With spring now in the air, a few large-cap stocks have made recent announcements that they are upping dividends. With extensive uncertainty and turmoil surrounding the stock market recently, positive returns have been hard to come by. The S&P 500 Index has provided a total return of almost -14% in 2025 as of the Apr. 4 close. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLK) has a return of -21% over that period. However, many dividend-focused funds have performed much better comparatively. Although still in the red, the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: SCHD) has a total return slightly better than -7% on the year.
Despite headlines, the market isn’t in a bear territory yet. Volatility and uncertainty are high, but history has shown that even major events like wars and financial crises become mere blips in long-term investing.
Williams-Sonoma stock price presented a deep value opportunity in March 2025 following a solid report including robust cash flow and a fortress balance sheet.
Off-price retailer Ollie's Bargain Outlet accelerates its growth strategy to fill the void left by Big Lots. Analysts and institutions see this stock advancing.
Kohl's stock had high hopes with the incoming CEO and the kitchen sink quarter setting the bar low, but after posting gloomy 2025 guidance investors are stumped
Target is nearing its bottom and unlikely to move lower than $100 due to normalized business, cash flow, and capital returns, including the high-yield dividend.
Investors are keeping a close eye on TJX COMPANIES INC (NYSE:TJX) as it boasts an impressive technical rating of 7 out of 10, signaling a possible breakout.
