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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jesse Cohen

Three Defensive Dividend Stocks to Shield Portfolios From Market Turbulence

Three defensive dividend stocks—General Mills (6.83% yield), Clorox (5.4% yield), and Old Republic International (9.5% yield)—offer portfolio resilience with analyst upside potential amid market uncertainty.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Stefon Walters

Microsoft's Fortress Balance Sheet and Dividend Growth Make It a Generational Investment

Microsoft's 50-year track record, $82.9B quarterly revenue, diversified business model, and 21 consecutive years of dividend increases make it an ideal multigenerational wealth asset.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Stjepan Kalinic

Bank of Japan Rate Decision Looms as Hidden Threat to S&P 500

BOJ policy shift threatens yen carry trade unwinding and U.S. Treasury repatriation, creating hidden shock risk for S&P 500 valuations and financial conditions.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

Lee Enterprises Signals Turnaround with $5M EBITDA Surge, Debt Relief

Lee Enterprises reports 61% EBITDA growth, secures $50M investment, refinances debt from 9% to 5%. Earnings call set for May 7, 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Hires

Market Turbulence Creates Opportunity in High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Amid Middle East tensions and market volatility, VICI Properties and T. Rowe Price offer attractive dividend yields of 6.44% and 5.67% respectively, with strong fundamentals and recent price weakness creating compelling entry points.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Rosen Law Firm

Alight Investors Face May 15 Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action Over Dividend Claims

Rosen Law Firm urges $ALIT investors to join securities class action alleging false growth statements and undisclosed dividend sustainability issues.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Rosen Law Firm

Alight Faces Securities Class Action Over Dividend Claims and Growth Projections

Rosen Law Firm alerts $ALIT investors of May 15 deadline in securities lawsuit alleging false statements about growth and dividend sustainability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

J&J Proves Its Dividend Mettle: 63 Years of Unbroken Payout Growth

Johnson & Johnson maintains 63-year dividend growth streak, supported by strong pharmaceutical pipeline, $100B revenue projection, and AAA credit rating despite healthcare regulatory pressures.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Rosen Law Firm

Alight Faces Securities Lawsuit Over Growth Claims; Investor Deadline Set for May 15

Securities lawsuit filed against Alight, Inc. ($ALIT) for allegedly misleading investors about growth potential and dividend sustainability. May 15, 2026 deadline for investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offer 5%+ Returns as Market Declines Create Opportunities

Five quality dividend stocks—yielding 5% to 7.1%—offer attractive passive income as market declines create opportunities for income-focused investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jack Delaney

Energy Giants Offer Decades of Dividend Growth for Income Investors

Enterprise Products Partners and Enbridge deliver sustainable 5-6% yields backed by 27-31 years of consecutive dividend increases, appealing to passive income investors.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Rosen Law Firm

Alight Faces Securities Class Action Over Growth Claims and Dividend Missteps

Rosen Law Firm filed a class action against $ALIT for allegedly making false statements about growth potential and dividend sustainability between November 2024 and February 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Justin Pope

Johnson & Johnson's 63-Year Dividend Track Record Positions It as Portfolio Cornerstone

Johnson & Johnson maintains Dividend King status with 63 consecutive years of dividend increases, offering stable income through its diversified healthcare business and AAA credit rating.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Nathan Reiff

Three Under-the-Radar Dividend Payers Offer Stability During Market Uncertainty

Three lesser-known dividend stocks—Hancock Whitney, NewMarket, and Horace Mann—offer yields of 2.53%-3.25% with defensive characteristics for uncertain markets.
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