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#1 Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (OHI) Dividend Yield: 8.0% If you are new to investing in dividend paying stocks, then Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. is one of the great stocks available on the market. Featuring a dividend growth streak of 15 years and a forward P/E ratio of 9.6, the real estate investment trust is…

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Are Illegal Immigrants Hurting the US Economy? 3 Facts that may Surprise You
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