These three dividend-paying companies have all raised their payouts every year for at least 40 consecutive years.

U.S. stocks have been hitting fresh highs almost every day since Donald Trump’s election, with small-caps outperforming their large-cap peers. Some stocks and sectors have been particularly strong, including bank stocks.

Dividend stocks remain appealing even to wealthy investors who don't rely on income. AbbVie, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer are highlighted as strong options for dividend-seeking investors. AbbVie offers a forward dividend yield of nearly 3% and a 52-year streak of increases,

Generating reliable passive income requires more than just picking stocks with appealing current yields. The most successful income investors focus on companies that consistently

These top Canadian stocks have a growing earnings base, which will support their high dividend payments in 2025. The post Top Canadian Stocks to Generate Passive Income in 2025 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Clorox offers investors a compelling yield and a reliable dividend backed by a growing business. With higher valuations across the market, fewer companies can check all three boxes, making Clorox a standout buy in December.