Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Dec 26, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/Lhp0ho)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Dec 19, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) raised its dividend 10.34% (https://goo.gl/dVBz3F)
• Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP) raised its dividend 15.38% (https://goo.gl/b5be7A)
• Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) raised its dividend 15.00% (https://goo.gl/06TRcp)
• Moody's Corporation (MCO) raised its dividend 2.70% (https://goo.gl/a21g8k)
• DCT Industrial Trust Inc (DCT) raised its dividend 6.90% (https://goo.gl/wGFptj)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Dec 12, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Pfizer Inc. (PFE) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/Hwgru2)
• Boeing Co (BA) raised its dividend 30.28% (https://goo.gl/VeLdvV)
• Eli Lilly and Co (LLY) raised its dividend 1.96% (https://goo.gl/tnvhfK)
• PNM Resources Inc (PNM) raised its dividend 10.23% (https://goo.gl/9d8EyF)
• Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/4YYHNu)
• SEI Investments Company (SEIC) raised its dividend 7.69% (https://goo.gl/QrJcS1)
• Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/qRwwXj)
• ABM Industries, Inc. (ABM) raised its dividend 3.03% (https://goo.gl/5cS1hQ)
• Realty Income Corp (O) raised its dividend 0.25% (https://goo.gl/6KUWWH)
• Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (PB) raised its dividend 13.33% (https://goo.gl/L939tV)
• American Tower Corp (AMT) raised its dividend 5.45% (https://goo.gl/v2M7Cy)
• AES Corp (AES) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/MsEpgo)
• Balchem Corporation (BCPC) raised its dividend 11.76% (https://goo.gl/jl5o3y)
• CubeSmart (CUBE) raised its dividend 28.57% (https://goo.gl/6G9uuV)
• Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO) raised its dividend 4.35% (https://goo.gl/kZ24dc)
• Waste Management, Inc. (WM) raised its dividend 3.66% (https://goo.gl/rJgqEO)
• Spirit Realty Capital, Inc (New) (SRC) raised its dividend 2.86% (https://goo.gl/PK0AlR)
• CVS Health Corp (CVS) raised its dividend 17.65% (https://goo.gl/m89vKl)
• Choice Hotels International Inc (CHH) raised its dividend 4.88% (https://goo.gl/C4gUPC)
• Dominion Resources, Inc. (D) raised its dividend 7.86% (https://goo.gl/0SgPkx)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (JCI) cut its dividend 13.79% (https://goo.gl/3WYdNk)
• Conagra Brands Inc (CAG) cut its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/uqyZ6K)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Dec 5, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE) raised its dividend 3.75% (https://goo.gl/2mK691)
• Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) raised its dividend 2.33% (https://goo.gl/R3bueE)
• Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR) raised its dividend 6.25% (https://goo.gl/wp7o97)
• Hanover Insurance Group Inc (THG) raised its dividend 8.70% (https://goo.gl/WN5leW)
• Hillenbrand, Inc. (HI) raised its dividend 0.99% (https://goo.gl/oMpBPH)
• Mastercard Inc (MA) raised its dividend 15.79% (https://goo.gl/fmNH5F)
• UMB Financial Corp (UMBF) raised its dividend 4.08% (https://goo.gl/X0WL4h)
• Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) raised its dividend 7.19% (https://goo.gl/k2pf6O)
• W.P. Carey Inc. REIT (WPC) raised its dividend 0.51% (https://goo.gl/RGONmQ)
• Air Lease Corp (AL) raised its dividend 50.00% (https://goo.gl/dVEmcJ)
• Spire Inc (SR) raised its dividend 7.14% (https://goo.gl/9ZhC9o)
• Stryker Corporation (SYK) raised its dividend 11.84% (https://goo.gl/XPYpSm)
• Toro Co (TTC) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/XEUtby)
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Co raised its dividend 2.63% (https://goo.gl/cZNDFW)
• Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc raised its dividend 6.10% (https://goo.gl/qJIuto)
• J & J Snack Foods Corp raised its dividend 7.69% (https://goo.gl/1VMcbq)
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. raised its dividend 4.65% (https://goo.gl/uLSzQo)
• Ecolab Inc. raised its dividend 5.71% (https://goo.gl/RfOqRY)
• Douglas Emmett, Inc. raised its dividend 4.55% (https://goo.gl/GNoizA)
