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McDonald's (MCD) Stock: Tasty, Empty Calories
McDonald's (MCD) Stock: Tasty, Empty Calories
For some, ESG challenges such as climate change and animal welfare offset the durability and dividends of MCD shares.
May 25, 2022
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 comprises 30 blue-chip stocks that are tops in their industries. But some Dow Jones stocks are better buys than other…
April 19, 2022
5 Best Dow Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
5 Best Dow Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
This mini-portfolio of inflation-fighting dividend payers is clobbering the market in 2022 and positioned well against this year’s headline headwinds.
February 14, 2022
The Best and Worst Dow Stocks of 2021
The Best and Worst Dow Stocks of 2021
The Dow Jones Industrial Average produced well-above-average returns in 2021. But some of its venerable blue chips did far better ... while others lef…
December 31, 2021
Stock Market Today (12/14/21): Tech Tumbles on Another Weak Day for Stocks
Stock Market Today (12/14/21): Tech Tumbles on Another Weak Day for Stocks
Another hot inflation reading sparks concerns that Fed policy will get tighter, sooner, weighing on technology shares.
December 14, 2021
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The Kiplinger Dividend 15
The Kiplinger Dividend 15
All of our favorite dividend stocks hiked payouts over the past year, and yields, on average, trounced the yield of the S&P 500.
October 28, 2021
Stock Market Today (10/27/21): Microsoft, Alphabet Carry Nasdaq to a Razor-Thin Gain
Stock Market Today (10/27/21): Microsoft, Alphabet Carry Nasdaq to a Razor-Thin Gain
Two big performances from two mega-caps helped the Nasdaq just barely escape a close in the red Wednesday.
October 27, 2021
10 Dow Dividend Stocks Analysts Love the Most
10 Dow Dividend Stocks Analysts Love the Most
With uncertainty running high amid a return of volatility, the case for the best Dow dividend stocks is as strong as ever.
October 4, 2021
Stock Market Today (7/28/21): Stocks Finish Mixed as Fed Stays the Course
Stock Market Today (7/28/21): Stocks Finish Mixed as Fed Stays the Course
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates at near-zero and seemed loath to taper asset purchases, giving stocks a small afternoon lift in an uneven Wedn…
July 28, 2021
11 Best Growth Stocks for the Rest of 2021
11 Best Growth Stocks for the Rest of 2021
Growth stocks have started to pick up momentum of late. These 11 names are worth a closer look in 2021's second half.
July 6, 2021
10 Dividend Growth Stocks You Can Count On
10 Dividend Growth Stocks You Can Count On
What should investors prioritize in dividend growth stocks? A history of aggressive payout expansion, and the ability to generate enough cash to keep …
May 3, 2021
Stock Market Today 3/15/21: Recovery Plays Lead the Way as Stocks Calmly Climb
Stock Market Today 3/15/21: Recovery Plays Lead the Way as Stocks Calmly Climb
Airlines, restaurants and cruise liners were among some of the session's biggest gainers in a smooth, fruitful Monday for stocks.
March 15, 2021
65 Best Dividend Stocks You Can Count On
65 Best Dividend Stocks You Can Count On
These 65 Dividend Aristocrats are an elite group of dividend stocks that have reliably increased their annual payouts every year for at least a quarte…
January 30, 2021
Stock Market Today 12/31/20: Dow, S&P 500 Go Out on Top
Stock Market Today 12/31/20: Dow, S&P 500 Go Out on Top
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 finished 2020 atop the mountain, notching record closes to cap an improbable year.
December 31, 2020
50 Top Stock Picks That Billionaires Love
50 Top Stock Picks That Billionaires Love
These 50 companies, of various shapes and sizes, are among the top stock picks held by billionaire investors or high-asset hedge funds.
December 8, 2020
Stock Market Today 11/9/20: Promising Vaccine News Launches Dow to New Heights
Stock Market Today 11/9/20: Promising Vaccine News Launches Dow to New Heights
Continued election momentum combined with COVID vaccine enthusiasm to propel many of the Dow's cyclical stocks Monday, while tech largely faltered.
November 9, 2020
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
Dow Stocks: The Pros' Third-Quarter Rankings
Dow Stocks: The Pros' Third-Quarter Rankings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average just shook things up, adding three new blue-chip members. Here are the analysts' rankings of all 30 Dow stocks.
August 31, 2020
20 Best Stocks to Buy for the New Bull Market
20 Best Stocks to Buy for the New Bull Market
The U.S. is officially in a bull market, but economic weakness persists. The best stocks to buy now must have acutely positioned businesses and be abl…
August 21, 2020
19 Top Stocks for a Weak U.S. Dollar
19 Top Stocks for a Weak U.S. Dollar
A weak dollar can prop up the financial results of U.S. multinationals that do a brisk overseas business. These are 19 of the top stocks for a struggl…
August 10, 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
91 Top Dividend Stocks From Around the World
91 Top Dividend Stocks From Around the World
These 91 Dividend Aristocrats, from the U.S., Canada and Europe, are among the world's top dividend stocks for payout longevity and safety.
July 13, 2020
7 Dividend-Rich Sin Stocks to Buy Now
7 Dividend-Rich Sin Stocks to Buy Now
Pop culture has always loved the bad boy.
February 20, 2020
10 Dividend Aristocrats Expected to Deliver Big Gains in 2020
10 Dividend Aristocrats Expected to Deliver Big Gains in 2020
Serial dividend raisers, such as the Dividend Aristocrats, are beloved by income hunters.
November 14, 2019
The 15 Best Recession-Resistant Stocks to Buy
The 15 Best Recession-Resistant Stocks to Buy
There’s little question as to what makes the most recession-resistant stocks to buy so resilient.
October 8, 2019
The Best Stock in Illinois: McDonald’s
The Best Stock in Illinois: McDonald’s
We analyzed publicly traded companies based in the Prairie State to identify the best stock in Illinois to buy now.
July 18, 2017