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Financial stocks have failed to join the party in announcing dividend increases in 2010.

A high dividend payout ratio is typically a warning sign that the current dividend level is unsustainable. However, here are 5 dividend stocks that have dangerously high, but also very deceiving payout ratios.

Despite operating in the traditionally strong consumer goods segment, P&G is faced with the challenge of losing market share in this recessionary environment.

By our estimates, oil prices averaged 38% higher in the second quarter compared to the weak first quarter. This should help drive strong results in the important E&P segment.

20 Dow stocks reported earnings that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations this quarter, which is a significant increase over last quarter.

A preliminary look at the reported first quarter earnings of the Dow Jones index component stocks.

Based on our analysis, we are expecting GE to report inline results that meet Wall Street’s consensus expectations.

Based on our analysis, we are expecting Citi to report disappointing results that fail to meet Wall Street’s consensus expectations.

Wall Street's consensus estimates have continued to be revised downward in anticipation of disappointing results.

We anticipate that EHTH will benefit even in this poor economic environment as consumers become more diligent in looking at ways to reduce expenses.