Dividend Investing

Why Dividends Are Better Than Stock Buybacks

One question that we do hear quite frequently from investors is why are dividends better than stock buybacks?

A Cheap Internet Stock with a High Dividend Yield

This internet stock offers an impressive 6.8% dividend yield and yet the stock only trades at 5x consensus 2011 earnings estimates.

A Dividend Stock Benefiting From the Rising Euro

This dividend stock generates 100% of their revenues from international markets and offers a compelling dividend yield of 4.6%.

Is The Dividend Safe At Barnes & Noble?

Big dividends are not bad news if a company can afford to pay them, unfortunately in Barnes & Noble’s case it appears that they cannot.

7 Dow Laggards with Compelling Dividend Yields

Investors may be surprised at this list of 7 Dow laggards with compelling dividend yields.

4 Cheap Latin America Dividend Stocks

With all the focus that has been given to Europe, China and even the Gulf of Mexico in recent months, it seems that many investors have ignored Latin America.

Walgreens Raises Dividend for 35th Consecutive Year

Walgreens has now raised their dividend for 35 consecutive years and has been paying a dividend for more than 77 years.

RBC Speculates on JP Morgan Dividend Increase

Dividend investors will be interested to know that RBC is forecasting a significant dividend increase by the second quarter of 2011.

Jim Cramer Recommends Verizon

Cramer believes Verizon warrants a buy despite the fact that the stock is underperforming the market.

A Fallen Dividend Aristocrat Stock

Should dividend investors buy Walgreens stock at its current levels?

The Biggest Dividend Stories of 2010

At the midpoint of this year it seems a good opportunity to review the biggest dividend stories of 2010.

Why Big Dividends Are Not Bad News

Are growth stocks really finding a better use for their cash piles than returning it to investors in the form of a dividend?

A 100-Year Old Growth Stock

This company has an impressive record of reinventing itself, which has allowed it to be successful for over 100 years.

Top Dividend Aristocrat Stocks: June 2010

Only 7 of the 43 dividend aristocrat stocks managed to post gains in June.

The Complete List of Dividend ETF’s

We have assembled this complete list of dividend ETF’s for the benefit of our fellow dividend investors.

No Dividend Increase Coming From JP Morgan in 2010

CEO Jamie Dimon said yesterday that investors will likely see no dividend increase coming from JP Morgan in 2010.

The Best Dividend Stocks over the Last 3 Years

Investors that owned the following five companies have reaped the benefits of owning the best dividend stocks over the last 3 years.

General Mills Lifts Quarterly Dividend By 17%

General Mills joins the ranks of blue chip stocks that are increasing their dividends in 2010.

Still Recommending Dividend Stocks

With so much uncertainty in the markets, it’s nice to see financial pundits like Jim Cramer still recommending dividend stocks.

Cash Flow: The Key to Dividend Stocks

If there is only one factor that you use to evaluate dividend stocks, it should be their cash flow and specifically their free cash flow.

The Impact of the New Dividend Tax

Increased dividend tax rates could provide investors yet another incentive to sell stocks.

A Canadian Dividend Stock from Jim Cramer

This Canadian telecom offers investors an impressive 5.0% dividend yield and generated $2.65 billion in operating cash flow last year.

Medtronic Ups Dividend in Effort to Return Cash to Shareholders

The dividend increase was driven by Medtronic’s strong cash flows and part of their effort to return cash to their shareholders.

Searching for Airline Dividend Stocks

The thought of considering an airline stock as a dividend play is probably foreign to most investors.

The Power of 7% Dividend Yields

By buying a dividend stock with a 7% yield, you stand to double your investment in a decade even if the stock price doesn’t budge.

Top Dividend Aristocrat Stocks in 2010

Here is a look at the top performing dividend aristocrat stocks in 2010.

10 Stocks Initiating Dividends in 2010

Here is a look at the 10 stocks initiating dividends in 2010.

Investors Look for Big Dividend from Progressive

The auto insurer is on the verge of paying out the largest dividend payout in the company’s history.

5 Dividend Stocks for Former BP Investors

Here's a list of 5 dividend stocks for former BP investors to consider.

BP Officially Suspends Dividend

As expected, BP announced today that the company will officially suspend their quarterly dividend in the wake of the Gulf oil spill disaster.

Should Gilead Sciences Declare a Dividend?

Gilead Sciences is a cash flow machine, but the stock has never paid a quarterly dividend.

