'We rely on income from dividends to help when markets become volatile,' Ryan Fause of Pinnacle Associates told Reuters.

Dividend stocks were largely ignored over the past two years, as investors focused on growth stocks, such as technology firms.

Monthly dividends can be a nice thing for any portfolio. Here is a list of funds, REITs, and companies offering monthly payouts.

Since TheStreet Ratings quantitative stock model upgraded Target to Buy from Hold on September 29, 2017, the shares have risen by as much as 51% in just under a year.

Investors who have counted on GE's quarterly dividend for income should rethink their reason for owning GE. Here are some alternatives.

People, especially retirees, counting on GE's quarterly dividend for income shouldn't panic. But they should rethink their reason for owning GE. Here are some alternatives.

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The best antidote for a slow growth economy is dividend growth, says one strategist.

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF is up 6% in 2016 compared to a flat S&P 500 Index.

"For 2023, we again expect solid growth in our two most important measures of success: revenue and free cash flow," said CFO Jim Kavanaugh.

"I am deeply sorry for the impact to our employees and customers," said Southwest CEO Bob Jordan.

"We achieved these results while continuing to invest in broadband, our 10G network evolution, Xfinity Mobile, Peacock, and theme parks, and we also took cost actions to further our growth in the future," said CEO Brian Roberts.