Dividend Stocks

On its face, BP (NYSE:BP) stock looks like a wonderful pick for income investors. BP’s dividend now yields over 10%. That seems to be hugely attractive for a large, diversified oil company. Source: FotograFFF / Shutterstock.com Indeed, that yield is the highest among the largest oil producers, even for investors willing to look overseas for

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years. That track record is seemingly as reliable as anything investors can expect on Wall Street. But in April, Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS.A)(NYSE:RDS.B) cut its dividend for the first time since 1945. Shell’s dividend cut should serve as a wake-up call to Exxon Mobil stock investors

Year-to-date, BP (NYSE:BP) shares are down about 38% hovering around $23 per share. Changing oil price dynamics affect earnings at energy firms. Oil companies benefit from rising oil prices. Brent crude prices started the year over $60 per barrel. Today, they stand at about $39 per barrel. Compared to April’s $20 levels, this is a much better

[Editor’s note: “9 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Every Investor” is regularly updated to include the most relevant information available.] Because of the unprecedented disruption caused by the novel coronavirus, weary Americans have been eager to hear some good news. Recently, they received exactly that. In a stunning reversal against bearish expectations, the May

In the March crash, BP (NYSE:BP) stock dipped below $20, hitting levels not seen since the mid-1990s. And while energy has regained a bit of lost ground, the situation still seems bleak. Source: FotograFFF / Shutterstock.com BP continues to trade below where it did during the financial crisis and also during the Deepwater Horizon environmental

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

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

Back in the late 1990s when the dotcom boom was in full bull mode, a common refrain among brokers asserted “growth is the new income.” These days, you could say that income is the new income. People are looking for growth and income for either some security over the long term — rather than pure

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: “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

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

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

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