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Dividend Stocks

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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Recent Dividend Stocks Articles

Ecolab (ECL) Tops 8 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Ecolab (ECL) led eight dividend stocks moved to increase shareholder payments, including a pipeline operator and a homebuilder.

Smash the Piggy on These 5 Canadian Dividend Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Canadian banks offer fat yields and aren't bothered by a weak economy and oil rout, yet Canadian bank stocks are reeling.

The Best of the Best: 6 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dividend aristocrats are known for their bulletproof balance sheets and consistent income production. Put together a diversified mini-portfolio of these winners by buying these six stocks.

Southern Co (SO), Aqua America (WTR) – Dividend Growth You Can Bank On

By Richard Band
Aqua America (WTR) and Southern Company (SO) represent the best opportunities in utilities today.

6 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks You Want NOTHING to Do With!

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A high dividend yield is only as good as the financials backing it -- and that's bad news for investors in these six dividend stocks.

5 Dividend Stocks Buying Back Their Shares at PERILOUS Levels

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Dividend stocks that buy back tons of their own shares: sounds great, right? It can be, but it can also be extremely corrosive to long-term value.

3 Dividend Stocks For Your 2015 Required Minimum Distribution

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December 31 is the deadline for eligible investors to take their Required Minimum Distributions. Here are 3 dividend stocks for reinvestment

Becton Dickinson Tops 6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Among the bevy of big names enhancing their respective dividends are a medical instrument giant, a household name in food and meat production and paint and coatings manufacturer.

3 RARE Retail Stocks With Quality Dividends

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
It may be hard to find the good in this sector, but KSS, GPS and MW are three retail stocks with some life.

Score BIG With Storage! 3 Sure-Thing REITs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Want continued high returns and growing dividends from REITs? The self-storage sector has the goods.

Intel Stock is an Insane Bargain Right Now – Buy INTC ASAP!

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Intel stock is unloved due to its ties to the dying PC market. But INTC is cheap and has decent growth prospects in data centers.

Nike Tops 7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
This week’s big dividend stocks included an athletic shoe and apparel giant, a food distribution behemoth and a furniture maker/retailer.

Is Nike Stock a Buy After Shareholder-Friendly Dividend Hike and Buyback?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
All this good news for NKE share holders might make you see Nike stock as a great investment, but there are other things to consider.

Ex-Dividend Reminders: Herman Miller, Exponent and Curtiss-Wright

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Herman Miller, Exponent, and Curtiss-Wright are coming up on ex-dividend dates. Here are the details and payouts for CW, EXPO and MLHR

Why Home Depot Stock Is Still a Buy (HD)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Another earnings beat makes HD stock, with its growth and its ever-growing dividend, look like a good pickup.

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By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The best dividend stocks to buy for 2016 offer high yield and low risk. Here are seven that are on the top of the list for income investors.

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By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
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In trading on Tuesday, shares of Best Buy were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly payout. Can BBY maintain the yield?

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By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
There's a lot to be said for familiar names, but there's also a lot to be said for dividend stocks that don't ring a bell, too.
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