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I will share my journey with you on my quest for achieving a sizeable passive income stream. I would achieve that by investing in dividend paying stocks which have the tendency to consistently increase their payments year over year.
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Stanley Works (SWK) Dividend Stock Analysis
The Stanley Works manufactures tools and engineered security solutions worldwide. The company, which has raised dividends for 42 consecutive years, is a member of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats index.Since 1999 this dividend stock has delivered an...
McCormick & Company (MKC) Dividend Stock Analysis
McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a specialty food company, engages in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of flavor products and other specialty food products to the food industry worldwide. It operates in two segments, Consumer and I...
Top US Dividend Stocks to Accumulate Now
The stock market has been on a consistent bull run since it hit a low in March 2009. As stocks keep hitting new highs for the year however, buyout by the prospect of economic recovery, many value investors are getting nervous about valuations. The P...
SYSCO Corporation (SYY) Dividend Stock Analysis
SYSCO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes a range of food and related products primarily for foodservice industry.SYSCO Corporation is a dividend champion as well as a component of the S&P 500 index. It has been increa...
The return of the financial dividends
The financial crisis lead to dividend cuts amongst several prominent dividend payers such as Bank of America (BAC), US Bancorp (USB) and BB&T Corp. (BBT). Over the past few weeks however, several financial companies announced that they might rec...
V.F. Corporation (VFC) Dividend Stock Analysis
V.F. Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sourcing of branded apparel and related products for men, women, and children in the United States. It owns a portfolio of brands in the jeanswear, outerwear, ...
29 stocks with sustainable dividends
The financial crisis has been tough not only for stock prices but also for dividends as well. Some former dividend darlings in the financial sector have seen their dividends being cut or eliminated after taking in billions in TARP aid due to severe ...
13 dividend stocks to enter on dips
Ever since the markets hit a milti year low in March, investors have been wondering how sustainable the advance is. Some claim that the bear market is over, while others believe that the worst is yet to come in the grand scheme of events.Intelligent...
12 Dividend Stocks to own in this market
With markets recovering from the lowest levels since 1996 and currently trading at the same levels as one decade ago, buy and hold investors’ portfolios are hurting. Dividend investors are also sharing the pain, as several prominent companies such...
Emerson Electric (EMR) Dividend Stock Analysis
Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global technology company, engages in designing and supplying product technology and delivering engineering services to various industrial and commercial, and consumer markets worldwide. The company operates throu...
High-Yield Dividends at Risk
I am a firm believer in dividend growth investing strategies, where one could purchase a stock in a company that consistently increases its dividends and watch their dividend income rise over time. Dividend investing is a long-term strategy however,...
Coca Cola (KO) Dividend Stock Analysis
The Coca-Cola Company manufactures, distributes, and markets nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups worldwide. It principally offers sparkling and still beverages. The company is member of the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials and the S&...
Eli Lilly (LLY) Dividend Stock Analysis
Eli Lilly and Company engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products in the United States, Puerto Rico, and internationally. The company offers neuroscience products, endocrine products, oncology products, an...
Colgate Palmolive (CL) Dividend Stock Analysis
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets consumer products worldwide. It operates in two segments, Oral, Personal, and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The company is a Dividend Achiever and a Champion. Colgat...
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Dividend Stock Analysis
Exxon Mobil Corporation engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The company is a component of the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials and the Dividend Aristocrats indexes. Exxon Mobil has been co...
Chevron Corporation (CVX) Dividend Stock Analysis
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net one week ago.Chevron Corporation operates as an integrated energy company worldwide. Chevron Corporation is a component of the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials Indexes. The company is also a divid...
High-Yield Canadian Royalty Trusts vs Dividend Growth Stocks
Dividend growth stocks typically leave themselves some wiggle room in order to lessen the probability of a dividend cut due to earnings volatility. That’s why normal recessions don’t stop them from increasing distributions. They do pay out lower...
Abbott Labs (ABT) Dividend Stock Analysis
Abbott Laboratories manufactures and sells health care products worldwide.The companyis a component of the S&P 500 and is a dividend aristocrat, which has been consistently increasing its dividends for 37 consecutive years. Most recently Abbott r...
United Technologies (UTX) Dividend Stock Analysis
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net one week ago.United Technologies Corporation provides technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide.United Technologies is a major component of the S&P ...
3M (MMM) Dividend Stock Analysis
3M Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified technology company worldwide. It operates in six segments: Industrial and Transportation; Health Care; Safety, Security and Protection Services; Consumer and Office; Display and Gr...
McDonald’s (MCD) Dividend Stock Analysis
McDonald’s Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, franchises and operates McDonald’s restaurants in the food service industry worldwide. The company's share of the US fast food market is several times larger than its closest competitors, Bu...
AT&T (T) Dividend Stock Analysis
AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications services to consumers and businesses in the United States and internationally. AT&T Inc. is a major component of the S&P 500 and Dow Industrials indexes. The company is also a dividend achiever. AT&am...
Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) – an island of stability for dividend investors
Master Limited Partnerships are limited by US Code to only apply to enterprises that engage in certain businesses, mostly pertaining to the use of natural resources, such as petroleum and natural gas extraction and transportation. They combine the ta...
PepsiCo (PEP) Dividend Stock Analysis
PepsiCo, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells various snacks, carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, and foods worldwide.PepsiCo is a major component of the S&P 500, Dow Industrials and the Dividend Aristocrats Indexes. PepsiCo has been consis...
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Dividend Stock Analysis
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) engages in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of various products in the health care field worldwide.Johnson & Johnson is a major component of the S&P 500, Dow Industrials and the Dividend Aristocr...
Yet Another Financial Company Cutting Dividends
Yesterday JPMorgan Chase (JPM) cut its quarterly dividend by 87%, from $0.38 to $0.05. Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said the cut was a precaution to ensure that the company has financial flexibility if economic conditions worsen. The move will save th...
Microsoft (MSFT) Dividend Stock Analysis
(This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net January 23, 2009.) Microsoft Corporation provides software products for computing devices worldwide.Microsoft is a major component of the S&P 500, Dow Industrials and Nasdaq 100 indexes. Microsoft ...
Bad Start of the Week for Retail Investors
The week started on a negative note on Monday as broader indexes such as Dow Industrials closed below 8000. Investor’s sentiment wasn’t helped by dividend cuts in the retail sector.Macy’s (M) board of directors announced a steep cut in its quar...
Procter & Gamble (PG) Dividend Stock Analysis
(This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net January 23, 2009.)The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), together with its subsidiaries, provides branded consumer goods products worldwide. The company operates in three global business units (GB...
Pfizer’s deal with Wyeth could be a blessing for shareholders, not as good for long term growth
There has been speculation on Friday that Pfizer might be looking to acquire Wyeth for 68 billion dollars. This morning PFE confirmed that it will indeed purchase WYE for $50.19/share - $33 in cash in addition to 0.985 shares of PFE. Despite the toug...
