Wall Street has been on a solid run this year, driven by strong earnings, AI craze and rate-cut optimism. However, escalation in Middle East tensions, presidential election uncertainty and global slowdown concerns continued to weigh on it. In such a scenario, dividend investing seems the best choice as it offers consistent and safe income.Though the strategy does not offer dramatic price appreciation, it is a major source of consistent income for investors in any market. In particular, focusing on the growt ...