24/7 Wall St. shifts focus to European dividend stocks amid declining U.S. market performance. Despite the S&P 500's downturn, the MSCI Europe Index has gained 10.58% in 2025. The article emphasizes the importance of passive income streams, especially for investors feeling the pinch from tariffs, inflation, and low consumer confidence. With U.S. indices closing down in the first quarter, investors are encouraged to explore reliable dividend-paying companies in Europe, many of which are now rated as 'Buy' by leading Wall Street firms.
We have focused on dividend stocks for over 15 years because, despite the ups and downs that always accompany the stock market, the reality for many people is the need to have solid passive income streams that accompany income from employment or other avenues.
With the first quarter drawing to a close and the major U.S. indices poised to finish the quarter down, many investors are looking across the pond to Europe for investment ideas.
The benchmark MSCI Europe Index is up 10.58% so far in 2025, while the S&P 500 is down 3% this year.
We screened our 24/7 Wall St. European MSCI stock database, looking for solid dividend-paying companies based outside the United States.
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