Dividend stocks beat the S&P 500 in July — Wall Street picks its favourites

Dividend-paying stocks outperformed the broader S&P 500 index in July, drawing investor interest as a hedge against market volatility. Analysts on Wall Street have identified specific dividend names they expect to continue rising. The sector is seen as a defensive play during periods of uncertainty.

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