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Two dividend stocks to buy to capture rising payouts feature companies that are proven long-term performers. Many investors are encouraged to buy high-dividend stocks to provide income, but some less-established, more economically sensitive companies have been unable to sustain their payouts. Such situations often occur during recessions such as the current one due to the new coronavirus, which causes the…

Five dividend-paying consumer staples stocks to buy now feature companies that produce and sell products that are essential for daily use, such as food, beverages, household goods, personal hygiene products and others that are prioritized above discretionary purchases. Even in the current challenging economic times amid the COVID-19 crisis, consumer staples stocks tend to retain their value better than many…

By Bryan Perry News of the Grand Reopening of America last week was complemented by President Trump signing $485 billion in additional stimulus money to keep the fire lit under what has been a remarkable rebound for the stock market. The notion of a “V-shaped” recovery was all but confirmed by Apple CEO Tim Cook in his phone call to…

Three top dividend funds to buy feature the cream from investment firm Cohen & Steers, offering high yields and protection from the worst damage if the market tanks again in the weeks and months ahead. The three top dividend funds benefit from “active portfolio managers” who can choose their holdings, unlike inflexible funds whose portfolios track the performance of a market…

The snapback rally of the past two weeks has been nothing short of incredible, and the depth and speed of the correction show that emotional headlines simply got the best of the algorithms. Forced selling by index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in utilities and consumer staples caused those sectors to fall 38.9% and 26.5%, respectively, before investors came to…