MPLX

MPLX

Market cap $50.5B

There is a fairly broad demographic of investors who are happy with steady growth and the bonus of a dependable dividend for their portfolios.

The chances for a notable correction are certainly not low. Going into richly priced and growth-focused names might not be the smartest idea. Yet, sitting on sidelines might come with some serious opportunity costs.

High-yielding stocks with sustainable cash flows and inflation-beating dividend growth potential are ideal for retirees. They are even more attractive if they have defensive business models. I share several 8%+ yields that all retirees should own, especially after their recent dips.

The latest trading day saw MPLX LP (MPLX) settling at $48.29, representing a -1.13% change from its previous close.

ALK, CNX and MPLX have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on October 9, 2025.

The government is taking stakes in key US companies. This isn't a bailout but a strategic shift to secure vital supply chains and maintain a competitive edge against global rivals. This new reality changes how we must invest. We should focus on companies central to America's big picture goals, not just quarterly earnings. My strategy targets the essential pillars of national success: Energy independence, AI infrastructure, a reshored industrial base, and a modernized defense apparatus.

Investing money in high-yielding dividend stocks can provide passive income through regular dividend payments. For example, allocating $1,000 into shares of the following two high-quality, high-yielding companies can generate an annual income stream of nearly $68:

Discover the five rules I use to find stocks that are positioned to potentially pay me growing dividend income for life. I share some of my top dividend machines that are core to my effort to retire on dividend income. I share how I use these picks to build a complete portfolio.

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 3.56%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8%.

Building a resilient retirement portfolio requires a mix of disruption-proof income from REITs, midstream energy, and high-yielding assets, plus growth stocks and ETFs. Current market challenges—AI disruption, weak job market, inflation risks—make long-term planning difficult, but also highlight the need for self-reliance and diversification. Core portfolio holdings should include large, proven REITs, natural gas midstream companies, select high-yield stocks, BDCs, preferred equity ETFs, and actively managed income funds.