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STAG Industrial: 5%+ Yield, Monthly Dividend Payments
Published by Nicholas McCullum on May 16th, 2017
For investors seeking yield, the real estate industry is a great place to look.
Intuitively, this is not surprising. Real estate owners collect
W.P. Carey: A Secure 6%+ Dividend Yield And Consistent Dividend Growth
Published by Bob Ciura on May 16th, 2017
W.P. Carey (WPC) stock has declined 15% from its 52-week high, set back in June 2016. At the same time, the company has consistently increased its
The Best Monthly Dividend Stocks: All 21 Stocks That Pay Monthly Dividends
Published May 15th, 2017 by Nicholas McCullum
The end goal of many dividend investors is to generate enough passive income to cover life’s expenses.
One barrier to this goal is that most
How Investors Can Learn From Jeff Bezos’ Long-Term Thinking
Published by Nicholas McCullum on May 14th, 2017
When dividend growth investors look to successful business leaders with the goal of improving their investment skills, one of the last people
Kimco Realty: Retail Worries Are Overblown, The 5% Dividend Yield is Safe
Published by Bob Ciura on May 14th, 2017
The rumored “death of the shopping mall” is not only wreaking havoc among retail stocks, but it is also dragging down REITs that own retail properties.
W.W. Grainger and the Amazon Effect
Published by Nicholas McCullum on May 13th, 2017
W.W. Grainger’s (GWW) business has been under pressure lately by the king of all industry disruptors – Amazon (AMZN).
This led to the company
Ford: 5%+ Dividend Yield and Very Attractive Valuation
Published on May 13th, 2017 by Nicholas McCullum
The automotive sector is a surprisingly good source of high dividend stocks with attractive valuations. Ford Motors (F) is no exception.
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Macy’s: 5%+ Dividend Yield and Trading Well Below Book Value
Published by Nicholas McCullum on May 12th, 2017
The retail industry is undergoing a seismic shift right now because of new competitive pressures from e-commerce companies. Technology
Las Vegas Sands: Should You Wager On Its 5% Dividend?
Published by Bob Ciura on May 12th, 2017
Casinos can be a boom-or-bust industry. The past two years were easily in the ‘bust’ category.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has seen its revenue and profits
The Opportunity Cost of Defensive Portfolio Positioning: 3 Mistakes to Avoid
Published by Nicholas McCullum on May 11th, 2017
The current bull market has lasted more than eight years. This is longer than the typical bull market and has led many investors to question
New York Community Bank: If You Can Forgive The Dividend Cut, Its 5% Yield Is Attractive
Published by Bob Ciura on May 11th, 2017
Small banks like New York Community Bank (NYCB) have some big advantages over their bulge-bracket peers.
NYCB fared relatively well during the 2008
Spectra Energy Partners: 6% Yield & 38 Consecutive Quarterly Dividend Increases
Published by Bob Ciura on May 10th, 2017
Master Limited Partnerships are a popular choice for income investors. It is easy to see why, as MLPs commonly sport high dividend yields.
There are
Feed Your Hunger For Dividend Income With This 7.5% Yield Restaurant Stock
Published by Bob Ciura on May 9th, 2017
By some measures, 2016 was the worst year for the restaurant industry since the Great Recession.
There are many reasons for the downturn, including
Mattel: Is The 7% Dividend Yield Sustainable?
Published by Bob Ciura on May 9th, 2017
A high dividend yield can be enticing, particularly for investors who desire investment income. With interest rates still low, high dividend yields are
What Can Investors Expect From The New Energy Transfer Partners?
Published by Nicholas McCullum on May 9, 2017
On April 28, Sunoco Logistics (SXL) and Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) closed on their merger after announcing on April 26 that the merger had been
The Best High Dividend Stocks: 295 Companies With 5%+ Dividend Yields
Published by Nicholas McCullum on May 8, 2017
As dividend growth investors age, they naturally experience a paradigm shift with regards to their investment goals.
Namely, investors switch from
CVS: Overreaction to Earnings Gives Investors A Buying Opportunity
Published by Bob Ciura on May 4th, 2017
Shares of CVS Health (CVS) fell after the company reported first-quarter earnings. Profits sank from the same quarter last year, as the company is being
Becton Dickinson: What Are Investors To Think Of The Massive $24 Billion C.R. Bard Takeover?
Published by Bob Ciura on May 3rd, 2017
It’s been a big two weeks for medical technology researcher Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX). Not only did the company post-better than expected
Altria Lights Up A Strong Quarter, But Falling Smoking Rates Are A Lingering Concern
Published by Bob Ciura on May 3rd, 2017
The ability of tobacco giant Altria (MO) to grow earnings consistently, each year, is nothing short of remarkable.
Altria faces a number of operational
Prem Watsa’s Dividend Stock Portfolio: Every Holding Analyzed
Published by Nicholas McCullum on May 1st, 2017
In many pursuits, newcomers are so far removed from the experts that it is difficult to learn from the best.
This is not the case with investing
Microsoft Earnings: Don’t Believe The Disappointment, Cloud Growth Explodes
Published by Bob Ciura on April 30th, 2017
Tech giant Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) reported fiscal-third quarter earnings on Thursday, April 27th.
Judging by the market’s reaction, Microsoft’s
These 3 Big Oil Dividend Stocks Just Pumped Out Big Earnings Beats
Published by Bob Ciura on April 29th, 2017
The energy sector is a great source of high-yield dividend stocks. It is also a place where investors can find dividend growth, in addition to high
Procter & Gamble Earnings: Turnaround Gains Momentum, Fuels Double-Digit Growth
Published by Bob Ciura on April 28th, 2017
Procter & Gamble (PG) is a rare stock, because of its tremendous dividend history.
It is one of just 51 stocks on the list of Dividend Aristocrats
Bristol-Myers Squibb: Strong Earnings Could Warrant Higher Dividend Growth Ahead
Published by Bob Ciura on April 28th, 2017
The past year has been difficult for pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY). The stock has lost 20% of its value over the past one year.
How To ‘Swim in Safe Waters’ While Looking For Stocks
Published on April 28th, 2017 by Kostas Chiotis
This guest contribution is by Kostas Chiotis. Kostas is an economist who loves sharing his expertise on various blogs and online publications