U.S. stock markets experienced volatility in February 2026 following a bull run over the past three years, with investors increasingly wary of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Concerns about the sustainability of AI investments led to a rotation out of tech equities.
Among suggested investments, five high-dividend stocks with strong financial standings include AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU), Ford Motor Co. (F), The Hershey Co. (HSY), Rio Tinto Group (RIO), and BHP Group Ltd. (BHP). Notably, Ford reported $187 billion in revenue for 2025, marking its fifth consecutive year of growth, while BHP projected a 258-269 million ton iron ore output for fiscal 2026. Current dividend yields for these stocks range from 2.62% (Hershey) to 4.33% (Ford).
