Dividend Stocks

We consider companies with long track records of paying dividends to be among the best possible investments for investors looking for safe and secure income. These companies have demonstrated the ability to raise payments to shareholders through thick and thin. We consider these companies to be blue-chip stocks. The market indexes are down close to

Last year was a great time to own Ford Motor (NYSE:F) stock. Source: Ford With analysts like TV’s Jim Cramer pounding the table for it, the value of Ford shares doubled during 2021. The fourth quarter was especially sweet, with Ford selling over 500,000 cars in the U.S., more than General Motors (NYSE:GM) or even

Last year was certainly an exciting time to be an investor. Volatility was the name of the game, perfectly exemplified by the market. Early in 2021, most stocks surged as speculative mania took over. However, the prospect for higher interest rates and a continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic hurt investor sentiment near year-end. Accordingly, questions

When it comes to income investing, we prefer dividend stocks that have demonstrated long histories of being able to raise their dividends throughout all kinds of economic conditions. There are many ways to find stocks with great dividend longevity, but one of the easier ways is to simply start with the Dividend Aristocrats. This is

In general, investors look for capital gains from high-growth stocks. Dividend stocks, meanwhile, often don’t provide significant upside. However, investors who prefer regular cash flows tend to go overweight on dividend stocks. Of course, there are exceptions among dividend plays, from the perspective of healthy capital gains as well as dividend gains. My focus in

Dividends are an important factor for many investors. The quarterly and annual payouts to shareholders can have a big impact on a portfolio’s growth over time. Dividend stocks can also serve as an income stream to people in retirement. For this reason, many investors seek out stocks that have high dividend yields. Even some of

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) is like a once-massive European soccer team relegated to a lower division. Source: Laborant / Shutterstock.com Stop comparing it to cloud leaders like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) or even Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL). At the top of the new league tables sit outsourcers like Accenture (NYSE:ACN), Infosys (NYSE:INFY), Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) and Wipro

On Jan. 10, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) declared its second quarterly dividend in a row for first-quarter (Q1) 2022. This is after Ford stopped paying its quarterly dividend for almost two years on Jan. 8, 2020 (declaration date). I believe the resumption of its quarterly dividends is helping to push F stock higher. Source: JuliusKielaitis

Investors traditionally want to make as much money as possible, but this year is different. As the new year begins, some look back and find lessons in past successes that can help them invest more wisely for future gains — especially with dividend stocks. History has shown that industries and companies with successful streaks often

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. Few, if any, will ever have the means to replicate the nearly $300 billion investment portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B). The average investor, however, can be successful in their own right by following the advice and actions of Buffett. Looking across the list

As you certainly recall, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, governments resorted to shutting down the world, which caused an economic strain like none before. Consequently, they instructed their central banks to maintain loose monetary conditions in order to offset the economic devastation. AT&T (NYSE:T) stock, for example, fell around 30% from January levels

Investors looking for high-quality dividend growth stocks to buy for the long term can gain valuable insights by reviewing the holdings of successful investors. One example is found with a list of Bill Gates stocks. This article will examine three of our favorite names among the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The portfolio holds just

Looking back on 2021, the S&P 500 finished another year on a high. At the close of the 12-month period, the index had provided 27% returns to investors for the year. However, fears of another slowdown from new variants of the novel coronavirus or inflation will have several investors in a risk-averse mindset. In that

Investors looking for ways to generate reliable income may have industries like fossil fuels, consumer staples, or utilities come to mind. However, if one knows where to look, there are alternative industries that offer similar income streams as some of the better-known areas of the market for income investors. One of those areas is coal

Down more than 13% so far in 2021, AT&T (NYSE:T) stock is having a disappointing year. And it’s soon to lose its revered status as a dividend aristocrat. Source: Roman Tiraspolsky / Shutterstock.com Investors reacted poorly to the company’s plan to unload its WarnerMedia assets to Discovery (NASDAQ:DISCA) for $43 billion. The deal was announced

Investors in Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock had a great 2021. Source: Harry Green / Shutterstock.com In fact, Exxon Mobil stock is up 47% year-to-date. That’s better than Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and nearly equal to Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). The stock is powered by rising oil prices. West Texas Intermediate, the primary U.S. grade of oil, is trading at

Inflation has been surging, including a 6.8% increase in November compared to the prior year. This was the largest year-over-year increase in nearly four decades. The Federal Reserve’s response could boost some dividend stocks. In order to help keep inflation from spiraling out of control, the Fed announced that tapering of asset purchases would likely

AT&T (NYSE:T) stock may not have bottomed out recently at $22.17 on Dec. 15. This is despite the company’s proposed dividend cut next year. The issues with the upcoming spin-off/merger are making things highly uncertain. As a result, T stock has been struggling in the past three months. It is still down $3.41 to $24.19

If the past few weeks is a sign of what might be coming to Wall Street, investors should get ready for a volatile 2022. In light of jittery markets and rising inflation, many investors are increasingly looking at passive income opportunities. Therefore, today I’ll discuss the seven best monthly dividend stocks for 2022. At present,

One of the tried and true methods for generating an income stream is through investing in dividend stocks. In this era of low interest rates, dividend payments can be a more rewarding way to supplement your income. In turn, many investors plow those payments back into their portfolios. Whatever your strategy is, one of the