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There is a general misconception about dividend stocks that they are “boring” or simply don’t perform as well as growth stocks. Doing a simple bit of research will tell you that this feeling is simply not true. In, fact, from the years 1970 through 2005, dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks have outperformed non-dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks by nearly six percentage points (10.19% to 4.39%).*

Halliburton- (HAL)-provides various products and services to the energy industry for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas properties worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Completion and Production, and Drilling and Evaluation. Halliburton Company was founded in 1919 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Hormel- (HRL)-based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry. The company leverages its extensive expertise, innovation and high competencies in pork and turkey processing and marketing to bring quality, value-added brands to the global marketplace. For each of the past nine years, Hormel Foods has been named one of “The 400 Best Big Companies in America” by Forbes magazine. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value. The company was founded in 1891 under the name George A. Hormel & Company and changed its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in 1995. Hormel Foods Corporation is based in Austin, Minnesota.

Hancock Holdings- (HBHC)-provides a range of financial and banking products and services in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida. As of December 31, 2006, it operated approximately 140 banking and financial services offices and 130 automated teller machines. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Harleysville Group- (HGIC)-offers property and casualty insurance products in the United States. It underwrites personal and commercial property, and casualty coverages, including automobile, homeowners, commercial multi-peril, and workers compensation. The company markets its products through independent agents to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in the eastern and midwestern United States. Harleysville Group was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Harleysville Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of Harleysville Mutual Insurance Company.

Honeywell- (HON)-operates as a diversified technology and manufacturing company worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Aerospace, Automation and Control Solutions, Specialty Materials, and Transportation Systems. Honeywell International was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey.

Be sure to do more research and get started building your nest egg with some of these names and names from our previous posts. Over the last 80 years, Dividends have accounted for over 41% of the market’s total returns. Annualized, that amounts to 4.4% of extra return each year. To put it in dollars-and-cents terms, consider this: An investment of $10,000 over that stretch of time would have grown to $1,013,000 without dividends. With dividends kicked in and reinvested, however, that same sum would have been worth a whopping $24,113,000 by the end of the period. Take control of your retirement and long-term goals and don’t forget to re-invest those dividends. Become a Dividend Millionaire!

And don’t forget to check out our complete list of the Best Dividend Stocks.

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There is a general misconception about dividend stocks that they are “boring” or simply don’t perform as well as growth stocks. Doing a simple bit of research will tell you that this feeling is simply not true. In, fact, from the years 1970 through 2005, dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks have outperformed non-dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks by nearly six percentage points (10.19% to 4.39%).*

Getty Realty Corp- (GTY)-is the largest publicly-traded real estate investment trust in the United States specializing in ownership and leasing of convenience store/gas station properties and petroleum distribution terminals. The Company owns and leases approximately 1,100 properties throughout the United States. As a REIT, capital gains are accounted for in a different way, so please consult with a tax advisor. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Jericho, New York.

Genco-Shipping- (GNK)- transports iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes along worldwide shipping routes. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited currently owns a fleet of 28 drybulk vessels consisting of five Capesize, six Panamax, three Supramax, six Handymax and eight Handysize vessels, with a carrying capacity of approximately 2,020,000 dwt. After the delivery of the four remaining Capesize vessels from companies within the Metrostar Management Corporation group, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited will own a fleet of 32 drybulk vessels, consisting of nine Capesize, six Panamax, three Supramax, six Handymax and eight Handysize vessels, with a carrying capacity of approximately 2,700,000 dwt. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in New York, New York. Shipping stocks tend to be volatile and their dividend yields may fluctuate.

Glacier Bancorp- (GBCI)-is the parent company for 11 community banks including Glacier Bank, Kalispell; Glacier Bank, Whitefish; First Security Bank of Missoula; Valley Bank of Helena; Big Sky Western Bank, Bozeman; Western Security Bank of Billings; and First Bank of Montana, Lewistown, all located in Montana; as well as Mountain West Bank, Coeur d’Alene, operating in Idaho, Utah and Washington; 1st Bank, Evanston, operating in Wyoming; Citizens Community Bank, Pocatello, operating in Idaho, and First National Bank of Morgan, operating in Utah. As of December 31, 2006, it operated 86 banking offices. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Kalispell, Montana.

