Dividend Stocks

After an awful start to 2020, oil is finally showing some spark, which is just what they need over at ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM). Now sure, Exxon Mobil stock is till down 32% year-to-date, but crude oil prices have recovered from their bizarre run below $0, and hit $40 per barrel recently. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com

[Editor’s note: “3 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now” was previously published in March 2020. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] As growth investors look for a good place to put their money, dividend stocks are beginning to look better and better. With the COVID-19 crisis sending

British Petroleum (NYSE:BP) says it wants to move away from the oil business while keeping oil-sized payouts to shareholders. Investors in BP stock aren’t buying it. If you do, take advantage. Source: Bjoern Wylezich / Shutterstock.com Right now, BP stock is a yield trap. At its June 17 price of about $24.50, its 63 cent/share quarterly

When considering stocks to highlight today, I wanted to find five growth stocks that not only pay attractive dividends but also have above-average upside prospects. But to be interesting for this list, these growth stocks also have to be reasonably cheap using fundamental metrics. The idea is that you get the best of both worlds

One of the best reasons to hold Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock these days is the generous dividend. But it’s those dividends that are catching the attention of federal regulators during the novel coronavirus. So Bank of America stock now warrants some new scrutiny by investors. Source: 4kclips / Shutterstock.com Bank of America, as well

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is on the rise, with Chevron stock gaining more than 6% over the last month. That’s excellent news as the American multinational energy corporation battles on several fronts to minimize the damage caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Source: Trong Nguyen / Shutterstock.com As the world grapples with Covid-19, oil prices have taken

[Editor’s note: “8 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy Now” was previously published in January 2020. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] After the big shock in March, many investors are still looking for defensive stocks to buy now. Of course, in the most extreme example, you can elect to

[Editor’s note: “9 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy to Pay the Bills” was previously published in January 2020. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] I like making money in the stock market, but I love dividends. You see, the problem with capital gains is that to actually enjoy them,

In recent weeks, pipeline and midstream energy company Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) has been on many investors’ radar. Although ET stock is still down about 28% year to date, the share price has more than doubled since hitting a 52-week low in mid-March. Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com The overall picture for commodity prices is yet from

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) has been a major player in the oil and energy industry for decades. And like many other companies, Halliburton stock is continuing to suffer the effects of the economic downturn brought on by the novel coronavirus. Source: hkhtt hj / Shutterstock.com In April, the company announced that it lost $1 billion during the

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) is one of many oil and gas midstream firms that has a heavy debt load. But ET stock also offers a generous dividend that yields nearly 15%. Just how safe is this dividend for the rest of the year? Given that oil prices are improving, Energy Transfer may be a good fit

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) has both opportunities and threats going forward. However, I think that the combined magnitude of the company’s opportunities is larger than the power of the threats facing Exxon Mobil stock. Source: Harry Green / Shutterstock.com Exxon’s Dividend Is a Tremendous Opportunity On April 29, Exxon announced that it would maintain its dividend

How would you like the yield of an oil stock without the risks of buying one? That’s what you can get with Abbvie (NASDAQ:ABBV). The beta on ABBV stock is 0.78; The similarly yielding but more-risky Chevron (NYSE:CVX) sports a beta of 1.33. Source: Piotr Swat / Shutterstock.com Abbvie is best known for the immunosuppressant

Shares in Target (NYSE:TGT) has taken a hit as investors saw the downside of its urban strategy. Target stock is down 3% so far this week. Source: jejim / Shutterstock.com Target is based in Minneapolis and has been the “home team” retailer there since the days of its predecessor company, the Dayton Hudson department store

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET), the midstream natural gas pipeline and gas gathering company, has an attractive 14.9% distribution yield at today’s price. ET stock, at just over $8 per share, should be trading much higher than it is. Source: Shutterstock Over time, as the price of natural gas starts to improve with the economy, the stock

The spread of the novel coronavirus has, understandably, caused a number of investor fears to proliferate. The main fear, naturally, is a share-price decline. But for owners of banking assets like Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) stock, there’s also the fear of dividend-yield cuts. Source: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com Not to discount these fears, but they may

AbbVie (NASDAQ:ABBV) is in the midst of a transition. AbbVie began life about a decade ago when it was spun off from health care and medical devices company Abbott (NYSE:ABT). Now, however, AbbVie must adapt quickly or ABBV stock will be in big trouble. Up until recently, AbbVie relied on its blockbuster Humira drug for around

The last time I wrote about Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) was mid-March. At the time, I suggested that the 6.2% dividend yield from Wells Fargo stock would no doubt be attractive to many investors.  Source: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com That said, if dividends weren’t your priority, I felt you would do better over the long haul

In my last article on Halliburton (NYSE:HAL), I said if it kept the dividend, the yield on HAL stock would be very attractive. My stance was both right and wrong, but nevertheless, this stock still represents good value. Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com The dividend was cut on May 20, to just 18 cents annually,

Fortunes of oil majors are in general linked to the price of crude. As we enter June, investors are wondering if they should buy Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock now. Before you make a decision, it is important to look at the fundamental drivers behind the XOM share price. Source: Michael Gordon / Shutterstock.com So far the