Bob Ciura

1 week ago | newsmax.com | Bob Ciura

Investors looking for dividend income should consider the list of Dividend Aristocrats, a group of 69 stocks in the S&P 500 Index that have each raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. There are a mix of high-yield Dividend Aristocrats with high yields, but lower growth potential. Meanwhile, investors with a longer time horizon may be more interested in high-growth Dividend Aristocrats.

1 week ago | barchart.com | Bob Ciura

Value and income investors typically seek out dividend stocks that are trading below their intrinsic values. There are many quality dividend stocks trading near their 52-week lows that are attractive, due to their low valuation multiples and high dividend yields. However, dividend growth investors should not avoid quality dividend growth stocks just because their share prices have risen over the past year. Indeed, there is good reason for investors to let their blue-chip winners run.

2 weeks ago | newsmax.com | Bob Ciura

We believe income investors should focus on quality dividend stocks. Dividend growth stocks have shown the ability to generate superior returns over the long-run. For this reason, we recommend income investors consider high-quality dividend stocks that have a demonstrated ability to raise their dividends each year, even during recessions. These are stocks that can be held forever.

2 weeks ago | dividendpower.org | Bob Ciura

Utility stocks offer a safe haven when the stock market enters a downturn. Utilities tend to be less volatile than the broader market. In addition, utility stocks pay dividends to shareholders and can raise them each year, even during recessions. This is because demand for utility services holds up well, even when the economy enters a downturn.  In this article, we will discuss 3 utility stocks that offer above-average dividend yields and safe payouts.

3 weeks ago | suredividend.com | Bob Ciura

Updated on April 18th, 2025 by Felix MartinezIncome investors seeking to invest in oil and gas stocks may want to consider gaining exposure to the booming Permian Basin. PermRock Royalty Trust (PRT) is an oil and gas producer with all of its properties in the Permian Basin, and the stock currently yields nearly 12.1%. Beyond its high dividend yield, PermRock also pays monthlydividends, rather than the traditional quarterly distribution schedule.