07/10/26 23:00:02 Barchart.com Dividends News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3232162/apple-vs-nvidia-one-is-growing-10x-faster-and-trades-cheaper-the-better-ai-dividend-stock-is-clear Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:00:02 +0000 Apple offers stability through its ecosystem, while NVIDIA leads AI growth. Which tech giant offers the better opportunity today? 2d illustration of Cloud computing by Blackboard via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3232162/apple-vs-nvidia-one-is-growing-10x-faster-and-trades-cheaper-the-better-ai-dividend-stock-is-clear Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3215326/this-blue-chip-dividend-stock-is-outperforming-the-s-p-500-in-2026 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Merck & Co. has outperformed the S&P 500 in 2026, rising 19% year-to-date while offering a 2.61% dividend yield supported by 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. Dividends binder by Elena_Dig via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3215326/this-blue-chip-dividend-stock-is-outperforming-the-s-p-500-in-2026 Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3194479/nikes-dividend-yield-is-near-record-highs-but-thats-not-a-good-enough-reason-to-buy-nke-stock Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Nike's dividend yield is nearly 3.8%, which is near the record highs we saw last month. That, however, does not make the stock a buy. Person In Nike Shoes Jumping Mid-Air by c1n3ma via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3194479/nikes-dividend-yield-is-near-record-highs-but-thats-not-a-good-enough-reason-to-buy-nke-stock Mohit Oberoi https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3189748/3-stocks-to-buy-for-a-rebound-in-2026-s-second-half Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:37:53 +0000 These stocks were in the red while Wall Street rallied, but the pros believe they're primed for a recovery. Buy Button by FOTOGRIN via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3189748/3-stocks-to-buy-for-a-rebound-in-2026-s-second-half Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3173858/abbvie-vs-eli-lilly-1-is-clearly-the-better-dividend-stock-to-buy-and-hold-for-the-next-10-years Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0000 While one continues reinvesting for growth, the other has rewarded shareholders for 54 years in a row. Dividends by Designer491 via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3173858/abbvie-vs-eli-lilly-1-is-clearly-the-better-dividend-stock-to-buy-and-hold-for-the-next-10-years Sushree Mohanty https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3151469/the-3-best-buy-and-hold-dividend-stocks-to-load-up-on-for-lifetime-income Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0000 These three dividend stalwarts have rewarded shareholders with decades of steadily rising income. Money bag with the word Dividends by Andrii Yalanskyi via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3151469/the-3-best-buy-and-hold-dividend-stocks-to-load-up-on-for-lifetime-income Sushree Mohanty https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3148287/jefferies-says-microsoft-stands-out-in-strong-cloud-spending-as-azure-gains-market-share-what-this-means-for-msft-stock Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:44:35 +0000 Jefferies highlights Microsoft as a clear standout in the strong cloud spending environment. Microsoft sign at the headquarters by VDB Photos via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3148287/jefferies-says-microsoft-stands-out-in-strong-cloud-spending-as-azure-gains-market-share-what-this-means-for-msft-stock Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3147232/10-million-reasons-to-buy-apple-stock-here Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:29:05 +0000 Apple's foldable iPhone ambitions are raising the stakes in the premium smartphone race and giving investors a fresh catalyst to watch. Apple logo on store front by frantic00 via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3147232/10-million-reasons-to-buy-apple-stock-here Anushka Mukherji https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3143394/only-3-under-the-radar-dividend-stocks-survived-this-brutal-screen-one-could-rally-115 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:42:48 +0000 Three under-the-radar dividend stocks with solid returns, low debt and room to grow. Hands of robot and human touching on big data network connection by PopTika via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3143394/only-3-under-the-radar-dividend-stocks-survived-this-brutal-screen-one-could-rally-115 Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3132490/british-american-tobacco-is-cutting-5-500-jobs-how-to-play-the-high-yield-dividend-stock-here Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:45:01 +0000 British American Tobacco is set to cut 5,500 jobs and outsource 3,500 more. What should you do with this high-yielding dividend stock now? Financial Data by Mer_Studio via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3132490/british-american-tobacco-is-cutting-5-500-jobs-how-to-play-the-high-yield-dividend-stock-here Anushka Dutta https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3127094/dear-unitedhealth-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-july-16 