Algonquin Power to cut dividend by 40%, provides downbeat profit outlook

Shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. AQN, -4.26% AQN, -4.67% turned lower to fall 2.2% in premarket trading Thursday, after the utility company said it was taking “decisive actions” to stre...

How To Forecast Dividend Income

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PPL plans dividend hike, to boost yield to 3.2%

PPL Corp. PPL, +2.09% said Wednesday that it plans to raised it quarterly dividend by 6.7%, to 24 cents a share. Based on Tuesday’s closing price of the electricity generation and transmission company...

Top Dividend Stock: Gilead Sciences Nears Buy Point Ahead of Earnings

IBD’s Income Investor highlights top dividend stocks. This week, we look at Gilead Sciences (GILD) as the drug giant nears a buy point amid continued stability and a growing dividend.  X Gilead ...

Direct Line Slumps 25% As It Axes Dividend On Claims Spike

Photo by In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images Corbis via Getty Images Direct Line Insurance Group’s share price collapsed on Wednesday as it cancelled dividends due to a tough end to 2022. At 175p...

These 2 Dividend Stocks Offer Monstrous Yields of at Least 10%; Top Analyst Says ‘Buy’

The outlook for stocks in 2023 is still in flux. Last year’s headwinds haven’t dissipated, so we’ll be dealing with high inflation, rising interest rates, the Russia-Ukraine war, and an increased risk...

This 7.9% Dividend Is Built For Whatever Comes Our Way In ’23

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These 15 Dividend Aristocrat stocks have been the best income builders

The S&P Dividend Aristocrats deserve more coverage. Those are companies that have raised their dividend payouts consistently over the years — they’re dividend royalty, as it were. As a group, they...

Bill Gates is using these dividend stocks right now to produce a big inflation-fighting income stream ⁠— you might want to do the same in 2023

Bill Gates is using these dividend stocks right now to produce a big inflation-fighting income stream ⁠— you might want to do the same in 2023 With many experts continuing to see rocky times ahead for...

3 Recession-Proof Dividend Stocks for a Bear Market

The bear market that has roiled stock investors for the past 12 months has renewed focus on safety and quality. That means that investors have once again focused more on stocks that pay reliable divid...

2 ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Stocks Under $10 With at Least 11% Dividend Yield

Dividend stocks are the Swiss army knives of the stock market. When dividend stocks go up, you make money. When they don’t go up — you still make money (from the dividend). Heck, even when a dividend ...

3 Dividend Stocks With Attractively Low Payout Ratios

When it comes to investing in dividend stocks, there are many routes one can take. Investors can focus on a high current yield, dividend payment safety, longevity, or growth potential. It is the latte...

Top Dividend Stock: Phillips 66 Races Away on Growth, Increasing Dividend

Income Investor looks at top dividend stocks. This week’s pick is Phillips 66 (PSX), an impressive income play showing steady growth and rising dividends. It’s worth a close look because t...

Seeking at Least 10% Dividend Yield? These 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Stocks Do the Job

The big market headline last year has been the steady fall in stocks. The S&P 500 tumbled 19% for 2022, and the NASDAQ has fallen a disastrous 33%. And while recent data shows that there may be so...

Buy Medtronic Stock. Shares of the Dividend Aristocrat Look Attractive.

This article is an excerpt from “Here Are Barron’s 10 Top Stocks for the New Year,” published on Dec. 16, 2023. To see the full list, click here.  Medtronic  (ticker: MDT) is a dividend aristocrat, wi...

3 Coal Stocks With Attractive Dividend Payouts

Coal is the most burdensome form of energy for the environment. This has led most countries to make efforts to transition from coal to natural gas and renewable energy sources. As a result, some inves...

Best Monthly Dividend Stocks For Your 2023 Portfolio

| Getty Images Key Takeaways Dividends boost returns, paying investors a piece of a company’s net income. Dividends are usually paid out quarterly, though each company determines when and if they will...

My Unusual (For Me) 2023 Stock Pick Has Quietly Become a Dividend Champion

My top stock pick for 2023 is a bit out of the ordinary in terms of my past selections which, over the years, have tended to be very small and sometimes off-the-wall names. My pick this time around is...

These 4 REITs Have Huge Dividend Yields

With the stock market in the red for the third straight week and recession warnings ramping up, markets are more volatile than ever. Despite the Federal Reserve’s seven consecutive rate hikes this yea...

Top Dividend Stock: MPLX Steals The Show With Jaw-Dropping 9.47% Yield

Investors looking for sky-high income should consider dividend stock MPLX (MPLX), which currently delivers a market-leading 9.47% annual yield. But there are some risks. X Marathon Petroleum (MPC) for...

Why Cisco Systems Is A Top 25 Dividend Giant

Cisco Systems has been named as a Top 25 ”Dividend Giant” by ETF Channel, with a stunning $29.03B worth of stock held by ETFs, and above-average ”DividendRank” statistics inclu...

For 2023, This Dividend Pick Will Add Some Style to Your Portfolio

What a tough year for the financial markets. Some dividend stocks performed relatively well in 2022, especially in the energy sector, but with the U.S. stuck in a prolonged bear market, many perennial...

3 High Dividend Stocks With High Expected Returns for 2023

As we look forward to 2023 — after a year of steep losses in many stocks in 2022 — we believe that there is significant opportunity in many dividend stocks. Shares of companies that have b...

These 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Stocks Offer Monstrous Yields of at Least 12%

After three winning sessions in a row, the stock market fell on Thursday when the weekly jobless claims came in below the expectations. That data point indicated continued tightness in the labor marke...

This 9.3% Dividend Should Soar In 2023

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11 high-yield dividend stocks that are Wall Street’s favorites for 2023

Investors love dividend stocks but there are different ways to look at them, including various “quality” approaches. Today we are focusing on high yields. A high dividend yield can be a warning that i...

Top Dividend Stock: Devon Energy Boasts Eye-Watering 8.7% Yield

IBD Income Investor highlights top dividend stocks that could offer steady returns in tough market environments. Devon Energy (DVN) is our latest dividend stock entry, boasting an eye-watering 8.7% yi...

Analysts Say Buy These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks — Including One With 26% Dividend Yield

The big market headline this year – all year – has been the steady fall in stocks. The S&P 500 is down 20% for 2022, and the NASDAQ has fallen a disastrous 33%. And while recent data shows that th...

This 10.9% Dividend Is A Smart Pick For Your Retirement Portfolio

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The Top 5 U.S. Oil And Gas Dividend Stocks For 2023

Chairman and CEO of Baird-owned Strategas Research Partners Jason Trennert has advised investors to adopt a defensive approach in 2023 due to a high likelihood of a recession. In addition to providing...

2 dividend hikes to watch for this week

Companies often establish a pattern of hiking dividends at the same time each year, so it’s useful to look at what companies did this time last year. But as we are fast approaching the holidays ...

These Three Stocks Offer Steady Dividend Income — and High Yields

It’s rare, but some companies operate with monthly dividend payments — and a high yield. This is an attractive choice for retirees and others who live off the income that their investments...