Dividend Stocks

Last week we found out that gross domestic product contracted at an annual rate of 0.7%. That’s well below the 0.2% fall that economists were expecting. Read more

J.M. Smucker’s earnings did not meet expectations – and management’s outlook disappointed – but investors shouldn’t be discouraged. Read more

Even though Costco and Wal-Mart operate similar businesses, they are heading in different directions. Read more

When the Federal Reserve quickly lowered interest rates from 5.25% to 0.25% in the wake of the Great Recession, income investors had to change course. Read more

These three consumer staples Dividend Aristocrats don’t get nearly as much attention as their bigger competitors. Read more

Life’s two certainties – death and taxes – have given birth to highly profitable dividend stocks thanks to the inevitability of their products and services. Read more

Don’t underestimate the power of dividend increases. But also don’t blindly invest in stocks upping their dividends. Read more

Within the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats list, there are three under-the-radar stocks in the industrial sector that investors should be aware of. Read more

Wal-Mart stock has been in a downswing since the beginning of the year. After hitting an all-time high of $89.86 in January, it has dropped almost 17%. Read more