Easy Peasy #29: Build Your Dividend Portfolio & Live Off Dividends with Pre-Selected Stock Sets
Dividend Growing Stock Sets – Start with $300, $500, or $1,000 Weekly
MaxDividends Mission: Helping & Supporting Everyone in Building a Growing Passive Income, Retiring Early, and Living Off Dividends.
In this section, we share ready-made sets of promising dividend growth stocks with strong future dividend potential.
We also track performance and provide portfolio links for each set, so you can monitor past results and real-time updates.
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Intro
Markets Keep Climbing as S&P 500 Hits Another Record
U.S. markets spent most of the session treading water before a late-day rally pushed the S&P 500 to yet another record close at 6,144 (+0.24%). The Dow gained 0.16% to 44,627, while the Nasdaq ticked up 0.07% to 20,056. However, small caps lagged, with the Russell 2000 falling 0.34% to 2,282.
Despite Trump’s latest tariff threats—including 25% duties on autos, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals—markets shrugged off the noise. Housing data came in weak, as housing starts fell 9.8% in January, dragging down homebuilders. Meanwhile, financials and energy stocks kept leading the charge, thanks to strong bank performance and earnings beats from OXY, DVN, MGY, and EQT.
The Fed’s January meeting minutes revealed little new, sticking to a “wait-and-see” approach. Markets continue to ignore inflation concerns and postponed rate cuts, opting instead for "all-time high" mode—not surprising, given that 2024 saw 57 record closes, the fifth-most in history.
Sector Highlights
Retail & Consumer Staples
Tapestry (TPR) announced a $105M sale of its Stuart Weitzman brand to Caleres (CAL).
Canadian Tire is selling its Helly Hansen business for C$1.28B ($901M).
Bloomberg reported Prada is eyeing Versace, potentially making a bid for Capri Holdings (CPRI).
Wingstop (WING) tumbled after missing revenue estimates ($161.8M vs. est. $165M), despite same-store sales rising 10.1%.
Homebuilders & Furnishings
Toll Brothers (TOL) missed Q1 earnings and revenue estimates, sending homebuilder stocks lower.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) delivered strong earnings, but Q4 guidance was mixed, with sales slightly below expectations.
Tri Pointe Homes (TPH) was downgraded at RBC, citing near-term order and revenue headwinds.
Leisure, Gaming & Lodging
Nikola (NKLA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sending shares tumbling.
TrueCar (TRUE) missed Q4 estimates, issuing weak Q1 guidance.
Airbnb (ABNB) was upgraded to Buy at Argus ($190 PT), citing strong growth potential.
Energy & Industrials
Matador Resources (MTDR) beat Q4 estimates, with strong production and lower-than-expected capex.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) missed FY25 guidance, but EQT, Devon Energy (DVN), and Magnolia (MGY) all posted earnings beats.
Solar stocks soared after SolarEdge (SEDG) posted better-than-expected revenue, despite a larger loss.
Defense stocks (LMT, NOC, GD) sold off after reports of potential Pentagon budget cuts.
Financials & Crypto
Robinhood (HOOD) was downgraded at Wolfe Research, as upside potential is now fully priced in.
Capital One (COF) was upgraded at Bank of America, citing improving credit trends and its $35.3B acquisition of Discover (DFS).
Compass (COMP) and CoStar Group (CSGP) both reported Q4 revenue beats, with COMP raising Q1 guidance.
Travelers (TRV) was upgraded at KBW, as analysts believe loss reserves were overstated.
Unum (UNM) announced a $1B share buyback, boosting shares.
Biotech & Pharma
Biogen (BIIB) and Stoke Therapeutics (STOK) signed a co-development deal for a Dravet syndrome drug.
Moderna (MRNA) was downgraded at Barclays, cutting its PT to $45 from $111, citing lack of near-term catalysts.
Regeneron (REGN) and Sanofi (SNY) won FDA priority review for Dupixent, with a June 20 approval deadline.
Teva (TEVA) and Alvotech (ALVO) said the FDA accepted their application for an Eylea biosimilar.
Obesity stocks (ALT, VKTX) surged, as weight-loss treatments remain a hot theme.
Technology & Media
Elon Musk’s xAI Grok 3 chatbot went live Monday night.
Datadog (DDOG) was downgraded at Wolfe Research, as FY25 growth guidance disappointed.
Quantum computing stocks (IONQ, RGTI, QBTS) continued their decline.
Semiconductors
Intel (INTC) extended its rally, as reports surfaced that TSMC and Broadcom are considering a deal to break Intel in two.
Silver Lake is in talks to acquire Intel’s Altera programmable chip unit.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) extended its post-earnings winning streak, up 140% over the last 11 sessions.
