Wells Fargo Advantage Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Dividends

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, announced today the dividend declaration for the Wells Fargo Advantage Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE Amex:EAD), the Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE Amex:ERC), and the Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE Amex:ERH).... more

Anworth Announces Preferred Dividends

Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE: ANH) announced today that, in accordance with the terms of Anworth’s 8.625% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, or Series A Preferred Stock, the board of directors declared a Series A Preferred Stock dividend of $0.539063 per share for the first quarter of 2012. The Series A Preferred Stock dividend is payable on April 16, 2012 to holders of record of Series A Preferred Stock as of the close of business on March 30, 2012. The dividend reflects the period from January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012.... more

1 Great Dividend You Can Buy Right Now

Dividend stocks are everywhere, but many just downright stink. In some cases, the business model is in serious jeopardy, or the dividend itself isn't sustainable. In others, the dividend is so low it's not even worth the paper your dividend check is printed on. Therefore, finding a solid dividend takes the right balance of growth, value, and sustainability.
Today, and one day each week for the rest of the year, we're going to take a look at one dividend-paying company that you can put in your portfolio for the long term without much concern. This isn't to say that these stocks don't share the same macro risks that other companies have, but they are a step above your common grade of dividend stock.... more

This High-Yield Portfolio Will Beat the Market

Forty-eight weeks ago, I invested my cold, hard cash into 10 high-yield dividend stocks I believe will beat the market. Let's see the results so far:
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Republic Bancorp, Inc. Declares Common Stock Dividends

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: RBCAA), parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company and Republic Bank, declared a cash dividend of $0.154 per share on Class A Common Stock and $0.14 per share on Class B Common Stock, payable April 20, 2012 to shareholders of record as of March 16, 2012.... more

CSX: Dividend Dynamo or Blowup?

Dividend investing is a tried-and-true strategy for generating strong, steady returns in economies both good and bad. But as corporate America's slew of dividend cuts and suspensions over the past few years has demonstrated, it's not enough simply to buy a high yield. You also need to make sure those payouts are sustainable.
Let's examine how CSX (NYSE: CSX) stacks up. In this series, we consider four critical factors investors should examine in every dividend stock. We'll then tie it all together to look at whether CSX is a dividend dynamo or a disaster in the making.... more

GlaxoSmithKline: Dividend Dynamo or Blowup?

Dividend investing is a tried-and-true strategy for generating strong, steady returns in economies both good and bad. But as corporate America's slew of dividend cuts and suspensions over the past few years has demonstrated, it's not enough simply to buy a high yield. You also need to make sure those payouts are sustainable.
Let's examine how GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) stacks up. In this series, we consider four critical factors investors should examine in every dividend stock. We'll then tie it all together to look at whether GlaxoSmithKline is a dividend dynamo or a disaster in the making.
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Steel Dynamics: Dividend Dynamo or Blowup?

Dividend investing is a tried-and-true strategy for generating strong, steady returns in economies both good and bad. But as corporate America's slew of dividend cuts and suspensions over the past few years has demonstrated, it's not enough simply to buy a high yield. You also need to make sure those payouts are sustainable.
Let's examine how Steel Dynamics (Nasdaq: STLD) stacks up. In this series, we consider four critical factors investors should examine in every dividend stock. We'll then tie it all together to look at whether Steel Dynamics is a dividend dynamo or a disaster in the making.... more

Rockwell Automation: Dividend Dynamo or Blowup?

Dividend investing is a tried-and-true strategy for generating strong, steady returns in economies both good and bad. But as corporate America's slew of dividend cuts and suspensions over the past few years has demonstrated, it's not enough simply to buy a high yield. You also need to make sure those payouts are sustainable.
Let's examine how Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) stacks up. In this series, we consider four critical factors investors should examine in every dividend stock. We'll then tie it all together to look at whether Rockwell Automation is a dividend dynamo or a disaster in the making.... more

Buying on Bad News: Can These Dividend Stocks Weather More Volatility?

It's no secret that the market has been on an impressive rally since New Years, but why is that? Are people generally more optimistic? Has value been restored? Has Europe smoothed over its debt issues? Did Greece and Italy stumble upon a sunken treasure that can pay off their national debts?
Sam Ro of Business Insider writes that there's a strange relationship between the markets and fiscal reality. Treasury yields have been at historic lows, and analysts have adjusted Q4 earnings expectations to brace for disappointment.
"Only 7% of the S&P 500 have announced their Q4 financial results during this earnings season. However, 110 companies have preannounced their results, and the trend has not been good."... more