Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ 1.09%) and Verizon ( VZ 0.81%) stand out among Dow stocks for their high dividend yields and unstoppable dividend growth track records. Here's what makes them great Dow dividend stocks to buy and hold for a potential lifetime of dividend income.

US stocks were mixed Monday and the S&P 500 eked out a record high for the sixth day in a row as investors digested the announcement of a trade deal between Washington and Brussels.

Trump’s tariffs and trade deals continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures ticked higher on Tuesday as investors assessed earnings reports from some of the top U.S. companies, while Dow futures lost some steam following a gloomy outlook from heavyweight UnitedHealth.

Five Dogs of the Dow stocks are not only higher on the year but still offer big yields, a degree of safety from tariffs, and a long history of corporate success.

Trump’s tariffs and trade deals continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Wall Street’s weeklong, record-breaking run ran out of momentum. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Tuesday for its first drop after setting an all-time high in six straight days.

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Dow Jones is losing ground as traders take profits near historic highs. Nike, which is up by 3.8%, is the biggest gainer in the Dow Jones index today. The stock rallied as JP Morgan upgraded Nike from Neutral to Overweight.

Stock futures are pointing to a higher open on Tuesday, putting major indexes on track to hit new record highs, as investors digest a slew of quarterly results from major companies.