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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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The anticipated interest rate cuts at the Federal Reserve’s September meeting have put several stocks to buy in the spotlight.

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Recent Dividend Stocks Articles

General Electric Company: GE Stock Just Became a Better Buy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
By getting out of the banking business and ridding itself of GE Capital, it will be easier to understand and value General Electric Company, and that will benefit GE stock.

5 Solid Dividend Stocks With 5%-Plus Yields

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
In a low-yield market, it's still possible to find high-yield dividend stocks yielding 5% or more.

Vodafone (VOD) – Buy This Undervalued Dividend Stock

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise
Vodaphone stock (VOD) had a tough go of it from European headwinds, but VOD is still a high quality company committed to paying dividends.

3 Royalty Trusts With High Risk, But High Yield Too

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investing in royalty trusts can be risky, but rewarding. If you're looking for high yield, you might have to deal with some warts in these three trusts -- but it still should be worth it.

3 Worry-Free Dividend Stocks to Buy in an ‘Earnings Recession’

By Richard Band
If you're looking to put cash to work, stick with names that haven't yet broken out on the upside.

Ventas: The Real News Driving This Healthcare REIT Higher

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The market is abuzz with the news of Ventas' hospital purchase. But the real news is the spinoff of its skilled nursing facilities.

Retail, REITs Top 8 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The first quarter now is officially in the books, and for dividend stocks increasing payouts, the pace was just OK. But we tacked 8 more companies onto the books recently.

3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Trump the Fed

By Richard Band
For real protection against rising rates, you need stocks that not only hold out the prospect of ample “pay hikes” in years to come but also throw off a generous yield up front.

3 Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for Growing Dividends

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Infrastructure stocks are the key to strong, growing dividends. Here are three stocks to buy to get you building up the income part of your portfolio.

2 Dividend-Payers to Buy in the Tech Space

By Richard Band
Buy high-quality dividend stocks that have been knocked down by the dollar's extreme strength like Microsoft (MSFT) and Intel (INTC).

3 Blue Chip Total Return Picks: MO, INTC, HCP

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
If you're looking for safe solid growth with a nice dividend to boot, these three stocks are all good choices.

5 Big-Yielding Utility Dividend Stocks to Buy

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
These five dividend stocks in the utility sector not only boast yields of at least 3.5%, but also the potential for technical breakouts.

VDIGX: Buy Vanguard Dividend Growth for Quality Yields

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
A record of regular dividend increases is both a sign of company strength and of the commitment of management to return value to shareholders.

The Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for April

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
These are the 10 best Dow Jones dividend stocks for April, ranked by dividend yield. Good luck finding solid companies that reward shareholders like this!

Dividend ETFs: Yield, Quality or Both?

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Dividend investors have realized that it’s not all about the yield. To fashion a well-diversified portfolio they are going to need to straddle the lines a bit.

5 Dividend Stocks That Give Small Caps a Good Name

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Historically speaking, dividend stocks have almost exclusively been large caps. Not so any more. Small caps have quietly become worthy income vehicles. Here are five to mull.

CSCO: Does Cisco Systems Belong in a Dividend Stock Portfolio?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Cisco's yield is good, though not great ... but what does make CSCO stock attractive is its potential for dividend hikes

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By Jason Jenkins, InvestorPlace Contributor
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PG Stock Looks Good Over the Long Haul

By Will Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor
PG is a bargain compared to its competitors, offers an impressive dividend and has a proven performance record. It's a value stock that’s hard to beat.
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