Entergy has earned enough money to cover its dividend payments every quarter for the past five years.

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The long established and highly respected research firm selects specific stocks for its diverse portfolios, including four that cover stocks for earnings growth, price appreciation, income, and hefty dividend yield.

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The firm generates cash to cover obligations 17 times over, a fact that gives BLK the wherewithal for a dividend hike in the near-term.

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