Dividends

The recent pullback for big techs in the U.S. underscores the need for investors to focus more on international stocks and bonds.

These six stocks offer relatively attractive valuations, nice yields, and dividends that are safe and growing.

It’s been a great year for stocks, but in the past few days the bull market seems to have lost some of its mojo.

Both Kimberly Clark and Kenvue are Dividend Aristocrats. Dividends after a merger could well disappoint.

Here are some high-yielding stocks in the S&P 500 that still boast healthy looking profits to cover coming payout obligations.

Washington may be closed for business, but the economy keeps humming. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on housing-market troubles, the oil-price outlook, and attractive dividend stocks.

A weak outlook and reduced dividend are painful for FMC investors.

Morningstar says to look for dividend-paying companies with strong track records and easy-to-defend business models.

One way to protect yourself, according to CFRA chief investment strategist Sam Stovall, is to target shares with high dividend yields.

Investors use dividend-paying funds for portfolio diversification, viewing these companies as more trustworthy and better capital stewards.

Many investors have significant exposure to the S&P 500 index and its paltry yield. Here’s how to bulk up the income portion of your portfolio.

Millrose Properties looks poised to deliver nice returns for investors after a successful spinoff from Lennar earlier this year.

Business development companies are worth a look, especially given that most now trade for considerably less than the value of their assets.

The South African paper company Sappi suspended its dividend on Friday. Shareholders reacted with relief.

The average Dividend Aristocrat has barely managed a positive return over the past 12 months. The average Buyback Aristocrat has returned about 17%.

Shares of Americold and Lineage, real estate investment trusts, have been beaten down. One looks like the better play.

Call them the Suspicious 8—the small number of S&P 500 companies with dividend yields over 6%. While they throw off lots of cash, there may be better long-term strategies.

A weakening economy and lower interest rates are a toxic combo.

It isn’t easy to find stocks with a decent payout these days.

Focusing on dividends includes only one form of capital returns. Companies have other ways to put cash in shareholders’ hands, including debt paydowns and stock buybacks.

The Magnificent Seven yield a paltry 0.3% on average. That’s well below the S&P 500, which yields about 1.2%, or the average payout from the 400-plus dividend payers, which is closer to 2.3%.

ETFs that focus on dividends come in many flavors, whether focusing on high yields, the potential for quick payout growth, or other strategies. Here are some of their top stocks.

There are some ways to earn attractive yields outside the bond market. 

The $23 billion spectrum purchase shouldn’t limit the telecom giant’s earnings, share repurchases, or payout.

Ubiquiti’s board approves a $500 million stock buyback program.