dividend stocks

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Patrick Sanders

Five High-Yield Dividend Stocks Emerge as Income Havens in Uncertain Markets

Five dividend stocks and ETFs offer yields ranging from 2.6% to 10.6%, spanning REITs, energy, pharma, consumer staples, and covered-call strategies for diversified income.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dave Kovaleski

Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offer Attractive Income for 2026 Investors

Western Union and HP offer ultra-high dividend yields of 9.66% and 6.39% respectively, with different risk profiles for income investors seeking sustainable 2026 payouts.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lawrence Rothman, Cfa

Buffett's Dividend Darlings: Why Coca-Cola and Domino's Deserve Your Portfolio

Coca-Cola and Domino's Pizza offer rare combination of reliable dividend income and consistent growth, embodying Warren Buffett's proven investment philosophy.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jennifer Saibil

Berkshire's Moody's Fortune: $93M in Annual Dividends from $248M Investment

Berkshire Hathaway's quarter-century Moody's position generates $93M annual dividends on $248M cost basis, yielding 41.2% return on original investment.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Justin Pope

Two Dividend Aristocrats Offer 5-6% Yields for Income-Focused Investors in 2026

Altria ($MO) and Verizon ($VZ) offer 6.13% and 5.32% yields respectively, with 56 and 22 years of consecutive dividend growth, providing reliable income for 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Coca-Cola and P&G: Dividend Aristocrats Offer Stability in Uncertain Markets

Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble offer 2.6-2.8% dividend yields with 50+ years of consecutive increases, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 1.1% average.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Thomas Niel

Three Buffett Portfolio Stocks Poised for Growth After Leadership Transition

Three Berkshire Hathaway stocks—Chevron, Domino's Pizza, and DaVita—offer compelling long-term value with operational improvements and favorable market dynamics.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Two Energy Giants Emerge as Decade-Long Dividend Havens for Patient Investors

Enterprise Products Partners and NextEra Energy emerge as compelling decade-long holds, offering 5.8% and 2.7% yields respectively with strong dividend growth track records.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Volkman

Two Tech Giants Bucking Sector Trends With Generous Dividend Yields

Verizon and Nokia offer tech investors exceptional dividend yields—5.5% and 2.4% respectively—backed by strong operations and strategic positioning.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

High-Dividend ETF Crushes S&P 500 as Broadcom's AI Boom Powers Outperformance

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF gains 5% in 2026 versus S&P 500's 1.5% loss, boosted by Broadcom's 29% revenue growth and 34% net income jump driven by AI chip demand.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Brett Owens

BDCs Yield Up to 15.6%, but Rising Credit Risks Cloud the Opportunity

BDCs offer yields up to 15.6% at NAV discounts, but rising private credit stress and AI disruption threaten sustainability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

Dividend Kings $JNJ and $ABBV Emerge as Forever Holdings for Patient Investors

Dividend Kings Johnson & Johnson and AbbVie offer 50+ years of consecutive dividend growth with resilient pipelines successfully offsetting patent expirations.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Justin Pope

Three S&P 500 Dividend Giants Hit 27% Lows—A Buying Opportunity for Long-Term Investors

Three S&P 500 dividend stocks—Coca-Cola, Domino's Pizza, Home Depot—have declined up to 27%, creating potential opportunities for long-term buy-and-hold investors seeking compounding dividend growth.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··David Wagner

Dividend Stocks Emerge as Safe Harbor as Oil Prices Spike Amid Geopolitical Tension

Market volatility intensifies as Iran-US conflict drives crude oil above $95/barrel. Dividend stocks with 5-10.8% yields offer portfolio stability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dave Kovaleski

Dividend Aristocrats Shine: Why $KO and $SON Lead Income Seekers' Portfolios

Coca-Cola ($KO) and Sonoco ($SON) stand out as dividend investments, combining strong yield with 64 and 43 years of consecutive increases respectively.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Three Renewable Energy Stocks Positioned for Decades of Growth

Three renewable energy stocks offer buy-and-hold opportunities: Brookfield Renewable for pure clean energy exposure, NextEra Energy for conservative dividend-growth investors, TotalEnergies for pragmatic transition positioning.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

Dividend Kings Coca-Cola, Walmart Emerge as Safe Havens for Passive Income Investors

KO and WMT identified as elite dividend stocks with 63 and 53 consecutive years of increases, respectively, offering long-term passive income potential.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Timothy Fries

Defense and Consumer Giants Emerge as Inflation Hedges in Uncertain Markets

Lockheed Martin and Procter & Gamble offer inflation protection through cost-plus contracts and pricing power respectively, with LMT up 34.89% YTD and PG yielding 2.71%.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rick Munarriz

Analyst Exits Verizon, Target, Baidu Despite 2026 Gains Over Growth Concerns

Investor exits Verizon, Target, Baidu positions citing weak revenue growth despite 2026 gains, redeploying capital into higher-growth opportunities.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Coca-Cola and P&G: Dividend Kings Offer Steady Income in Market Uncertainty

Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble offer 2.6-2.7% yields with 50+ years of dividend increases, outpacing the S&P 500's 1.1% and providing reliable income during economic uncertainty.
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