The big reason to buy Altria's ( MO 1.65%) stock is its lofty 6.9% dividend yield. For comparison, stocks in the S&P 500 are ...

Wall Street ended higher last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting record closing highs amid trade ...

Consumer staples stocks offer economic resiliency and steady dividends, ideal for low-risk portfolios. These stocks maintain demand in weak economies, benefiting retailers and manufacturers alike ...

Nasdaq slips as tech stocks face pressure from Fed signals and chip export fears; utilities and staples gain as traders shift to defensive sectors.

The S&P 500 extended its now two-and-a-half-month rally through June to end the month at a record high. Most of the S&P 500's ...