With interest rates so low, the story of 2011 was the hunt for yield. As a result, a tremendous amount of money flowed into tobacco stocks. But 2012 is a different story — at least with U.S.-based brands. Read More
Although investors should consider litigation and regulation risks, one analyst thinks tobacco stocks are secure, generate free cash flow and could boost your portfolio. Read More
About 180 companies in the S&P 500 have increased dividend payouts by more than 9 percent in the last 12 months. Here is a look at 20 S&P 500 stocks with some of the greatest percent increases in dividend yields in the past year. Read More
U.S. tobacco stocks are up an average of 3.2 percent this year, while the S&P 500 has risen 8.8 percent, according to S&P. TheStreet.com analyzes six big-dividend stocks that could light up your investments. Read More
Despite a flat year for the S&P 500, nearly 84 percent of the index components reached a new 52-week high at one point in 2011. Here's a list of the ones with the most days traded at yearly highs. Read More