Dividend Aristocrats
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A Dividend Cut Can Hit Retirees Twice
A dividend suspension can cut retirement cash flow just as the stock falls. SDY and VYM spread exposure across dividend payers; SPYI gets much of its distribution from options instead.
IBM dividend growth stalls as inflation outpaces payout increases
IBM extended its dividend hike streak to 31 years but raised payouts by just a penny per quarter, leaving investors with income growth that lags inflation and highlighting a shift in the company's priorities
Philip Morris dividend hike tests investor appetite for tobacco payouts
Philip Morris International is raising its quarterly dividend by 8.8 percent to $1.60 per share, pushing the yield to 3.36 percent as the company leans on smoke-free products and robust earnings to justify bigger cash returns
Nordson dividend hike tests investor appetite as stock nears record
Nordson's 15 percent dividend boost extends a rare 63-year streak but arrives as shares hover just below all-time highs and sector risks mount for industrial machinery investors
Diversification shields portfolios from sudden market drops
Relying on a handful of high-flying stocks can leave your investments exposed if the market plunges. Learn how a mix of sectors and steady dividend payers can help protect your portfolio from lasting losses
How Much Realty Income Stock Delivers One Hundred Dollars Monthly
Realty Income pays dividends every month not just quarterly. Here is the exact investment required to generate one hundred dollars in monthly income and what risks and rewards investors face with this REIT.
Chevron's $601 Million Dividend Stream Powers Berkshire's Energy Bet
Chevron's rising dividend now delivers over $600 million a year to Berkshire Hathaway, highlighting why the oil giant remains a core holding for Warren Buffett even after recent portfolio changes
Procter & Gamble's Beauty Segment Surges as Dividend Streak Hits 70 Years
Procter & Gamble's Beauty division is outpacing its legacy brands, driving double-digit sales and earnings growth as the company extends its 70-year dividend increase streak and makes a $3.8 billion bet on wellness
Dividend Stocks Are Finally Outperforming the S&P 500 Again
Dividend-focused funds are outpacing the S&P 500 so far this year, but investors face new risks as tech volatility rises and high yields tempt those seeking steady income
Walmart's Stock Splits: What 12 Splits Mean for Investors
Walmart has split its stock 12 times since 1971, most recently in 2024. Here's how these splits affect shareholders, why the company keeps shares accessible, and what could trigger another split in the future
ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF: Quality without the Megacap Concentration Risk
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) offers investors a way to reduce exposure to tech-heavy market swings, focusing on companies with 25+ years of dividend growth and a 3.56% yield, but with slower gains in bull markets