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Altria (MO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Altria has outperformed the S&P 500 despite negative sentiment, validating my thesis of steady EPS growth and double-digit total returns. Strong capital allocation is evident through consistent dividends, share buybacks at fair value, and improved profit margins despite declining sales. While some acquisitions like Juul and NJOY were value-destructive, the on! brand shows strong growth and potential in the oral tobacco market.

Despite market volatility and macro headwinds, my Dividend Harvesting Portfolio continues to deliver strong, growing income and steady capital appreciation. I remain focused on building a diversified, income-producing portfolio, reinvesting all dividends, and maintaining strict sector and position limits to mitigate downside risk. Recent additions to JEPI, OBDC, and BP reflect my conviction in high-yield opportunities and my belief in energy and financials for the second half of 2025.

In the not too distant past, a focus on dividends was considered the province of retirees and conservative investors who shied away from market volatility. Taking risks with high flying tech stocks led to dramatic gains during bull markets, but their whipsaw corrections before climbing to new highs were not for the faint of heart. The bull market of the past decade has concurrently led to the exponential proliferation of the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) ethos, especially among young people. The DIY mindset, the rise of cryptocurrencies, and the spread of one click stock buying platforms from RobinHood and others have contributed to the rise of FIRE. Since it strategizes a strong work ethic, aggressive investing, a thrifty lifestyle, and an independent control over one’s retirement as the path towards a wealthy and happy post-employment life, FIRE devotees have built a movement among Millennials and Gen-Z. Too young to have experienced the dotcom bust of the 1990s, the p

Blue-chip dividend stocks are truly hard to find, particularly when investors start looking for names with big dividend yields that also provide relative stability (and Wall Street analysts think have significant upside potential).

When investors look for dividend stocks, one of the first metrics they consider is dividend yield. This measure measures how much a company pays out in annual dividends relative to its stock price.

Investors typically have to choose between high-yield or high-growth when picking stocks. However, there are a few opportunities that combine high growth with attractive current yields. I share my highest conviction, high-growth opportunity of the moment that also offers a very attractive dividend yield and a strong balance sheet and business model.

I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value relative to profits, assets, and dividends. Eighteen of twenty-four 'safer' lowest-priced Dividend Dogs of the GVAS are fair-priced and ready to buy for income-focused investors. Top ten GVAS stocks are projected to deliver 17.99% to 68.74% net gains by May 2026, with average risk 29% below the market.

Dividend stocks are facing many big risks. The high interest rates, trade war, and AI revolution could lead to many dividend cuts. I discuss what this all means for dividend investors.

Markets surged on positive trade deals and Middle East investments, but I see Fed policy lagging and Moody's downgrade as overblown—pullbacks are buying opportunities. My Dividend Harvesting Portfolio hit a record $27,641.59, with a 2.87% weekly gain and forward annualized dividend income now at $2,213.76. Consistent contributions and reinvestment have driven strong dividend growth, with 2025 income up 38% year-over-year and the dividend snowball effect accelerating.