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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Lebowitz

BDCs Offer Attractive Yields, But Smart Investors Must Look Beyond the Numbers

BDCs offer attractive yields but require careful analysis beyond headline rates. Quality BDCs currently trade at NAV discounts, creating potential opportunities for informed investors who examine valuation, management structure, and dividend coverage.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Thomas Niel

Three Healthcare Stocks Offer Yields Above 6%, But Investors Face Mixed Outlooks

Three healthcare stocks offer yields above 6%: Perrigo (9.6%), Healthpeak (7.1%), and Medical Properties Trust (6.8%), but each faces distinct challenges.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Pamela Kock

Cushing Dumps $50M Hess Midstream Stake, Signals Shift to Diversified Operators

Cushing Asset Management exits $50.29M Hess Midstream position, signaling institutional preference for diversified pipeline operators over concentrated regional players.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Coca-Cola's Earnings Beat, Dividend Streak Cement Its Appeal for Income Investors

Coca-Cola beats Q1 expectations with 10% organic revenue growth and raises full-year guidance, reinforcing its dividend aristocrat status with a 2.7% yield backed by strong cash flow.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Ebiefung

Dividend Royalty: REITs and Consumer Staples Emerge as Top Picks for $1,000 Investors

Two dividend stocks suit $1,000 investments: $VICI offers 6.3% yield for income seekers; $PEP provides 3.7% yield with 53 years of increases.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Jagielski, Cpa

McDonald's Dominates as Rare Restaurant Stock Worth Holding Forever

McDonald's exceptional 32% profit margins, 49-year dividend growth streak, and 2.5% yield make it a rare restaurant stock worth holding indefinitely.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Jagielski, Cpa

Century-Old Dividend Powerhouse $PG Offers Rare Discount for Income Seekers

$PG trades lower after 12 months but maintains 2.9% yield and 70-year consecutive dividend growth streak, attracting defensive investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Robert Izquierdo

Investment Advisor Builds $4.7M Position in SLQD as Short-Term Bonds Gain Favor

Investment advisor NDWM acquired $4.71M in iShares short-term corporate bond ETF SLQD, signaling bullish outlook on defensive fixed-income strategies amid economic uncertainty.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Brett Owens

How Savvy Investors Turn 2% Dividend Yields Into 6%+ Returns

Investors can identify undervalued dividend stocks where true shareholder yields—combining dividends, buybacks, and earnings growth—substantially exceed headline rates, turning 2% yields into 6%+ returns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dave Kovaleski

IXUS vs SPGM: Battle of Global ETFs Reveals Trade-Offs Between Scale and Performance

IXUS offers lower costs and higher dividends with $56B in assets; SPGM delivers stronger recent returns with U.S. tech exposure. Investor choice hinges on diversification strategy.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Andy Gould

Capital Asset Advisory Trims $7M VTC Position as Bond ETF Demand Remains Steady

Capital Asset Advisory reduced its $VTC stake by $6.96 million, trimming its position from 2.5% to 2.1% of AUM in routine portfolio rebalancing.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Jagielski, Cpa

AT&T's Free Cash Flow Tumbles 20% in Q1, But Dividend Safety Remains Intact

AT&T's Q1 free cash flow dropped 20% to $2.5B due to fiber investments, yet full-year guidance of $18B supports its $8.2B dividend obligation.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Erica Kollmann

Nvidia's Cash Windfall: Why BofA Says It's Time to Share the Wealth

Bank of America reiterates Buy on Nvidia, arguing the chip giant could generate $400B+ in free cash flow through 2027 while trading at 50% discount to Magnificent 7 peers.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Robert Izquierdo

ISCV vs IWN: Choosing the Right Small-Cap Value ETF for Your Strategy

$ISCV offers lower fees (0.06%) and higher yield (1.9%), while $IWN provides better liquidity and recent returns (48.6% vs 37.5%). Choose based on investment horizon.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Frankel, Cfp

SCHD at $31: Why Market Timing Beats Dividend Hunting for Long-Term Investors

SCHD trades near 52-week highs at $31 with 20%+ annual gains. Rather than timing for lower entry points, investors should use dollar-cost averaging to systematically build positions.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Foster

Conservative Retirement Playbook Backfires: Why 10% Dividend Funds Beat Safe Havens

Ultra-safe retirement strategies like savings accounts and Treasury bonds deliver inadequate returns, potentially extending working years. High-yield dividend funds offer superior long-term wealth building.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Three Pipeline Giants Offer Attractive Yields for Income Investors in April

Three pipeline operators—Enterprise Products Partners, Enbridge, and Energy Transfer—offer yields of 5.1-6.9% for dividend investors, with varying risk profiles and dividend sustainability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Broadcom Enters $2T Club as Chip Giant Dominates Major Vanguard ETF Holdings

Broadcom joins $2 trillion club as a top holding in major Vanguard ETFs. High Dividend Yield ETF offers better balance for long-term investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lawrence Rothman, Cfa

TSP Capital Triples Western Union Stake Amid Dividend Yield Play

TSP Capital tripled its $WU holdings to 1.1M shares despite the stock's 12.2% yearly decline. The 10.6% dividend yield attracts but sustainability concerns loom.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

UPS Turnaround Accelerates: Why Second-Half 2026 Could Be the Inflection Point

UPS expects revenue growth resumption and margin expansion in H2 2026 after strategic restructuring. Stock offers 6.2% dividend yield ahead of earnings catalysts.
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