General Maritime- (GMR)-is a provider of international seaborne crude oil transportation services principally within the Atlantic basin which includes ports in the Caribbean, South and Central America, the United States, West Africa, the Mediterranean, Europe and the North Sea. We also currently operate tankers in other regions including the Black Sea and Far East. General Maritime Corporation currently owns and operates a fleet of 21 tankers — 10 Aframax and 11 Suezmax tankers — with a carrying capacity of approximately 2.6 million dwt. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in New York, New York. Shipping stocks tend to be volatile and their dividend yields may fluctuate.

Global Payments- (GPN)-is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services for consumers, merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), financial institutions, government agencies, gaming establishments, and multi-national corporations located throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Global Payments offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions for credit and debit cards, business-to-business purchasing cards, gift cards, electronic check conversion and check guarantee, verification and recovery including electronic check services, as well as terminal management. The company also provides consumer money transfer services from the U.S. and Europe to destinations in Latin America, Morocco, and the Philippines. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) operates independently of NDCHealth Corp. as of January 31, 2001.

Be sure to do more research and get started building your nest egg with some of these names and names from our previous posts. Over the last 80 years, Dividends have accounted for over 41% of the market’s total returns. Annualized, that amounts to 4.4% of extra return each year. To put it in dollars-and-cents terms, consider this: An investment of $10,000 over that stretch of time would have grown to $1,013,000 without dividends. With dividends kicked in and reinvested, however, that same sum would have been worth a whopping $24,113,000 by the end of the period. Take control of your retirement and long-term goals and don’t forget to re-invest those dividends. Become a Dividend Millionaire!

And don’t forget to check out our complete list of the Best Dividend Stocks.

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There is a general misconception about dividend stocks that they are “boring” or simply don’t perform as well as growth stocks. Doing a simple bit of research will tell you that this feeling is simply not true. In, fact, from the years 1970 through 2005, dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks have outperformed non-dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks by nearly six percentage points (10.19% to 4.39%).*

Gap Stores-(GPS)-operates as a specialty retailing company. It operates retail and online stores that sell casual apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Piperlime names. The Gap, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

General Growth Properties- (GGP)- is one of the largest U.S.-based publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust based upon total market capitalization. The Company currently has an ownership interest in or management responsibility for a portfolio of more than 200 regional shopping malls in 45 states, as well as ownership in master planned community developments and commercial office buildings. The Company portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet of retail space and includes over 24,000 retail stores nationwide. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As a REIT, capital gains are accounted for differently, so please consult with a tax advisor.

Graco- (GGG)-provides fluid handling solutions to manufacturing, processing, construction, and maintenance sectors. It operates in three segments: Industrial, Contractor, and Lubrication. Graco was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

General Mills- (GIS)-with annual net sales of $13.4 billion, is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of consumer foods products. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, General Mills’ mission is to innovate to make people’s lives healthier, easier, and richer around the world. Its global brand portfolio includes Cheerios, Chex and other Big G cereals, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Nature Valley, Yoplait and more. It also has more than 100 U.S. consumer brands, more than 30 of which generate annual retail sales in excess of $100 million. General Mills also is a leading supplier of baking and other food products to the foodservice and commercial baking industries.

Gorman-Rupp-(GRC)-engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of pumps and related fluid control equipment worldwide. The Gorman-Rupp Company was founded in 1933 and is based in Mansfield, Ohio.

Be sure to do more research and get started building your nest egg with some of these names and names from our previous posts. Over the last 80 years, Dividends have accounted for over 41% of the market’s total returns. Annualized, that amounts to 4.4% of extra return each year. To put it in dollars-and-cents terms, consider this: An investment of $10,000 over that stretch of time would have grown to $1,013,000 without dividends. With dividends kicked in and reinvested, however, that same sum would have been worth a whopping $24,113,000 by the end of the period. Take control of your retirement and long-term goals and don’t forget to re-invest those dividends. Become a Dividend Millionaire!

And don’t forget to check out our complete list of the Best Dividend Stocks.

