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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 highlight the stocks with the highest yields, uncover those increasing their payouts and evaluate the highly regarded Dividend Aristocrats, plus much more. Read on to find out how you can profit from investing in dividend stocks.

Recent Dividend Stocks Articles

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.

5 ETFs for Oodles of Monthly Dividends

Dividend ETFs can provide plenty of needed monthly income in retirement. Here are five that can do the trick for investors.

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.

7 Things to Watch for into 2020 for Safer Income & Growth

Looking at the metrics for the S&P 500 and for various types of bonds gives some signals of what to look for in the next year.

5 Great Dividend Stocks for Young Investors

Dividend stocks are boring but predictable, but that doesn't mean young investors shouldn't look toward them to buy and hold forever.

You Absolutely Need to Own Dividend Stocks Right Now

You need to own dividend stocks right now, but not just any dividend stocks. Here are the four things to demand from any dividend stock.

4 Small-Cap, Big-Dividend Stocks

If you're looking to boost the income potential of your portfolio, these less-known dividend stocks may be just what you're looking for.

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.

9 Tantalizing Dividend Stocks for 2020

With the U.S. and China moving toward a trade dispute resolution, the markets have responded with incredibly bullish fervor. Still, this is perhaps the best time to go contrarian with dividend stocks to buy.

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.

7 Troubled Dividend Stocks With Yields Too Good to Be True

Usually there’s a trade-off between great rewards and great risks. These seven dividend stocks are perfect examples of that.

Should Investors Add Johnson & Johnson Stock to Their Shopping Lists?

Johnson&Johnson stock could be just what the doctor ordered for long-term portfolios if the stock market becomes more volatile.

Amid Changes, Continue to Treat BP Stock as a Dividend Play

BP stock may struggle to rise as increasing output could outpace the increasing demand for crude that many hoped would increase oil prices.

As Its Cloud Pivot Gets Underway, Don’t Count out IBM Stock Just Yet

Analysts are saying that IBM stock is now a 2020 story after generally downbeat Q3 earnings. Here's what you need to know.