Ian Salisbury

Ian Salisbury

Senior Writer

LATEST ARTICLES

These 5 Stocks Yield More Than 5% and Are Still Growing Profits

These 5 Stocks Yield More Than 5% and Are Still Growing Profits

High-yield dividend stocks are rare in today’s market. Verizon, Kimberly-Clark, and three others still offer payouts above 5% while growing earnings.

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Whirlpool’s Dividend Cut Is a Cautionary Tale. How to Know If Payouts Are Safe.

Whirlpool’s Dividend Cut Is a Cautionary Tale. How to Know If Payouts Are Safe.

Whirlpool isn’t the first high profile company to slash its payout this year. Chemicals company LyondellBasell Industries, once the highest yielding company in the S&P 500, cut its payout by 50% in February.

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This Dividend Pro Likes Banks, Semi-Equipment Stocks, Altria, and J&J

This Dividend Pro Likes Banks, Semi-Equipment Stocks, Altria, and J&J

Michael Barclay, lead manager of the Columbia Dividend Income fund, favors dividend growers over high yields.

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Dividend Yields Are Scarce. Stock Buybacks May Fill the Gap.

Dividend Yields Are Scarce. Stock Buybacks May Fill the Gap.

A new fund, the ProShares S&P 500 Buyback Aristocrats exchange-traded fund, will launch Thursday.

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Vornado Shares Look Solid Despite Mamdani-Griffin Spat

Vornado Shares Look Solid Despite Mamdani-Griffin Spat

Vornado Realty Trust reported weaker-than-expected results, but improving occupancy and a potential rebound in 2027 are keeping investors optimistic.

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Vanguard Funds May Get a Slice of SpaceX Before Others. Here’s How.

Vanguard Funds May Get a Slice of SpaceX Before Others. Here’s How.

Fund rules may allow Vanguard to own SpaceX sooner than S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 funds.

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Pershing Square USA’s Poor Debut Highlights the Risks of Closed-End Funds

Pershing Square USA’s Poor Debut Highlights the Risks of Closed-End Funds

Closed-end funds frequently trade below their net asset vale. Why Bill Ackman’s new fund joined the discount club.

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Bill Ackman Owns Fund ‘Mistake.’ Why He Thinks It Will Rebound.

Bill Ackman Owns Fund ‘Mistake.’ Why He Thinks It Will Rebound.

Bill Ackman made a splash Wednesday launching Pershing Square USA. Shares, which initially priced at $50, were trading at $43 on Friday morning.

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This Venerable Stock Pays a 10% Dividend Yield. Why It Looks Like a Trap.

This Venerable Stock Pays a 10% Dividend Yield. Why It Looks Like a Trap.

The dividend isn’t under immediate threat, but Western Union may not be able to sustain it in the long run, given the range of headwinds its business faces.

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This Pipeline Company Just Raised Its Dividend

This Pipeline Company Just Raised Its Dividend

Kinder Morgan raised its dividend after first-quarter earnings, and rising AI-driven power demand could support long-term growth.

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AT&T vs. Verizon vs. T-Mobile: Why This 4.4% Yield Is the Steadiest Bet in Telecom.

AT&T vs. Verizon vs. T-Mobile: Why This 4.4% Yield Is the Steadiest Bet in Telecom.

Boring may be better for investors who want a stock that offers steady income, without having to worry about surprises.

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3 Dividend Aristocrats That Look Cheap and Just Hiked Payouts

3 Dividend Aristocrats That Look Cheap and Just Hiked Payouts

Aristocrats that have recently extended their streak for at least one more year include Sysco, Colgate-Palmolive, and Chubb.

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Micron Technology Is Helping the Market’s Hottest Value ETF Crush the Market

Micron Technology Is Helping the Market’s Hottest Value ETF Crush the Market

Top holdings of the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF include Micron Technology, Intel Corp., Cisco Systems and Applied Materials.

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Costco’s Dividend Jumps 13%. Why Gas Prices Matter More for the Stock.

Costco’s Dividend Jumps 13%. Why Gas Prices Matter More for the Stock.

Costco Wholesale boosted its dividend, but investors are focused on gas prices and traffic trends that drive growth.

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P&G Raised Its Dividend for the 70th Year in a Row. The Stock Is Still in a Tough Spot.

P&G Raised Its Dividend for the 70th Year in a Row. The Stock Is Still in a Tough Spot.

Procter & Gamble plans to return $15 billion to shareholders in 2026, including spending $10 billion on the dividend and $5 billion in share repurchases.

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3 Steady Dividend Stocks with 3% Yields and Growing Profits

3 Steady Dividend Stocks with 3% Yields and Growing Profits

AT&T, Darden Restaurants, and Philip Morris International offer reliable dividends above 3% and steady earnings growth in a volatile market.

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Want Bank Dividends? Head Up North.

Want Bank Dividends? Head Up North.

Canadian bank stocks including Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank are outperforming U.S. peers, offering stronger returns and higher dividend yields.

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Global Dividend ETFs Are Crushing It. 3 With Yields Above 5%.

Global Dividend ETFs Are Crushing It. 3 With Yields Above 5%.

The Global X SuperDividend ETF has returned 9.5% so far this year, according to Morningstar.

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This Utility Could Be the Next Dividend Aristocrat. It May Return 10% This Year.

This Utility Could Be the Next Dividend Aristocrat. It May Return 10% This Year.

Southern Co. is nearing eligibility for the Dividend Aristocrats index, and steady earnings growth plus a 3% yield could drive solid returns.

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These Companies Pay 5% Dividend Yields—and Are Raising Them, Too

These Companies Pay 5% Dividend Yields—and Are Raising Them, Too

Verizon, Best Buy, and VICI Properties offer dividend yields above 5% and are still increasing payouts despite market uncertainty.

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