Stocks That Increased Dividends Are Outperforming Market

Dividend stocks that can demonstrate that they are generating significant cash flow and are increasing their dividend payments are becoming very popular.

3 Top Dow Dividend Stocks in 2010

If you look beyond Verizon and AT&T you can find 3 top Dow dividend stocks that have shined in 2010.

When to Buy BP Stock?

It was only 18 months ago that JP Morgan, Bank of America and even General Electric were in similar situations.

BP by the Numbers

BP will likely be forced to modify their dividend program, but speculation over a possible bankruptcy or acquisition appears remote given these numbers.

BP To Announce Dividend Suspension Next Week

It has been widely speculated that BP would be forced to suspend their dividend program given the political pressure they are facing to do so.

BP Questions, Rumors, Speculation and Predictions

For weeks now, questions, rumors, speculation and predictions have been swirling about BP.

Del Monte Foods Nearly Doubles Dividend

Del Monte Foods is aggressively working to increase shareholder value and will nearly double their quarterly dividend this year.

American Eagle Outfitters Raises Their Quarterly Dividend

Retailer American Eagle Outfitters is increasing their quarterly dividend by 10%.

BP Shares Fall As Dividend Cut Appears Imminent

BP shares plunged nearly 16% today as investors dumped the stock since a dividend cut appears imminent.

Caterpillar Announces Higher Dividend Payment

Caterpillar Inc. announced today that the company will increase their quarterly dividend by 5% to $.44 per share.

Target Dividend Jumps 47%

Target announced today that the retailer is increasing its quarterly dividend by 47% to $.25 per share.

Viacom Initiates Attractive Dividend Payment

Income investors are sure to take notice of Viacom now that the stock offers a higher dividend yield than other consumer media stocks like Disney or News Corp.

Goldman Sachs Warns That BP Will Likely Cut Dividend

Goldman Sachs analyst, Michelle della Vigna, believes that the increasing cost of damages and reduced earnings outlook will impact BP’s dividend.

FedEx Moves Dividend Higher

FedEx announced today that they are increasing their quarterly dividend by 12% to $.12 per share.

Sasol to Resume Their Dividend Growth Policy

In an indication that the global economy is improving, Sasol Ltd. announced today that they are resuming their dividend growth policy.

Fitch Ratings Believes BP Dividend Is Safe

Fitch Ratings believes that BP's dividend is safe despite the widespread speculation of an imminent dividend cut.

Bank of America Prepares Investors for Smaller Dividend in the Future

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan was recently asked at a Sanford Bernstein analyst conference how large of a dividend increase should investors expect.

How Safe Is BP’s Dividend?

While fundamentally BP can continue to service their annual $10.4 billion dividend payment, politically it may become impossible to maintain.

Top Dividend Stocks for May 2010

Here is a look at the top dividend stocks for May 2010 that managed to deliver impressive gains despite the market sell-off.

Drive Through For a Safe Yield

Investors looking for higher yields should not write off dividend stocks.

Falling Oil Prices Producing Attractive Dividend Yields

Falling oil prices are producing attractive dividend yields among stocks in the energy sector.

Northrop Grumman Increases Quarterly Dividend

This marks the 7th consecutive year that Northrop Grumman has increased their dividend payment.

Dr Pepper Snapple Gets Serious About Dividends

The impressive dividend hike shows that Dr. Pepper Snapple is getting serious about dividends.

Clorox Hikes Dividend for 33rd Consecutive Year

The dividend increase marks the 33rd consecutive year that Clorox has increased their annual dividend payout – dating back to 1977.

A Diversified Dividend Portfolio from Jim Cramer

Earlier this month, Mad Money host Jim Cramer unveiled his recommendations to investors for a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks.

Forecasting JP Morgan Chase Dividend Increase

JP Morgan Chase has indicated that the bank will eventually increase their dividend payout to 30 – 40% of earnings.

Nordstrom Focuses On Dividend

Nordstrom, Inc announced yesterday that the company will increase their dividend by 25%.

The Safest Canadian Dividend Stock

One of our favorite Canadian dividend plays is the Bank of Montreal, which we view as the safest Canadian dividend stock.

Take Another Look at Gold Dividend Stocks

While gold stocks typically don’t offer great dividend yields, income investors should take another look at these stocks given the positive outlook for gold prices.

Dividends Help the Average Person Make Money in the Stock Market

Dividends are why stocks generate better returns than bonds over the long term.

Sonoco Inches Dividend Higher for 28th Consecutive Year

Sonoco announced today that their Board of Directors approved a 4% increase in their quarterly dividend.

