3 Dividend Stocks with Growth on Tap for the Second Half

The article recommends three dividend-paying stocks for investors seeking safety amid market volatility and geopolitical tensions. IBM benefits from its Confluent acquisition and quantum computing investments with 30 consecutive years of dividend increases. Kinder Morgan offers stable midstream energy infrastructure with contracted, predictable cash flows and a 3.7% dividend yield. The Templeton Emerging Markets Fund provides diversified emerging market exposure with recent dividend increases, up 34% in 2026.