Dividend stocks have accounted for the vast majority of returns in the stock market since the start of the 20th century. Consequently, it is imperative to have at least a few top Dividend payers in a well-rounded portfolio.

Which dividend stocks are worth considering? Tobacco giant Philip Morris (NYSE: PM) and U.S. wireless titan Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) are two of the most popular high-yield dividend stocks in the market today.

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