Dividend Increases Week 16

 

In this article, I will go through the weekly dividend increases and cuts in popular and well-known stocks. (Member of The Dividend Champions or Canadian All-Star list)

 

Recently, 11 companies announced dividend increases. Note that no dividend cuts or suspensions were announced during this period. This is the first part of the week’s notifications.

4 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Don't Have to Babysit

Looking for a top-notch income stock to buy and hold? Our team of Fools thinks you should give these four companies a closer look.

Most income investors are naturally drawn to the stocks that offer up high yields. That's understandable, but oftentimes, a market-topping yield can be a sign that a business is in trouble. For that reason, investors need to be picky about which dividend stocks they choose to buy.

To aid you in your search, we asked a team of Fools to share a high-yield stock they think is a great buy-and-hold candidate. Read on to see why they highlighted Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM), Brookfield Property Partners (NYSE:BPY), Pfizer (NYSE:PFE), NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE:NEP).

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