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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

This Stock’s 8% Yield Is Basically Set In Stone

Death, taxes and perhaps school are three knowns in life. Here's a way to profit on the last with a dividend stock poised to deliver

Boeing Company (BA) Stock Soaring for Growth Investors on Big Orders

Higher defense spending will benefit BA stock. Plus, orders from airliners worth billions of dollars will lift Boeing's revenues this year.

3 Big-Name Stocks With Dangerous Dividends (PBI, LB, MOS)

I'm bringing you a round of good news and a round of bad news. The bad is found in these dividend stocks on the cusp of even more bad news

Why AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Will Run Much Farther Than You Think

T stock has skyrocketed in the markets, but don't let its momentum dissuade you from buying it -- AT&T has more room to run.

Are Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Stock’s Cloud Promises Just Empty Rhetoric?

Oracle may prove to be the spoiler in the cloud market, driving prices down, and that's showing in how ORCL stock has made big gains.

With Oil Under $50, Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Is On Fumes

With oil back below $50, it's getting tougher to make the case for Exxon Mobile stock. Alternatives to XOM stock look more attractive.

5 Dividend Stocks to Build a Solid Growth Portfolio

Dividend stocks with room to grow offer the best of both worlds: potential for capital appreciation and rising income even in a volatile market.

The 7 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for the Second Quarter

The market has put up a rip-roaring Q1, but deep pockets of value have developed, including in these 7 best dividend stocks to buy for Q2.

3 High-Yield REITs Offering 7% or More

How about REITs that pay generous dividends but also have growth potential? You can find all that in high-yield REITs IRT, CIO and STWD.

5 Dividend Stocks Hiking Payouts – JPM SLW CCE UDR FULT

Five notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Silver Wheaton (SLW).

Why Boeing Co (BA) Stock Will Soar Through Any Turbulence

Declining sales and a tough competitive environment are headwinds for Boeing stock. However, momentum strongly favors BA stock.

Frontier Communications Corp (FTR): This 20% Yield Will Vanish (FTR)

As Frontier Communications (FTR) crashes, its big dividend continues to balloon. But the yield on FTR stock is an optical delusion.

Ford Stock Falls to Dirt-Cheap High-Yield Status

Ford (F) is selling off thanks to disappointing earnings guidance, but does an inexpensive 5% yield in Ford stock offset those woes?

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE) Moves Into the S&P 500

As the S&P 500 changes up its guidelines which moves up ARE stock, look for more REITs like Alexandria Real Estate to join.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TEVA) Stock Is a Deep Value Play

Bad PR for TEVA stock will pass, and you'll be happy you bought down in Teva Pharmaceutical here.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Stock Was Saved by Trump, But Will It Last?

Thanks to the miracle of Donald J. Trump, WFC stock has a new lease on life. That, however, is not good enough from Wells Fargo.

Is GameStop Corp. (GME) Stock Anything More Than a 6% Yield?

GameStop (GME) offers one of the best yields in retail, but GME stock holders need to think long and hard ahead of Thursday's Q4 report.

Why Boeing Co (BA) Stock Is Ripe for Profit-Taking

Boeing stock has had an impressive run, only to run into a key analyst downgrade earlier this month. With BA stock still not far from an all-time high, investors might look to take some profits here.

5 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — O ORCL DG WSM TWO

Five notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Realty Income (O) and Oracle (ORCL).