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There is a general misconception about dividend stocks that they are “boring” or simply don’t perform as well as growth stocks. Doing a simple bit of research will tell you that this feeling is simply not true. In, fact, from the years 1970 through 2005, dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks have outperformed non-dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks by nearly six percentage points (10.19% to 4.39%).*

GATX- (GMT)-provides lease financing and related services to customers operating rail, marine and other targeted assets. GATX is a leader in leasing transportation assets and controls one of the largest railcar fleets in the world. Applying over a century of operating experience and strong market and asset expertise, GATX provides quality assets and services to customers worldwide. GATX has been headquartered in Chicago, Illinois since its founding in 1898 and has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1916.

Glaxo-Smith Kline- (GSK)-engages in the creation, discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical and consumer health-related products. The company’s Consumer Healthcare segment offers over-the-counter medicines, oral care, and nutritional healthcare products. Its products comprise Lucozade energy and sports drinks; Aquafresh and Sensodyne toothpastes and mouthwashes; Aquafresh and Dr Best toothbrushes; Panadol, a paracetamol/acetaminophen analgesic; Horlicks, a milk-based malted food and chocolate drinks; and Ribena, a blackcurrant juice-based drink. GlaxoSmithKline operates in the United States, Europe, Japan, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Canada. It has agreements with Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Oncomed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Santaris Pharma A/S; and Targacept, Inc. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Brentford, the United Kingdom.

Goldman Sachs- (GS)-provides a range of investment banking, securities, and investment management services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. It operates in three segments: Investment Banking, Trading and Principal Investments, and Asset Management and Securities Services. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Greenhill- (GHL)-is a leading independent investment bank that provides financial advice on significant mergers, acquisitions and restructurings and manages merchant banking funds. It acts for clients located throughout the world from its offices in New York, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, Dallas and San Francisco. The company was founded in 1996.

Gol Linhas Aeres- (GOL)-operates as an airline company in South America and Brazil. As of December 31, 2006, it operated 65 single-class Boeing 737 aircraft and served 55 destinations, including 48 destinations in Brazil, as well as offered 600 daily flights in Brazil and to international destinations. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Be sure to do more research and get started building your nest egg with some of these names and names from our previous posts. Over the last 80 years, Dividends have accounted for over 41% of the market’s total returns. Annualized, that amounts to 4.4% of extra return each year. To put it in dollars-and-cents terms, consider this: An investment of $10,000 over that stretch of time would have grown to $1,013,000 without dividends. With dividends kicked in and reinvested, however, that same sum would have been worth a whopping $24,113,000 by the end of the period. Take control of your retirement and long-term goals and don’t forget to re-invest those dividends. Become a Dividend Millionaire!

And don’t forget to check out our complete list of the Best Dividend Stocks.

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There is a general misconception about dividend stocks that they are “boring” or simply don’t perform as well as growth stocks. Doing a simple bit of research will tell you that this feeling is simply not true. In, fact, from the years 1970 through 2005, dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks have outperformed non-dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks by nearly six percentage points (10.19% to 4.39%).*

Genuine Parts- (GPC)-is a distributor of automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S. and Canada through its Motion Industries subsidiary. S. P. Richards Company, the Office Products Group, distributes business products nationwide in the U.S. and Canada. The Electrical/Electronic Group, EIS, Inc., distributes electrical and electronic components throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Goodrich- (GR)- is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. Goodrich was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Genworth- (GNW)-is a leading public Fortune 500 global financial security company. Genworth has more than $114 billion in assets and employs approximately 7,000 people in 25 countries. Its products and services help meet the investment, protection, retirement and lifestyle needs of over 15 million customers. Genworth operates through three segments: Retirement and Protection, International and U.S. Mortgage Insurance. Its products and services are offered through financial intermediaries, advisors, independent distributors and sales specialists. Genworth Financial, which traces its roots back to 1871, became a public company in 2004 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia

Arthur Gallagher- (AJG)-an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has operations in 13 countries and does business in more than 100 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

Goldfields – (GFI)- engages in the exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting of gold in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru. As of June 30, 2007, it had proven and probable reserves of approximately 89.7 million ounces of gold. Gold Fields has joint venture partnership with Sino Gold Mining Limited to discover gold deposits in China. The company was founded in 1968 and is based in Parktown, South Africa.

