Dividend Stocks

Covid 19 has weakened demand for oil resulting in declining production and prices. Hence, industry stalwarts such as Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) have taken a beating. However, with a focus on cost-reduction, debt management, and dividend expansion, Exxon Mobil stock is still worth investing in. Source: Harry Green / Shutterstock.com Second-quarter results were expectedly poor but

I may have gotten into Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock a little early last month. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Bank stocks are still in bad odor because money remains free. The Federal Reserve has said it will pour money into the economy even if inflation rises. A three-month Treasury bill now yields .13%, a

Since my last article on Nokia (NYSE:NOK) about a month ago, shares have fallen about 17% to close at $4.14 yesterday. But I still believe Nokia stock is worth at least $6.74 per share. Source: RistoH / Shutterstock.com I detailed in my last article how I came up with that target price. This target is

For income-focuses investors, the proverbial Holy Grail is a company that offers good value along with a generous dividend. Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) fits the bill on both counts as ET stock is trading at a deep discount and the dividend yield is indisputably high. Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com That’s a very rare combination in

Jamie Dimon, the well-known chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), told investors in last quarter’s shareholder letter that they would continue  “to pay our dividend – unless the economic situation deteriorates materially and significantly.” But JPM stock may suffer if the bank does not increase the quarterly dividend in the next several weeks, as

Editor’s note: “7 Safe Dividend Stocks for Investors to Buy Right Now” was previously published in April 2020. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. Income investors are looking for sources of yield again, as interest rates are low once more and the safe sources of fixed-income yield are drying

There is no doubt that being an income investor in today’s bull market isn’t cool. But then again, it never is. No one likes to focus on dividend stocks until the good times end. Most successful long-term investors know that solid income stocks that provide growth and dividends are always an important part of a

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) declared another quarterly dividend even though it clearly cannot afford it. Exxon Mobil stock now has a very high dividend yield of 8.5%. It is inching higher as more believe that the company cannot sustain its dividend. Source: Michael Gordon / Shutterstock.com As I pointed out in my previous article, Exxon’s management

Unlike every other crisis that America has faced in modern history, the novel coronavirus pandemic affects each of us directly. No one can say that they haven’t felt the impact of this terrible outbreak. Therefore, the upcoming 2020 election could very well be a one-issue race. But don’t adopt the same singular attitude for your

Many investors have taken the view that the novel coronavirus has killed off the brick-and-mortar retail sector. And in doing so, the lockdown orders have also crushed all the real estate investment trusts that invest in commercial property. But one REIT in the space, Realty Income (NYSE:O) has bounced back. Reality Income stock is up

There are 65 so-called “dividend aristocrats,” which is the name given to companies that have managed to increase their dividends for 25 consecutive years. But how would an investor choose the best dividend aristocrats for their portfolio? After all, dividend aristocrats are established companies that are members of the S&P 500 index. That means they’re

Even if you’re a long-term, passive investor, you need to keep a wary eye on your holdings. Exhibit A? French drug maker Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY). Source: nitpicker / Shutterstock.com A year ago, Sanofi was a slow if stable global pharma name, locked in a trading range of $40-$50. The dividend, paid annually, was a little unpredictable,

For decades, oil-patch enthusiasts and income-focused investors have stuck by Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM). Much of the appeal of Exxon Mobil stock stems from the company’s willingness to maintain its generous dividend payouts quarter after quarter. Source: Shutterstock On the other hand, fluctuations in the oil price have caused Exxon Mobil stock to wobble. Even though

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is proving to be a stable but undervalued company in the market today. In fact, VZ stock is worth at least 55% more than its price today using an analysis of its dividend yield, its own P/E ratio history, and a comparison with its peers. Source: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com The company

This year has been potentially one of the most challenging years for energy stocks. In a historic event, oil prices traded in negative territory. Gradually, the industry seems to be overcoming the headwinds. Brent oil currently trades at $42 and I believe that some upside is due as fall approaches. According to U.S. Energy Information

The energy sector has been buried — and rightfully so. That includes Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), which saw a peak-to-trough decline of 57% earlier this year. Worse though, the 2020 peak for Exxon Mobil stock was near $67.50, well below its all-time high up near $81 from 2014. Source: Shutterstock To put it simply, XOM stock

There are no two ways about it. The novel coronavirus has been brutal on the U.S. economy. Not since the Great Depression has the country faced the prospect of such a prolonged slowdown. In response, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and went on a bond-buying spree. That helped in propping up the financial markets

As we get ready to wrap up another earnings season, investors in Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) are wondering what may be next for the shares in the coming months. On July 31, the group reported dismal results for second quarter 2020, mainly reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on global oil demand. Yet Exxon Mobil stock

MFA Financial (NYSE:MFA), a real estate investment trust that invests in mortgage loans, looks very appealing now as an investment vehicle. As it has recently reinstated a quarterly dividend, MFA stock now has an attractive 7% dividend yield. Source: Shutterstock Moreover, the dividends, albeit much lower than before, are now fully covered, unlike before, by

Is there any reason to buy Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) today? The S&P 500 has made a full recovery. But Exxon Mobil stock remains far below from where it was before the novel coronavirus. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Sure, shares have recovered from their March pandemic-driven lows. Yet, with few catalysts on the horizon, it’s