5 Dividend Stocks Raise Payouts for Steady Income Amid Volatility

Key Takeaways Independent Bank raised its dividend to 64 cents per share, marking six increases in five years.Micron Technology, Elbit Systems and Applied Materials also announced recent dividend hikes.Dividend-paying stocks gain appeal as inflation, rates and geopolitical tensions drive volatility.The U.S. economy is navigating a period of heightened volatility, as economic and geopolitical uncertainties intensify. February’s nonfarm payrolls report delivered a surprise, showing a loss of 92,000 jobs inste ...