3 Scorching Hot Dividend Stocks -- Are They Buys Right Now?

Big gains and healthy dividends are the investing world's version of good looks and a great personality, but there are stocks out there that fit the bill. A reasonable payout doesn't eliminate the possibility of market-thumping capital appreciation.

I've run a screen looking for stocks that have risen by at least 30% this year with yields north of 1.5%. It generated just a few dozen results, but some big names stood out. Let's take a look at three of the stocks with decent payouts that have been roaring this year.

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