04/23/26 16:25:01 Barchart.com Dividends News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1480937/broadcom-stock-is-trading-at-new-all-time-highs-should-you-buy-shares-here Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:25:01 +0000 Riding a wave of AI-driven partnerships and improving market sentiment, Broadcom has climbed to record highs. Should you buy the stock now? Broadcom Inc logo on building-by Poetra_ RH via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1480937/broadcom-stock-is-trading-at-new-all-time-highs-should-you-buy-shares-here Anushka Mukherji https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478471/unitedhealth-just-raised-its-full-year-guidance-is-the-long-anticipated-turnaround-in-unh-stock-finally-here Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:30:02 +0000 UnitedHealth’s blowout Q1 marks the first clear, numbers‑backed step toward a real turnaround after last year’s credibility hit. Unitedhealth Group Inc HQ photo-by jetcityimage via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478471/unitedhealth-just-raised-its-full-year-guidance-is-the-long-anticipated-turnaround-in-unh-stock-finally-here Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1462707/this-dividend-stock-keeps-hitting-it-out-of-the-park-should-you-buy Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Citigroup's financial performance has been impressive over the last couple of years as its transformation under CEO Jane Fraser is bearing fruit. Is the stock a buy? A concept image showing a red ladder next to stacks of coins by Pla2na via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1462707/this-dividend-stock-keeps-hitting-it-out-of-the-park-should-you-buy Mohit Oberoi https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451586/meet-vanguard-s-target-date-funds Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:59:54 +0000 Vanguard offers one of the best and least expensive target-date fund lineups on the market. Here's how Vanguard Target Retirement Funds work. Investor checking market data by SAI SU PAW KA via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451586/meet-vanguard-s-target-date-funds Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1449707/get-ready-for-a-new-siri-will-a-new-assistant-be-a-game-changer-for-apple-stock Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:30:02 +0000 As anticipation builds around a smarter, more conversational Siri, could this be enough of a catalyst to push Apple stock higher? Apple logo on store front by frantic00 via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1449707/get-ready-for-a-new-siri-will-a-new-assistant-be-a-game-changer-for-apple-stock Sristi Suman Jayaswal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1436718/2-warren-buffett-dividend-stocks-to-scoop-up-in-april Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Warren Buffett is known for favoring durable businesses with strong cash flows, the kind that can sustain and grow dividends over time. A close-up shot of Warren Buffett by Photo Agency via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1436718/2-warren-buffett-dividend-stocks-to-scoop-up-in-april Sushree Mohanty https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1425622/short-sellers-are-betting-against-spectrum-brands-stock-but-its-chart-shows-strong-momentum-whos-right Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:15:02 +0000 Spectrum Brands (SPB) demonstrates strong technical momentum and is trading at a new 52-week high. Shares are up nearly 43% over the past year. SPB maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Short interest at 11.19% is a notable risk, but recent upward earnings revisions and robust momentum support... 3d illustration inflation and deflation graph by Deepadesigns via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1425622/short-sellers-are-betting-against-spectrum-brands-stock-but-its-chart-shows-strong-momentum-whos-right Jim Van Meerten https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1411253/as-costco-raises-its-dividend-more-than-13-should-you-buy-sell-or-hold-cost-stock Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Costco raised its quarterly dividend 13.1% to $1.47 per share. Here's what investors need to know before deciding to buy, sell, or hold COST stock right now. Costco Wholesale Corp membership cards- by Sadi-Santos via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1411253/as-costco-raises-its-dividend-more-than-13-should-you-buy-sell-or-hold-cost-stock Aditya Raghunath https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1403686/qualcomm-just-increased-its-dividend-should-you-buy-qcom-stock-here Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:42:50 +0000 QCOM's dividend raise gave it a short-term pop. But with the stock still down this year, is this a solid entry point, or is it time to stay cautious before jumping in? Qualcomm, Inc_ logo on phone-by viewimage via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1403686/qualcomm-just-increased-its-dividend-should-you-buy-qcom-stock-here Sristi Suman Jayaswal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1390102/as-netapp-expands-its-relationship-with-google-cloud-should-you-buy-sell-or-hold-ntap-stock Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000 Does this AI-driven push by NetApp make the stock a buy now, or start thinking about taking profits? Netapp Inc logo on phone-by T_Schneider via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1390102/as-netapp-expands-its-relationship-with-google-cloud-should-you-buy-sell-or-hold-ntap-stock