Smart Money: 4 Dividend Champions Backed by Institutional Buying

When the recession's official end was called back in June 2009, hopes were high that the economy would bounce back at a rollicking pace, as it had in the past. But here we are, past the recovery's 18-month mark, and economic growth remains painfully slow. What this means for the market is anyone's guess -- some are projecting wild swings from inflation to deflationary periods, and even a return to the gold standard as we settle into a "new normal." So it's not a bad idea to brace yourself for what could be a bumpy ride -- and dividend paying stocks could be a good way to hedge your bets.... Read more