Dividends

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

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

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

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

There aren’t many companies paying dividends this week, but you don’t want to miss the dividend aristocrat that will be. Read more

Ford upped its dividend as US vehicle sales eased in December, and its earnings will release this month. Let’s examine the big picture. Read more

You may distrust the government. But it makes for a reliable customer. That’s why one particular REIT should thrive for years to come. Read more

Dividend stocks are your best bet in a world where interest rates are mired near zero and Treasury bond yields have plummeted. Read more