When the financial crisis drove the stock market off a cliff, it also pushed dividend yields to incredible heights. Investors with the guts to buy solid dividend-paying stocks during the panic were able to lock in lucrative yields, while those who remained cautious missed out. Luckily, there are still opportunities out there. continue…
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group inc. (DPS) pushed its yield over 3% for the first time earlier this year, and has managed to sustain the new level despite its stock outperforming the market. continue…
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), one of the finest dividend growth stories in the history of retail, continues to aggressively raise its payout every year. That commitment to increasing shareholder returns, coupled with a stagnant share price, has improved the stock’s yield nearly tenfold since the beginning of this young century. continue…
The combination of aggressive dividend growth and a scuffling share price has pushed the yield of one of the biggest technology companies in the world to a two-year high. continue…
The combination of Target Corporation (TGT) raising its dividend by 20% and its stock hitting a new 52-week low pushed the discount retailer’s dividend yield over 2.50% today — an extremely rare occurrence. continue…
The market took a beating today, which steady-handed dividend investors will recognize as an opportunity to lock in “accidental yields” by buying quality companies at reduced prices. Below I’ve compiled a list of more than 50 notable stocks that saw their yields cross nice round thresholds as a result of today’s selloff. continue…
The market isn’t doing so hot today, which steady-handed dividend investors will recognize as a chance to go shopping. continue…
Investors looking to jump into a blue chip stock like Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and lock in an attractive yield-on-cost are currently faced with an opportunity not seen since last September. continue…
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