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

3 Dividend Stocks for Growth and Total Returns

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend May 17, 2021

You may think dividend investing is all about that yield, but you shouldn't turn a blind eye to growth as well.

Will 2021’s ‘Digital Acceleration’ Bring Back the Once Great IBM?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor May 14, 2021

IBM's comeback remains nascent and speculative, but CEO Arvind Krishna is making good moves in AI and cloud software.

3 Dividend Aristocrats Increasing Their Payouts

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend May 12, 2021

Dividend aristocrats are companies with a long history of keeping the dividends coming each year. These three are standouts right now.

10 Ideal Dividend Stocks for Your Retirement

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor May 10, 2021

This collection of 10 dividend stocks plays a little offense and defence. The important thing is they'll get you to and through retirement.

3 Cannabis Stocks to Buy for Growth and High Dividends

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend May 7, 2021

Investors often have to make the choice between growth or dividends, but with cannabis stocks, sometimes they can be found in the same place. These cannabis growth stocks come with solid yields.

Undervalued Perrigo Is A Dividend Stock to Have And to Hold

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend May 4, 2021

You may not have heard of Perrigo, but it's a stellar dividend stock, and one that income investors should make sure to watch.

7 A-Rated Dividend Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Gains

By Louis Navellier and the InvestorPlace Research Staff May 4, 2021

These stocks offer 'A' dividend ratings in Portfolio Grader as well as strong overall grades. This places them among the top dividend stocks to buy.

Costco Wholesale: You Just Missed Your Periodic Buying Opportunity

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor May 3, 2021

Costco's pay exceeds the minimum wage, and it cares as much about its customers as its COST stock holders. Its secret to success is not complicated.

General Electric Looks Ready to Become a Dividend Grower Once More

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 30, 2021

General Electric reported mixed Q1 2021 results on Apr. 27. Sales were $420 million less than analyst estimates. GE stock dropped on the news. But that doesn't mean you should rule this name out.

7 Pharmaceutical Stocks To Buy For Valuation Plus Solid Dividends

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 29, 2021

High-quality pharmaceutical stocks come with steady business, low valuations and solid dividend. Let's look at a handful of them now.

7 Great ETFs to Buy for Dividend-Hungry Investors

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 28, 2021

Whether you're looking for reliable and growing dividends, or you seek high yields, you may find something you like with these dividend ETFs.

7 Pharmaceutical Stocks With Dividends in Hand

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 28, 2021

So, which pharmaceutical stocks should be on your radar, if dividends are a top priority? Consider these seven compelling opportunities.

3 Top Blue-Chip Healthcare Stocks With Healthy Dividends

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend Apr 26, 2021

Healthcare stocks have some excellent dividend stocks among their ranks, and these three names are among the most reliable to buy.

8 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts in 2021

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 23, 2021

A great way to select dividend stocks is to find companies that are increasing the amount of their dividend payout. Here are eight stocks that have recently issued sizable dividend increases.