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The article cites Morningstar strategist Dan Lefkovitz, who says dividend growth investing focuses on firms that steadily raise payouts and often shows a more defensive, less volatile profile. It notes such strategies historically held up better in downturns and may lag high-yield stocks in rallies. It then lists June 2026 ex-dividend names, including MGE Energy (ex-div. June 1; Morgan Stanley cut target to $70) and Northrop Grumman (ex-div. June 1; Jefferies cut to $620).