Better Dividend Stock: Realty Income vs. AT&T

Which of these income-generating stocks is a better buy right now?Realty Income (O 0.59%) and AT&T (T -1.21%) are both popular stocks for income-oriented dividend investors. Realty is one of the world's largest real estate investment trusts (REITs), and AT&T is one of the top telecom companies in America.The stock for both Realty and AT&T slumped in 2023 as rising interest rates drove investors toward risk-free CDs and T-bills instead of dividend stocks. But in 2024, both stocks warmed up again as declining ...