Retirees Are Winning Big in 2026: 3 Popular Dividend Stocks Are Soaring

Retirees watching their portfolios in early 2026 have reason to smile. While tech stocks stumble, dividend stalwarts are delivering steady cash flow and capital appreciation.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 19, 2026

2 High-Yield CEFs To Enhance Your Retirement Income

2 High-Yield CEFs To Enhance Your Retirement Income

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

The Big 3: VZ, DXCM, AMAT

Dan Deming sees the rotation trade continuing if markets can hold recent momentum this trading week. As for the Big 3, he sees a breakout candidate in Verizon (VZ), DexCom's (DXCM) potential to continue its recent upside momentum, and Applied Materials (AMAT) serving as a rising giant in the semiconductor trade.

Verizon Rides on Strength in Consumer Segment: Will it Sustain?

Verizon Communications Inc. VZ business has been witnessing healthy momentum in the Consumer segment. Strong postpaid phone subscriber momentum is the major growth driver.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 18, 2026

Verizon vs Johnson & Johnson: Which Dividend Hike Winner Is the Better Buy?

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) both rewarded shareholders with dividend increases this quarter, but their paths to sustaining those payouts look very different.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 18, 2026

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Verizon (VZ) 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 17, 2026

Bank of America Tumbles 7% While Verizon, J&J, and Chevron Rally on Dividend Hikes

Blue-chip dividend stocks delivered mixed returns last week as investors weighed earnings reports, dividend announcements, and shifting interest rate expectations.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 17, 2026

SpaceX IPO Poses Existential Threat to AST SpaceMobile, Verizon, and AT&T

SpaceX plans to IPO in 2026. SpaceX's Starlink DTC business alone is many times larger than AST SpaceMobile.

The Motley Fool • Feb 14, 2026

8 High Yields Of Quality And Value To Buy

Rose's Income Garden portfolio features 75 dividend payers, 47+ with investment-grade S&P ratings and a 6.09% forward yield. Eight quality, high-yield stocks (4.7%-10%) are highlighted, with detailed valuation, yield, and buy/hold/trim recommendations. Several names, including ARCC, VICI, and KMB, are near fair or undervalued levels, while MO, BTI, and WPC are seen as ones to watch and hold.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2026

2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist

Energy Transfer's “toll road” model will thrive as the energy market expands. Verizon's turnaround plans are finally bearing fruit.

The Motley Fool • Feb 13, 2026