Sep 15, 2014 by Bob CiuraBetter Dividend Stock: IBM or Hewlett-Packard?IBM and HP are both trying to find growth outside of technology hardware. They still generate cash flow, which each uses to pay dividends. Which is the better dividend stock?
Sep 15, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs AT&T, Inc. or Frontier Communications a Better Dividend Stock?Frontier has a higher dividend yield than AT&T, but AT&T's growth prospects are far superior.
Sep 15, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat Yum! Brands Shareholders Need to Know for SeptemberYum! Brands last week announced an 11% increase in its dividend.
Sep 12, 2014 by Bob CiuraBetter Dividend Stock: Procter & Gamble or Colgate-Palmolive?In a battle of two of the most highly regarded dividend payers in the market, the better dividend stock is nearly too close to call.
Sep 11, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs McDonald's or Yum! Brands a Better Dividend Stock to Buy?In a matchup of two fast-food giants, let's see which stock is the better buy for income investors.
Sep 10, 2014 by Bob CiuraBetter Dividend Stock: Coca-Cola Company or PepsiCo, Inc.?The two soda giants face off in this battle to find out which might be the better pick for income investors.
Sep 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraBetter Dividend Stock: Microsoft vs. IntelIn a showdown between two top technology giants, let's examine which is the better pick for income investors.
Sep 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraVerizon Communications vs. Windstream Holdings: Which Is a Better Dividend Stock?Windstream's dividend yield beats Verizon's, but there's more to a stock than its yield alone.
Sep 3, 2014 by Bob Ciura5 Things Marathon Petroleum Corp. Management Wants You to KnowMarathon is benefiting from widening refining margins, and is sending tons of cash back to shareholders.
Sep 3, 2014 by Bob Ciura5 Things Anadarko Petroleum Management Wants You to KnowAnadarko Petroleum is reaping huge rewards from its diverse asset portfolio, and management believes there's plenty of future growth in store.
Sep 2, 2014 by Bob Ciura5 Things Occidental Petroleum Management Wants You to KnowOccidental is ramping up production, thanks to its prime asset in the Permian Basin. Here are a few things management wants investors to keep in mind going forward.
Aug 31, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow to Get a Dividend Check Every Month of the YearFor investors looking for steady income, these three stocks can collectively provide you with a dividend check in each of the 12 months.
Aug 29, 2014 by Bob Ciura1 Strong Dividend Stock You Can Buy Right NowBank certificates of deposit and savings accounts pay almost nothing in interest right now. Fortunately, investors on the hunt for income don't need to gamble on the riskiest stocks out there.
Aug 29, 2014 by Bob Ciura5 Things ConAgra Foods Management Wants You to KnowConAgra is seeing weakness in three of its key brands, but management wants investors to know it's determined to right the ship.
Aug 28, 2014 by Bob Ciura5 Things Kimberly Clark Management Wants You to KnowKimberly Clark expects to have a very good year, thanks to international growth, cost-cutting, and new product innovations in some of its key brands.
Aug 28, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs It Time to Buy Marathon Petroleum Stock?Marathon Petroleum is growing profits thanks to improving refining margins, and it's sharing a lot of its cash flow with investors.
Aug 28, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs It Time to Buy Kimberly-Clark Stock?Consumer products giant Kimberly-Clark generates a lot of free cash flow, which it uses to handsomely reward shareholders. With the potential for international growth, there may be plenty of gains in store.
Aug 28, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs It Time to Buy Anadarko Petroleum Stock?Anadarko Petroleum is firing on all cylinders, but a lofty valuation may be a cause for concern.
Aug 28, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow Dividends Can Make the 4% Rule EasyA popular retirement investing strategy known as the 4% withdrawal rule could be improved, provided you're willing to take a little risk by investing in high-quality dividend stocks.
Aug 28, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Transocean LTD Stock Has Plunged 21% in 2014Transocean is stuck in a tough time for offshore oil drilling. But its high dividend yield provides nice consolation until its industry conditions improve.