08/01/26 16:20:52 Barchart.com Dividends News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3595493/3-top-tier-vanguard-etfs-to-buy Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:20:52 +0000 Vanguard isn't just a low-cost slop shop. It puts out high-quality ETFs for reasonable costs. These are three of the best. ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) by CL STOCK via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3595493/3-top-tier-vanguard-etfs-to-buy Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3595489/you-need-more-than-your-retirement-number-to-be-retirement-ready Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:20:46 +0000 Retirement conversations often revolve around the "magic number" you'll need to have saved. But to be truly ready, you also need to understand how that number will be spent. Businessman looking at charts by Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3595489/you-need-more-than-your-retirement-number-to-be-retirement-ready Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3594862/why-this-high-yield-stock-fund-should-replace-covered-call-etfs-at-least-for-a-while Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0000 I have a real case to make for rotating out of covered call ETFs and into a low-volatility, pure-dividend vehicle. Savings money growing over time by Nattanan23 via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3594862/why-this-high-yield-stock-fund-should-replace-covered-call-etfs-at-least-for-a-while Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3586864/apple-vs-hp-the-5-trillion-giant-or-the-stock-that-pays-15x-the-dividend Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:00:02 +0000 One dominates in size and growth, but the other trades at a lower valuation and higher yield. Discover which is the better dividend stock. Apple logo on store front by frantic00 via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3586864/apple-vs-hp-the-5-trillion-giant-or-the-stock-that-pays-15x-the-dividend Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3574791/coca-cola-shows-why-quality-dividend-stocks-can-still-beat-the-market Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:16:39 +0000 As AI stocks dominate headlines, Coca-Cola reminds investors that quality businesses continue creating long-term wealth. Coca-Cola Co logo on trailer by- Sundry Photography via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3574791/coca-cola-shows-why-quality-dividend-stocks-can-still-beat-the-market Sushree Mohanty https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3564863/heres-why-verizon-stock-is-a-buy-for-income-investors-in-august Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0000 A safer dividend, stronger free cash flow, and new growth opportunities make Verizon increasingly attractive for income-focused investors. Dividends binder by Elena_Dig via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3564863/heres-why-verizon-stock-is-a-buy-for-income-investors-in-august Sushree Mohanty https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3556123/nvidia-stock-warning-why-wedbush-is-worried-about-rising-memory-prices Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:57:57 +0000 AI demand is still working in Nvidia's favor, but memory prices are rising, too. Here’s why Wedbush sees rising costs as a growing concern. Nvidia logo and sign on headquarters by Michael Vi via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3556123/nvidia-stock-warning-why-wedbush-is-worried-about-rising-memory-prices Sristi Suman Jayaswal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3555038/meta-platforms-meta-analysts-cut-price-targets-after-q2-miss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:08:07 +0000 Wall Street research firms reduced their price targets (but remained generally bullish) on Meta Platforms stock following weak second-quarter earnings and high expenses. Meta Platforms Inc phone with logos by- Kira-Yan via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3555038/meta-platforms-meta-analysts-cut-price-targets-after-q2-miss Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3551324/nebius-stock-gets-another-wall-street-upgrade-heres-why-investors-are-paying-attention Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0000 Nebius was just upgraded to a "Buy" rating by analysts at Freedom Capital 2d illustration of Cloud computing by Blackboard via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3551324/nebius-stock-gets-another-wall-street-upgrade-heres-why-investors-are-paying-attention Ian Cooper https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3538541/this-dividend-stock-is-up-22-in-a-month-despite-mixed-q2-earnings-dont-sell-just-yet Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Domino’s Pizza stock has rebounded sharply from its 2026 lows. While its valuation multiples have expanded and DPZ does not look as tempting now, dividend investors can stay put in the stock. DIVIDENDS text on documents with graphs by Jittawit21 via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3538541/this-dividend-stock-is-up-22-in-a-month-despite-mixed-q2-earnings-dont-sell-just-yet Mohit Oberoi https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3513350/this-high-yield-bank-stock-just-raised-its-dividend-by-11-7 