Dividend-paying stocks have long played a steady role in investment portfolios. Investors often turn to them for reliable income and for some protection when markets get rough.

The latest analyst update came from Wolfe Research, which raised its price target to $400 and upgraded Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) from ‘Neutral’ to ‘Buy’.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) owns several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and ...

Casual dining firm Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH)’s shares are up by 8.5% over the past year and by 11% year-to-date. The year has been busy for the firm when it comes to analyst coverage.

We recently published 12 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar . Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar.

Home improvement retailer The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD)’s shares are down by 5.5% over the past year and are up by 11.3% year-to-date. UBS discussed the firm in late February.

Data center and enterprise software provider Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL)’s shares haven’t performed well lately. They are down by 18% over the past year and by 27% year-to-date.

We recently published 12 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar . Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) is one of the largest cosmetics companies in the world. Its shares are up by 52% over the past year but are down by 6.8% year-to-date.

QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) is one of the largest semiconductor designers in the world. Its products are used in smartphones, cars, and other products.

McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) is one of the largest healthcare services providers in America. Its shares are up by 59% over the past year and by 15% year-to-date.