Norfolk Southern announced today that the company is increasing their quarterly dividend by 11% to $.40 per share.
The dividend announcement was overshadowed by news that investing guru Warren Buffet is stepping down from the board of directors at the Washington Post.
First Horizon National announced on Wednesday that they are restoring their dividend program at $.01 per share.
Spectra Energy announced today that the company will increase their quarterly dividend by 4% to $.26 per share.
The global investment firm hardly offers a stunning dividend yield, but the company’s dividend history is quite impressive.
CSC announced that the company will increase their quarterly dividend by 33% to $.20 per share.
Walt Disney Company announced today that the company is increasing their annual dividend by 14% to $.40 per share.
This marks the eighth dividend increase from the farm equipment maker since early 2004.
Nike announced yesterday that the company will increase their quarterly dividend by 15% to $.31 per share.
Principal Financial Group announced yesterday that the company will increase their annual dividend by 10% to $.55 per share.
Visa announced today that the company is increasing their quarterly dividend by 20% to $.15 per share.
This announcement marks the eighth time in the past five years that CSX has increased their dividend payment.
Cracker Barrel announced plans on Friday to increase their quarterly dividend by 10 percent to $.22 per share.
Texas Instruments announced today that the company is increasing their quarterly dividend by 8 percent to $.13 per share.
Verizon Communications announced today that the company is increasing their quarterly dividend by 2.6 percent to $.4875 per share.
The Canadian dividend stock reported earnings increased 45% on strong demand for their flight simulation technology.
This marks 263rd consecutive dividend paid by the company.
Scotts Miracle-Gro announced today that the company is doubling their quarterly dividend to $.25 per share.
Delphi Financial Group announced yesterday that the company will increase their quarterly dividend by 10% to $.11 per share.
General Mills joins the ranks of blue chip stocks that are increasing their dividends in 2010.
It was only 18 months ago that JP Morgan, Bank of America and even General Electric were in similar situations.
FedEx announced today that they are increasing their quarterly dividend by 12% to $.12 per share.
The dividend increase marks the 33rd consecutive year that Clorox has increased their annual dividend payout – dating back to 1977.