The past month on Wall Street has been a wild ride—markets hit all-time highs but investor sentiment remains low. Ongoing uncertainty from the government shutdown, impact of Trump’s tariffs, and questions around another Fed rate cut have left many uneasy about the economy’s direction. With limited data and lots of noise, some are turning to dividend stocks for stability. Examples include CDW, California Resources, Exxon Mobil, and Entergy—each recently announcing dividend payouts and having a history of increasing dividends. In a market this choppy, steady dividend income looks pretty appealing to those wanting some cover from volatility.