Prediction: This Will Be the First Dividend Champion from the "Magnificent Seven"

Group 1 - Tech giants are known for low dividend payouts, with Nvidia paying $0.01 per share (0.02% yield), Meta at 0.32%, Alphabet at $0.26, while Tesla and Amazon pay nothing [1][2] - Despite low dividends, these companies may still provide significant shareholder value through share repurchase programs, which are often more tax-efficient [2] - Historical data shows that 85% of stock market wealth since 1960 has come from reinvested dividends and compounding, highlighting the importance of dividend-growers for long-term investors [3] Group 2 - The "Magnificent Seven" companies have significantly contributed to the stock market rally, driven by excitement around the $15.7 trillion AI revolution [4] - For investors looking for reliable income and exposure to disruptive technologies, Apple and Microsoft are the primary candidates, with Microsoft showing superior performance [5] - Microsoft is predicted to become the first Dividend Champion among the Magnificent Seven, having increased its dividend by 600% since 2010 and currently paying $6.6 billion in dividends quarterly [6][7] Group 3 - Microsoft has the longest streak of dividend increases among the Magnificent Seven, with a notable 23% increase in its dividend after a previous pause [7][8] - Both Microsoft and Apple have faced challenges in dividend payouts this century, but Microsoft has resumed its dividend growth more aggressively [8]