Dividends

The largest private food company in the U.S. has found itself the target of an activist investor after not living up to expectations. Read more

While big banks are usually at the top of the list of companies that would benefit from higher interest rates, insurance stocks shouldn’t be overlooked. 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

Because of the dearth of traditionally safe high-yield investments, investors have had to wander out on the risk curve for income. 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

REITs receive a favorable tax classification, and in exchange, are required to distribute the vast majority of their cash flow to investors as a dividend. Read more