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:03 +0000 UnitedHealth has clawed its way back impressively from last year’s lows, and July 16 could be its biggest health check yet. Will another strong quarter keep the momentum rolling? Unitedhealth Group Inc HQ photo-by jetcityimage via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3127094/dear-unitedhealth-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-july-16 Sristi Suman Jayaswal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3126659/3-preferred-stock-etfs-paying-up-to-6-3 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000 Preferred stock funds hold 'hybrid' equities that pack a fixed-income punch. Here are three ETFs we like. A concept image showing a red ladder next to stacks of coins by Pla2na via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3126659/3-preferred-stock-etfs-paying-up-to-6-3 Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3122384/cisco-is-up-46-and-oracle-is-down-25-in-2026-the-better-dividend-buy-might-surprise-you Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:00:02 +0000 Cisco is up 46% in 2026 while Oracle has slid 25%, and Wall Street sees up to 185% upside for one of them. Here's how the two tech giants compare on value, yield, and dividend growth. Data Center by Caureem via Shutterstock (2) https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3122384/cisco-is-up-46-and-oracle-is-down-25-in-2026-the-better-dividend-buy-might-surprise-you Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3108234/nike-beat-wall-street-estimates-by-a-mile-why-investors-are-still-not-convinced Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Nike crushed Wall Street's expectations, but investors remain focused on a turnaround that is still far from complete. Nike Neon Shoe by AI via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3108234/nike-beat-wall-street-estimates-by-a-mile-why-investors-are-still-not-convinced Sushree Mohanty https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3088145/this-wannabe-dividend-king-had-a-tough-h1-expect-some-relief-in-h2 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0000 The dividend yield of MCD stock has risen to nearly 2.8%, with McDonald's on the verge of becoming a Dividend King. While not a tempting buy, dividend investors can start accumulating shares at these levels. Dividends and dollars by MarkgrafAve via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3088145/this-wannabe-dividend-king-had-a-tough-h1-expect-some-relief-in-h2 Mohit Oberoi https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3084223/susquehanna-boosts-teradyne-to-a-new-street-high-of-550-as-it-lifts-chip-equipment-spending-forecast Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:45:12 +0000 The price target increase by Susquehanna on Teradyne shows the firm's stronger expectations for semiconductor equipment spending and AI-driven demand for advanced chip testing. Wall street sign in New York City with American flags and New York Stock Exchange in background by kasto80 via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3084223/susquehanna-boosts-teradyne-to-a-new-street-high-of-550-as-it-lifts-chip-equipment-spending-forecast Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3074086/wall-street-is-falling-back-in-love-with-industrials-here-are-3-stocks-to-buy Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:30:02 +0000 Improving consumer sentiment has the industrial sector back in play this summer. Caterpillar Inc_ equipment-by pabradyphoto via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3074086/wall-street-is-falling-back-in-love-with-industrials-here-are-3-stocks-to-buy Patrick Sanders https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3066051/this-blue-chip-dividend-stock-just-boosted-its-payout-by-200-to-0-60-per-share Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:02 +0000 DuPont de Nemours raised its quarterly dividend by 200% to $0.60 per share, signaling strong confidence in its cash generation and future outlook amid a challenging industrial environment. Dividends binder by Elena_Dig via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3066051/this-blue-chip-dividend-stock-just-boosted-its-payout-by-200-to-0-60-per-share Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3065580/wall-street-says-to-buy-these-3-dividend-aristocrats Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:37:23 +0000 Analysts are generally favorable when it comes to companies that boast at least a quarter-century of uninterrupted dividend growth, but these are some of their highest-rated names. Money bag with the word Dividends by Andrii Yalanskyi via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3065580/wall-street-says-to-buy-these-3-dividend-aristocrats Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3059226/3-gold-rated-fidelity-etfs-to-buy Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:37:41 +0000 Fidelity's best ETFs include a few plain-vanilla index offerings, but it's also produces high-quality smart-beta and even actively managed funds. ETF on smartphone_Image by Juicy FOTO via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3059226/3-gold-rated-fidelity-etfs-to-buy Kyle Woodley