There are different ways to invest. Some require taking on a lot of risk, and some seemingly require very little risk. If you are a dividend investor like me, you'll probably lean toward the low-risk camp when you try to find income stocks for your portfolio. And that's why I think you'll love Federal Realty (FRT 1.28%) and its attractive 4.6% dividend yield. Here's why this retail-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) could set you up for a lifetime of growing dividends.How attractive is Federal Real ...

What happenedAccording to an SEC filing dated July 1, 2025, Confluence Investment Management LLC increased its stake in Nordson (NDSN 1.24%) by acquiring 182,305 additional shares during fiscal 2025's second quarter. The transaction lifted the fund’s holding in Nordson to 336,090 shares, increasing the reported position value by $41 million.What else do you need to know?Nordson stock now comprises 1.02% of Confluence Investment Management's reportable AUM. Top five holdings after filing:iShares 0-3 Month Tr ...

Root for the Underdog. Comment below all on your favorite, least favorite, or curiosity stock tickers (and include the symbols) to make them eligible for inclusion in future FA follower reports.As supplement to this article, please note that The Motley Fool , which sourced this latest list, and SureDividend both update their lists periodically. Kiplinger also featured a recent selection of Kings.He is the leader of the investing group The Dividend Dog Catcher , where he shares a minimum of one new dividend ...

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ -0.02%) is an iconic U.S. healthcare giant. It has changed over the years, but today its focus is on pharmaceuticals and medical devices. And it is an industry leader in both spaces. There are a lot of positives with J&J, as it is more commonly known on Wall Street, but there's one dark cloud that I can't ignore. And the shadow from that cloud is why I just can't justify buying Johnson & Johnson today.Why Johnson & Johnson is a great companyWhen I look for stocks, I generally start wi ...

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2025 has featured no shortage of news items, from new all-time highs in the major stock market indexes in February to tariffs and trade tensions, a swift and brutal drawdown across many top stocks, a rapid recovery, and now Middle East uncertainty.Volatility is a good reminder of the importance of holding quality companies in your portfolio that you are confident in holding even when faced with the unexpected. Procter & Gamble (PG -0.85%) is one of the largest and most well-run consumer staples companies. T ...

Though the tariff situation remains uncertain, some bright spots have appeared. Initial trade agreements with the U.K. and China suggest levels may not be as high as initially expected. And Target's own efforts -- such as negotiating with vendors and adjusting product assortment -- could limit impact, too. Meanwhile, Target, recognizing its growth problem, took a big step to address it recently by creating an "enterprise acceleration office." This team's goal is to speed up progress along the path to growth ...

While it's no certainty that they'll figure things out -- since past results don't guarantee future success -- there are certainly reasons for both companies to be optimistic. After all, you don't string together decades of uninterrupted dividend increases by accident. Here's why investors may want to buy these two Dividend Kings at their current bargain-level prices, and hold on to them forever. These legendary dividend stocks have tumbled, but it's far too early to write them off. Target is dealing with t ...

Target (TGT 2.03%) is one of the leading retailers in the United States, often looked at as a more upscale Walmart. While that's a pretty good description of the business, it isn't the best comparison today because Walmart's business is doing fairly well while Target's stores aren't. But for contrarian investors, there are still some strong reasons to buy Target stock while it looks like it's on sale.1. Target has a historically high yieldFor many investors, the big reason to like Target today is its 4.5% d ...

Target boosts its payout to run its streak to 54 years of increases, but that's not the real story here.Target (TGT -2.27%) made it official on Thursday. The mass-market retailer lived to keep its Dividend King crown another year. Target boosted its quarterly dividend rate, something that the chain operator has now done for 54 consecutive years.It wasn't much of an increase. The new quarterly distribution rate of $1.14 a share is just a pair of pennies -- or 1.8% -- higher than the old dividend. Target stoc ...