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My Favorite Dividend Stocks in the Financial Sector
Published on August 4th, 2017
This is a guest contribution from Josh Wilson, a Millennial who’s working to grow his portfolio, save for the future, and become a thought leader in the personal
Blue Chip Stocks in Focus: ONEOK, Inc.
Published by Nick McCullum on July 30th, 2017
Master limited partnerships – or MLPs, for short – are some of the most tax-efficient vehicles for investors looking to generate portfolio income
The 10 Best Blue Chip Dividend Stocks
Published by Bob Ciura on July 29th, 2017
Blue-chip stocks are among the best stocks that dividend investors can buy.
We define blue chip stocks as those with a history of 100+ years of
Starbucks: Brewing Up A Solid Third Quarter Earnings Report
Published by Nick McCullum on July 28th, 2017
Starbucks has been a solid dividend growth stock since it paid its first dividend in 2010.
Over the past 7 years, Starbucks has compounded its
Blue Chip Stocks In Focus: Consolidated Edison
Published by Bob Ciura on July 28th, 2017
There are hundreds upon hundreds of dividend stocks to choose from. But for investors interested in only the highest-quality dividend stocks, the
Blue Chip Stocks in Focus: Philip Morris International
Published by Nick McCullum on July 27th, 2017
The tobacco industry has long been a source of exceptional shareholder returns.
In some ways, this is not surprising. The economics of selling
Blue Chip Stocks in Focus: Altria
Published by Bob Ciura on July 27th, 2017
It seems impossible to mention the words ‘blue chip’, without also mentioning Altria Group (MO). It has a strong business model, and pays one of the
Blue Chip Stocks In Focus: Procter & Gamble
Published by Bob Ciura on July 27th, 2017
When it comes to dividends, few companies can match Procter & Gamble (PG). P&G’s list of dividend accolades is long, and impressive.
It is a Dividend
General Dynamics: Another Solid Quarter, Overvaluation Persists
Published by Nick McCullum on July 27th, 2018
Part-way through earnings season, the outlook remains bright. Many of the most high-quality dividend stocks have beat expectations, and corporate
Blue Chip Stocks in Focus: IBM
Published by Bob Ciura on July 26th, 2017
Blue chip stocks are generally associated with quality.
They may not be the most exciting stocks to buy, but their strong business models and
Blue Chip Stocks In Focus: Phillips 66
Published by Bob Ciura on July 26th, 2017
Investors looking for stable dividends should first look at blue-chip stocks.
When we use the term ‘blue chip’, we are referring to stocks with 100+
McDonald’s Second Quarter: I’m Lovin’ It
Published by Nick McCullum on July 26th, 2017
McDonald’s is a legendary dividend growth stock.
After being founded in 1940, the company became popular among consumers because of its food’s
Blue Chip Stocks in Focus: Chevron
Published by Nick McCullum on July 25th, 2017
Over the past several decades, human energy consumption has grown exponentially. For this reason, it is very unsurprising that there exist many
Blue Chip Stocks in Focus: Emerson Electric
Published by Nick McCullum on July 25th, 2017
At Sure Dividend, we define blue chip stocks as companies with 100+ year operating histories and 3%+ dividend yields.
While there is no ‘perfect’
Blue Chip Stocks In Focus: Verizon
Published by Bob Ciura on July 25th, 2017
When investors consider buying high-quality stocks, the term ‘blue chip’ often comes to mind.
There is no official definition of what constitutes a
Blue Chip Stocks In Focus: General Electric
Published by Bob Ciura on July 25th, 2017
Blue chip stocks generally have a reputation for high-quality businesses, steady profits, and reliable dividends.
While there is no exact definition
Ignore the Price, Remember the Dividends: Why Dividends Are The Key to Building Wealth
Published on July 25th, 2017
This is a guest contribution by Nick from Of Dollars and Data
This week I want to discuss why dividends are important for building wealth and why focusing solely on
Blue Chip Stocks in Focus: Bank of Nova Scotia
Published by Nick McCullum on July 24th, 2017
The financials industry is full of high-quality, blue chip stocks.
Before showing you an example, it’s important to understand what a blue chip
Blue Chip Stocks in Focus: Toronto-Dominion Bank
Published by Nick McCullum on July 24th, 2017
‘Blue chip stocks’ received their name because, in the game of poker, the blue chips have historically had the highest value.
Despite the
Microsoft: An Excellent Quarter From This Explosive Tech Giant
Published by Nick McCullum on July 23rd, 2017
Microsoft’s recent fourth quarter earnings release was far superior to the company’s third quarter results, which were announced on Thursday, April
Forget Netflix, Buy These 4 Dividend Growth Stocks Instead
Published by Bob Ciura on July 23rd, 2017
Netflix (NFLX) stock rose 10% after the company’s July 17th earnings report, as the Internet streaming service added more than 5 million subscribers
5 Actionable Lessons from the Enron Scandal
Published by Nick McCullum on July 22nd, 2017
Although more than a decade has passed, the name ‘Enron’ continues to hold notoriety in the investing community.
Enron’s 2001 bankruptcy destroyed
Harvest Capital Credit: ~10% Yielding Monthly Payer, But Coverage Is Weak
Published by Bob Ciura on July 21st, 2017
Business Development Companies, or BDCs, are a popular investment class among income investors. BDCs pay dividend yields that far exceed the yields
Capitala Finance: The Monthly 10%+ Yield Dividend Is A Coin-Flip
Published by Bob Ciura on July 21st, 2017
In the stock market, reaching for high yields often backfires.
To be sure, stocks with extremely high dividend yields look great on the surface.
For
Sherwin-Williams: Strong Q2 Thanks to Newly-Acquired Valspar
Published by Nick McCullum on July 21st, 2017
Dividend history is one of the most straightforward and accurate measures of business quality.
Intuitively, this makes sense – a company must have