This Overlooked Dividend Sector Is Beating Inflation Better Than Bonds

For most people, bonds are viewed as the safe income play, but right now, with inflation hovering around 2.7% in December 2025 and the average bond rate hovering somewhere in the mid 3% range according to the U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • a day ago

3 Monster Dividend Stocks With Yields of Up To 12.5%

AGNC Investment has maintained its lucrative dividend for the past five years. Ares Capital has maintained or increased its dividend for the last 16 consecutive years.

The Motley Fool • Feb 9, 2026

Why Dividend Stocks Are Essential For What Comes Next

Why Dividend Stocks Are Essential For What Comes Next

Seeking Alpha • Jan 30, 2026

Western Midstream (WES) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

The latest trading day saw Western Midstream (WES) settling at $41.78, representing a +1.63% change from its previous close.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 30, 2026

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Energy Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Benzinga • Jan 29, 2026

3 Under-the-Radar Dividend Stocks With Monster Yields of Up to 10.7%

Ares Capital has delivered 16 years of stable to increasing dividend payments. Starwood Property has maintained its big-time dividend for over a decade.

The Motley Fool • Jan 28, 2026

2 Highest Yielding Quality MLPs To Include In Retirement Portfolios

Midstream MLPs offer high single-digit yields with strong defensive characteristics, making them attractive for retirement income portfolios. The yield-to-risk ratio in MLPs is compelling, even compared to my other favorite yield plays such as BDCs, covered call, and leveraged CEFs. In the article I elaborate on two highest-yielding MLPs, which are de-risked enough to meet the durable income criteria.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 26, 2026

A Near-Perfect 9% Yielding Dividend Growth Machine For Retirement

A rare combination of yield, balance sheet strength, and growth hiding in plain sight. Why these income streams may be far more durable than the market assumes. The subtle advantage that could matter most over the next decade.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 25, 2026

WESTERN MIDSTREAM ANNOUNCES FOURTH-QUARTER 2025 DISTRIBUTION AND EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) ("WES" or the "Partnership") announced that the board of directors of its general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.910 per unit for the fourth quarter of 2025, or $3.64 per unit on an annualized basis, which is in-line with the prior quarter's distribution. WES's fourth-quarter 2025 distribution is payable on February 13, 2026, to unitholders of record at the close of business on February 2, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Jan 23, 2026

December Readers ID'd 9 Ideal 'Safer' Dividends In 40 Dogs

Top ten ReFa/Ro Dogs are projected to deliver 25.77%–52.74% net gains by December 2026, with an average net gain of 34.55% and risk 62% below the market. Nine of the top ten ReFa/Ro Dogs have annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceeding their share price, meeting the 'ideal' dividend dogcatcher criteria. Analyst targets indicate the five lowest-priced, highest-yield ReFa/Ro Dogs could deliver 3.71% more gain than the top ten as a group.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2026