A quarterly dividend payment from a high-quality stock may be as close to a sure thing as an investor can find on Wall Street. Even during periods of broad market weakness, the lower a stock's price falls,

As the U.S. stock market experiences a notable upswing, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posting their best weekly gains in months, investors are increasingly looking toward dividend stocks as a stable source of income amidst the volatility.

Verizon is a telecommunications powerhouse renowned for its consistent dividend payments. As of January 21, 2025, its stock trades at $39.34, offering a yield of approximately 7%. Its robust cash flow and strong market position make it a go-to for income-focused investors.

Sun Communities is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on niche property types. It's the largest publicly traded owner and operator of manufactured home communities, RV parks, and marinas. It's also the second-largest owner/operator of U.K. holiday parks.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has been on fire for the last two years, racking up a gain of nearly 51%, which it hadn't done since the dot-com era. Along the way, however, its valuation has gotten stretched,

Fintech, the broad term for financial technology, is expanding quickly as companies continue to merge their financial products with the latest tech innovations. Let's take a closer look at why American Express (NYSE: AXP) and SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) could be the right place for your money if you have $500 available to invest.

That's especially the case when you invest in stocks that pay you to own them. I'm referring to dividend stocks, of course. There are plenty of great stocks that offer attractive dividends and don't cost too much.