As the United States market experiences a downturn with major indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq on track for weekly losses amidst fluctuating interest rate expectations and tech sector volatility,

Dividend stocks can be fantastic long-term investments. Over the past 50 years, the average dividend stock in the S&P 500 has outperformed nonpayers by more than 2-to-1. The best returns have come from companies that consistently increase their dividends.

Discover potential dividend growth opportunities with consistent earners and high yields - don't miss the new names on this month's list!

Dividend stocks can be fantastic long-term investments. Over the past 50 years, the average dividend stock in the S&P 500 has outperformed nonpayers by more than 2-to-1. The best returns have come from companies that consistently increase their dividends.

One stock yields 6% today. Another has grown its dividend by 460% over the past decade. Both are blue chip bargains to buy right now.

For example, bargain-hunting growth investors might want to consider DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) while its stock is still down 43% from its all-time peak. It's suffering some turbulence right now, but the bigger-picture investment thesis is still solid for all the right reasons.

Realty Income is a boring dividend growth stock that has also trounced the market. But if you change your framework just a little, you'll see how the stock could be attractive to growth-minded investors,