• TE Connectivity Ltd raised its dividend 8.11% (https://goo.gl/Xw2OcE)
• Broadcom Ltd raised its dividend 100.00% (https://goo.gl/fefTYx)
• Ventas, Inc. raised its dividend 6.16% (https://goo.gl/vi9qw2)
• Edison International raised its dividend 13.02% (https://goo.gl/4vOrz3)
• Coty Inc raised its dividend 81.82% (https://goo.gl/ZEHQPO)
• Axis Capital Holdings Limited raised its dividend 8.57% (https://goo.gl/pfqAWQ)
• Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/XACwIW)
• Network-1 Technologies Inc cut its dividend 0.00% (https://goo.gl/jwnC9Q)
• Graco Inc. raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/WJx5MA)
• General Electric Company raised its dividend 4.35% (https://goo.gl/3OUMX6)
• Abbott Laboratories raised its dividend 1.92% (https://goo.gl/O1g4FQ)
• Morningstar, Inc. raised its dividend 4.55% (https://goo.gl/nJnup2)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Corecivic Inc cut its dividend 22.22% (https://goo.gl/2RuHGX)

Dividend Raises & Cuts for November 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

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Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Nov 28, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Wendys Co (WEN) raised its dividend 8.33% (https://goo.gl/lUJb71)
• Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HIG) raised its dividend 9.52% (https://goo.gl/ksLbtk)
• Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/K39lKP)
• McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) raised its dividend 9.30% (https://goo.gl/uBmFsM)
• Churchill Downs, Inc. (CHDN) raised its dividend 14.78% (https://goo.gl/y3wWAu)
• Nucor Corporation (NUE) raised its dividend 0.67% (https://goo.gl/DAUumE)
• Walt Disney Co (DIS) raised its dividend 9.86% (https://goo.gl/m2pf1s)
• Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO) raised its dividend 2.48% (https://goo.gl/NUu47x)
• CoreSite Realty Corp (COR) raised its dividend 50.94% (https://goo.gl/OnUVkS)
• Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG) raised its dividend 4.88% (https://goo.gl/4N9Ec3)
• SL Green Realty Corp (SLG) raised its dividend 7.64% (https://goo.gl/8OUd1Z)
• DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. (DFT) raised its dividend 6.38% (https://goo.gl/PbfXxw)
• WEC Energy Group Inc (WEC) raised its dividend 5.05% (https://goo.gl/abwQNc)
• Owens Corning (OC) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/l1i3WH)
• National Bank of Canada (NA.TO) raised its dividend 1.82% (https://goo.gl/1w2KnM)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) cut its dividend 100.00% (https://goo.gl/LI5myX)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Nov 21, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Lancaster Colony Corp. (LANC) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/aZkE68)
• Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX) raised its dividend 10.61% (https://goo.gl/KeiZ2q)
• Hormel Foods Corp (HRL) raised its dividend 17.24% (https://goo.gl/VEOW0C)
• Roper Technologies Inc (ROP) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/5K9sEG)
• Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) raised its dividend 2.17% (https://goo.gl/6WkSUo)
• Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) raised its dividend 5.22% (https://goo.gl/m1bsiQ)
• Alimentation Couche Tard Inc (ATD.B) raised its dividend 16.13% (https://goo.gl/SUyXS3)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Nov 14, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) raised its dividend 6.00% (https://goo.gl/zlLvAs)
• Energizer Holdings Inc (ENR) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/YyX47F)
• Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) raised its dividend 5.88% (https://goo.gl/xk3tqJ)
• Oshkosh Corp (OSK) raised its dividend 10.53% (https://goo.gl/g0DzR4)
• Aramark (ARMK) raised its dividend 8.42% (https://goo.gl/LrTKae)
• CDK Global Inc (CDK) raised its dividend 3.70% (https://goo.gl/pF0M2T)
• Westpac Banking Corp (ADR) (WBK) raised its dividend 2.28% (https://goo.gl/zU2WTH)
• Royal Gold, Inc (USA) (RGLD) raised its dividend 4.35% (https://goo.gl/ZucCA3)
• SYSCO Corporation (SYY) raised its dividend 6.45% (https://goo.gl/S3Jeg9)
