Energy sector dividend outlook: oil, gas, and midstream yields for income investors in 2026
Energy companies continue to return capital through dividends and buybacks. Here is the income picture across subsectors.
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Treasury yields hit 2026 highs as 10-year approaches 4.7 percent
U.S. Treasury yields reached their highest levels of 2026 in late May, with the benchmark 10-year trading near 4.67 percent and the 2-year at 4.12 percent.
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Walmart raises dividend 5% to $0.99 and maintains $30 billion buyback plan
Walmart approved a 2026 annual dividend of $0.99 per share, representing a 5 percent increase and marking the retailer’s 53rd consecutive year of dividend growth.
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AvalonBay and Equity Residential agree to $69 billion all-stock merger
AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential signed a definitive merger agreement creating a $69 billion apartment REIT with more than 180,000 units across the United States.
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Home Depot stock drifts near $313 as housing market headwinds weigh on guidance
Home Depot Inc. reported flat comparable sales growth in its first quarter of fiscal 2026, with total company comparable sales rising just 0.6 percent on a year-over-year basis. U.S. comparable sales climbed 0.4 percent. The
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Verizon holds $0.71 quarterly dividend as yield climbs above 6 percent
Verizon Communications Inc. paid a quarterly dividend of $0.7075 per share on May 1, 2026, a rate it has held steady for multiple consecutive quarters. The stock’s persistent decline through 2025 and into 2026 has
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Wells Fargo stock trades near $76 as dividend yield holds at 2.35 percent
Wells Fargo & Company traded near $76.33 in late May 2026, placing the stock closer to the lower end of its 52-week range after retreating from highs near $97.76 last September. Income investors tracking the
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Utility dividend stocks climb as rate-cut hopes fuel sector rotation
Utility stocks are outpacing the S&P 500 in May 2026. Here is why conservative investors are rotating into regulated dividend payers.
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Bond market stabilizes as Fed holds rates: What fixed-income investors should know
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark federal funds rate at 4.25 to 4.50 percent through June 2025. The decision marked the fourth consecutive meeting without a policy change. Bond markets responded with relative stability, though
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AI Software Stocks Offer Different Risk Profile Than Chip Makers
While AI chip makers grab headlines, software companies applying AI to enterprise workflows are seeing steadier adoption.
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