Since announcing their initial dividend payment last June, Viacom shares have climbed over 45% and now yield only 1.1%. However, investors could see a larger dividend payout beginning this summer.
Time Warner Cable announced today that the company is increasing their quarterly dividend by 20% to $.48 per share.
Here is a look at the 10 stocks initiating dividends in 2010.
Dividend stock investors should be optimistic about several announcements this week of companies restoring or increasing their dividend payments.