Dividend Stocks

As it reported fourth-quarter earnings last week, tobacco giant Altria, maker of Marlboro and Parliament cigarettes, assured investors that it will continue paying out a robust dividend. Read more

This week’s iteration of top dividend increases includes some of the market’s most “important” companies. Read more

One of the big advantages of investing in small cap stocks is that they’re overlooked. That can create an opportunity for investors who are willing to consider smaller companies… Read more

If you’re a fan of high yields, you won’t want to miss this week’s round of dividend increases. Read more

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) may be thought of as a stodgy widows-and-orphans stock that doesn’t offer much prospect for an exciting return. Read more

As investors fall all over themselves to invest in REITs and MLPs, it’s time to rethink dividend stocks. These are the best of the “new breed.” Read more

Over the long term, defense stocks are going to be winners. You need at least one in your portfolio. Read more

Caterpillar has been hurt by China’s slowdown, but investors like growth projections, free cash flow and a robust dividend. Read more

After stumbling in 2013, Target is positioned to reap rewards in retail as consumers find more money in their wallets due to cheap oil prices. Read more