• Everest Re Group Ltd (RE) raised its dividend 8.70% (https://goo.gl/29YBsQ)
• Matthews International Corp (MATW) raised its dividend 13.33% (https://goo.gl/CaumTl)
• Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/f7RmsD)
• Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.A) raised its dividend 7.35% (https://goo.gl/Z3nOGw)
• EPR Properties (EPR) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/E4fP31)
• Nike Inc (NKE) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/5of5hV)
• Drew Industries, Inc. (DW) raised its dividend 66.67% (https://goo.gl/6Tsx4q)
• MDU Resources Group Inc (MDU) raised its dividend 2.67% (https://goo.gl/k4Y8AE)
• Agilent Technologies Inc (A) raised its dividend 14.78% (https://goo.gl/9EBhO0)
• Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/BC9VJp)
• The Valspar Corp (VAL) raised its dividend 12.12% (https://goo.gl/SQLCgc)
• Brunswick Corporation (BC) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/hmEFZ5)
• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) raised its dividend 50.00% (https://goo.gl/Kjh8dq)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Nov 7, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) raised its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/UZorFL)
• Macquarie Infrastructure Corp (MIC) raised its dividend 3.20% (https://goo.gl/42Mvdh)
• Automatic Data Processing (ADP) raised its dividend 7.55% (https://goo.gl/EjdXku)
• Six Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX) raised its dividend 10.34% (https://goo.gl/973ay8)
• Urban Edge Properties (UE) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/vuZyxE)
• BOK Financial Corporation (BOKF) raised its dividend 2.33% (https://goo.gl/Az3Umu)
• HP Inc (HPQ) raised its dividend 7.02% (https://goo.gl/Wgzmq6)
• BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) raised its dividend 7.69% (https://goo.gl/lzBqmO)
• Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA) (SLW) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/SzmtJB)
• Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) raised its dividend 7.14% (https://goo.gl/QThAKw)
• Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF) raised its dividend 3.70% (https://goo.gl/gio5xf)
• Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (CTC.A) raised its dividend 13.04% (https://goo.gl/VXkVpT)
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) raised its dividend 18.18% (https://goo.gl/ihEZnW)
• Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/I6KzFk)
• Buckeye Partners, L.P. (BPL) raised its dividend 1.03% (https://goo.gl/cxj8n6)
• Jones Lang LaSalle Inc (JLL) raised its dividend 6.45% (https://goo.gl/ki9gtR)
• AmerisourceBergen Corp. (ABC) raised its dividend 7.35% (https://goo.gl/8oXV62)
• Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) raised its dividend 4.00% (https://goo.gl/Zf1B4H)
• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/mnp8Bq)
• Quest Diagnostics Inc (DGX) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/J0vCQ2)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNH) cut its dividend 31.40% (https://goo.gl/bfzy5T)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Oct 31, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Mercury General Corporation (MCY) raised its dividend 0.40% (https://goo.gl/pj03Ud)
• Iron Mountain Inc (IRM) raised its dividend 13.40% (https://goo.gl/XoqZes)
• General Growth Properties Inc (GGP) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/K7VLRh)
• Great Plains Energy Incorporated (GXP) raised its dividend 4.76% (https://goo.gl/kCR0Oa)
• Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) raised its dividend 1.05% (https://goo.gl/UR7eA7)
• Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) raised its dividend 4.17% (https://goo.gl/H9WVWx)
• J2 Global Inc (JCOM) raised its dividend 2.90% (https://goo.gl/lzNcKa)
• Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN) raised its dividend 3.64% (https://goo.gl/KtHhDh)
• Gramercy Property Trust (GPT) raised its dividend 13.64% (https://goo.gl/0IJqHN)
• Spectra Energy Partners, LP (SEP) raised its dividend 1.88% (https://goo.gl/lNFH0Y)
• Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) raised its dividend 13.33% (https://goo.gl/USw7K7)
