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3 Undervalued, High-Dividend Canadian Oil Stocks

4 days ago | newsmax.com | Bob Ciura

Canadian oil stocks have proven over the past decade that they can navigate downturns in commodity prices. Canadian oil stocks also tend to pay higher dividends than many U.S.-based oil stocks, making them potentially more appealing for income investors. Valuations have also remained quite low recently, boosting their respective total return profiles as a result. These 3 Canadian oil stocks have high dividend yields and appear to be undervalued. Enbridge Inc.
3 High-Dividend Stocks to Sell

1 week ago | newsmax.com | Bob Ciura

The goal of dividend growth investing is to realize rising income over time. For this reason, we recommend dividend growth investors focus on stocks with long histories of increasing dividends each year. However, there are times when income investors should consider selling a stock. Namely, if a company cuts its dividend, or goes a long period of time without raising its dividend.
3 Healthcare Dividend Stocks For Rising Income Each Year

2 weeks ago | barchart.com | Bob Ciura

The U.S. healthcare sector is attractive for long-term investors, because the industry is set to benefit from a major growth tailwind—the aging population. The U.S. is an aging country with a very large 65+ population. This means demand for healthcare is only set to grow going forward, likely at a rate above GDP growth. Investors can capitalize on this trend by considering healthcare dividend growth stocks.
Will Netflix Ever Pay A Dividend?

2 weeks ago | suredividend.com | Bob Ciura

Updated on May 21st, 2025 by Bob CiuraWhether a company should pay a dividend depends on many factors. Thousands of publicly-traded companies pay dividends to shareholders, and some have maintained long histories of raising their dividends yearly. Companies don’t decide to begin paying a dividend in a vacuum. There are many issues to be considered before returning capital to shareholders with a dividend.
3 High Dividend Stocks To Sell

3 weeks ago | barchart.com | Bob Ciura

The ultimate goal of the dividend growth investing, is to realize rising income over time. For this reason, we recommend dividend growth investors focus on stocks with long histories of increasing dividends each year. However, there are times when income investors should consider selling a stock. Namely, if a company cuts its dividend, or goes a long period of time without raising its dividend. Reduced or stagnated dividends can be a red flag that a company’s underlying earnings are not rising.
3 High-Performing Dividend Stocks With Continued Room to Run

3 weeks ago | newsmax.com | Bob Ciura

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. Many blue-chip dividend stocks are trading within near their 52-week highs, and yet, we expect them to continue performing well. This article discusses 3 dividend stocks that are trading near their 52-week highs, and may continue to outperform in 2025.
3 High-Growth Dividend Aristocrats

1 month 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.
3 Rallying Dividend Stocks That Still Have Room To Run

1 month 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.
3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

1 month 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.
3 Safe Utility Stocks with Excellent Yields

1 month 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.