5 Relatively Secure And Cheap Dividend Stocks, Yields Up To 8% (February 2026)

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 4.2%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8% plus.

Seeking Alpha • 2 hours ago

Mayo Says This Is a 'New Era for Bank Consolidation' (Correction)

Wells Fargo says a new era of bank consolidation is here. Analyst Mike Mayo sees pent-up demand, a push for scale, and a generational shift in regulation driving more deals—and faster approvals.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • 18 hours ago

Buy The Dip: 11-13% Yields Getting Way Too Cheap

The market is pricing in a disaster that the data still refuses to confirm. Deep discounts and double-digit yields are colliding in an overlooked corner of the market. If sentiment flips, the upside could surprise even seasoned income investors.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 6, 2026

Morgan Stanley to Host 17th Annual Go Red Women's Leadership Event in Collaboration with the American Heart Association

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In special recognition of the Go Red for Women® campaign, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will collaborate with the American Heart Association in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, to host the 17th Annual Go Red Women's Leadership event on Friday, February 6 at 8:00 a.m. EST at Morgan Stanley's Purchase, NY offices. The event will also be live streamed. As in years prior, the leadership event is part of Morgan Stanley's long-standing support of the Go Red for Women®.

Business Wire • Feb 5, 2026

Big US banks boost Washington lobbying muscle as policy fights heat up

Big U.S. banks' lobbying spend jumped 12% last year, the most in more than a decade, as they intensified efforts to navigate major policy flux in Washington under President Donald Trump's administration, according to a Reuters analysis of disclosure data and industry lobbyists.

Reuters • Feb 5, 2026

Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Hosts Global Demo Day, Opens Applications for Next Cohort

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today is hosting its annual global Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) Demo Day, with startups and nonprofits participating from across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The organizations will pitch over 300 investors, as well as potential business partners and customers. Over the past five months, MSISV has supported 29 startups and four nonprofits through an intensive accelerator program, providing them with.

Business Wire • Feb 4, 2026

Mayo Says This Is a 'New Era for Bank Consolidation'

Wells Fargo says a new era of bank consolidation is here. Analyst Mike Mayo sees pent-up demand, a push for scale, and a generational shift in regulation driving more deals—and faster approvals.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Feb 4, 2026

Morgan Stanley (MS) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Morgan Stanley (MS) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 2, 2026

Morgan Stanley (MS) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Morgan Stanley (MS) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 2, 2026

MS' Wealth & Asset Management Moat: A Recurring Revenue Engine

Morgan Stanley's wealth and asset management arms now drive 54% of revenues, powered by sticky assets and recurring fees.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 30, 2026