davidd's A DOLL A DAY 2025

[Alliecat]

New figure?  That pic looks like it could be on a notecard.  The background is interesting.

I remember Warren Buffett once mentioned that he buys stock in companies whose products he likes or uses.

Haha, I did look up the symbols and admit to a chuckle at the cruise line because I imagined that was why you picked it, and I noted most aren't dividend payers.  If a company can afford to pay dividends, it could be a sign they're doing well, and moreso if the dividends have increased over time.  Of course, there are others that are hemorrhaging out unsustainable dividends in order to attract investors, which is why you have to look at the other stuff too.  I forgot to mention payout ratio.
Grumble grumble about big banks, but they generally pay well, increase dividends and are making craploads of money.  Utilities can be good bets.  Consumer staples/retail, manufacturing... I don't know what the US equivalent of REITS is, but, "real estate investment trusts" own malls, office buildings, apartments, warehouses, etc.
Not a $20 stock, but EIFZF (I think is the U.S. equivalent?) is kinda cool.  Aviation & aerospace manufacturing & services.  One we found that Old Financial Guy hadn't heard of but started following when we bought it.
There are lots of lists you can search for "best dividend stocks", "best growth stocks" etc.
Did you buy on your own or through a broker?  I would really like to do my own trading.  SOMEday?... >sigh<