• CDW Corp (CDW) raised its dividend 48.84% (https://goo.gl/hxTsqt)
• Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII) raised its dividend 20.00% (https://goo.gl/V9N9X7)
• MPLX LP (MPLX) raised its dividend 0.98% (https://goo.gl/bECC59)
• Rockwell Automation (ROK) raised its dividend 4.83% (https://goo.gl/ZjTroM)
• Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) raised its dividend 16.00% (https://goo.gl/lY1cWY)
• Vectren Corp (VVC) raised its dividend 5.00% (https://goo.gl/2NQxlW)
• Canadian Natural Resource Ltd (USA) (CNQ) raised its dividend 8.70% (https://goo.gl/oU8jPs)
• FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) raised its dividend 19.05% (https://goo.gl/whDfRh)
• Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/EQUXIr)
• Oaktree Capital Group LLC (OAK) raised its dividend 12.07% (https://goo.gl/8FcIEm)
• AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/FXrTLx)
• Blackstone Group LP (BX) raised its dividend 13.89% (https://goo.gl/fXNhv9)
• Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) raised its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/E6xzgR)
• Snap-on Incorporated (SNA) raised its dividend 16.39% (https://goo.gl/ucmEKL)
• Inter Pipeline Ltd (IPL.TO) raised its dividend 3.85% (https://goo.gl/yuBYT6)
• Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) raised its dividend 1.39% (https://goo.gl/UMZ0PG)
• B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) raised its dividend 10.71% (https://goo.gl/ttUYy4)
• TMX GROUP LIMITED (TSE:X) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/5qFdAt)
• TELUS Corporation (T.TO) raised its dividend 4.35% (https://goo.gl/CrEM9v)
• TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (AMTD) raised its dividend 5.88% (https://goo.gl/PthZSm)
• WestRock Co (WRK) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/aarjcL)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• HCP, Inc. (HCP) cut its dividend 35.65% (https://goo.gl/KIqzSu)
• Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (MPEL) cut its dividend 33.33% (https://goo.gl/vZEGmO)

Dividend Raises & Cuts for October 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

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Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Oct 23, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• AT&T Inc. (T) raised its dividend 2.08% (https://goo.gl/QCbBzq)
• VF Corp (VFC) raised its dividend 13.51% (https://goo.gl/o0tEqE)
• TransForce Inc (TFI.TO) raised its dividend 11.76% (https://goo.gl/6Iz55N)
• Valero Energy Partners LP (VLP) raised its dividend 5.48% (https://goo.gl/yJTMO0)
• Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) raised its dividend 50.00% (https://goo.gl/WM2HrX)
• Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/LcUFgl)
• American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP) raised its dividend 5.36% (https://goo.gl/ZDY652)
• Associated Banc Corp (ASB) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/AzEbsz)
• EQT GP Holdings LP (EQGP) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/divpoB)
• EQT Midstream Partners LP (EQM) raised its dividend 4.49% (https://goo.gl/V8AlN5)
• Evercore Partners Inc. (EVR) raised its dividend 9.68% (https://goo.gl/KVzvjb)
• Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) raised its dividend 31.58% (https://goo.gl/NawmcR)
• Waste Connections Inc (USA) (WCN) raised its dividend 24.14% (https://goo.gl/wmtjH8)
• Newmont Mining Corp (NEM) raised its dividend 100.00% (https://goo.gl/grS1LQ)
• Antero Midstream Partners LP (AM) raised its dividend 6.00% (https://goo.gl/pfFld3)
• Chevron Corporation (CVX) raised its dividend 0.93% (https://goo.gl/mep9Ck)
• Public Storage (PSA) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/5wf1pt)
• Western Gas Equity Partners LP (WGP) raised its dividend 3.17% (https://goo.gl/uFqHkD)
• MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) raised its dividend 4.65% (https://goo.gl/BEjF7A)
• AFLAC Incorporated (AFL) raised its dividend 4.88% (https://goo.gl/0bpgKb)
• Kimco Realty Corp (KIM) raised its dividend 5.88% (https://goo.gl/Uyq4qf)
• Investors Bancorp, Inc. (ISBC) raised its dividend 33.33% (https://goo.gl/d8AZhK)
• Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (SXL) raised its dividend 2.00% (https://goo.gl/sT3auj)
