Intel Corporation (INTC), AT&T Inc. (T), ConocoPhillips (COP): Stocks You Could Live On

Intel (INTC)

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) shares have been suffering because of the company’s lack of exposure to the mobile market. This is the new “It” segment in technology. Being among the biggest players in the computer chip space just doesn’t cut it anymore.

There’s a good reason to be concerned. Although the top line is up notably since the 2007 to 2009 recession, it’s largely flat over the last couple of years. This isn’t surprising since tablet computers appear to be taking market share from Intel’s PC stronghold. However, there’s still a lot to like at this former market darling.

While PC sales may be off, the company’s chips essentially help power the computer systems that underpin the Internet. The “cloud” is a wonderful concept, but it still needs heavy lifting computers to make it work. Also, Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) has been pushing harder to gain traction in the mobile space. The company has a lot of money and extensive industry relationships; it stands a good chance of succeeding.

With years of dividend increases under its belt, investors would do well to consider Intel while the company’s shares remain unloved.

No Magic Numbers

Four and three aren’t magic numbers. However, they are a good start toward building a portfolio you could live off of, as long as you add a little elbow grease. While there are no “perfect” stocks out there, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) each have a lot to offer dividend investors.

The article Stocks You Could Live On originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Reuben Gregg Brewer.

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