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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.

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7 Wind Stocks With Tailwinds as Gale-Force Growth Continues

Explore wind stocks with growth potential as the industry benefits from clean energy policies and technological advancements.

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Time-Tested Stocks: 3 Dividend Aristocrats With Yields Over 4%

Fewer than 70 stocks on the S&P 500 have raised dividends for more than 25 years. Far fewer can claim these high yields.

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Looking Super Hot

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Recent Dividend Stocks Articles

6 Cheap Dividend Stocks Worth Buying Before They Raise Their Dividends

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
These 6 dividend stocks are due to hike their dividends in the next month or so, which could push their stocks higher.

7 Dividend Stocks to Buy for April With Yields Over 6%

By Cristian Docan
This is a great selection of dividend stocks to invest in for April, offering yields of more than 6%.

3 High-Yielding Dividend Kings to Buy Right Now

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend
Dividend Kings Kimberly-Clark, NW Natural and Universal are three examples of companies whose business models work in all portions of the economic cycle. This has enabled the three companies to grow dividends for at least five decades.

3 Stocks with High Returns on Invested Capital

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend
With so many ways for investors to value stocks, investors might not realize that return on invested capital is an excellent way to see how efficiently companies are generating earnings from investments in the business.

Raytheon Technologies Should Be in Your Portfolio

By Ian Cooper, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Russia-Ukraine tensions still high and with no signs of an end to the war, Raytheon Technologies should be in your portfolio.

Devon Energy Looks Like a Good Value With High Yield and New Buyback Program

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Devon Energy looks like very good value now with a high yield and new buyback program. DVN stock has the possibility of producing a $4.68 dividend, giving it a 7.5% dividend yield, up from its existing 6.4% rate, if oil prices stay high.

7 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now for Boosting Payout 

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
In 2021, dividend stocks increased their payouts by 17%. In 2022, they're expected to average 3%. These seven stocks will beat that.

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy to Beat Runaway Inflation

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Federal Reserve is trying to cool down inflation. Until their efforts kick in, investors should find their own dividend stocks to buy.

Lumen Technologies Stock Is a Dividend Darling and Blockchain Bet

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor
You may have bought LUMN stock because of Lumen's vast fiber network, but hold on as the company delves into edge-computing infrastructure.

Marathon Oil Stock Is an Attractive Dividend and Low P/E Play With Good Earnings Growth

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Marathon Oil Stock is an attractive dividend and low p/e play with good earnings growth. MRO stock has a 1.2% dividend yield and a 14.2% buyback yield, giving it a total yield of 15.4% for shareholders going forward.

7 Recession-Proof Stocks for Nervous Investors to Buy in 2022

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
A combination of soaring inflation and slowing economic activity spells trouble. These recession-proof stocks can save the day.

3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy During This Market Correction

By Jaimini Desai
These dividend growth stocks may not wow you with their yields, but they can back those yields up with rising stock prices.

3 Quality Dividend Stocks With No Russia Exposure

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend
We like Target, Altria, and Verizon for their combination of growth, yield, dividend history and value. Investors looking to manage risk from the current conflict would do well to consider these strong dividend stocks.

7 Dividend Stocks That Are Poised to Move Significantly Higher This Year

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
These 7 dividend stocks all have good prospects, including high yields, good valuations and/or strong earnings and cash flow prospects.

Occidental Petroleum Has Potential for 12% Upside Based on Its Attractive Total Yield

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
OXY stock trades at an attractive 1% dividend yield and a 3.9% total yield, including buybacks, giving it a 12% upside.

7 Safe Investments for Seniors to Consider in 2022

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stock market is looking more and more risky lately. However, these seven safe investments still provide solid value and income for investors.

Walmart Keeps Moving Its Dividend Up With Good Performance, Pushing Its Stock Higher

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Walmart keeps moving its dividend up with good performance, pushing the stock higher. WMT stock could be worth up to 15% more, given its stable and growing dividend, buttressed by powerful free cash flow.

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By Brian Paradza, CFA
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AT&T Could Have a 6.4% Yield or Higher From the WBD Spinoff Value

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
AT&T stock will still have a high dividend yield after the Warner Brothers Discovery spinoff. T stock could have a dividend yield between 6.4% and 6.69%, based on the value of the WBD shares that are spun off.
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