General Dynamics And British American Tobacco Give May Raises - Time To Buy?

Rose's Income Garden (RIG) portfolio of 71 holdings yields 6.08% forward and is up 7.8% YTD, emphasizing income and selective growth. General Dynamics remains a core defensive holding, offering a 1.88% yield, a 6% dividend raise, and reliable income, though currently trading above fair value. British American Tobacco provides a 5.52% yield, recently raised its dividend by 2.6%, and now appears fairly valued after a period of undervaluation.