I bet that title got a few people scratching their heads. “High-yield stocks that you need to sell?" But there’s a good reason, and it’s not just clickbait. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: dividend yields are not everything. Sure, there’s a certain allure to getting 10% or more. It's even better if the yields go higher as time goes by.

3 Oversold Dividend Stocks To Sell Before Its Too Late

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24/7 Insights Dividend Aristocrat shareholders could see some big upside in August. Looking at quality stocks that pay dependable quarterly dividends makes sense now. Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever Since 1926, dividends have accounted for almost a third of the total return of the S&P 500, so regardless of whether the market is up, […]
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5 Dividend Aristocrats May Be Primed for a Big August

When it comes to investing, hope tends to spring eternal. That's why investors continue to buy companies that are bad investments, even when it is pretty clear that this is the case. The meme-stock mania is a good example of this self-destructive habit. For income investors, a better reference point for this mistake would be buying an ultra-high-yield stock despite a history of dividend cuts.

Don't Fall for These 3 Dividend Stocks: Cuts Are Coming

Investors with big gains on aggressive technology stocks may want to move some capital to the six highest-paying blue chip dividend stocks to buy in July.
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6 Highest Paying Dividend Blue Chip Stocks to Buy in July

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. Buying low-priced stocks can make sense in theory but in practice can prove hazardous, Susan Dziubinski, a Morningstar investment specialist, wrote in a blog post this week. On one hand, it is easier for an investor to spend relatively little...

10 Best Stocks to Buy for Less Than $10 a Share: Morningstar

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Roxboro, NC

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

24/7 Wall St. Insights Stocks that pay above-average dividends can be the key to big total return gains. Stocks that pay bigger dividends could rally big when the Federal Reserve finally cuts interest rates. Score this free report today: Access 2 legendary, high-yield dividend stocks Wall Street loves. Investors love dividend stocks, especially the ultra-high […]
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Best Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 12% to Buy Now

Both Realty Income and AGNC look poised to benefit from anticipated interest-rate cuts. This could be a great opportunity to buy both of these high-yield stocks. Main Street, meanwhile, has been a strong performer over the years. These three stocks can help supplement your monthly income. Most dividend-paying companies in...

3 Stocks That Cut You a Check Each Month

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Lineage Logistics appears poised to complete the biggest IPO of the year. Fellow REIT W.P. Carey owns a minority stake in the cold storage operator. The company plans to monetize its stake following Lineage's IPO. W.P. Carey can finally start cashing in on its stake in Lineage Logistics. Lineage Logistics,...

This 6%-Yielding Dividend Stock Is About to Get a Boost From the Biggest IPO of 2024

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Major U.S. stock indexes surged in afternoon trading Friday, as a volatile week of equities trading gets set to draw to a close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.4% recent trading, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 were both up 0.7%. All three indexes closed sharply higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recording their biggest one-day point gains since 2022, as the economic concerns that had roiled the market for the past week subsided after a benign weekly jobless claims report.

Dow Jones Today: Stocks Move Higher; S&P 500, Nasdaq Back in the Green for the Week

Walgreens Boots Alliance slashed its dividend this year, but it still offers a yield above 9% at recent prices. Medical Properties Trust is a hospital-focused real estate investment trust that yields more than 12% at recent prices. Find out if the huge yields these pressured dividend payers offer could be...

2 Beaten-Down Dividend Stocks With Ultra-High Yields Above 9%: Are They Bargains Now?

In trading on Tuesday, shares of AECOM (Symbol: ACM) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $89.09, changing hands as high as $93.25 per share. AECOM shares are currently trading up about 5.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of ACM shares, versus its 200 day moving average:

ACM Crosses Above Key Moving Average Level

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As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

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These top dividend stocks are determined to grow their payouts, and that could fetch you solid returns.

3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

24/7 Wall St. Insights Quality ultra-high-yield stocks offer passive income investors streams of revenue. High dividend stocks could explode higher as rates fall. Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever Investors love dividend stocks, especially the ultra-high-yield variety because they offer a significant income stream and massive total return potential. Total return includes interest, capital […]
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Near a 15% Dividend, This Ultra-High-Yield Giant Is on Sale

Income investors may be drawn to AGNC for its ultra-high dividend yield, but there are some risks to consider first.

AGNC Investment Yields 14%. Here Are 3 Things You Should Know Before Buying the Stock.

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Ares Capital Stock: 9.1%-Yielder Reports “Another Strong Quarter”

ARCC Stock: A Stable Dividend for the Last 15 Years. There’ve been some positive developments for Ares Capital stock lately. It’s almost a lock that the...

Ares Capital Stock: 9.1%-Yielder Reports “Another Strong Quarter”

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