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Stocks have rebounded sharply off their early-April lows, but macro risks persist. Dividend stocks have largely outperformed so far this year. We profile a pair of blue chips that recently announced dividend hikes, which has turned out to be a broader Q2 theme.

Consumer staple stocks are a compelling bet during heightened economic uncertainty.

Economic signals flashing caution, headlined by a contraction in recent GDP figures and corporate warnings over tariff impacts, appear to be prompting a tactical shift among investors. As market uncertainty rises, the historically defensive consumer staples sector is drawing renewed attention, potentially signaling a broader move towards recession-resistant portfolio strategies.

Dividend stock investing has long been a cornerstone for building wealth, offering investors a steady stream of passive income while providing a buffer against market volatility.

When volatility is dominating the stock market, there's nothing like holding a portfolio of stocks that deposit cash into your account every quarter. Many top consumer brands pay regular dividends from their earnings, and some of the best ones have increased their dividends every year for decades.

Verizon is the only Dow Dog meeting the ideal of annual dividends from $1K invested exceeding the single share price, supported by adequate free cash flow. Analyst projections suggest top Dow Dogs could net gains between 21.02% and 45.17% by May 2026, with an average net gain of 32.18%. 28 of 30 current Dow-listed stocks pay dividends. As of 5/1/25, the top ten ranged from 2.64%-6.26% by annual...

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields about 3...