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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In

All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of 30 blue chips that are tops in their industries. But some Dow Jones stocks are better opportunities tha…
February 24, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/26/21: Economy Flashes Good Signs, But Stocks Fizzle

Stock Market Today 1/26/21: Economy Flashes Good Signs, But Stocks Fizzle
Strong housing and consumer confidence data, as well as a few positive blue-chip earnings reports, weren't enough to lift the major indices Tuesday.
January 26, 2021
Dogs of the Dow 2021: 10 Dividend Stocks to Watch

Dogs of the Dow 2021: 10 Dividend Stocks to Watch
The Dogs of the Dow were flea-bitten last year, but this simple dividend-investing strategy will try to return to greatness in 2021.
January 5, 2021
The Kiplinger Dividend 15

The Kiplinger Dividend 15
These 15 dividend stock picks, satisfying income investing needs of every kind, held their heads up in a rough year.
November 5, 2020
Stock Market Today 10/27/20: Bearish Tone Remains as COVID Picture Worsens

Stock Market Today 10/27/20: Bearish Tone Remains as COVID Picture Worsens
America's seven-day average of new cases hit a new high, and with stimulus still in limbo, investors saw little to get cheery about Tuesday.
October 27, 2020

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All 30 Dow Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In

All 30 Dow Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of 30 blue chips that are tops in their industries. But some Dow stocks are better opportunities than othe…
September 3, 2020
Stock Market Today 8/11/20: Banks, Industrials Hold Up Against Downdraft

Stock Market Today 8/11/20: Banks, Industrials Hold Up Against Downdraft
A lack of movement on stimulus and little else to encourage Wall Street resulted in a broad down day Tuesday, but the recent market rotation continued…
August 11, 2020
20 Dividend Stocks to Fund 20 Years of Retirement

20 Dividend Stocks to Fund 20 Years of Retirement
Each of these high-quality dividend stocks yields roughly 4%, and you can expect them to grow their payouts even more. That's a powerful 1-2 combo for…
August 5, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/28/20: Stocks Slip on Blue-Chip Earnings Reports

Stock Market Today 7/28/20: Stocks Slip on Blue-Chip Earnings Reports
3M (MMM) and McDonald's (MCD) were among a number of high-profile stocks that helped the market lower on an earnings-stuffed Tuesday.
July 28, 2020
Closing Bell 7/16/20: Stocks Step Back

Closing Bell 7/16/20: Stocks Step Back
Rising cases of coronavirus across the U.S. and elevated first-time unemployment claims weighed on the market.
July 16, 2020
Two Kiplinger Dividend 15 Picks Hit a Rough Patch
Two Kiplinger Dividend 15 Picks Hit a Rough Patch
Giants 3M and ExxonMobil are on our watch list at the moment as lawsuits and sliding oil prices become potential hurdles to clear.
March 6, 2020
The Kiplinger Dividend 15: Our Favorite Dividend-Paying Stocks

The Kiplinger Dividend 15: Our Favorite Dividend-Paying Stocks
Income investors love dividend stocks for their regular payouts; any stock-price appreciation is just gravy.
October 29, 2019
The 9 Best Dividend Growth Stocks in the Dow Jones

The 9 Best Dividend Growth Stocks in the Dow Jones
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the oldest and hallowed stock market indices in the world.
January 7, 2019
12 Stocks You Should Never Sell

12 Stocks You Should Never Sell
Hopping in and out of stocks tends to do more harm than good to your portfolio.
December 14, 2018
10 Safe Blue-Chip Stocks You Want to Own

10 Safe Blue-Chip Stocks You Want to Own
When markets get jittery (like they are now), investors’ thoughts often turn to so-called “safe stocks,” to protect their portfolios against losses.
May 22, 2018
15 Industrial Stocks That Can Manufacture Gains in 2018

15 Industrial Stocks That Can Manufacture Gains in 2018
Leave it to television-star-turned-President Donald Trump to time the unveiling of a massive infrastructure spending plan for maximum effect.
February 12, 2018
Don't Get Burned When a Stock Cuts Its Dividend
Don't Get Burned When a Stock Cuts Its Dividend
General Electric's 50% cut caused a lot of consternation about who might be next. We'll help you spot hazards.
January 8, 2018
Dividend Aristocrats With 50+ Years of Payout Growth

Dividend Aristocrats With 50+ Years of Payout Growth
If you’re looking for dividend stocks you can trust, you can start with the Dividend Aristocrats.
January 4, 2018
Kiplinger Dividend 15: Our Top Dividend Picks

Kiplinger Dividend 15: Our Top Dividend Picks
Every kind of income investor will find something to like in our new list.
November 2, 2017
Why It's Okay to Reach for Yield

Why It's Okay to Reach for Yield
With so many income investments to choose from, one of them will be solidly profitable at any given time. So range widely.
August 24, 2017
8 Dividend Stocks Every Retiree Should Own

8 Dividend Stocks Every Retiree Should Own
The winning formula for retirees who count on dividend stocks for income comes in two parts.
March 6, 2017
8 No-Brainer Retirement Stocks for Baby Boomers

8 No-Brainer Retirement Stocks for Baby Boomers
Baby boomers approaching retirement might think of buying a Tesla.
December 16, 2016
5 Stocks to Cash In on Innovation
5 Stocks to Cash In on Innovation
These trailblazing companies—3M, Amazon.com, Ford Motor, General Electric and Illumina—know how to translate their innovations into profits.
February 3, 2014
What Now for the Dow: 30 Stocks to Buy, Sell, or Hold
What Now for the Dow: 30 Stocks to Buy, Sell, or Hold
Ten to buy, 18 to hold, two to sell among the Dow Industrials.
July 26, 2013
Bullish on Dividends
Bullish on Dividends
Even though the Dogs of the Dow include three health stocks, they should have another fine year.
March 31, 2011