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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

10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — AAPL PEP CAH PSX MIC EXPD BAX PFG MAR SEP

Ten notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Apple (AAPL) and PepsiCo (PEP).

REITs Plunge: 2 Buys, A Hold, And One to Sell Now

REITs have been selling off lately. We take a look at O, PSA, VTR and GEO and tell you which ones to buy, hold or avoid entirely.

Scrape Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock From the Bottom

Verizon (VZ) has shed 12% this year, but between acquisitions, ending phone subsidies and a 5% dividend yield, VZ stock looks like a bargain.

10 ETF Dividends in Serious Danger

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be an easy way to diversify your dividends, but caution and information are still required...

Why General Electric Company (GE) Stock Will Pick Itself Up Again

While General Electric isn't the best stock out there, its dividend yield and tight trading range make GE stock attractive to some.

3 Surprisingly Cheap Stocks With High Dividends (GM, INTC, MO)

Dividend investing is one of the most popular themes among investors and rightfully so. Here are three dividend stocks to consider

Ex-Dividend Reminders Include Tompkins Financial Corporation (TMP)

Tompkins Financial, GEO Group, and Lazard will all trade ex-dividend on May 4. Here are the payout dates for TMD, GEO, and LAZ stockholders

3 Business Development Companies (BDCs) That Yield 7% or More

Business development companies (BDCs) offer diversification, non-correlated returns and high yields. These three in particular are to die for.

Vale SA (ADR) (VALE) Stock Has ‘Sleeper Hit’ Potential

Vale (VALE) has ramped down its capex in the face of flagging growth, while its dividend yield could help investors gain 50% in VALE stock.

3 Reasons General Electric Company (GE) Stock Should Be Ignored

GE stock has been an awful investment for quite some time. Unfortunately, there are few signs that things will get better for General Electric.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is Running Full Speed Ahead

Microsoft is on a hot streak and that will not end anytime soon. Only a market correction might stall the MSFT stock uptrend.

Buy Pfizer Inc. (PFE) Stock While Its Dividend Is on Sale

Pfizer (PFE) missed analyst revenue estimates, which makes PFE stock a value for those looking for dividends.

BP plc (ADR) Q1 Earnings Are Strong, But Don’t Fix BP Stock

BP's first-quarter numbers were strong, but a single quarter of strong results weren't enough to fix the long-term problems facing BP stock.

10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — XOM IBM GWW COST CMA POR BLL IEX LAZ NDAQ

Ten notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Exxon Mobil (XOM) and International Business Machines (IBM).

4 High-Yield Stocks to Buy for 6%-Plus Dividends

These four dividend stocks are surprisingly safe with high yields and solid long-term potential. Here's what you need to know.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Stock Still Looks Sick

Over the last few years, there's been very little reason to buy GILD stock. Gilead Sciences hopes to start turning that around.

12 Dividend Growth Stocks Rewarding Shareholders With A Raise

As part of my monitoring process I look at the list of dividend increases every single week. These 12 dividend growth stocks upped payouts

Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Dividend Yield Pushes Past 5%

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, shares of Seagate Technology plc were yielding above the 5% mark....

The Western Union Company: WU Stock Is a Bargain Before Earnings

Western Union (WU) is a steady company selling for a bargain, and there’s a good chance we’ll see earnings continue to improve WU stock.