Two high-yield stocks slashed dividends, offering a big opportunity. Find out why insiders are buying and these income machines have massive recovery potential.

Investments that combine consistent income with solid balance sheets can produce both immediate and long-term income for investors. Dividend stocks can also provide a beneficial cushion against the effects of market downturns on growth stocks — a top concern as U.

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The recent inflation read came in below market expectations at 2.8%. This was seen as a positive sign, and most stocks opened higher. However, the recovery in these stocks is still on shaky ground. Dividend stocks with very high yields can be a much better bet if inflation unexpectedly trends significantly lower in the coming months.