With that, let's consider two dividend-paying companies that look like strong buys for the next two decades: Medtronic ( MDT -0.19%) and Merck ( MRK 3.72%).

Despite a ton of volatility, shares of Dutch Bros (BROS 2.99%) are still up 98% in the past 12 months (as of April 22). The ...

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The bank's recent 12% dividend increase to $1.40 per share quarterly is excellent news, resulting in a forward yield of 2.4%.

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Pipeline companies remain well positioned despite the current disruption in the energy markets. By and large, these are toll-road businesses where energy prices have only a modera ...

The soaring demand for their services suggests cybersecurity stocks are a sector worth exploring. The good news is that there ...

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