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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

The 10 Top S&P 500 Dividend Stocks for February

The market is in a relentless selloff, and you know what that means for dividend stocks. Yields are going up.

3 Dividends at Risk in Troubled Oil Markets

Dividends once used to be the major selling point of oil companies, but the volatility in energy markets are rapidly killing the payouts.

Cisco, Time Warner Lead 13 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Some of the biggest names moving to boost shareholder value include an internet router giant, an entertainment behemoth and an insurance and financial stalwart.

Is Macy’s, Inc. Stock Finally Too Cheap to Ignore? (M)

There's no denying Macy's has had a rotten year, but with stable margins and a solid, sustainable dividend, there's plenty to like about M stock.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Can XOM Stock Keep Its Dividend Safe?

The oil giant is taking a beating, but luckily for investors, XOM stock is better situated than many of its peers.

10 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy

Looking for the best cheap dividend stocks to buy? Look no further. This list of 10 stocks shows that cheap doesn't necessarily mean shoddy.

Ex-Dividend Reminders Include Six Flags, Weis Markets

Looking at the stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, Six Flags, Weis Markets, and Black Hills will go ex-dividend on February 11.

HCP, Inc. (HCP) and Other REITs Obliterated. What Gives?

Diversified healthcare REIT HCP Inc. fell on earnings and took other REITs with it. But HCP stock suffered far too much for its sins.

3 Big Dividends To Buy Before The Market Rally

Stocks are about to rally, and those positioned for it will profit. Here are three dividends to buy stocks ahead of the crowd

Ex-Dividend Reminders Include Southern, Summit Hotel Properties

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, Southern, Allete, and Summit Hotel Properties will trade ex-dividend on 2/11/16

Ex-Dividend Reminders Include BP and Archer Daniels Midland

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, BP plc, Oshkosh, and Archer Daniels Midland will all trade ex-dividend on 2/11/16

Ex-Dividend Reminders Include Global Payments, Emerson Electric

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, Global Payments, Emerson and Alliance Holdings all go ex-dividend on 2/10/16

Why 3M is a Top 25 Dividend Giant (MMM)

3M (MMM) has been named as a Top 25 Dividend Giant by ETF Channel based on these key metrics investors need to know...

Phillips 66: Grab PSX Stock Before Buffett Buys It Outright

Warren Buffett loves PSX stock, and with its current financial situation, you should love Phillips 66 too. Here's why.

3 Small-Cap REITs on Sale

Small cap REITs have been hit hard lately, and that means many are on sale right now, offering very attractive dividend yields.

ConocoPhillips: COP Stock SLASHES Dividend, More Carnage to Follow

Not only did ConocoPhillips have a bad quarter, but it slashed its sacred dividend. Other major oil operators will likely do so as well.

5 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Rocky Market

The market rout is sending investors running, but don't avoid exposure completely -- these dividend stocks protect your portfolio for you.

Intel Corporation Stock: Is INTC a Value Play or a Value Trap?

The Intel stock price is under pressure. But is INTC stock finally cheap enough to buy?

BP Stock: Should You Embrace This 8% Yield, Or Fear It?

BP has the financial resources to maintain it's massive payout, but it eventually needs relief from low oil prices, and the clock is ticking.