Three top picks for reliable dividends

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For 2024, we’ve selected Canadian Tire, IBM and Choice Properties REIT as our top three picks for dividend investors. All three are market leaders and have a long history of regular income payments, even during economic downturns. That cuts your risk. New investments in their businesses should also continue to spur their growth for years to come. CANADIAN TIRE CORP. (class A non-voting) is a top pick for 2024. The company (Toronto symbols CTC [voting] $275 and CTC.A [non-voting] $147; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 55.6 million; Market cap: $8.6 billion; Dividend yield: 4.8%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.canadiantire.cawww.canadiantire.ca), through its Canadian Tire stores, sells automotive, household and sporting goods. It also operates other retail chains including Mark’s (casual clothing), Sport Chek (sporting goods) and Party City (party supplies). Due to weaker consumer spending in the face of rising inflation and interest rates, Canadian Tire has slowed its plan to spend $3.4 billion between 2022 and 2025. However, it will continue to upgrade…