Dividend Growth

The S&P 500 index is virtually flat year-to-date, but defense stocks have continued on an upward trajectory. Read more

The YUM dividend has soared 206% in 10 years and now Yum Brands says it is considering a special dividend payout as well. Read more

High yield usually means high risk when it comes to dividends. Luckily, there’s high yield and little additional risk in a trio of monthly dividend stocks. Read more

I have a passion for dividend stocks that few investors share. I believe other investors lack my passion because they get dividends wrong. Read more

Water utility stocks often dwell in the shadow of the much bigger electric utilities. But don’t overlook their steady profits and secure dividends. Read more

In this seemingly perpetual ultra-low interest rate environment, it’s always useful to have stocks that reward shareholders with steady dividend hikes. Read more

As Warren Buffett said, “Successful investing takes time, discipline and patience. You can’t produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant.” Read more

Buybacks have helped boost the S&P 500 to all-time highs, but the good times seem to be over. Here are the top stocks to own when the buyback bubble… Read more

Since its 2011 initial public offering, STAG Industrial has increased its high-yield dividend at a 6% average annual rate. Read more