Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the growing interest in dividend stocks, particularly for investors approaching retirement, highlighting the appeal of regular income and reinvestment opportunities. Group 1: Ares Capital - Ares Capital is the largest publicly traded business development company (BDC) and provides direct loans to private middle-market companies in the U.S. [3] - The stock is affordable with a share price under $22 and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 10.7 [3][4]. - Ares Capital has a forward dividend yield of 8.95% and has paid stable to growing dividends for 63 consecutive quarters [4]. - The total addressable market for Ares Capital is estimated at $5.4 trillion, positioning the company well for market growth [5]. Group 2: Enbridge - Enbridge is a leading player in the midstream energy industry, operating extensive crude and natural gas pipelines, and is the largest natural gas utility in North America [6]. - The company's diversified operations make it resilient across economic cycles, with less than 1% of EBITDA linked to commodity prices and approximately 80% protected from inflation [7]. - Enbridge has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years, with a forward dividend yield of 6.07% and a distributable cash-flow payout ratio between 60% and 70% [8]. Group 3: Enterprise Products Partners - Enterprise Products Partners is another midstream energy leader, operating over 50,000 miles of pipeline and owning various energy assets [11]. - The company has a strong resilience, with around 90% of long-term contracts protected from inflation, and has consistently generated strong distributable cash flow [12]. - Enterprise Products Partners has increased its distribution for 26 consecutive years, with a forward distribution yield of 6.93% [13].

Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 01:48 PM ET Speaker0 you for standing by. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Northwest Bancshares Inc. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. I would now like to turn the conference over to Michael Perry, Northwest Managing Director of Corporate Development and ...

Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Perry - Head of Corporate Development & StrategyLouis Torchio - President and CEODouglas Schosser - Chief Financial OfficerDaniel Tamayo - Vice PresidentTim Switzer - Vice PresidentMatthew Breese - Managing Director Conference Call Participants None - Analyst Operator you for standing by. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Northwest Bancshares Inc. First Quarter twenty twenty five ...