As U.S. markets show signs of optimism with stocks rising and investors digesting recent executive orders, the focus remains on potential economic shifts and their impact on various sectors. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer …

As U.S. markets navigate a mix of inflation data and regulatory challenges, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have recently reached record highs, reflecting a post-election rally that has buoyed investor sentiment. In this environment, dividend stocks …

As major U.S. indexes experience a downturn, with technology stocks leading the slide and Treasury yields reaching new highs, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst market volatility. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a …

As of mid-September 2024, the U.S. stock market has been experiencing a significant rally, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite wrapping up their best week of the year. This positive momentum comes amidst investor anticipation of …

Altria Group today announced that our Board of Directors voted to increase our regular quarterly dividend by 4.1% to $1.02 per share versus the previous rate of $0.98 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on October 10, 2024 to shareholders of …

When market volatility strikes, investors often turn to dividend stocks as a safe harbor. Companies with strong fundamentals, consistent dividend payouts, and resilience during economic downturns can provide both income and potential for capital …

The United States stock market has shown robust performance, rising 1.3% over the last week and achieving a 21% increase over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 15% annually. In this thriving market environment, high-yield dividend stocks …

NoDerog/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) has been a surprising winner among department store operators, currently trading near an all-time high. Over the past five years, the stock has returned 840%, even as its …

JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images If we could only go back in time and buy equity shares of companies that have ridden the right trends and seen their stock skyrocket in the past few years, we'd be so much wealthier today. For example, I …

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey caught up with Motley Fool analysts Matt Argersinger and Anthony Schiavone to talk about all things dividends. They discuss: Whether "special dividends" are really special at all. Two "Dividend …