|
Live updates: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense' strikes AP NewsLive updates: Iran war news; Iran's IRGC threatens to retaliate after US strikes on launch sites and boats CNNAmid fresh strikes, what does diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran entail? NPRIran War Live Updates: Trump Offers Conflicting Signals on Peace Talks as Iran Threatens Retaliation for U.S. Strikes The New York TimesIran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes in southern Iran
|
|
South Carolina's Trump-backed redistricting push fails in the state Senate amid GOP opposition NBC NewsSouth Carolina Senate Does Not Act on New Midterm Map, Defying Trump The New York TimesSouth Carolina Senate blocks redistricting plan in blow to Trump WANE 15Effort to redraw SC voting lines fails amid record start to early voting SC Daily Gazette
|
RELATED ARTICLES | | |
|
Israel Steps Up Lebanon Offensive as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal The New York TimesNetanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon The New York TimesElbit CEO says defense firm is developing hardware to combat Hezbollah drones The Times of IsraelIsraeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12, as Israel calls up more troops there NBC News
|
|
JPMorgan says it's time to buy these unloved safe stocks that pay dividends CNBCAmerican Music Awards 2026: Shoes Highlights [Photos] WWD2026 American Music Awards Red Carpet: Best Photos BillboardHilary Duff, Nikki Glaser lead daring fashion on the American Music Awards red carpet Fox News
|
|
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday CNBCGoldman says this biotech stock will be a winner thanks to a one-of-a-king treatment CNBC2026 American Music Awards Red Carpet: Best Photos Billboard2026 American Music Awards: How to watch tonight, AMAs start time, TV channel, and more Yahoo52nd AMAs Fashio
|
|
An exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe NPR‘Mind-bogglingly crazy': Europe's deadly, early heatwave is smashing records CNNA Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France The New York TimesWhy temperature records are being not only broken but smashed BBCSeven heat-related deaths in France as May records set in several countries The Guardian
|
|
The dividend yield on the S&P 500 has been hovering near its lowest level in roughly two decades for some time now, and while it's starting to move higher, it's still at a paltry 1.7%. So what are yield-hungry investors left to do?
Thankfully, there is no shortage of high-paying dividend stocks on Wall Street. And in a time of market volatility, like we've seen throughout 2022, quality income-paying names can be used as a defensive play in portfolios.
"We have continued to highlight the importance of dividends in the current backdrop, where we have seen wide performance spreads between dividend payers versus non-payers," says Jill Carey Hall, equity and quant strategist at BofA Securities. Looking specifically at small-cap stocks, Carey notes that "dividend yield has been the best-performing long factor" for the year-to-date.
However, not all dividend stocks are created equal, and it can be a dangerous practice for investors to simply chase yield. Many times, a company's high yield can be a sign of trouble in its underlying business.
With that in mind, we've selected 10 high-paying dividend stocks with yields of 5% or more. However, we didn't just randomly pick names, though. To put together a list of quality firms, we looked for companies with solid fundamentals, generous yields and backing from the analyst community. Investing in sturdy dividend stocks remains a favorite strategy on Wall Street and these ones are worth a closer look.
SEE MORE 16 Dividend Kings for Decades of Dividend Growth
Data is a
|
|
Many farmers are facing a critical retirement decision. The traditions of yesterday are often changing, and their children may no longer want to follow in their parents' footsteps. The challenges are many. However, there are options available.
In 1971, I began my farming career at the tender age of 9 in the Skagit Valley, 60 miles north of Seattle. Crop farming was my gig; rouging spinach, sorting tulips, picking strawberries, raspberries and cucumbers alongside the migrant workers from Mexico. When I was old enough, I was driving picking machines with a dozen kids lying on boards over a conveyor belt, or driving an open tractor pulling a green pea combine while traveling about 1 mile in four hours.
SEE MORE Keeping Property in the Family with LLCs and Partnerships
Today, at the age of 59, I realize that I've been preparing this article for 50 years. During 12-hour shifts on the open tractor, it rained, often. My family could not afford proper rain gear, so a plastic lawn bag with holes punched out for my head and arms provided quite well. Working six of these shifts every seven days gives a teenager time to reflect. That's when I decided farming was very hard and I wanted an easy office job someday!
Challenges for Farmers Today
A huge debt of gratitude is owed to the men and women who feed the world. You face unprecedented challenges:
Mother NatureInconsistent commodity prices
Lack of access to labor
Global competition with lower costs of operations
Lack of resources to compete with larger corporate farming technology
Next-generation (family) choosing a different career path
You are at an age where you need to slow down or retire completely
Potential income tax law changes
Inheritance and estat
|
|
