a Soft Landing.

Looking for steady cash flow? These real estate companies can provide a boost to a portfolio through big dividend payouts.

Apple, AP Shake Things Up — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets shook off a brief crash caused by a hacked Associated Press Twitter account to finish ahead, then Apple took over with some big news…

W.W. Grainger Supplies Solid Retirement Dividends

As a long-standing dividend-paying company with strong prospects ahead, GWW deserves a place in your income-producing portfolio.

Slow Your Roll, Wall Street: Monday’s IP Market Recap

A positive reading in U.S. manufacturing wasn’t enough to help out the broader markets, though Tyson and Facebook were among some individual standouts.

Jobs Data Drives the Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Two positive jobs reports out Thursday helped brighten the mood on Wall Street and sent the indices to solid gains.

4 High-Yield Stocks With Widely Varied Prospects

Here are some good examples of when a juicy, steadily increasing dividend payout is and isn’t worth it. It pays to look beyond that single…

6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — AMGN CVS MCO FITB BXP CHH

Six notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Amgen (AMGN) and CVS Health (CVS). Here’s what you need to know.

3 Auto Parts Suppliers for Your Garage

Consumers are keeping automobiles longer, providing investors with an opportunity to buy into the trend with these three solid auto parts suppliers.

3 Overlooked Dividend Stocks Ready to Rally Hard in Q1

Long-term investors consider top-notch dividend stocks at current levels, given their yields and growth profiles.

3 Quick & Easy Investing Rules for Retirement

Harold Pollack and others championing simplicity in financial advice have it right — retirement investors can go a long way on just a few simple…

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