Be sure to do more research and get started building your nest egg with some of these names and names from our previous posts. Over the last 80 years, Dividends have accounted for over 41% of the market’s total returns. Annualized, that amounts to 4.4% of extra return each year. To put it in dollars-and-cents terms, consider this: An investment of $10,000 over that stretch of time would have grown to $1,013,000 without dividends. With dividends kicked in and reinvested, however, that same sum would have been worth a whopping $24,113,000 by the end of the period. Take control of your retirement and long-term goals and don’t forget to re-invest those dividends. Become a Dividend Millionaire!

And don’t forget to check out our complete list of the Best Dividend Stocks.

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There is a general misconception about dividend stocks that they are “boring” or simply don’t perform as well as growth stocks. Doing a simple bit of research will tell you that this feeling is simply not true. In, fact, from the years 1970 through 2005, dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks have outperformed non-dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks by nearly six percentage points (10.19% to 4.39%).*

Grupo Aeroportuario- (ASR)- is a Mexican airport operator with concessions to operate, maintain and develop the airports of Cancun, Merida, Cozumel, Villahermosa, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Huatulco, Tapachula and Minatitlan in the southeast of Mexico. The Company is listed both on the Mexican Bolsa, where it trades under the symbol ASUR, and on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

GMH Communities- (GCT)-is a publicly-traded Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT). They are a self-advised, self- managed, specialty housing company focused on providing housing to college and university students residing off-campus and to members of the U.S. military and their families residing on or near bases throughout the United States. GMH Communities also provides property management services to third-party owners of student housing properties, including colleges, universities, and other private owners. The Company, based in Newtown Square, PA, employs more than 2,200 people throughout the United States. As a REIT, capital gains are taxed differently, so please consult with a tax advisor.

Grupo Casa Saba- (SAB)-operates as a multi-channel, multi-product wholesale distributor in Mexico. It distribute pharmaceutical products, health, beauty aids and consumer goods, general merchandise, and publications, as well as office, electronic, and other products, including keyboards, audio and television equipment, and related accessories. The company also offers freight services to third parties; real estate services; a range of value added services, including multiple daily deliveries, emergency product replacement, merchandising, marketing support, and other customer counseling services; and training, conferences, and trade fairs. It serves privately-owned and government pharmacies, mass merchandisers, regional and national supermarkets, department stores, convenience stores, wholesalers, and other specialized channels. As of December 31, 2006, it operated a network of 20 distribution centers. The company, formerly known as Grupo Casa Autrey, S.A. de C.V., was founded in 1892 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico.

Great Plains Energy- (GXP)-engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the United States. It generates electricity utilizing coal, nuclear, natural gas, oil, and wind resources. The company also provides retail electricity supply services; and strategic planning, consulting and billing, and scheduling services in the natural gas and electricity markets. As of December 31, 2007, it served approximately 506,000 customers located in 24 counties in western Missouri and eastern Kansas comprising 446,100 residential and 57,600 commercial customers, as well as 2,300 industrials, municipalities, and other electric utilities. Great Plains Energy had approximately 4,000 megawatts of generating capacity. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Grupo Televisa- (TV)-S.A.B. and its subsidiaries operate as a media company in Mexico. The company operates in nine segments: Television Broadcasting, Sky Mexico, Programming Exports, Cable Television, Pay Television Networks, Publishing, Radio, Publishing Distribution, and Other Business. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

Be sure to do more research and get started building your nest egg with some of these names and names from our previous posts. Over the last 80 years, Dividends have accounted for over 41% of the market’s total returns. Annualized, that amounts to 4.4% of extra return each year. To put it in dollars-and-cents terms, consider this: An investment of $10,000 over that stretch of time would have grown to $1,013,000 without dividends. With dividends kicked in and reinvested, however, that same sum would have been worth a whopping $24,113,000 by the end of the period. Take control of your retirement and long-term goals and don’t forget to re-invest those dividends. Become a Dividend Millionaire!

And don’t forget to check out our complete list of the Best Dividend Stocks.

