Here Are My Top 3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy Now

Realty Income is a reliable and boring dividend payer with a 5.5% yield. Bank of Nova Scotia is a turnaround story with a 4.4% yield and a dividend history spanning nearly 200 years.

The Motley Fool • Dec 10, 2025

Is Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Outpacing Its Finance Peers This Year?

Here is how Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) and Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 5, 2025

What Makes Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) a New Buy Stock

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 5, 2025

Why I Think Scotiabank's 30% Rally Isn't Done Yet

The Bank of Nova Scotia delivered a 30% YTD return, driven by strong Q4 earnings and operational improvements. BNS reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.93 (up 23%) and revenue of $9.8B (up 15%), with ROE rising to 12.5%. Net interest income rose 13% and noninterest income 16%, while BNS management focused on deposit mix and expense control.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 4, 2025

Scotiabank Aiming for Earnings Growth After Capital Markets Buoy Results

The Canadian bank has its sights on strong earnings growth in the coming year despite the lingering uncertainty brought on by U.S. trade policy, with capital and liquidity measures expected to remain solid.

WSJ • Dec 2, 2025

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Dec 2, 2025

Scotiabank Announces Dividend on Outstanding Shares

TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2025 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today announced a dividend on the outstanding shares of the Bank, payable January 28, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 6, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Dec 2, 2025

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.15 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 2, 2025

These Underrated Companies Could Be "Training-Wheels" Stocks for Long-Term Wealth Builders

Merck is a high-yield drug stock with a well-supported dividend payment. Enbridge is a boring energy stock with a hefty yield.

The Motley Fool • Nov 30, 2025

3 Reasons to Buy High-Yield Scotiabank Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

The average large U.S. bank has a yield of around 2.4%. Bank of Nova Scotia's yield is nearly twice as high at roughly 4.7%.

The Motley Fool • Nov 13, 2025