Dividends

In a topsy turvy year for income investors, here were five of the best performing dividend stocks in 2012.

Yesterday at the 13th hour, the House passed the compromise bill that appears to have helped the U.S. avoid imminent economic disaster.

In the wake of the fiscal cliff debacle I think we could all use a refresher on how a bill is passed into law.

Though the New Year’s Eve party is still a few nights away, it’s not too early to look into companies that profit from this holiday.
 

By now you’re probably aware of the fiscal cliff and what it could do to your dividend taxes. But what does it mean in practical terms? Let's… Read more

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been on a decade-long roll, and appears well on its way to becoming a trillion dollar company. But I believe another steadily growing company may… Read more

Add PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) and Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) to the growing list of companies trying to beat the fiscal cliff by offering a special dividend this month.

A lackluster year for McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) could be turning around after the company's improved November sales.

The first, and most important step in options trading, is to create a watchlist of highly-liquid, optionable stocks or ETFs. Here's why.