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• 5 Small-Caps with More Than 10 Years of Dividend Growth

  By Meena Krishnamsetty - December 26, 2012 | Tickers: LANC, NJR, OMI, SKT, WSO

  Investing in small-cap stocks can be rewarding. History shows that small-cap stocks provide better risk-adjusted returns than broader-market portfolios. When one adds dividends to the mix, small-cap dividend stocks can provide current income that magnifies total returns. Investors in small-cap dividend stocks should look for companies with sustainable payouts, proven history of dividend growth, solid balance sheets, and strong profitability.

  Russell Investments has devised a specific small-cap-focused index, the Russell more »

• 5 Excellent Utilities for Safety and Yield

  By Michael French - January 17, 2012 | Tickers: CWT, CNP, NJR, SJI, AES

  I recommended these five utilities in May and June of 2011. Since then, the share prices have remained relatively stable despite turmoil in the markets. I still suggest them because of their healthy growth prospects, and for some, there are dividend payments.

  AES (NYSE: AES) is projected to grow non-GAAP EPS by 29.7% in 2012. The company is a global power company that provides energy in 28 countries. It more »