Key Takeaways
Markets continue grinding higher, with S&P 500 hitting another record close and big tech still in control.
Housing data is flashing warning signs, but investors don’t seem to care… yet.
Trump’s new tariff threats? Not moving markets—at least for now.
Energy and financials are leading, while small caps and homebuilders lag.
All eyes on Walmart earnings tomorrow morning for more clues on consumer spending.
With rate cuts off the table for now, it looks like the "buy everything" trade is still in full effect—until further notice.
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But none of this news really matters to MaxDividends members. We're focused on growing the cash flow that lands in your pocket every month—not stressing over price swings or stock market noise.
At MaxDividends, we focus on a dividend growth strategy, perfect for investors seeking capital appreciation, solid safety, and a steadily growing income.
A rising dividend is a strong sign that a company is thriving—and wants its shareholders to thrive with it.
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This week, we’ve rolled out a fresh batch of ready-to-go Stock Sets 💪.
Easy Peasy #29: Pre-Selected Dividend Growth Stock Sets
⭐️ $300 per Week – Week 29
👉 Link to the Real-Time MaxDividends $300/Weekly Portfolio
Today's Investment: ~ $251.83
Total Invested: ~ $8,970.63
Portfolio Dividend Yield On Cost: ~ 4.23% | Current Dividends: ~ $380.78
$ 251.83 / 300.00
Brown-Forman | Shares: 3 Price: 30.92
Nike | Shares: 1 Price: 76.57
Toro Co | Shares: 1 Price: 82.51
Stock News in the Portfolio
🏆 Cisco Systems, Inc. showed a profitability of +26.51%
Starbucks Corporation showed a profitability of +48.97%
$31.32 per month in dividends—great! Treat yourself to a cup of coffee today; it's on your companies!
⭐️ $500 per Week - Week 29
👉 Link to the Real-Time MaxDividends $500/Weekly Portfolio
Today's investment: ~ $409.44
Total Invested: ~ $14,990.34
Portfolio Dividend Yield On Cost: ~ 4.34% | Current Dividends: ~ $651.14
$ 409.44 / 500.00
Brown-Forman | Shares: 6 Price: 30.92
Robert Half International | Shares: 1 Price: 60.15
Toro Co | Shares: 2 Price: 81.90
Stock News in the Portfolio
🏆 Lam Research Corporation showed a profitability of +15.46%
Paychex, Inc. showed a profitability of +12.03%
Abbott Laboratories showed a profitability of +16.95%
Real-Time Investing with $500: Take a Look at Goals, Progress, and Vision
How to Get Started: Roadmap and Tools to Live Off Dividends (Weekly Updates)
⭐️ $1,000 per Week - Week 29
👉 Link to the Real-Time MaxDividends $1,000/Weekly Portfolio
Today's investment: ~ $1,015.77
Total Invested: ~ $31,031.20
Portfolio Dividend Yield On Cost: ~ 4.19% | Current Dividends: ~ $1,298.36
$ 1,015.77 / 1,000.00
Brown-Forman | Shares: 4 Price: 30.92
Nike | Shares: 2 Price: 77.11
Robert Half International | Shares: 1 Price: 60.17
Sysco Corporation | Shares: 1 Price: 70.64
Illinois Tool Works Inc | Shares: 1 Price: 264.29
Lam Research Corp | Shares: 2 Price: 89.50
Toro Co | Shares: 2 Price: 81.90
Stock News in the Portfolio
🏆 Cisco Systems, Inc. showed a profitability of +25.53%
Paychex, Inc. showed a profitability of +12.46%
Abbott Laboratories showed a profitability of +14.69%
Max’s Comments
The companies we select for the Easy-Peasy Section are exceptional compounders with double-digit dividend yield potential over the next 10-12 years.
The Easy-Peasy Portfolios are built using MaxDividends Tools, which include:
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Dividend Eagles List of Stocks- Pre-Selected Dividend Growth Stock Sets
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September 2024 – $1,814
Thursday, September 26 – $1,827
Friday, September 27 – $1,834
November 2024 → Today – $2,043 → $5,101.61
Just a few days in the life of a dividend investor. These are my monthly dividends from my total investments for now.
MaxDividends Premium Partners already know the magic formula: Each dividend increase puts more money into our pocket.
Remember, dividends are deposited as cash into your trading account. You can either spend the money or reinvest it to keep growing your passive income!
My dividend income just keeps growing. Almost every day. Always upward.
As my income increases, everyday expenses like coffee and lunch get easier to afford, and life just keeps getting brighter.
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October’24: $10,393.59 → Today: $17,609.25 per month
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