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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

General Electric Company (GE) Stock Is Still the Same Old Trick

Some investors may be enthused about GE stock given its change at the helm, but General Electric has more problems than solutions.

3 Utility Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Stability and Yield

These three utility stocks offer investors excellent opportunities for stability, as well as consistent income. Here's what you need to know about each.

General Electric Company (GE) Stock Is a Deep Value Play Under Flannery

Flannery has signaled an era of operational focus at General Electric by cutting costs and putting his own money in the struggling GE stock.

Don’t Shun Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock After Q2 Earnings Selloff

Walmart could be a painful short-term holding, but dedicated WMT stock holders shouldn't be worried about Thursday's Q2 report.

The Secret to 24% Yearly Gains — With Safe Blue Chip Dividends

The best time to buy a dividend grower is usually anytime – if you’re holding period is long enough, that is. But what if you don’t have years...

Give Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock a Second Chance Around Earnings

Cisco has traded in a razor-thin range for nearly a quarter. Can Wednesday's Q4 report bring CSCO stock back to life?

Don’t Give Up on Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock So Easily

It’s tough to ignore QCOM stock's long-term potential when factoring Qualcomm’s massive patent portfolio. Here's what investors need to know.

3 Small-Cap Stocks With Sizable Dividends

Small-cap stocks haven’t done well in 2017 but these three dividend stocks are worth considering, given their potential upside.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is Pushing the ‘Start’ Button

Microsoft today is what IBM was in the 1990s under Lou Gerstner: an essential tech holding. This run in MSFT stock won't end soon.

Time to Buy General Electric Company (GE) Stock After Massive Decline?

Shares of General Electric have been hammered. Investors can start a long-term position in GE stock, but beware -- more downside could exist.

7 High-Yield REITs That Will Break Your Portfolio

Don’t be a yield sucker, not all REITs are created equal. These seven high-yield REITs may look attractive, but each is a business in decline.

Western Digital Corp (WDC) Stock Holders Will Win the Brawl With Toshiba

The fight between Western Digital and Toshiba over their joint chip factory gives us a unique opportunity in WDC stock.

Why Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Is Threatened by the At-Home Economy

The at-home economy is here, and that only means trouble for F stock. Here's what prospective and current Ford investors need to know.

Hormel Foods Corp (HRL) Stock Can’t Be Squashed

Hormel, the king of Spam, has a new market after more than a century of thriving under tough conditions. HRL stock is here to stay.

Is Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Screwed? It Doesn’t Look Good

Although Qualcomm (QCOM) could have some positive catalysts go its way, I'm still avoiding QCOM stock for the time being.

3 Dividend Growth ETFs You Should Get to Know

Dividend growth stocks are public companies that have shown a track record of successive year-over-year increases in their dividend payments to shareholders....

Is General Electric Company (GE) Stock Permanently Stuck in the $20s?

General Electric (GE) expects good things in 2018. Until then, without higher oil, GE stock investors will see $20 share prices.

Buy Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock for Its “Hybrid” Strength

Microsoft (MSFT) serves both the consumer and business segments, making it a hybrid between IBM and Apple. Here's what investors need to know.

John Flannery Can’t Budge General Electric Company (GE) Stock With Words

New General Electric CEO John Flannery gave a rousing speech upon his arrival. But GE stock will need a lot more than words to turn the tide.