Update: Dividend Stock Picks for the Week of 9/24/12 to 9/28/12

Welcome back to Dividend Stock Investing for the Common Man! Thank you stopping by and supporting the idea of investing in dividend paying stocks for the long term. I wanted to recap last week's picks for you since it is important to review all investments on a weekly, if not daily, basis. It was a 8 for 20 week. 40% of my picks increased in value. It was a rough week, however we made some cash from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR)(NYSE:TEVA) and Regal Entertainment Group(NYSE:RGC). On the bright side, the losing stock pick's dividend yields went up some percentage points. These stocks are stable companies who have been around for decades. 

It is not how many times you win short term, but rather which investments can provide you with a steady income stream over the long term. When investing in dividend paying stocks you are protecting yourself from stock market volatility. If the market goes down one quarter, the dividend payment will help recoup the losses. Let these companies work hard so they can maintain their dividend and increase it year over year. As a shareholder, it is like receiving a raise each year. Reinvest your dividends to maximize your profits!

Keep investing as much as you can on a daily or weekly basis. Perform your due diligence and invest in companies that you feel comfortable with. Do not risk your hard earned dollars by investing in unknown, unreliable companies.

Always remember, you are in charge of your financial life. Do not let anyone tell you how to spend your money. We all have the knowledge and smarts inside of us. Make smart investments! Until next time friends, Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter and feel free to comment below. What are some of your favorite dividend paying stocks?

Company Name/Stock Ticker

Dividend Yield 9/24/12/Share Price 9/28/12
Dividend Yield 9/24/12/Share Price 9/28/12

National Grid plc (ADR)(NYSE:NGG)
5.58% $55.83
5.62% $55.36
BP plc (ADR)(NYSE:BP)
4.47% $43.00
4.53% $42.36

American Water Works Co., Inc.(NYSE:AWK)

2.72% $36.81
2.70% $37.06
Merck & Co., Inc.(NYSE:MRK)
3.74% $44.91
3.73% $45.10
Lowe's Companies, Inc.(NYSE:LOW)
2.12% $30.19
2.12% $30.24
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR)(NYSE:TEVA)
2.47% $40.03
2.38% $41.41

Marathon Oil Corporation(NYSE:MRO)

2.21% $30.78
2.30% $29.57

American Electric Power Company, Inc.(NYSE:AEP)

4.27% $44.01
4.28% $43.94

General Electric Company(NYSE:GE)

3.02% $22.53
2.99% $22.71
The Hershey Company(NYSE:HSY)
2.12% $71.68
2.14% $70.89

NIKE, Inc.(NYSE:NKE) 

1.49% $96.52
1.52% $94.91

ConAgra Foods, Inc.(NYSE:CAG)

3.64% $27.51
3.62% $27.59
Westpac Banking Corporation (ADR)(NYSE:WBK)
6.32% $128.21
6.31% $128.33

Regal Entertainment Group(NYSE:RGC)

6.11% $13.75
5.97% $14.07

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.(NYSE:WWE)

5.58% $8.60
5.96% $8.05

Schlumberger Limited.(NYSE:SLB)

1.47% $75.02
1.52% $72.33

Foot Locker, Inc.(NYSE:FL)

1.97% $36.53
2.03% $35.50

Intel Corporation(NASDAQ:INTC)

3.89% $23.12
3.97% $22.66

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (ADR)(NYSE:BUD)

1.79% $87.01
1.82% $85.91

Waste Management, Inc.(NYSE:WM)

4.37% $32.48
4.43% $32.08