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Seven 'Safer' dividend stocks, including Altria, Verizon, and Conagra, are highlighted as better bets than T-Bills. Analysts project significant gains for these stocks by March 2026, with U.S. Bancorp and KeyCorp leading. However, some stocks like KeyCorp and Truist have negative free cash flow margins, making them riskier despite high yields.

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March 16, 2025 | 1:30 pm

CION

CION Investment Corp is facing financial challenges due to credit quality concerns and economic uncertainty, despite offering a 13% yield. Issues with borrowers like David's Bridal are impacting their financials, and while they have solid dividend coverage and share repurchases, economic volatility and recession risks are significant concerns.

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March 16, 2025 | 11:15 am

BIP

The stock market has experienced increased volatility, with the Nasdaq Composite down 8% year to date. Investors are advised to consider high-yield dividend stocks for a secure income stream during this turbulent period.

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March 16, 2025 | 10:45 am

TMUS

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has historically invested in major U.S. telecom companies, likely due to their dividend payments, steady revenue, and reasonable valuations. This suggests confidence in the telecom sector's potential for growth.

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March 16, 2025 | 9:30 am

PRYMF

Prysmian is positioned as a strong buy due to supportive sales from electrification and onshoring in the US, and energy transition in the EU. Its exposure to both markets makes it resilient to tariff wars. The company also offers higher free cash flow and double-digit dividend per share growth.

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March 16, 2025 | 8:00 am

GNL

Global Net Lease (GNL) is cutting its dividend, disposing of non-core assets, and initiating a $300 million share repurchase program. The dividend cut saves $78 million annually, aiding debt reduction and buybacks. The sale of a $1.8 billion portfolio accelerates deleveraging.

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March 16, 2025 | 4:30 am

BEP

The article discusses the opportunity to invest in dividend stocks yielding over 5% amid a market downturn, as broader market indexes have declined by about 10% from their peaks. This decline has led to an increase in dividend yields, presenting a potential investment opportunity.

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March 15, 2025 | 10:30 pm

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The article discusses a high-yield dividend stock from the S&P 500 that is currently down 25%, making it an attractive buy-and-hold option for long-term investors. The focus is on selecting stocks with sustainable dividends rather than just high yields.

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March 15, 2025 | 10:15 pm

AWR

The article discusses a company that has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years, making it a 'Dividend King of Kings.' This is particularly relevant for the over 4 million Americans set to retire this year, as consistent dividends can be a reliable income source during retirement.

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March 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm

AXP

American Express' recent price dip presents a buying opportunity for long-term investors. The company boasts strong fundamentals, record revenue, and expanding global merchant acceptance. With solid credit metrics and growing Millennial and Gen-Z card adoption, AXP's asset-light model supports consistent dividend growth and share repurchases.

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March 15, 2025 | 1:45 pm