Enbridge raises its dividend

ENBRIDGE, $63.30, is a buy. The firm (Toronto symbol ENB; Shares o/s: 2.2 billion; Market cap: $136.6 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 6.0%; www.enbridge.com) recently completed its acquisition of three regulated gas utility firms—they serve roughly 3 million customers in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, Idaho and… Read More

These dividend ETFs offer steady income

Dividend-paying companies have done well over the longer term, although the recent performance of this group lagged the main market indexes. That’s because higher interest rates on fixed-income investments made their dividends less attractive to income investors. Still, high-quality dividend-paying companies—given their prospects for capital… Read More

Seize Pembina’s income plus growth

Most of Pembina’s pipelines operate under long-term contracts. That helps lower the company’s risk in today’s uncertain economy. That also results in a high, sustainable dividend yield for shareholders. At the same time, the dependable income bolsters the stock’s appeal and supports its share price.
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New businesses will spur their dividends

Enbridge and AltaGas continue to expand their asset bases with new high-quality, rate-regulated projects. The extra cash flow puts them in a strong position to keep rewarding investors with higher dividends.
ENBRIDGE INC. $57 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol ENB; Income-Growth Payer Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares… Read More