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As global markets navigate the complexities of political shifts and economic signals, investors are keenly observing the impact of regulatory changes on various sectors. With U.S. stocks experiencing fluctuations due to policy uncertainties and interest rate expectations, the search for stable income sources becomes increasingly important. In such a climate, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, providing potential stability amidst market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.52% | ★★★★★★ |
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.94% | ★★★★★★ |
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 6.66% | ★★★★★★ |
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.47% | ★★★★★★ |
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.13% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.55% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.43% | ★★★★★★ |
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.85% | ★★★★★★ |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.91% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1954 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Paradise Entertainment
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Paradise Entertainment Limited is an investment holding company that primarily offers casino management services in Macau, the People's Republic of China, and the United States, with a market cap of HK$999.58 million.
Operations: Paradise Entertainment Limited generates its revenue from various segments, including Gaming Systems (HK$121.46 million), Casino Management Services (HK$681.22 million), and Innovative and Renewable Energy Solutions Business (HK$10.15 million).
Dividend Yield: 9.8%
Paradise Entertainment's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of Hong Kong market payers, with a payout ratio of 29% indicating strong earnings coverage. Despite this, its dividend history over the past decade has been volatile. Recent amendments to company bylaws aim to enhance shareholder engagement and flexibility in share repurchases. The company reported significant growth in sales and net income for H1 2024, supporting its interim dividend payment of HK$0.05 per share.
Singapore Exchange
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Singapore Exchange Limited operates as an integrated securities and derivatives exchange, along with related clearing houses and an electricity market in Singapore, with a market cap of SGD12.23 billion.