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There is a general misconception about dividend stocks that they are “boring” or simply don’t perform as well as growth stocks. Doing a simple bit of research will tell you that this feeling is simply not true. In, fact, from the years 1970 through 2005, dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks have outperformed non-dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks by nearly six percentage points (10.19% to 4.39%).*

Gannett- [[GCI[[-operates as a news and information company in the United States and the United Kingdom. It operates in two segments, Newspaper Publishing and Broadcasting. The Newspaper Publishing segment publishes 102 daily newspapers in the United States and the United Kingdom, approximately 900 nondaily publications in the United States and Guam, as well as publishes approximately 300 titles in the United Kingdom. Gannett Co. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

Granite Construction- (GVA)- is one of the nation’s largest diversified heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction Company serves public and private sector clients through its offices and subsidiaries nationwide. The company was founded in 1922 and is based in Watsonville, California with additional offices in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

General Dynamics- (GD)- headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 83,500 people worldwide and reported 2007 revenues of $27.2 billion. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

Greif Inc.- (GEF)-is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services. The Company produces steel, plastic, fibre, corrugated and multiwall containers, packaging accessories, protective packaging and containerboard, and provides blending and packaging services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in North America. The Company is strategically positioned in 47 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Greif was founded in 1877. It was formerly known as Vanderwyst and Greif, and subsequently changed its name to Greif Bros. Company. It later changed the name to The Greif Bros. Cooperage Corporation in 1926 and subsequently to Greif Bros. Corporation. Further, the company changed its name to Greif, Inc. in 2001. Greif is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.

General Motors- (GM)-engages in the development, production, and marketing of cars, trucks, and related parts worldwide. It offers small, midsize, sports, and luxury cars; and pickup, van, utilities, and medium duty trucks. The company sells its products under the Chevrolet, Buick, Saab, GMC, Pontiac, Cadillac, Hummer, and Saturn, Opel, Vauxhall, Isuzu, Holden, and Daewoo brand names in Canada, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. As of December 31, 2007, it operated 6,776 vehicle dealers in the United States, 729 in Canada, and 330 in Mexico, as well as approximately 14,052 distribution outlets in the rest of the world. The company was founded in 1908 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Be sure to do more research and get started building your nest egg with some of these names and names from our previous posts. Over the last 80 years, Dividends have accounted for over 41% of the market’s total returns. Annualized, that amounts to 4.4% of extra return each year. To put it in dollars-and-cents terms, consider this: An investment of $10,000 over that stretch of time would have grown to $1,013,000 without dividends. With dividends kicked in and reinvested, however, that same sum would have been worth a whopping $24,113,000 by the end of the period. Take control of your retirement and long-term goals and don’t forget to re-invest those dividends. Become a Dividend Millionaire!

And don’t forget to check out our complete list of the Best Dividend Stocks.

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There is a general misconception about dividend stocks that they are “boring” or simply don’t perform as well as growth stocks. Doing a simple bit of research will tell you that this feeling is simply not true. In, fact, from the years 1970 through 2005, dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks have outperformed non-dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks by nearly six percentage points (10.19% to 4.39%).*

First Merit- (FMER)-is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with assets of $10.4 billion as of December 31, 2007 and 160 banking offices and 176 ATMs in 25 Ohio and Western Pennsylvania counties. FirstMerit provides a complete range of banking and other financial services to consumers and businesses through its core operations. Principal wholly-owned subsidiaries include: FirstMerit Bank, N.A., FirstMerit Mortgage Corporation, FirstMerit Title Agency, Ltd., and FirstMerit Community Development Corporation.

Fannie Mae- (FNM)-provides funds to mortgage lenders through the purchase of mortgage assets, and issues and guarantees mortgage-related securities that facilitate the flow of funds into the mortgage market in the United States. It operates in three segments: Single-Family Credit Guaranty, Housing and Community Development, and Capital Markets. The company was founded in 1938 and is based in Washington, the District of Columbia.

Fomento Economico- (FMX)-is the leading beverage company in Latin America. It controls an integrated beverage platform that comprises Coca-Cola FEMSA, the largest Coca- Cola bottler in the region; FEMSA Cerveza, one of the leading brewers in Mexico, with presence in Brazil, and an important beer exporter to the United States and other countries; and Oxxo, the largest and fastest growing convenience store chain in Mexico with over 5,500 stores. . The company was founded in 1890. It was formerly known as Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A. de C.V. and changed its name to Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. in December 2006. The company is based in Monterrey, Mexico.

