Discover potential dividend growth opportunities with consistent earners and high yields - don't miss the new names on this month's list!

Dividend stocks can be fantastic long-term investments. Over the past 50 years, the average dividend stock in the S&P 500 has outperformed nonpayers by more than 2-to-1. The best returns have come from companies that consistently increase their dividends.

The stock market closed last week on a negative note, weighed down by investor speculation that the Federal Reserve might scale back its pace of

For example, bargain-hunting growth investors might want to consider DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) while its stock is still down 43% from its all-time peak. It's suffering some turbulence right now, but the bigger-picture investment thesis is still solid for all the right reasons.

Realty Income ( O 0.84%) has increased its dividend payout every single year for 30 consecutive years, which is an impressive streak. But Realty Income is a real estate investment trust (REIT), so most investors view it as nothing more than an income stock. It does, indeed, offer a high yield.