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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.

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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.

Why Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) Stock Is the Best of the Worst

Investors should avoid Kohl's (KSS) stock even though the firm is faring better than its peers in the department store industry.

Why Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is a Great Buy on This Dip

Microsoft (MSFT) is finding new areas for growth, and even though the pullback has been minor, investors should consider buying MSFT stock.

The 10 Best Dividend Stocks in Tech

The best dividend stocks in tech don't pay the highest yields on Wall Street, but they offer substantial payout growth and robust upside potential.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Is an Essential Dividend Stock

Microsoft stock (MSFT) is a transforming technology company and MSFT stock looks increasingly like a consistent dividend-paying utility.

Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Drifts Lower as Uncertainties Build

Qualcomm's NXPI buyout is lagging as European Regulators ask questions, but the real worry for QCOM stock is Apple's refusal to pay.

Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) leads 7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Recently, 7 notable dividend stocks raised their payouts, including Kraft Heinz (KHC) and Simon Property Group (SPG). Here's what you need to know.