Fortress Investment Group- (FIG)- is a publicly owned investment management firm. The firm provides its services to pension funds, endowments and foundations, financial institutions, funds of funds and high net worth individuals. It manages hedge funds and publicly traded alternative investment vehicles. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative investment markets of the United States and across the globe. Fortress Investment Group was founded in 1998 and is based in New York City with additional offices in Dallas, Texas; San Diego, California; Hong Kong; London, United Kingdom; Rome, Italy; Frankfurt, Germany; Geneva, Switzerland; Toronto, Canada; and Sydney, Australia.

Foot Locker- (FL)-operates as a retailer of athletic footwear and apparel. It operates in two segments, Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers. The Athletic Stores segment operates athletic footwear and apparel stores under various formats, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, and Footaction. This segment offers products for various activities, including basketball, hiking, tennis, aerobics, fitness, baseball, football, and soccer for males, women, and children. As of February 2, 2008, it operated 3,785 stores in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The company was founded in 1879 and is based in New York, New York.

Be sure to do more research and get started building your nest egg with some of these names and names from our previous posts. Over the last 80 years, Dividends have accounted for over 41% of the market’s total returns. Annualized, that amounts to 4.4% of extra return each year. To put it in dollars-and-cents terms, consider this: An investment of $10,000 over that stretch of time would have grown to $1,013,000 without dividends. With dividends kicked in and reinvested, however, that same sum would have been worth a whopping $24,113,000 by the end of the period. Take control of your retirement and long-term goals and don’t forget to re-invest those dividends. Become a Dividend Millionaire!

And don’t forget to check out our complete list of the Best Dividend Stocks.

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There is a general misconception about dividend stocks that they are “boring” or simply don’t perform as well as growth stocks. Doing a simple bit of research will tell you that this feeling is simply not true. In, fact, from the years 1970 through 2005, dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks have outperformed non-dividend-paying S&P 500 Stocks by nearly six percentage points (10.19% to 4.39%).*

France Telecom- (FTE)-provides fixed telephony and mobile telecommunications, data transmission, Internet, and multimedia services to consumers, businesses, and other telecommunications operators in France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Personal Communication Services (PCS); Home Communication Services (HCS); and Enterprise Communication Services (ECS). The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Federated Investors- (FII)-is one of the largest investment managers in the United States, managing more than $300 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2007. With 148 mutual funds, as well as a variety of separately managed account options, Federated provides comprehensive investment management worldwide to more than 5,400 institutions and intermediaries including corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers.

Family Dollar Stores- (FDO)-operates a chain of neighborhood retail discount stores in the United States. It offers general merchandise in four categories: consumables, home products, apparel and accessories, and seasonal and electronics. As of March 1, 2008, Family Dollar Stores operated a chain of approximately 6,500 general merchandise retail discount stores in 44 states. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

First Potomac Realty Trust- (FPO)- is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust that focuses on owning and operating industrial properties and business parks in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and other major markets in Virginia and Maryland. The Company’s portfolio totals approximately 11.4 million square feet. The Company’s largest tenant is the U.S. Government. First Potomac Realty Trust was founded in 1997 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland. At a REIT, capital gains are accounted for differently, so please consult with a tax advisor.

First Energy- (FE)- is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation’s fifth largest investor-owned electric system based on serving 4.5 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity.

Be sure to do more research and get started building your nest egg with some of these names and names from our previous posts. Over the last 80 years, Dividends have accounted for over 41% of the market’s total returns. Annualized, that amounts to 4.4% of extra return each year. To put it in dollars-and-cents terms, consider this: An investment of $10,000 over that stretch of time would have grown to $1,013,000 without dividends. With dividends kicked in and reinvested, however, that same sum would have been worth a whopping $24,113,000 by the end of the period. Take control of your retirement and long-term goals and don’t forget to re-invest those dividends. Become a Dividend Millionaire!

And don’t forget to check out our complete list of the Best Dividend Stocks.

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