Freeport-McMoran Doubles Their Dividend

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold announced today that the company will double their dividend from $.60 per share to $1.20 per share.

Coach Getting Serious About Dividends

High-end retailer Coach seems to be getting serious about dividends.

5 Dow Dividend Stocks That Are Lagging In 2010

While many of the top dividend stocks have performed very well this year, eDividendStocks.com has put together a list of 5 Dow dividend stocks that are lagging in 2010.

6 Dow Dividend Stocks That Are Thriving In 2010

Don’t be fooled by AT&T and Verizon’s subpar performances this year, high yielding Dow dividend stocks are thriving in 2010.

JP Morgan Hints at Dividend Increase

Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon announced today in his annual letter to shareholders that JPM may raise its annual dividend to $.75 - $1.00 if certain conditions are met.

When to Sell Dividend Stocks

We tend to focus primarily on identifying good dividend stocks to buy and probably don’t give enough attention on when to sell dividend stocks.

Brinker Increases Dividend By 27%

The positive dividend announcement follows yesterday’s announcement that Brinker will be selling their On The Border restaurants for an undisclosed amount.

Starbucks Joins the Ranks of Dividend Stocks

Starbucks joins the ranks of dividend stocks after announcing this morning that the company will initiate a quarterly cash dividend of $.10 per share.

Williams Sonoma Increases Dividend After Earnings Climb 575%

The dividend hike comes as Williams Sonoma released fourth quarter results that handily beat Wall Street’s consensus expectations.

6 Fake Dividend Stocks

Here is a list of 6 fake dividend stocks. These companies pay investors as little as they feel they can get away with, while still being classified as a dividend stock.

Investors Will Have To Keep Waiting for GE to Increase Their Dividend

Dividend investors have reason to cheer as GE’s CFO indicated that the company plans to begin growing their dividend again, but not until 2011.

Pepsi Hikes Dividend, But Still Chasing Coke

Pepsi increased their dividend by 7%, but their dividend yield is still below Coca Cola's 3.3% yield.

Financial Stocks Restricted From Increasing Their Dividend

We likely will not see any dividend increases from financial stocks until at least the second half of this year and probably not until 2011.

5 Quality Dividend Stocks despite Their High Payout Ratios

Here are 5 dividend stocks offer investors impressively high dividend yields, and they also have sufficient free cash flow to maintain their dividend payments.

Walmart Remains A Below Average Dividend Stock

Despite their tremendous cash flow, the world’s largest retailer remains one of the lower yielding dividend stocks in the Dow Jones index.

Top Dividend Announcements of the Last Week

Lost in the myriad of stories hitting the markets last week were several key dividend announcements.

6 Dividend Aristocrat Losers of the Last Decade

Here are six dividend aristocrat stocks that delivered negative returns over the last decade.

Top 5 Restaurant Dividend Stocks

Here are the top five restaurant dividend stocks that income investors should eat up.

Jim Cramer’s Dividend Stock Picks

Here is a review of the dividend stocks that Jim Cramer recommended to investors on his Mad Money show.

Are AT&T and Verizon the Best Dividend Stocks in the Dow?

Here are three Dow stocks that dividend investors should consider ahead of Verizon and AT&T.

5 Stocks Increasing Their Dividend Programs

Here are five big dividend announcements that income investors should take notice of.

Dividend Stock Analysis: Pepsico vs. Coca Cola

While Coca Cola stock has outperformed Pepsi over the last several years, Pepsi appears poised to reverse that trend and offers investors a solid dividend with strong growth potential.

Dividend Investing in 2010

Investors are now looking for more realistic returns and they are now accepting the fact that dividends will account for a significant portion of their total returns.

6 Big Dividend Announcements over the Last Week

Dividend stock investors should be optimistic about several announcements this week of companies restoring or increasing their dividend payments.

3 Dividend Stocks to Avoid

As net earnings decline in 2010, these dividends are at risk of being reduced in the months ahead.

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Offering Yields Over 5%

Dividend stock investors tend to focus exclusively on American blue chip stocks often to their own chagrin.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs Thrives On Dividend Income

Apple CEO Steve Jobs is probably one of the biggest dividend investors that you’ve never heard of.

Five Overlooked Small Cap Dividend Stocks

Five small cap dividend stocks that offer attractive dividend yields, but are often overlooked by dividend investors.

Three Safe Dividend Stocks

With Treasury rates at historic lows, fixed income investors are hard pressed to find decent yields.
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