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WMB outpaces EPD with stronger project execution, credit upgrades and higher margins backed by long-term contracts.

Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. “23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries.” — Barron's Weekly. In Barron's, Steven Wieting, strategist at Citi Wealth, noted that a growing dividend is a tangible benefit for shareholders and a hallmark of companies with strong balance sheets. "Nobody can fake a dividend," he said.

High quality and yield can be cornerstones of a sleep well at night portfolio. I focus on dividend stocks with high returns on capital and strong balance sheets for reliable, high-yield income. Both are attractively valued and are industry giants due to their scale and capital discipline.

Cash flows across the energy sector tend to be more variable due to commodity price volatility . However, some energy stocks just print money because their business models have minimal direct exposure to commodity prices.

Conservative capital spending by upstream players and gradual shifting to renewables may hurt the demand for midstream players' assets. Enbridge (ENB), Kinder Morgan (KMI), The Williams Companies (WMB) and MPLX are surviving the industry challenges.

Victoria Greene, G Squared Private Wealth CIO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss her energy playbook.

Buying right and holding tight can be a winning investment strategy over in-vogue short-term strategies. EPD has strong fee-based earnings, strong balance sheet, and growth projects coming online, offering a 6.8% yield and potential for double-digit total returns. CSWC excels in the lower middle market with an internally managed structure, low expenses, and an 11% yield, supporting regular and special dividends.

Recent OPEC+ decision to increase production could further pressure oil prices. SU and WMB would feel the pressure to different degrees due to differences in their business models. However, I believe the market overestimated the potential impact of lower oil prices on SU.

The Williams Companies (WMB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

WMB asks the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reinstate a necessary permit to restart its NESE pipeline project.