Dividend Stock News & Investing Advice

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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3 Stocks Set to Soar if the Fed Cuts Interest Rates in September

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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7 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Hold Onto for Dear Life in 2024

These seven recession-resistant stocks offer stability and potential growth even in challenging economic conditions.

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7 Growth Stocks to Buy on Encouraging Earnings Results

Positive earnings reports show some of the top growth stocks to buy that can deliver exceptional long-term returns for investors.

Recent Dividend Stocks Articles

AT&T Stock is Still a Dividend Machine

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 4, 2015

Earnings were nothing great, but investors should consider AT&T stock as an income stock. Management is continuing to make moves to secure its juicy dividend.

Here’s a Top REIT to Buy for High Yield

By Feb 4, 2015

When stocks turn up that see insider buying and are also top-ranked -- like Franklin Street Properties Corp. (NYSEMKT:FSP) -- investors are wise to take notice.

Canadian Financials: Are These High Dividend Banks Worth a Look?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Feb 4, 2015

Canadian stocks are down by nearly 20% from their late summer highs. But after the fall, many Canadian financials sport attractive dividend yields.

5 Reasons Investing in T Stock Is Your Safest Bet

By Dana Kobilinsky, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 3, 2015

AT&T is coming off a strong fourth quarter, T stock still offers its mammoth dividend, and it's even trading for a reasonable valuation.

LMT Stock – Lockheed Martin Has Nowhere to Go But Up

By Anna Rider, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 3, 2015

Lockheed Martin Corporation posted a tepid fourth-quarter earnings report, but investors should still consider LMT stock a buy.

Trains, Fertilizer, Copiers Lead 15 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Feb 2, 2015

This week there was a bevy of big-name dividend stocks increasing payouts. From trains to fertilizer to business machines, the eclectic batch of dividend stocks increasing payouts this week was a bonanza for income investors on the hunt for high dividend yield.

5 Reasons Why Every Investor Should Own REITs

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Feb 2, 2015

REITs are a fantastic asset class and are appropriate for every investor -- from the youngest and most aggressive to those already decades into retirement.

Buy Chevron for a Dividend Yield Over 4%

By Feb 2, 2015

Looking at the history chart for Chevron (CVX) below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 4% annual yield.

Can Verizon (VZ) Win the Subscriber Wars?

By Greg Sushinsky, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 30, 2015

Verizon is locked in a battle with rival carriers for wireless subscribers. Sprint and T-Mobile are offering deep discounts, but so far Verizon has refused to follow that strategy. Will Verizon win this war?

5 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 30, 2015

The five best dividend stocks to buy now hail from several different sectors, but they all have a few vitally important traits in common.

Mortgage REITs Should Repurchase Their Own Shares

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Jan 28, 2015

Mortgage REITs are left with slim picking to reinvest in today's market, but it's a problem with an easy solution. Rather than buy low-yielding mortgages, mortgage REITs trading at discounts to book value should repurchase their own shares.

3 Apartment REITs to Buy for Strong Dividends

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 27, 2015

Rental occupancy rates are on still rising as it's more difficult to secure a mortgage. Directly benefiting from this has been real estate investment trusts (REITs) that own multifamily housing units. We'll look at three that offer high dividends.

Avoid Caterpillar While the Dollar Is Strong, Global Economy Is Slow

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jan 27, 2015

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is going to have a very tough time generating earnings with a strong dollar and weak global economy.

Invest in Dividends Just Like a Billionaire

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Jan 26, 2015

A new index tracks 50 high-dividend stocks held by high-profile billionaires in the financial sector. In today's tricky market, it’s instructive to see what the big boys are buying.

Kinder Morgan, Alaska Air Lead 9 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Jan 26, 2015

The European Central Bank and its bigger-than-expected QE-style bond buying scheme caused the bulls to pour back into both U.S. and European equities, and that served as a nice backdrop for nine dividend stocks increasing payouts.