3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
It's not easy to find a dividend stock with a high yield today, given that the S&P 500 Index, a proxy for the broader market, is hovering near all-time highs. But that shouldn't stop you from looking, because there are some compelling options out there. In fact, you can high-yield dividend stocks worth buying in the energy, technology, and financials spaces. Take a look at this trio of income stocks -- it's likely that at least one will find its way into your portfolio today.
Everyone knows that carbon fuels like oil and natural gas are dirty. The bigger problem is what to do about it, since these fuels play a vital role in the world today. In fact, despite efforts to focus more on renewable power (like solar and wind) and the electrification of transportation, international energy giant Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS-B) is pretty clear that the world still wants oil and gas. And these fuels will likely remain a key part of the power picture for decades to come. Shell, which currently offers investors a hefty 6.2% yield, plans to keep serving this demand.
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