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  • Cummins and Two Dividend Growers Poised for Higher Rates
    June 17, 2026, 8:17 PM EDT. The Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, holding rates between 3.5% and 3.75% with hikes expected, is reshaping dividend stock outlooks. Cummins (CMI), a US power solutions giant with a $96.6 billion market cap, stands out due to its strong dividend growth, 20.8% return on equity, and expanding exposure to data center and zero-emission power. Despite recent earnings softness and regulatory risks, Cummins' resilient cash flow and growth potential align with rising rate environments. Rockwell Automation (ROK), valued at $51.9 billion, appeals to dividend growth investors through its mix of hardware, software, and services supporting factory automation and digitization. These companies highlight how certain dividend growers remain relevant for income-focused investors amid increasing interest rates.

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S&P 500 plunged 1.2%, Nasdaq 1.3%, and Dow 507 points after the Fed held rates steady but signaled a possible hike, raising its 2026 rate forecast to 3.8% and PCE inflation projection to 3.6%; all 11 S&P sectors fell, megacap tech stocks slumped, and after-hours index ETFs stayed lower as traders face a shortened week before Juneteenth.
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