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S&P 500 4,549.34

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14 best consumer staples dividend stocks

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Ex dividend date vs record date: What’s the difference?

How to find blue-chip dividend stocks

Lithium Discovery So BIG You Can't Miss it, Even From Space (Ad)

What is the consumer staples sector?

6 best online and direct marketing retail stocks to invest in

The Battery Metal Nobody Told You About (Ad)

Last chance to set up your portfolio for OPEC cuts

What does consumer price index measure?

S&P 500 4,549.34

DOW 36,054.43

QQQ 385.05

14 best consumer staples dividend stocks

Lithium Discovery So BIG You Can't Miss it, Even From Space (Ad)

Ex dividend date vs record date: What’s the difference?

How to find blue-chip dividend stocks

Lithium Discovery So BIG You Can't Miss it, Even From Space (Ad)

What is the consumer staples sector?

6 best online and direct marketing retail stocks to invest in

The Battery Metal Nobody Told You About (Ad)

Last chance to set up your portfolio for OPEC cuts

What does consumer price index measure?

S&P 500 4,549.34

DOW 36,054.43

QQQ 385.05

14 best consumer staples dividend stocks

Lithium Discovery So BIG You Can't Miss it, Even From Space (Ad)

Ex dividend date vs record date: What’s the difference?

How to find blue-chip dividend stocks

Lithium Discovery So BIG You Can't Miss it, Even From Space (Ad)

What is the consumer staples sector?

6 best online and direct marketing retail stocks to invest in

The Battery Metal Nobody Told You About (Ad)

Last chance to set up your portfolio for OPEC cuts

What does consumer price index measure?

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nLight, Inc. (NASDAQ: LASR) popped up on Marketbeat.com’s analyst-tracking radar when it received two positive analyst updates on the same day. The updates include an upgrade and two price target increases that suggest a significant upside for the stock. What is nLIGHT, Inc.? nLIGHT, Inc. is a cutting-edge laser technology company that has been developing its products for more than two decades. It advanced semiconductor and fiber lasers during that time and has exposure to a broad range of end markets. Its products are used…

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The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) headquarters may not feel so magical these days, as the company is dealing with activist investors who want change. Nelson Peltz, a well-known activist investor whose Trian Fund Management holds a $2.5 billion stake in Disney, pushed for the dividend to be reinstated. On November 30, the company announced that was indeed happening. However, Disney CEO Bob Iger had previously said it was his goal to begin shareholder payouts before the end of the year. In the company’s first-quarter conference…

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Looking for consumer staples dividend stocks? When investors are uncertain, they often look to consumer staples stocks since these companies sell things we can't go without, such as food, beverages and household products. When inflation is high, investing in consumer staples stocks with dividends can be a sound strategy for earning income while preserving capital. In this article, you'll learn about some of the best consumer staples dividend stocks and how they can stabilize your portfolio for 2023. What are consumer staples…

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Blue chip dividend stocks are stocks issued by financially sound, internationally recognized companies that pay dividends. These dividends may be more consistent and stable when compared to smaller companies, thanks to the financial reputation of the corporation issuing them. You can find dividend blue chip stocks using a stock screener, comparing dividend yield rates and considering the overall market capitalization of the companies you invest in. While not all blue-chip companies pay a dividend, those that do offer the financial…

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When investing for dividends, a vital sequence is the ex dividend date vs record date. To be entitled to a company's dividend payout, an investor must hold shares through a specific day, which will vary depending on the company. Investors with long time horizons using "buy and hold" strategies don't need to be too concerned with these dates, but day and swing traders must understand them to maximize returns. In this article, you'll learn the difference between the two most decisive dates on the dividend calendar: the ex-dividend date…

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