• AbbVie Inc (ABBV) raised its dividend 12.28% (https://goo.gl/kOekrS)
• Honeywell International Inc. (HON) raised its dividend 11.76% (https://goo.gl/xJm4Lp)
• Entergy Corporation (ETR) raised its dividend 2.35% (https://goo.gl/G1n0Km)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Oceaneering International (OII) cut its dividend 44.44% (https://goo.gl/yKzpdR)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Oct 17, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Cintas Corporation (CTAS) raised its dividend 26.67% (https://goo.gl/yiwiMO)
• Visa Inc (V) raised its dividend 17.86% (https://goo.gl/puvcdA)
• Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) raised its dividend 9.37% (https://goo.gl/FAj3kW)
• Western Gas Partners, LP (WES) raised its dividend 1.81% (https://goo.gl/LiMcJd)
• Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) raised its dividend 3.57% (https://goo.gl/e3fVWQ)
• Accenture Plc (ACN) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/y6tlY6)
• Amphenol Corporation (APH) raised its dividend 14.29% (https://goo.gl/KzNpw9)
• Shell Midstream Partners LP (SHLX) raised its dividend 5.50% (https://goo.gl/wJIlFP)
• Phillips 66 Partners LP (PSXP) raised its dividend 5.15% (https://goo.gl/gMVNyx)
• AVX Corporation (AVX) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/UEyXTU)
• Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (MMP) raised its dividend 2.13% (https://goo.gl/j12nCC)
• Crown Castle International Corp (CCI) raised its dividend 7.34% (https://goo.gl/emPjq6)
• AptarGroup, Inc. (ATR) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/QFQlUD)
• Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/l4RdN7)
• IDACORP Inc (IDA) raised its dividend 7.84% (https://goo.gl/6cRB9R)
• Macerich Co (MAC) raised its dividend 4.41% (https://goo.gl/DiCIXd)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Oct 10, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/S43TOJ)
• Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) raised its dividend 0.68% (https://goo.gl/2GuPDD)
• International Paper Co (IP) raised its dividend 5.11% (https://goo.gl/n3MUwN)
• SYNNEX Corporation (SNX) raised its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/jMyzO4)
• Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) raised its dividend 10.20% (https://goo.gl/OWb3DJ)
• Eaton Vance Corp (EV) raised its dividend 5.66% (https://goo.gl/WVq872)
• Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (OHI) raised its dividend 1.67% (https://goo.gl/rQzqsn)
• PolyOne Corporation (POL) raised its dividend 12.50% (https://goo.gl/gMGV3E)
• Cantel Medical Corp. (CMN) raised its dividend 16.67% (https://goo.gl/nhoRWO)
• Ameren Corp (AEE) raised its dividend 3.53% (https://goo.gl/RFdYQM)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Diebold Inc (DBD) cut its dividend 65.22% (https://goo.gl/ICI4Un)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Oct 3, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Watsco Inc (WSO) raised its dividend 23.53% (https://goo.gl/92sTPh)
• American Financial Group Inc (AFG) raised its dividend 11.61% (https://goo.gl/HdcNGL)
• Bank Of The Ozarks Inc (OZRK) raised its dividend 3.13% (https://goo.gl/EL2xxu)
• Genesis Energy, L.P. (GEL) raised its dividend 1.45% (https://goo.gl/70aPWm)
• Intuit Inc. (INTU) raised its dividend 13.33% (https://goo.gl/nm4g99)
• Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) raised its dividend 1.25% (https://goo.gl/NVaoj5)
• Tallgrass Energy Partners LP (TEP) raised its dividend 5.30% (https://goo.gl/JEOZFJ)
• KLA-Tencor Corp (KLAC) raised its dividend 3.85% (https://goo.gl/ZaWTHk)
• Ingersoll-Rand PLC (IR) raised its dividend 25.00% (https://goo.gl/4lesCB)
• RPM International Inc. (RPM) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/zxoySd)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - September 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

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Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Sep 26, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) raised its dividend 10.87% (https://goo.gl/syx4xE)
• CLARCOR Inc. (CLC) raised its dividend 13.64% (https://goo.gl/9oHpL5)
