WMT - 3 Dividend Stocks That Could Beat the S&P 500 in the Second Half of 2024
2024-07-01 08:53:00 ET
Many dividend stocks tumbled over the past two years as rising interest rates made fixed-income investments like CDs and T-bills more attractive. That pressure should persist over the next few quarters unless interest rates finally decline.
But that doesn't mean investors should shun all dividend stocks. Instead, they should focus on a few lower-yielding blue chip stalwarts that have a good shot at beating the S&P 500 this year.
I believe these three stocks fit the bill while offering a good mix of growth, value, and income: Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) , Walmart (NYSE: WMT) , and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) . Here's why.
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3 Dividend Stocks That Could Beat the S&P 500 in the Second Half of 2024