Free cash flow increased from $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion over the three years and averaged $3.55 billion per year, helping to fund General Dynamics' increased dividends. The company has increased its annual dividend without fail for 27 years, with the most recent increase being a 7.6% year-over-year rise to $5.68 per share.

Over time, dividend stocks have shown consistent resilience in difficult market conditions. Despite the recent focus on AI, the long-term appeal of these stocks has grown.

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It takes money to make money. However, it doesn't require a lot of cash to get started generating passive income. Several high-quality dividend stocks cost less than $33 a share. Three great ones under that price point are Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP),

Dividend payouts for MSCI Europe companies hit a record €407 billion in 2023, and they are set to grow even more in 2024, with an expected increase to €433 billion, up about 6.5%.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the high-yield variety, because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential. Total return includes interest, capital gains,

If you're looking for attractive dividend-paying stocks, that's a smart move. If you're not, perhaps reconsider -- because: Healthy and growing dividend-paying stocks tend to send you cash regularly,