• American Express Company (AXP) raised its dividend 10.34% (https://goo.gl/jYSwgs)
• Fortis Inc (FTS.TO) raised its dividend 6.67% (https://goo.gl/Q2Czps)
• OGE Energy Corp. (OGE) raised its dividend 10.00% (https://goo.gl/WqdGlM)
• Realty Income Corp (O) raised its dividend 0.25% (https://goo.gl/29l6GM)
• McDonald's Corporation (MCD) raised its dividend 5.62% (https://goo.gl/yTXhnq)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Viacom, Inc. (VIA) cut its dividend 50.00% (https://goo.gl/iifHYP)
• Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) cut its dividend 21.43% (https://goo.gl/LO1MFz)
• Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) cut its dividend 10.61% (https://goo.gl/AnKPL4)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Sep 19, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) raised its dividend 28.00% (https://goo.gl/NEglLO)
• Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) raised its dividend 4.26% (https://goo.gl/tKiKZX)
• Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) raised its dividend 8.33% (https://goo.gl/c0dWKW)
• InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) raised its dividend 50.00% (https://goo.gl/30cDT6)
• Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) raised its dividend 10.30% (https://goo.gl/7PYzYm)
• Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) raised its dividend 9.09% (https://goo.gl/zkSGbH)
• W.P. Carey Inc. REIT (WPC) raised its dividend 0.51% (https://goo.gl/dFIlar)
• Ingredion Inc (INGR) raised its dividend 11.11% (https://goo.gl/XsO7Rc)
• Masco Corp (MAS) raised its dividend 5.26% (https://goo.gl/GzIH8b)
• Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co (GT) raised its dividend 42.86% (https://goo.gl/nwkRtX)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Sep 12, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST) raised its dividend 8.33% (http://goo.gl/TnVkll)
• IBERIABANK Corp (IBKC) raised its dividend 5.88% (http://goo.gl/LWyIXO)
• New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) raised its dividend 6.25% (https://goo.gl/eOaGlf)
• Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) raised its dividend 1.96% (https://goo.gl/nfoYb3)
• IDACORP Inc (IDA) raised its dividend 7.84% (https://goo.gl/EmWphi)
• DTE Energy Co (DTE) raised its dividend 5.48% (https://goo.gl/EzbNRB)
• Lexington Realty Trust (LXP) raised its dividend 2.94% (https://goo.gl/OaZbfr)
• American Tower Corp (AMT) raised its dividend 3.77% (https://goo.gl/F5A1ao)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Sep 5, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Store Capital Corp (STOR) raised its dividend 7.41% (http://goo.gl/E48jLq)
• Logitech International SA (USA) (LOGI) raised its dividend 9.80% (http://goo.gl/hRhZdJ)
• Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc (GLPI) raised its dividend 7.14% (http://goo.gl/bXTuL2)
• Realty Income Corp (O) raised its dividend 0.25% (http://goo.gl/XvzRqI)
• Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) raised its dividend 71.29% (http://goo.gl/0kJLDS)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Aug 29, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Dover Corp (DOV) raised its dividend 4.76% (http://goo.gl/Ug0RNo)
• Harris Corporation (HRS) raised its dividend 6.00% (http://goo.gl/PwlKkZ)
• Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR) raised its dividend 1.33% (http://goo.gl/wLt52r)
• Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) raised its dividend 2.78% (http://goo.gl/7oiT8O)
• China Mobile Ltd. (ADR) (CHL) raised its dividend 24.47% (http://goo.gl/RvfEGT)
• Herman Miller, Inc. (MLHR) raised its dividend 15.25% (http://goo.gl/3JwtcY)
• Packaging Corp Of America (PKG) raised its dividend 14.55% (http://goo.gl/Yn5zk3)
• Campbell Soup Company (CPB) raised its dividend 12.90% (http://goo.gl/AoVgHD)
• Eastgroup Properties Inc (EGP) raised its dividend 3.33% (http://goo.gl/IjljtU)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts for August 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

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Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Aug 22, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) raised its dividend 5.00% (http://goo.gl/AIxZt1)
