Posts Tagged ‘dow’

The defensive nature of healthcare stocks has made them more attractive in this unsettled market.

Many investors are worried that a Greece collapse could have the same domino effect that the fall of Lehman Brothers had in September 2008.

Mad Money host Jim Cramer recently pointed out that investors are ignoring the optimism displayed by CEO’s of blue chip stocks.

We have identified 6 blue chip dividend stocks that we expect to outperform the Dow Jones index over the next 6 months. All 6 of these dividend stocks are currently Dow components and a couple of our stock picks will probably surprise you.

This marks the 49th consecutive year that the dividend aristocrat has raised their quarterly dividend.

Here is a look at 7 hot Dow stocks that have seen their stock prices climb each month in 2011.

The first quarter was the best the market has seen since 1998 and Jim Cramer believes that 2011 will be the year of trading.

The big dividend increase from HP was completely unexpected since the tech company had not raised their dividend since 1998.

Here are 4 Dow stocks that are performing well and have winning CEO’s at the helm.

Intel has now been paying dividends to investors since 1992 and begins the year as one of the highest yielding stocks in the Dow Jones index.

Here is a look at the 3 most expensive Dow stocks based on their 2011 expected earnings.

For investors looking to follow a Dow 10 strategy this year, Merck is a must-have stock in your portfolio. However, we have Merck as our top Dow dividend stock in 2011.

For investors looking to follow a Dow 10 strategy this year, Merck is a must-have stock in your portfolio. However, we have Merck as our top Dow dividend stock in 2011.

As his tradition has been, Jim Cramer used the first Mad Money show of 2011 to reveal his Dow forecast and his top Dow stock picks for 2011.

For dividend investors wanting to capitalize on the Dow 10 strategy this year, here are the 10 highest yielding Dow stocks to add to your portfolio.

Former CEO Jeff Kindler had indicated in August that a Pfizer dividend increase would likely come in December.

Since the beginning of 2010, CVX shares have gained nearly 15% and have outpaced the 9.6% gain in the Dow Jones index.

McDonald's initiated their dividend program in 1976 and has increased their dividend every year since then.

Cisco Systems announced this week that the company will initiate a dividend program by 2011.

Here are 3 dividend aristocrat stocks that have proven capable of posting strong performances in any market.

The bearish tone in the market this month led many investors to look at safer dividend stocks.

Are tech stocks cheap or is the worst still to come?

Pfizer CEO Jeff Kindler signaled that the company would increase their quarterly dividend this December.

Here is a look at the top dividend aristocrat stocks for July.

We believe these five factors provide compelling reasons to buy Verizon stock now.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Kraft Food’s current dividend yield now stands at 3.9% and ranks 6th among the Dow Jones stock components.

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

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

AT&T announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 2.4% increase in their quarterly dividend to $.42 per share.

Merck’s current dividend yield now stands at 5.1% making it the fourth highest yielding Dow stock.

DuPont announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $.41 per share.

Chevron announced today that its Board of Directors has agreed to increase their quarterly dividend by 5% to $.68 per share.

Alcoa announced Friday that the company’s Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $.03 per share.

Dow component United Technologies announced late yesterday that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.385 per share.

High yielding Dow component Verizon Communiciations announced yesterday that they are maintaining their quarterly dividend of $.46 per share.

Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. announced today that they are maintaining their quarterly dividend payment of $.38 per share.

McDonald’s announced today that their Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $.50 per share.

Last week, Pfizer slashed their dividend by 50%, but was their dividend cut even necessary?