Major stock indexes edged higher Monday to kick off what will be an extraordinarily busy week of news for financial markets.

Investors kick off a hectic week with stocks moving mostly lower after a U.S.-European Union trade deal, with a Fed meeting, jobs data and a deluge of corporate earnings on deck.

In a move that rattled investors, Dow ( NYSE: DOW) cut its dividend. Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Tate said the reduction reflects a broader effort to navigate a prolonged downturn and uncertain trade landscape, rather than a shift in its long-term earnings outlook.

Five Dogs of the Dow stocks are not only higher on the year but still offer big yields, a degree of safety from tariffs, and a long history of corporate success.

Dow Inc halved its dividend and forecast third-quarter revenue below analysts' expectations as the chemicals maker grapples with a prolonged industry downturn and tariff uncertainty, sending its shares down over 16% in early trading.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) is included among the 11 Dogs of the Dow Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. The stock has dropped over 44% so far this year after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings in the first quarter.

Investors will not be able to look away over the coming week as every single day could produce significant market-moving news.

Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ -1.28%) and Verizon ( VZ -1.64%) stand out among Dow stocks for their high dividend yields and unstoppable dividend growth track records. Here's what makes them great Dow dividend stocks to buy and hold for a potential lifetime of dividend income.