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Stocks With the Highest Dividend Yields in the S P 500 | The Best Large-Cap Stocks to Buy | The Fed Is About to Cut Rates. What Should Investors Do? Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 3, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Investing Weekly]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Feature [] [Stocks With the Highest Dividend Yields in the S&P 500]( [Stocks With the Highest Dividend Yields in the S P 500]( (Getty Images) A struggling pharmacy chain and a couple of telecoms make the list of [stocks with the highest dividend yields]( in the S&P 500. [] Stocks to Buy [] [The Best Large-Cap Stocks to Buy]( [The Best Large-Cap Stocks to Buy]( (Getty Images) Large-cap stocks, defined as companies with a market capitalization of over $10 billion, play a crucial role in the stock market. These mature companies, such as Amazon and Microsoft, offer stability through diversified revenue streams and substantial financial resources. 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