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The market continues to chase growth while ignoring once beloved income stocks. Verizon offers a compelling 6.3% dividend yield, robust free cash flow, and trades well below its historical valuation, making it attractive for conservative income investors. Medtronic provides a reliable 3.5% yield, a strong balance sheet, and growth catalysts in cardiac solutions, surgical robotics, and a value-enhancing diabetes spin-off.

I love luxury watches, but buying more to "earn" access to rarer models made me realize how easy it is to waste capital chasing ego-driven goals. Unlike watches, dividend growth stocks offer reliable long-term returns. A $10K McDonald's investment in 2004 would've yielded over $22K in dividends alone. History shows that strong-yielding dividend stocks, especially those in the second quintile, have consistently outperformed the market with lower risk.

With both MDT & ABT focusing on their core strengths, the stage is set for a compelling comparison. Let's see which stock is poised for greater upside.

The new diabetes company will be predominantly business-to-consumer, while Medtronic's model was more business-to-business.

Medtronic stock fell early Wednesday despite beating forecasts after the company said it plans to spin off its diabetes business.

The medical device maker has been working to turn around the division over the last few years.

Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) is scheduled to announce its earnings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Over the last five years, Medtronic's stock has shown a favorable one-day return following its earnings announcements in 53% of instances.

Despite challenges, Medtronic demonstrates the resilience of its underlying business fundamentals, delivering consistent mid-single-digit organic revenue growth.

Star Jones, award winning television personality & women's heart health advocate, helps kick off heart health conversations this Mother's Day with the Medtronic 'Letter to My Mother' campaign GALWAY, Ireland , May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Medtronic-sponsored survey of women ages 30-50 reveals a significant gap in awareness and discussion around heart health among women and their mother-figures. Despite cardiovascular disease being the #1 killer of women in the U.S., many women are still unaware of the risk and the importance of heart health.

Many investors are withdrawing their money from the stock market right now, but those focused on the long term know to hold on through market volatility. In fact, it's still a great time to invest in companies that have excellent underlying businesses and attractive long-term prospects.