These top 5 dividend stocks will consistently increase payments to investors, and are poised to rebound during a surprisingly strong 4th quarter, according to the CIO at a $250 billion hedge fund

• Saira Malik is bullish on the stock market for the final quarter of the year. 
• Third-quarter earnings will be a postive catalyst as companies beat expectations, she says. 
• But instead of trying to time the market exactly, Malik says investors should consider cheap dividend growers.

The S&P 500 has had a strong 2023. As of Thursday, it was up by more than 10% for the year.