High-yield dividend stocks are a powerful way to boost a portfolio's annual performance. By reinvesting the dividend and regularly buying more shares, these stocks can produce impressive returns over long periods of time. However, a high yield can also be a warning sign for investors. An unusually generous yield, after all, can indicate that a company is facing a major challenge, such as a new competitive threat, shifting consumer preferences, or a high level of debt.

Which high-yield dividend stocks stand out as top buys right now? Pharmaceutical giant (NYSE: PFE) and telecom stalwart AT (NYSE: T) screen as attractive value plays right now. Read on to find out more about these two high-yield dividend stocks. 

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