Group 1: Oneok - Oneok operates a large and integrated energy infrastructure platform, generating stable cash flow with approximately 90% of its revenue from fee-based contracts [3] - The company has delivered over 25 years of dividend stability and growth, raising its dividend by more than 1,200% since 2000 [3] - Recent acquisitions, including the $18.8 billion purchase of Magellan Midstream Partners, are expected to fuel earnings growth through 2027 [4][5] - Oneok anticipates annual dividend growth of 3% to 4% in the coming years due to ongoing expansion projects and merger synergies [5] Group 2: Verizon - Verizon's mobile and broadband businesses generate significant recurring revenue, allowing for investment in 5G and fiber networks while maintaining a high-yielding dividend [6] - The company expects to generate $17.5 billion to $18.5 billion in free cash flow this year, covering its annual dividend cost of over $11 billion [6] - Verizon's acquisition of Frontier Communications for $20 billion, expected to close in 2026, will enhance its fiber operations and generate over $500 million in annual cost savings [7] - The company has delivered its 18th consecutive annual dividend increase, the longest current streak in the U.S. telecom sector [8] Group 3: Vici Properties - Vici Properties is a REIT focused on gaming, hospitality, and entertainment, leasing properties under long-term, triple net agreements, providing stable cash flow [9] - The REIT pays out about 75% of its stable cash flow in dividends and retains the rest for portfolio growth [10] - Vici Properties has raised its dividend every year since its formation, achieving a 7.4% compound annual growth rate, outperforming its peers [11] Group 4: Investment Opportunity - Investing in high-quality, high-yielding dividend stocks like Oneok, Verizon, and Vici Properties can generate a meaningful and growing stream of dividend income [12]

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