High-yield dividend stocks can offer great returns, but some are risky. Read which 14%+ yielding stocks are worth buying and which aren’t.

As the U.S. stock market rebounds from a sluggish start to 2025, with major indices snapping losing streaks, investors are keenly observing opportunities that offer stability and income potential amidst fluctuating conditions.

The Federal Reserve's 25 basis points rate cut at the end of October 2024 took interest rates below 5% for the first time since March 2023, and another rate a few weeks ago puts it as 4.5% as of writing.