Investors are now looking for more realistic returns and they are now accepting the fact that dividends will account for a significant portion of their total returns.
Retailer Target announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 6% increase in their quarterly dividend to $.17 per share.
Equipment maker Caterpillar announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.42 per share.
Monsanto announced today that their Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend payment of $.265 per share.
Procter & Gamble announced yesterday that their Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase in their quarterly dividend payment to $.44 per share.