05/14/26 14:11:10 Barchart.com Dividends News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934237/blackstone-has-a-new-data-center-reit-its-bxdc-ipo-might-be-a-little-too-late Thu, 14 May 2026 14:11:10 +0000 BXDC starts trading on May 14. AI Infrastructure by FOTOGRIN via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1934237/blackstone-has-a-new-data-center-reit-its-bxdc-ipo-might-be-a-little-too-late Patrick Sanders https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1917710/yield-is-no-longer-king-what-these-5-dividend-etfs-are-telling-investors Wed, 13 May 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Dividend investing has changed, and yield is misunderstood or misused by many investors. Let's take a closer look at 5 ETFS and discuss what dividend investors should know. A concept image showing a red ladder next to stacks of coins by Pla2na via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1917710/yield-is-no-longer-king-what-these-5-dividend-etfs-are-telling-investors Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1904777/3-dividend-etfs-with-3-different-income-flavors Wed, 13 May 2026 13:21:49 +0000 Stock gains aren’t the only way to get ahead in the market. These dividend ETFs allow you to earn varying levels of passive income. Dividend calculator by Fox_Ana via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1904777/3-dividend-etfs-with-3-different-income-flavors Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1886884/3-dividend-growth-stocks-the-pros-love-now Tue, 12 May 2026 20:19:41 +0000 Dividend growth stocks often don't dish out high headline yield, but shareholders that own them for a while typically enjoy fatter yields on cost over time. Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1886884/3-dividend-growth-stocks-the-pros-love-now Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1861570/berkshire-hathaway-just-upped-its-stake-in-sumitomo-stock-greg-abel-says-its-holding-for-the-long-term Mon, 11 May 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Berkshire Hathaway has raised its stake in Sumitomo to 10.05% as of May 7, crossing the 10% threshold in all five major Japanese trading houses and signaling a long-term “permanent” holding under CEO Greg Abel. Businessman pointing arrow graph corporate future growth by Marchmeena29 via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1861570/berkshire-hathaway-just-upped-its-stake-in-sumitomo-stock-greg-abel-says-its-holding-for-the-long-term Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1858245/a-major-catalyst-for-aapl-stock-is-just-a-month-away-apple-is-a-sleep-tech-giant-says-wedbush Mon, 11 May 2026 20:25:26 +0000 Wedbush Securities views Apple as entering a transformative AI chapter, supported by leadership changes and new growth opportunities. Apple store and shoppers - by PhillDanze via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1858245/a-major-catalyst-for-aapl-stock-is-just-a-month-away-apple-is-a-sleep-tech-giant-says-wedbush Aanchal Sugandh https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1857164/shake-shack-stock-looks-ugly-after-earnings-burger-eaters-were-opting-for-value-instead Mon, 11 May 2026 20:03:39 +0000 After Shake Shack’s disappointing Q1 earnings, is McDonald's the safer fast-food stock to own in today’s uncertain market? McDonald's Corp arches by- TonyBaggett via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1857164/shake-shack-stock-looks-ugly-after-earnings-burger-eaters-were-opting-for-value-instead Anushka Mukherji https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1854539/3-high-dividend-reits-yielding-over-5 Mon, 11 May 2026 17:30:54 +0000 Investors can find high dividend yields among Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs. The word dividend on letter cube with stock graph and dollar background by FabreGov via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1854539/3-high-dividend-reits-yielding-over-5 Bob Ciura https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1827478/costco-stock-is-benefiting-from-a-jump-in-april-sales-it-can-thank-the-strait-of-hormuz Sat, 09 May 2026 13:30:02 +0000 Costco rode Strait of Hormuz jitters straight into overflowing carts, turning anxious shoppers into April’s biggest sales engine. Costco Wholesale Corp outside the warehouse by- Bing-Jhen Hong via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1827478/costco-stock-is-benefiting-from-a-jump-in-april-sales-it-can-thank-the-strait-of-hormuz Aanchal Sugandh https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1819121/jpmorgan-vs-bank-of-america-how-the-2-dividend-paying-bank-stocks-stack-up-in-2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 23:00:02 +0000 JPMorgan dominates on scale and profits, while Bank of America wins on value and yield. Here's which big bank stock deserves your money in 2026. Desk setup looking at stocks by LanaStock via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1819121/jpmorgan-vs-bank-of-america-how-the-2-dividend-paying-bank-stocks-stack-up-in-2026 Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1789231/western-digital-just-increased-its-dividend-by-20-but-its-still-not-a-yield-play Thu, 07 May 2026 23:30:02 +0000 The company will now pay a dividend of $0.15 per share every quarter. Computer memory by Zoomik via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1789231/western-digital-just-increased-its-dividend-by-20-but-its-still-not-a-yield-play Pathikrit Bose https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1781867/abbvie-delivers-strong-q1-earnings-beyond-humira-this-dividend-king-still-shines Thu, 07 May 2026 18:55:20 +0000 Q1 earnings show this Dividend King still looks built for the long term. Abbvie Inc logo and meds- by Ascannio via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1781867/abbvie-delivers-strong-q1-earnings-beyond-humira-this-dividend-king-still-shines Sushree Mohanty https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1775636/3-dividend-aristocrats-with-soaring-profits-that-wall-street-says-to-buy-now Thu, 07 May 2026 14:16:40 +0000 3 Dividend Aristocrats with strong profit growth, safe payout ratios, decades of raises, and Buy-rated Wall Street support. Buy Button by Formatoriginal via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1775636/3-dividend-aristocrats-with-soaring-profits-that-wall-street-says-to-buy-now Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1757478/time-to-buy-this-cheap-high-yield-dividend-stock-is-trading-near-multi-year-lows Wed, 06 May 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Accenture's dividend yield is now over 3.6% thanks to the decline in its stock price. The stock's valuations have started to appear tempting at these levels, even though there are lingering concerns over AI being a risk to the company's business. Accenture plc logo on devices-by Mojahid Mottakin via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1757478/time-to-buy-this-cheap-high-yield-dividend-stock-is-trading-near-multi-year-lows Mohit Oberoi https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1746838/ignore-the-amazon-trucking-noise-and-buy-ups-stock-for-its-high-yield-near-7 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:39:44 +0000 While Amazon’s logistics push is weighing on UPS stock, investors may want to consider the company’s shareholder-friendly approach before writing it off. United Parcel Service, Inc_ logo on truck-by 100pk via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1746838/ignore-the-amazon-trucking-noise-and-buy-ups-stock-for-its-high-yield-near-7 Anushka Mukherji https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1745806/universal-logistics-stock-plunged-on-amazons-trucking-news-its-3-4-dividend-could-make-the-dip-worth-buying Wed, 06 May 2026 16:02:43 +0000 Stumbling after Amazon stirred the freight waters, Universal Logistics' generous dividend keeps whispering opportunity. Business chart with glowing arrows and world map by Golden Dayz via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1745806/universal-logistics-stock-plunged-on-amazons-trucking-news-its-3-4-dividend-could-make-the-dip-worth-buying Aanchal Sugandh https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1744557/3-great-schwab-mutual-funds-for-retirement-savers Wed, 06 May 2026 14:57:10 +0000 Schwab's mutual funds typically boast razor-thin fees and $1 minimums. These three funds are among the best for retirement accounts. Image by Towfiqu barbhuiya via Pexels https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1744557/3-great-schwab-mutual-funds-for-retirement-savers Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1726728/as-american-water-works-hikes-its-dividend-consider-buying-awk-stock-in-may Tue, 05 May 2026 23:30:02 +0000 The broader investment case rests on AWK's 19-year dividend growth streak, a 5-year average dividend growth rate of about 9%, and a pending merger with Essential Utilities that would make it the largest U.S. water utility with over 4.7 million connections. Dividends stamp by Olivier Le Moal via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1726728/as-american-water-works-hikes-its-dividend-consider-buying-awk-stock-in-may Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1724801/wall-street-is-high-on-these-3-dividend-aristocrats Tue, 05 May 2026 21:29:41 +0000 We take a look at three top-rated companies that have raised their dividends without interruption for decades. Dividends and dollars by MarkgrafAve via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1724801/wall-street-is-high-on-these-3-dividend-aristocrats Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1722821/abbott-stock-is-trading-at-52-week-lows-but-insiders-are-gobbling-up-shares-of-this-blue-chip-dividend-payer Tue, 05 May 2026 20:40:13 +0000 Abbott’s business and dividend story remain intact even as the stock trades near 52‑week lows. coins, cubes and a business card with the inscription - Dividend Aristocrat by SkazovD via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1722821/abbott-stock-is-trading-at-52-week-lows-but-insiders-are-gobbling-up-shares-of-this-blue-chip-dividend-payer Ebube Jones