High-yield dividend stocks often attract renewed attention when markets anticipate a shift in monetary policy. With the Federal Reserve signaling a potential long-term rate-cutting cycle in 2025 despite lingering inflation concerns, income-generating equities have moved into the spotlight in 2024.AT&T (T -0.89%) has emerged as a standout performer in this environment, delivering a remarkable 41.5% year-to-date gain (as of Dec. 3, 2024), substantially outpacing the S&P 500's 26.8% rise so far this year. Belo ...