Dividend Stocks

In an attempt to put a lid on inflation, the Federal Reserve has stated that it intends to raise its benchmark federal-funds rate by 0.25% at least six more times this year after already raising rates once. The Fed could also decide to move rates 0.50% if it deems necessary to combat inflation, which has

Apple (AAPL): Strong growth with emerging segments likely to help in sustaining the growth momentum. Robust cash flows will ensure dividend upside. Chevron (CVX): Among the top picks from the energy sector with a healthy balance sheet, low break-even assets, healthy cash flows and an attractive dividend yield. Pfizer (PFE): Strong growth and cash flow

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) is due to raise its dividend at the end of April – trades at 20x and 2% yield; Apple (AAPL) is due to raise its dividend in June – trades for 28 times earnings and a 0.5% yield; Chubb Limited (CB) has paid the same dividend for 4 quarters – likely to

Covestro AF (OTCMKTS:COVTY): A leading polymer player with cheap multiples Altria (NYSE:MO): Profit margins are expected to increase significantly this year Societe Generale (OTCMKTS:SCGLY): Excessive bearish sentiment offers a good entry point into this leading European bank Rubis (OTCMKTS:RBSFY): Despite underperforming crude markets, the niche oil company has solid financials Engie SA (OTCMKTS:ENGIY): Utility hard

Dividend Kings, stocks with at least 50 consecutive years of dividend growth, are favorites of many income investors. High-dividend yields can be a warning sign that the underlying company’s business is struggling or, worse for income investors, that the dividend could be at risk for of being cut. However, when those stocks offering high yields

U.S. defense stocks like Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) have been explosive. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com In fact, since Russia attacked Ukraine on Feb. 24, RTX ran from about $89.31 to a high of $104.34. While the stock has since pulled back to $101.23, I’d use weakness as opportunity. For one, no one knows when the

Return on invested capital is often an under-utilized metric when searching for high quality stocks. Investors who ignore return on invested capital as a means of evaluating stocks can miss out on companies that are making good use of invested capital. Warren Buffett, perhaps the most successful investor of all time, often stresses the importance

Devon Energy (DVN) stock now pays a $1 per share quarterly dividend ($4.00 annually), giving it a 6.50% dividend yield. This will likely rise, as the variable component of the dividend grows with higher free cash flow (FCF). Devon has expanded its buyback program to $1.6 billion, or 3.9% of its market capitalization, pushing DVN

Home Depot (HD): The company’s PRO business is accelerating Danaher (DHR): Grew its free cash flow in 2021 by 31% American Express (AXP): Amex boosted its forecast for 2022 Prologis (PLD): Continues to grow its energy business Occidental Petroleum (OXY): Warren Buffett’s buying more Dollar General (DG): Slow and steady wins the race Steel Dynamics

Wall Street investors have been on edge for a long while. There are faint signs this week that the volatility has already peaked. This is not to say that the threats have receded, but rather their effect on stocks is fizzling. Meanwhile, the pendulum swings are still large, but narrowing. Today the focus is on

Lumen Technologies(LUMN) is expanding into edge-computing infrastructure to facilitate the blockchain. Meanwhile, the company continues to trade at a low multiple and pay high dividend distributions. Investors should buy some shares of Lumen Technologies while the price is still reasonable. Louisiana-headquartered Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) was formerly known as CenturyLink, a company noted for its extensive fiber-optic network.

There’s a lot of ways to go about picking recession-proof stocks. Certain industries such as consumer staples, utilities, and health care tend to fare well even during economic downturns. Other analysts might point to certain statistics, such as high profit margins, low variation of earnings, or a net cash position on a company’s balance sheet.

Marathon Oil is an attractive oil and gas play with a 1.21% dividend yield and a forward P/E below 10x. Analysts forecast 88.5% higher earnings this year, along with significant FCF growth. It has cut the share count by 8% in over four months, implying a 14.2% buyback yield and a 15.4% total yield — making

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) — This dividend stock’s yield is low, but increasing quickly. Costco (NASDAQ:COST) — Its dividends have grown by 12% annually over the past five years. AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) — AbbVie currently boasts a 3.8% yield. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is down by 7%, while the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 are down even more with

Periods of geopolitical turmoil can take their toll on stocks. Investors, in general, shy away from uncertainty, and geopolitical risk is one of the major ways that investors can face uncertainty. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the latest round of geopolitical uncertainty, and in this article, we’ll take a look at three quality dividend stocks

As interest rates rise, dividend stocks will be one area in the stock market that can retain value. This especially applies to companies that can afford to pay their dividends with cash flow. I wanted to find seven dividend stocks that seem poised to do well this year. There are several reasons a company might

Many investors are looking for safe stocks to help mitigate the current volatility. The stock market is in the midst of its scariest correction since March 2020. Heading into 2022, there were already concerns around inflation and incoming rate hikes. Now, things have gone from bad to worse with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) has decided to start rewarding its shareholders again, now that its free cash flow is surging with higher oil income. As a result, expect to see OXY stock move significantly higher as investors see this as a stable income provider. Source: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com With its release of fourth-quarter and 2021

Investors worried about inflation impacts and rising geopolitical risks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine conflict could find some solace in stock from real estate investment trusts (REITs). With so many choices, though, it can be hard to know which REITs to buy. Real estate asset returns usually lead or quickly catch up to inflation to

Walmart (NYSE:WMT)has not done that badly this year. WMT stock is actually about at par for the year-to-date (YTD) as of March 14, as it closed at $144.05. This is close to where it ended last year at $144.69. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Moreover, WMT stock is buttressed by a solidly growing dividend. For