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Speculative Stocks Surge: Dividend Investors Can Tune Out the Noise

After losing 18% in 2022, the S&P 500 began the new year on a strong note with a 6.3% gain in January. The most hated stocks of 2022 led the charge as speculative fervor returned to the market. An index of non-profitable tech stocks tracked by Goldman Sachs is up 28% after losing over 50% in 20...

Feb 3, 2023

Johnson & Johnson Bankruptcy Setback Has No Impact on Dividend Profile

On Monday, the U.S. appeals court rejected Johnson & Johnson's attempt to offload the more than 40,000 talc product lawsuits levied against the firm. The healthcare giant tried to cap its exposure to this risk in 2021 by moving its talc liabilities to a newly created subsidiary, which promptly d...

Feb 1, 2023

20 Best Recession-Proof Dividend Stocks for a 2023 Downturn

The best recession-proof stocks can withstand high inflation and rising interest rates that threaten to push the economy into a downturn in 2023.

Feb 1, 2023

2023 List of MLP Stocks: All 42 Ranked & Analyzed

Our list of MLP stocks includes dividend yields, Dividend Safety Scores, and analysis of all 42 MLPs, including the 5 best MLPs for income.

Feb 1, 2023

2023 Monthly Dividend Stocks List: All 60 Ranked and Analyzed

Grab the 2023 list of all 60 monthly dividend stocks, with each company researched and ranked.

Feb 1, 2023

2023 Dividend Kings List: All 46 + Our Top 5 Picks

See all 47 dividend kings, including their dividend yields, Dividend Safety Scores, and analysis of the best kings for long-term investors.

Feb 1, 2023

2023 Dividend Aristocrats List: All 67 + Our Top 5 Picks

See all 67 dividend aristocrats, including their dividend yields, Dividend Safety Scores, and analysis of the best aristocrats for long-term investors.

Feb 1, 2023

Top 25 High Dividend Stocks Yielding 4% to 10%+

Review 25 hand-picked high dividend stocks yielding over 4% with safe payouts, strong balance sheets, and actionable research.

Feb 1, 2023

Extended PC Market Weakness Increases Uncertainty for Intel's Dividend

Intel on Thursday reported disappointing fourth-quarter earnings and issued guidance for the current quarter calling for $10.5 billion to $11.5 billion of revenue, far below the consensus estimate of approximately $14 billion. Management cited additional weakness in the personal computer (PC) ma...

Jan 27, 2023

Dividend Stocks Versus Bonds for Retirement Income

Savers rejoice! Yields of 4% to 5% are now available across fixed income securities such as Treasuries, corporate debt, certificates of deposit, and high-yield savings accounts. Bond yields in 2022 touched their highest level in more than a decade following the historic loss most bond funds expe...

Jan 24, 2023