The Stock Market Can't Make Up Its Mind. These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Should Reward You Whichever Way It Goes.

The stock market has gyrated wildly in recent weeks. The S&P 500 briefly entered bear market territory (a 20% decline from the recent peak) after a brutal stretch to start the month following President Donald Trump's decision to levy heavy reciprocal tariffs on imports. However, his decision to pause for 90 days sent stocks soaring in one of their best days since World War II.This whipsaw action by the market makes it hard to know how to invest since many economists believe that tariffs of the magnitude the administration has announced could cause a major recession. While an economic downturn could significantly impact many companies, others have more recession-resistant businesses.Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), and Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIPC)(NYSE: BIP) stand out to a few Fool.com contributors for the durability of their business models. Because of that, they should have no trouble continuing to pay and grow their high-yielding dividends.Continue reading

Apr 13, 2025 - 23:50

The Stock Market Can't Make Up Its Mind. These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Should Reward You Whichever Way It Goes.

The stock market has gyrated wildly in recent weeks. The S&P 500 briefly entered bear market territory (a 20% decline from the recent peak) after a brutal stretch to start the month following President Donald Trump's decision to levy heavy reciprocal tariffs on imports. However, his decision to pause for 90 days sent stocks soaring in one of their best days since World War II.

This whipsaw action by the market makes it hard to know how to invest since many economists believe that tariffs of the magnitude the administration has announced could cause a major recession. While an economic downturn could significantly impact many companies, others have more recession-resistant businesses.

Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), and Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIPC)(NYSE: BIP) stand out to a few Fool.com contributors for the durability of their business models. Because of that, they should have no trouble continuing to pay and grow their high-yielding dividends.