A volatile trading environment and high inflation should not deter investors from the stock market. These challenges will eventually subside, and equities have performed well over the long term despite similar headwinds. The secret to earning strong returns is still the same: Invest in companies with robust underlying operations that can perform well over long periods.

Looking toward dividend payers is a particularly good idea, because companies that consistently increase their payouts tend to have resilient businesses. With that as a backdrop, let's consider two solid dividend stocks to invest in right now: Bristol Myers Squibb ( BMY +2.36% ) and Amgen ( AMGN +0.11% ) .

1. Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb's financial results haven't been great lately. Its third

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