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Top 20 High Dividend Stocks

High dividend stocks are popular holdings in retirement portfolios. Learn about the 20 best high yield stocks for dividend income.

Oct 18, 2021

Falling Demand for Steel Likely to Reduce Rio Tinto's Variable Dividend

Last week iron ore prices tumbled 20%, marking the worst week for the mineral since the financial crisis in 2008. The sell-off was...

Sep 20, 2021

Vaccine Mandate for Nursing Home Staff Threatens to Exacerbate Pressure on Omega's Tenants

The Biden administration last week announced plans to require staff vaccinations within America's Medicare and Medicaid-participating...

Aug 26, 2021

Walmart's E-Commerce Traction Strengthens Long-term Outlook

In recognition of Walmart's improved payout ratio, lower leverage, and e-commerce traction, we are upgrading the discount retailer's...

Aug 25, 2021

Parker Hannifin's Dividend Remains Secure Following Large Acquisition

Parker Hannifin on Monday announced plans to acquire British aerospace components maker Meggitt in a cash and debt transaction valued...

Aug 3, 2021

BP's Debt Reduction Strengthens Dividend Profile as Business Transition Begins

Faced with low oil prices, a stretched balance sheet, and growing pressure to invest more in low-carbon energy, BP in August 2020...

Jul 2, 2021

British American Tobacco's Long-term Dividend Safety Clouded by Unceasing Declines in Cigarette Sales

British American Tobacco, or BAT, is one of the world's largest tobacco companies with a broad international reach. The company...

Jun 24, 2021

Simon's Outlook Stabilizes as Mall Retailers Enjoy Sales Revival

Simon's Empire Mall in South Dakota – the largest mall in the state – has seen its retailers' sales exceed their 2019 pre-pandemic...

Jun 18, 2021

Southern's Dividend Looks Secure Despite Potential Construction Delay at Nuclear Plant

Southern Company's two nuclear reactors under construction in Georgia may face more delays and require $2 billion of additional costs,...

Jun 10, 2021

Merck's Dividend Remains Secure Following Completion of Spinoff

Last week Merck completed the spinoff of its women's health, biosimilars, and off-patent drugs businesses into the newly formed...

Jun 7, 2021