The energy sector continues to be a market leader as crude oil and gasoline prices continue to rise higher. Today I would like to take a look at an energy stock that participates in a different segment of the energy sector. This company has large amount of nuclear and electric energy operations. This energy company has become a value stock and a dividend play trading very close to its 52 week low and has a generous 5% yield. [Read more...]
3 Dividend Stocks That Offer Good Passive Income
April 6, 2011 By 4 Comments
Dividends are always great for providing investors with some passive income. Despite the market’s rise to 12,400, there are still some pretty good yields out there. Today, I want to look at stocks that generate revenue from timber products. Today’s list include two REIT’s that own millions of acres in land and one company that sells more paper products that anyone else in the United States. Here are 3 dividend stocks yielding over 3%.
Dividend Stocks That Are Solid Buys
April 2, 2011 By 5 Comments
Over the past few weeks, I have spent more time focusing on dividend investing. I have been looking at high yielders, average yielders, and some low yielders. Today, I would like to take a look at a few dividend value plays that are becoming buying opportunities. Investors are getting to buy best of breed at a discounted rate.
Dividend Stocks: General Electric
March 31, 2011 By 4 Comments
This is the fourth part in my series on dividend investing. Today, I would like to look at one of the oldest companies in the United States. The company is involved in just about every facet of the United States economy. The company generates revenue from industrial production, healthcare, financial services, and product sales. It’s one of the largest companies in the world with a market cap over $200 billion dollars and a good dividend play.
Dividend Stocks: Procter & Gamble
March 28, 2011 By 5 Comments
One of the nation’s oldest company’s has been a good dividend stock candidate for years and is still one today. This company has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years. That’s a remarkable streak considering the number of recessions in the United States economy over that time period. If you think that’s impressive, consider the fact that the company has issued a distribution to shareholders for 120 years.
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Dividend Investing In Small Caps
March 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today’s entry in the best dividend stocks series is a small cap player that is serving up a nice yield. The company participates in the trash industry and has been a favorite of mine for awhile. I profiled this company last spring and in November of last year as well.
Dividend Investing: Take This 4% Yield To The Bank
March 25, 2011 By 11 Comments
This is the second post in my dividend investing series. Today, I want to take a look at a large cap pharmaceutical stock with a juicy 4% yield. This company has undergone a lot of changes over the past few years. The company has turned from a major growth stock into a dividend stock. The former CEO quit 3 months and the company just hired a new one. The company made a major acquisition a few years ago that has added cash to the firm’s bottom line.
Best Buy Is A Great Value Play
March 1, 2011 By 6 Comments
A few weeks ago I gave my list of the Best Sectors To Invest In For 2011. One of my picks was certain specialty retailers. There is one retailer that I think is finally a value play. It is trading at a single digit multiple.
5 Companies That Are Increasing Their Dividends
January 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
There's Money in Jelly!
It’s a New Year and that means a new round of dividend hikes. Companies have excess cash on their balance sheets and are using it to buy back shares of stock and increase dividend payouts to shareholders. Here are 5 companies that have been in the news recently for upping their dividends.
How To Make $1,000 A Year Off Of $10,000
January 25, 2011 By 10 Comments
Today, I want to take a look at real life examples that will show you how to make $1,000 a year in dividend income off of $10,000. It just requires finding the right mixture of income yielding securities. Here is a portfolio of REIT’s, utilities, energy, and financial stocks that could generate a 10% annual return.