Sristi Suman Jayaswal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1389667/dear-seagate-technology-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-april-28 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000 Strong AI-driven storage demand, tight supply, and rising analyst confidence have set the stage as Seagate approaches its next key update on April 28. Seagate Technology Holdings Plc office-by JHVEPhoto via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1389667/dear-seagate-technology-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-april-28 Aanchal Sugandh https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1389671/profit-jumped-58-at-taiwan-semi-does-that-make-tsm-stock-a-buy-here Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000 TSM’s 58% profit surge underscores unstoppable AI demand, but with the stock slipping post-earnings, is the stock a buy here? A close-up shot of the Taiwan Semi logo on a corporate building by Jack Hong via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1389671/profit-jumped-58-at-taiwan-semi-does-that-make-tsm-stock-a-buy-here Subhasree Kar https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1383634/jpmorgan-says-data-center-demand-will-lift-seagate-stock-even-higher-should-you-buy-stx-now Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:15:02 +0000 Stronger demand conditions and upgraded sentiment are reinforcing a bullish outlook for Seagate. Is now the right time to enter STX? Seagate Technology Holdings Plc logo magnified-by Casimiro PT via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1383634/jpmorgan-says-data-center-demand-will-lift-seagate-stock-even-higher-should-you-buy-stx-now Aanchal Sugandh https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1381814/what-to-do-and-what-not-to-do-with-your-2026-tax-refund Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Millions of Americans are about to receive (or have already gotten) a nice surprise back from the IRS. Here are the best (and worst) ways to use that bonus cash. The Treasury Department by christianthiel_net via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1381814/what-to-do-and-what-not-to-do-with-your-2026-tax-refund Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1377358/only-3-dividend-kings-passed-this-brutal-screen-they-could-pay-you-well-for-years-to-come Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0000 Three Dividend Kings with 50+ years of raises combine reliable income, solid growth, and analyst support, making them stand out in a shaky market. Bull and bear balanced on pencil_Image by Jack_the_sparow via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1377358/only-3-dividend-kings-passed-this-brutal-screen-they-could-pay-you-well-for-years-to-come Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1369764/3-medal-worthy-reit-etfs-for-real-estate-income Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0000 Invest in diversified baskets of real estate holdings (and collect above-average income) via these three REIT exchange-traded funds (ETFs) Luxury vacation home by Cassanas Photography via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1369764/3-medal-worthy-reit-etfs-for-real-estate-income Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1367087/3-dividend-stocks-yielding-over-7-to-buy-now-as-iran-ceasefire-talks-collapse Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:20:30 +0000 Rising geopolitical tensions are pushing investors toward high-yield dividend stocks for stability. Dividend Yield by Drozd Irina via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1367087/3-dividend-stocks-yielding-over-7-to-buy-now-as-iran-ceasefire-talks-collapse Sushree Mohanty https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1357147/as-amazon-pours-another-25b-into-data-centers-buy-this-1-high-yield-data-center-dividend-stock Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Amazon’s new 25 billion dollar data‑center push underscores why American Tower’s tower network and CoreSite data‑center arm are valuable, giving investors a nearly 4% yield, discounted valuation, and direct exposure to growing cloud and AI traffic without owning a cyclical chip or hyperscaler stock. Dividend Yield by Drozd Irina via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1357147/as-amazon-pours-another-25b-into-data-centers-buy-this-1-high-yield-data-center-dividend-stock Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1331973/this-dividend-stock-is-becoming-too-cheap-to-ignore-should-you-buy Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Disney has a dividend of 1.5% and trades at a discount to the markets as well as its historical valuations. The stock looks like a good buy, particularly for value investors. Disney castle by Thomas Kelley via Unsplash https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1331973/this-dividend-stock-is-becoming-too-cheap-to-ignore-should-you-buy Mohit Oberoi https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1322492/do-new-energy-drink-and-soda-sales-make-mcdonalds-stock-a-buy-here Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:09:01 +0000 Everyone is chasing energy drinks and fancy sodas, and now McDonald’s is joining in, too. But can these trendy sips actually boost sales and make MCD stock worth buying right now? McDonald's Corp location by- M_Suhail via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1322492/do-new-energy-drink-and-soda-sales-make-mcdonalds-stock-a-buy-here Sristi Suman Jayaswal