Dividend-paying stocks always attract investor interest. However, with long-term interest rates heading down, and the Federal Reserve poised to cut short-term rates, getting income from equities seems particularly enticing.

Not all stocks present the same buying opportunity, of course. It's important to look beyond the dividend yield to ensure the company can continue making payouts. Even better, you should look for those increasing payments.

The three stocks below have all lagged the overall market recently, but they offer a good opportunity to buy now -- or add shares if you already own them.

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