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Citigroup announced an 11.7% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.67 per share from $0.60 following its strongest quarterly revenue in about a decade. Dividends binder by Elena_Dig via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3513350/this-high-yield-bank-stock-just-raised-its-dividend-by-11-7 Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3506821/apple-reports-q3-earnings-on-july-30-heres-why-the-aapl-rally-may-have-more-room-to-run Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:49:45 +0000 Apple is expected to report another impressive quarter, with Wall Street forecasting strong double-digit year-over-year earnings growth. Apple Inc logo on Apple store-by PhillDanze via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3506821/apple-reports-q3-earnings-on-july-30-heres-why-the-aapl-rally-may-have-more-room-to-run Sneha Nahata https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3503513/dear-lam-research-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-july-29 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:54:58 +0000 Lam Research is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 earnings on July 29 after posting fiscal third-quarter revenue of $5.84 billion and a record non-GAAP EPS of $1.47 that beat estimates by 8.1%. Quarterly Report by SkazovD via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3503513/dear-lam-research-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-july-29 Ebube Jones https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3499373/broadcom-leads-3-ai-stocks-quietly-raising-their-dividends-one-by-161 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:30:02 +0000 Three tech stocks pair strong five-year dividend growth with controlled payout ratios and bullish analyst ratings. A close-up of the Broadcom logo on a smartphone by Timon via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3499373/broadcom-leads-3-ai-stocks-quietly-raising-their-dividends-one-by-161 Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3489392/altria-stock-why-q2-matters-for-its-high-yield-appeal Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Altria's Dividend King reputation faces another important test in the upcoming Q2 earnings report as investors look beyond its shrinking cigarette business. Dividends by Designer491 via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3489392/altria-stock-why-q2-matters-for-its-high-yield-appeal Sushree Mohanty https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3483708/how-to-play-googl-stock-as-shares-fall-below-their-200-day-moving-average Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:22:30 +0000 Alphabet's fundamentals remain strong, but rising AI spending has investors worried, with GOOGL stock slipping below a key technical level. Here’s how to play GOOGL stock now. Alphabet Inc_ and Google logos by IgorGolovinov via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3483708/how-to-play-googl-stock-as-shares-fall-below-their-200-day-moving-average Sristi Suman Jayaswal https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3482882/hedge-your-portfolio-with-this-real-estate-stock-at-new-5-year-highs Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:20:03 +0000 Macerich Company (MAC) , a retail REIT, is demonstrating strong technical momentum. Shares are up nearly 50% over the past year. A 2.59% dividend yield also sweetens things for potential Macerich investors. Analyst sentiment is mixed with price targets ranging from $19 to $31. Today’s Featured Stock Author’s note: In... House mortgage calculator savings by Boy Wirat via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3482882/hedge-your-portfolio-with-this-real-estate-stock-at-new-5-year-highs Jim Van Meerten https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3469168/3-divine-dividend-growth-etfs Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0000 If you want to diversify your holdings across many dividend growers all at once, check out these dividend-growth ETFs. A concept image showing a red ladder next to stacks of coins by Pla2na via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3469168/3-divine-dividend-growth-etfs Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3456512/texas-instruments-vs-qualcomm-one-pays-out-94-of-earnings-the-better-dividend-chip-stock-is-clear Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:00:02 +0000 Texas Instruments and Qualcomm offer different paths to AI growth and dividend income, but which chip stock gives investors the better setup? AI technology concept by NMStudio789 via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3456512/texas-instruments-vs-qualcomm-one-pays-out-94-of-earnings-the-better-dividend-chip-stock-is-clear Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3431921/how-nvidia-stock-could-be-the-biggest-winner-from-super-micros-preliminary-results Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:12:33 +0000 Super Micro’s preliminary results for Q4 were impressive, but Wedbush analyst thinks Nvidia could ultimately walk away as the biggest winner. Nvidia logo by Konstantin Savusia via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3431921/how-nvidia-stock-could-be-the-biggest-winner-from-super-micros-preliminary-results Sristi Suman Jayaswal