I don't know about you, but during turbulent market times, dividend stocks are at the top of my buy list. That's not to say that dividend-paying stocks don't experience volatility along with the rest of the market, but companies with a solid history of not only distributing but also increasing their dividends, in both bull and bear markets, are particularly intriguing buys to increase overall returns and generate more capital. 

On that note, if you have $1,000 to invest -- and you don't need it for any near-term bills, to build up your emergency fund, or to pay off high-interest debt -- you could split it to invest in several shares of these two powerhouse dividend stocks.

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