-
Most Popular

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.

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.

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.

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
3 ‘Smart Money’ Dividend Stocks
During turbulent times, it can be helpful to check out how the experts are reacting.
Why Dividend Stocks Are Better Than Bonds
Dividend stocks offer lower volatility, better prices for higher quality, income, and the potential for growth, notes the equity income team at BlackRock.
Weyerhaeuser Leads 8 Companies Increasing Dividends
Forestry REIT Weyerhaeuser led our list of eight companies increasing dividends on a down week for the S&P 500.
5 Soaring Stocks With Yields Over 5%
Investors drool over dividend stocks with high yields and the potential for share appreciation. So far this year, these five companies have fit the bill.
Diversified REITs: Where to Hide?
REITs of all kinds are getting hammered in the third quarter, leaving investors with few choices. Here are two that still are worth a look.
Thirsty for Income? Try One of These 4 Beverage Stocks
If you're thirsty for some income, try one of these four high-yielding dividend stocks in the beverage business.
MDLZ Delivers a Treat: 20 Companies Increasing Dividends
It was a busy week for dividend increases, as 20 companies, including Monsanto, Hillshire, and Mondelez joined our Companies Increasing Dividends list.
5 More Dividend Stocks That Just Got Trumped by Treasuries
Treasury yields are up to 2.6% now, which means another group of stocks just got jumped. Here are 5 you should probably know about.
5 MLPs Yielding 6% or Better
Given MLPs' propensity to throw off those big income in good times and bad, it’s no wonder why pipelines are popping up in more portfolios.
Avoid the Lure of Lloyd’s Dividend Promise
Lloyd's says it's targeting a 70% dividend payout ratio over the next three years -- a lofty goal. For now, consider seeking somewhat safer financial-sector income.
Big News From AIG, SNDK: 11 Companies Increasing Dividends
SanDisk joined a growing group of technology dividend stocks and AIG resumed its payout to make this week's list of dividend-sweetening companies.
3 Healthcare Stocks With Healthy Dividends
Protect yourself from the headwinds facing healthcare stocks by snatching up names that offer -- and are likely to keep offering -- big-time dividends.
AIG’s Return to Dividends: Another Feather in Financials’ Cap
After a five-year hiatus, AIG will resume paying out dividends starting with a 10-cent offering in September.
SanDisk Joins the Tech Dividend Party
Flash memory storage solutions provider SanDisk announced it will provide investors with a quarterly dividend beginning in August, continuing a tech trend.
5 Bunker-Worthy Dividend Stocks to Protect You From Disaster
Now is the time to be defensive and snatch up these five dividend stocks that will keep stable in the event of a downturn, but also have room for upside.
11 Dividend Stocks I Purchased Last Week
I recently outlined why it is getting more difficult to find quality dividend paying stocks to buy, but recently I purchased positions in 11 stocks; here's why
Pfizer & Merck: Dividend Winners or Duds?
Pfizer and Merck got addicted to Lipitor and Singulair, and now slumping sales of the former blockbusters have both companies scrambling for growth.
4 Tech Stocks With Juicy Dividends
A look at four high-yielding tech stocks
Defend Against Fickle Retail With Dividends
Specialty retail isn't exactly known for its boffo dividends, but these three stocks offer respectable protection in the form of regular cash payouts.