dividend yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout. Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite...

Wall Street isn't just a playground for institutional giants, it’s a treasure trove of opportunities for retail investors too. If you’re looking to earn some passive income, you may want to pay attention to what the “smart money” is doing. One way to do that is by looking at...

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout. Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite...

Retail traders, the growing group of non professional investors who buy and sell stocks hoping to sell at a higher price than they bought, seem to have forgotten a very basic and initial rule of investing: Buy and Hold. Before you say to yourself, "I've been holding Telsa Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock...

Investors met Johnson & Johnson’s (NYSE:JNJ) recent $35 billion exchange offer for Kenvue Inc (NYSE:KVUE) with a high level of participation. Just 23.8% of J&J shares will be accepted for exchange for Kenvue's stock — much less than many had anticipated. A Brief Exchange Recap: For...

H & R Block Inc (NYSE:HRB) shares gained as much as 11% on Wednesday after the tax preparer issued upbeat second-quarter earnings. The company also hiked its dividend by a generous 10%. Here's what investors need to know about the print, and how to earn $500 per month from the stock. Earnings...

Shares of Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) traded higher into Wednesday's trading session after the company issued its second-quarter earnings. Here's what investors need to know about the print, and how to earn $500 a month from the stock. By The Numbers: The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based retail giant...

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout. Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite...

Clouds gathered over United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE:UPS) after a shaky second quarter influenced heavily by labor disputes. What Happened: UPS hit a rough patch this year primarily due to its ongoing labor disputes with the Teamsters union. A tentative agreement was reached late last month, but...

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout. Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite...

No, you didn’t read that headline wrong, and this isn’t some elaborate fast-food prank. You can get paid by McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD), not for flipping burgers or serving up fries, but by indulging in the food you probably already eat. If you're saying to yourself "I don't eat...

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) issued an upbeat second-quarter earnings beat Friday before the market opened, though investors pushed the stock more than 5% lower before it began paring losses. Here's what investors need to know about the earnings print, the health of the U.S. consumer and how...

Shares of Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) are providing those buy-the-dip traders with an opportunity on Thursday, but it doesn't come without risk. What Happened: Shares of Discover sold off more than 15% Thursday, primarily due to its ongoing discussions with regulators regarding credit...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has officially entered a bull market, soaring more than 20% since the November 2022 lows. Despite starting the bull market later than the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, which were more exposed to the AI-tech bullish wave, blue-chip stocks are now attracting investors...

Investors pushed shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) higher Tuesday after the company announced a new artificial intelligence service. Here’s how investors can earn dividends from Microsoft stock with the company in the news. What Happened: Microsoft said it is introducing a new AI...