3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

Bargain hunting isn't easy in a stock market that has ripped higher for the past two years. However, it's not impossible if you're willing to be a little creative. There is always a deal somewhere; blue chip stocks with temporary bumps and bruises can be great places for long-term investors looking for a deal.Using this lens, fabulous dividend stocks like Realty Income (NYSE: O), Hershey (NYSE: HSY), and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) stand out as compelling buys worth leaning into today. Here is what makes these stocks worthy of your investment dollars right now.Realty Income is a real estate investment trust (REIT), a company that acquires and leases out real estate. Over the past few years, high interest rates have hurt Realty Income and other REITs (and their stock prices) because they frequently borrow to fund new property deals that grow their business. Now that the Fed has issued its first rate cut, Realty Income is poised to enjoy a more friendly operating environment where debt is cheaper.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool