Diageo ADR

Diageo boosted US spirits growth in the second half of its financial year data from Nielsen and NABCA suggests, notes Deutsche Bank. But most of this growth year-to-date has been in flavour extensions, adds the bank. » Mehr auf proactiveinvestors.co.uk

Volatility in the stock market is normal and healthy, with average yearly gains of 22% in positive years and average peak intra-year declines of -14%. Dividend aristocrats, which have lower volatility than the overall market, can be a good investment during market downturns. The ten lowest-volatility aristocrats offer a 3.1% average yield, a 50-year dividend growth streak, and an A-credit rating. Since 2007, they have fallen 50% less than the S&P during bear markets. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

The list ranks stocks based on their market cap and dividend yield alone. What I am looking for is quality dividend stocks with long track records of progressive dividend growth, and while dividend yield is still important, it's a secondary consideration. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com