Dow Jones Stocks History The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was created in 1896 by Charles Dow, an editor for The Wall Street Journal, and Edward Jones, a statistician. When the index was created, there were originally 12 stocks, which.

The best dividend stocks are often the most obscure ones. VF Corp (NYSE:VFC) is an apparel company that many investors don’t even know exists, but given its decades-long history of dividend increases, income hunters should at least keep an eye.

Patience doesn’t always pay off. Earlier this month, I wrote that Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) was an investment that I’d own in a heartbeat if the price was just a little bit lower. Well, since that article just a few.

Impact of Interest Rates On Dividend Stocks Income investors have two major goals: to generate a steady income and preserve the capital invested into a company. With interest rates near record lows and gradually increasing, the impact will be felt.

Best ETFs for Retirement Dividend stocks have been playing a crucial role helping investors save for retirement. After investors enter their retirement, dividend-paying stocks can also provide a steady stream of income. But what if you don’t have the time.

The Ultimate “Forever Asset” The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) stock is the ultimate “Forever Asset.” The company has created thousands of millionaires; not to mention, the soda giant has been a holding in Warren Buffett’s investment portfolio for decades. And for.