Three top dividend picks for 2018

For 2018, we’ve chosen to highlight three stocks that have a long history of regular dividend payments. Their strong growth prospects also position them to increase those payments over the next few years.

We continue to recommend that income-seeking investors cut their risk with a.. Read More

New businesses ready to fuel their dividends

These two U.S. telecom companies continue to use acquisitions to expand the profitability of their online and mobile businesses. That strategy adds risk, but it should also let them continue to expand their dividends.

AT&T INC. $33 (New York symbol T; Income-Growth Dividend Portfolio, Utilities sector;… Read More

New businesses set to expand these telecoms

AT&T INC. $42 (New York symbol T; Income-Growth Dividend Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 6.1 billion; Market cap: $256.2 billion; Dividend yield: 4.7%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.att. com) is the largest wireless carrier in the U.S. It also offers traditional phone and satellite TV… Read More

Cost-cutting bolsters their dividends

These two leading food producers are currently restructuring their operations. Severance payments and other costs will hurt their short-term profits, but the long-term savings will give them more room for future dividend hikes.
SAPUTO INC. $47 (Toronto symbol SAP; High-Growth Dividend Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares o/s:… Read More