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Heavy Hitting Dividend Behemoth: Blackstone (BX)
The Blackstone Group (BX) has grown from a startup in 1985 to one of the world's biggest financial services companies. Not only is the firm growing in almost all markets, but it also yields a tasty 3.48% dividend yield.
Posted on August 04, 2010 by
Puff on a Good Dividend - Lorillard (LO)
America's oldest tobacco company, Lorillard (LO), is doing well and paying out over 5% in dividends.
Posted on August 04, 2010 by
Dividends by Death: Hillenbrand (HI)
There are few sure things in life: death and taxes. If one considers Hillenbrand (HI), one could possibly add dividends to that list.
Posted on August 04, 2010 by
A dividend Stalwart: First Niagara (FNFG)
The banking industry has just emerged from a massive crisis. Some banks have performed better than others. Some have been paying dividends for decades and continue to do so. Consider First Niagara (FNFG).
Posted on August 04, 2010 by
CD s May Not Make You Rich, but They Protect Against Losses in Unstable Economy
Interest rates for savers may be low, but consider potential losses before chasing high-interest riskier investments. Decent interest rates on safe investments can still be found, even if the rates aren't ideal.
Posted on July 31, 2010 by
Looking for a Relatively Safe Tax-Free Investment? Consider Zero-Coupon Municipal Bonds.
Zero-coupon municipal bonds are sold at a substantial discount from face value, and the interest is often tax-free.
Posted on July 28, 2010 by
Municipal Bonds: Is Now the Right Time to Invest?
With government budget deficits and unstable financial conditions, is it still safe to invest in municipal bonds?
Posted on July 27, 2010 by
An Energizing Dividend Play - Scana (SCG)
The energy industry is crucial to growth and survival of the US economy. SCANA Corporation (SCG), a 160 year old company, sits on a dividend yield of 5% with a pretty rosy outlook.
Posted on July 14, 2010 by
Windstream (WIN) - Blowing Healthy Dividends
Windstream (WIN) is a telecoms firm yielding 9%. The dividend is not without risks, though.
Posted on July 13, 2010 by
ConAgra Foods (CAG) is a Defensive Dividend Payer
Nearly every single household in America is home to some product from ConAgra Foods (CAG). With such total market penetration, and a 3.3% dividend payout, here's something to chew on.
Posted on June 29, 2010 by
No Playing with this Dividend Stock - Mattel (MAT)
As owner of some of the world's best known toy brands, Mattel (MAT) has been rewarding stockholders with increased dividends payments, and currently sits on a 3.4% yield.
Posted on June 29, 2010 by
Spectra Energy (SE): Dividends Keep Flowing
Natural gas play Spectra Energy (SE) sits on a 4.93% dividend yield and last quarter saw a 17% increase in earnings.
Posted on June 29, 2010 by
Pay Your Taxes, Collect Your Dividends thru H&R Block (HRB)
H&R Block (HRB) is the source of much frustration - who really wants to pay tax anyway? Yet the company sits on a 3.8% dividend yield. Why not pay your taxes and collect this stable dividend?
Posted on June 29, 2010 by
Cashing in on Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
The global drive for "greener" economies is set to be a boon for the waste management industry. With a dividend yield of close to 4%, what does this mean for Waste Management Inc. (WM), the country's largest service provider?
Posted on June 24, 2010 by
Printing a Consistent Dividend - RR Donnelly & Sons (RRD)
The printing business was hard hit by the economic recession of 2008. Coupled with strong headwinds from the digital revolution, what does a company like RR Donnelly & Sons (RRD) have to offer? Well, a 5.7% dividend yield for a start.
Posted on June 24, 2010 by

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