• Expedia Inc (EXPE) raised its dividend 8.33% (http://goo.gl/1uD22v)
• Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) raised its dividend 2.47% (http://goo.gl/v6XNVX)
• Scotts Miracle-Gro Co (SMG) raised its dividend 6.38% (http://goo.gl/tJwPwQ)
• Altria Group Inc (MO) raised its dividend 7.96% (http://goo.gl/N90M4F)
• TFS Financial Corporation (TFSL) raised its dividend 25.00% (http://goo.gl/E2y36Z)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Grupo Aeroportr dl Pcfco SAB de CV (ADR) (PAC) cut its dividend 21.49% (http://goo.gl/vhOZgi)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Aug 15, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• STERIS plc Ordinary Shares (STE) raised its dividend 12.00% (http://goo.gl/3kANST)
• Pinnacle Foods Inc (PF) raised its dividend 11.76% (http://goo.gl/qjJPi2)
• First American Financial Corp (FAF) raised its dividend 30.77% (http://goo.gl/D1b291)
• ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC) raised its dividend 14.93% (http://goo.gl/MyPJDa)
• American Financial Group Inc (AFG) raised its dividend 11.61% (http://goo.gl/GYGIJQ)
• Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) raised its dividend 6.25% (http://goo.gl/IULyaH)
• Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) raised its dividend 5.01% (http://goo.gl/DCifKb)
• Community Bank System, Inc. (CBU) raised its dividend 3.23% (http://goo.gl/P9QJ1O)
• NetEase Inc (ADR) (NTES) raised its dividend 6.85% (http://goo.gl/BsAevf)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• BHP Billiton Limited (ADR) (BHP) cut its dividend 12.50% (http://goo.gl/W3Jr2s)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Aug 8, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) raised its dividend 0.14% (http://goo.gl/F2jwel)
• Black Stone Minerals LP (BSM) raised its dividend 9.52% (http://goo.gl/D19s5J)
• Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR) raised its dividend 10.00% (http://goo.gl/f3NSHl)
• Cae Inc (CAE.TO) raised its dividend 6.67% (http://goo.gl/5jTni9)
• Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (USA) (RBA) raised its dividend 6.25% (https://goo.gl/SaeMPU)
• Primerica, Inc. (PRI) raised its dividend 5.88% (http://goo.gl/LIoFgF)
• Nordson Corporation (NDSN) raised its dividend 12.50% (http://goo.gl/6uMQh4)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Aug 1, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Coty Inc (COTY) raised its dividend 10.00% (http://goo.gl/mvqsLT)
• Healthcare Trust Of America Inc (HTA) raised its dividend 1.69% (http://goo.gl/h9TPsd)
• General Growth Properties Inc (GGP) raised its dividend 5.26% (http://goo.gl/lKwcmQ)
• Macquarie Infrastructure Corp (MIC) raised its dividend 4.17% (http://goo.gl/JfReHA)
• AmTrust Financial Services Inc (AFSI) raised its dividend 13.33% (http://goo.gl/kUAcwC)
• Aqua America Inc (WTR) raised its dividend 6.28% (http://goo.gl/C11qSr)
• Spectra Energy Partners, LP (SEP) raised its dividend 1.92% (http://goo.gl/wQA1kK)
• Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (BIP) raised its dividend 3.51% (http://goo.gl/1tOJRm)
• J2 Global Inc (JCOM) raised its dividend 2.99% (http://goo.gl/EtjdZc)
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) raised its dividend 14.29% (http://goo.gl/v3JPKh)
• Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP) raised its dividend 20.00% (http://goo.gl/OYsFf2)
• Carlisle Companies, Inc. (CSL) raised its dividend 16.67% (http://goo.gl/OaNk0w)
• Tesoro Corporation (TSO) raised its dividend 10.00% (http://goo.gl/ieZ1PA)
• Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) cut its dividend 28.57% (http://goo.gl/VHmgRL)
• Office Depot Inc (ODP) cut its dividend 0.00% (http://goo.gl/VmV1sI)
• Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOXA) raised its dividend 20.00% (http://goo.gl/LXH9mt)
• Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR) raised its dividend 6.67% (http://goo.gl/7WuQof)
• National General Holdings Corp (NGHC) raised its dividend 33.33% (http://goo.gl/4r0cFV)
• Aviva plc (AV.L) raised its dividend 9.93% (http://goo.gl/wojPq1)
• Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) raised its dividend 4.35% (http://goo.gl/FLRZgO)
• Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) raised its dividend 4.26% (http://goo.gl/c27muP)
• Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) raised its dividend 18.18% (http://goo.gl/omWi6n)
• Chemed Corporation (CHE) raised its dividend 8.33% (http://goo.gl/JRJZ3D)
• Dover Corp (DOV) raised its dividend 4.76% (http://goo.gl/nySyOy)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• Williams Companies Inc (WMB) cut its dividend 68.75% (http://goo.gl/tLXvmk)
• Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (MPEL) cut its dividend 13.70% (http://goo.gl/Ba3L94)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - July 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

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Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Jul 25, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (SXL) raised its dividend 2.25% (http://goo.gl/SRnJxo)
• Reynolds American, Inc. (RAI) raised its dividend 9.52% (http://goo.gl/wwH5Mk)
• EQT Midstream Partners LP (EQM) raised its dividend 4.70% (http://goo.gl/ybCRZN)
• EQT GP Holdings LP (EQGP) raised its dividend 11.94% (http://goo.gl/j0Hvzm)
• Simon Property Group Inc (SPG) raised its dividend 3.12% (http://goo.gl/PNDiYs)
• Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) raised its dividend 3.70% (http://goo.gl/AFMc8W)
• A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (AW.UN) raised its dividend 2.31% (http://goo.gl/3fJhlc)
• Realty Income Corp (O) raised its dividend 1.00% (http://goo.gl/pYBMzl)
• BancorpSouth, Inc. (BXS) raised its dividend 25.00% (http://goo.gl/P6k9sS)
• Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (USA) (AEM) raised its dividend 25.00% (http://goo.gl/ugVePl)
• Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC) raised its dividend 12.50% (http://goo.gl/v85S3m)
• Hershey Co (HSY) raised its dividend 6.00% (http://goo.gl/BWDNPe)
• CBS Corporation (CBS) raised its dividend 20.00% (http://goo.gl/PxlYXH)
• CBOE Holdings, Inc (CBOE) raised its dividend 8.70% (http://goo.gl/AXnxaH)
• Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) raised its dividend 6.67% (http://goo.gl/4EzDZQ)
• Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG) raised its dividend 5.13% (http://goo.gl/1Cb3Y9)
• ResMed Inc. (RMD) raised its dividend 10.00% (http://goo.gl/0dVE70)
• Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (PZZA) raised its dividend 14.29% (http://goo.gl/eaW6xr)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) cut its dividend 10.00% (http://goo.gl/gqni0c)
• Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (USA) (POT) cut its dividend 60.00% (http://goo.gl/OqGlMr)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Jul 18, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW) raised its dividend 16.67% (http://goo.gl/3N6wkX)
• Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ) raised its dividend 11.76% (http://goo.gl/7SC6u1)
• Shell Midstream Partners LP (SHLX) raised its dividend 6.38% (http://goo.gl/A4Nz0s)
• Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) raised its dividend 5.56% (http://goo.gl/JxZ7L0)
• Phillips 66 Partners LP (PSXP) raised its dividend 4.99% (http://goo.gl/ybZq0E)
• Home Bancshares Inc (HOMB) raised its dividend 2.86% (http://goo.gl/i8MuA8)
• Littelfuse, Inc. (LFUS) raised its dividend 13.79% (http://goo.gl/0ey7KG)
• Altagas Ltd (ALA.TO) raised its dividend 6.06% (http://goo.gl/DSHCnJ)
• HealthSouth Corp (HLS) raised its dividend 4.35% (http://goo.gl/pzhGE8)
• Home Bancshares Inc (HOMB) raised its dividend 2.86% (http://goo.gl/i8MuA8)
• Littelfuse, Inc. (LFUS) raised its dividend 13.79% (http://goo.gl/0ey7KG)
• Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (MMP) raised its dividend 2.18% (http://goo.gl/EV0uMW)
• Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) raised its dividend 5.45% (http://goo.gl/IRP3t8)
• Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS) raised its dividend 7.69% (http://goo.gl/ZSEOE7)
• Valero Energy Partners LP (VLP) raised its dividend 7.35% (http://goo.gl/R41G95)
• TC Pipelines, LP (TCP) raised its dividend 5.62% (http://goo.gl/ZRH64o)
• Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (MXIM) raised its dividend 10.00% (http://goo.gl/KV6Adt)
• Zions Bancorp (ZION) raised its dividend 33.33% (http://goo.gl/vS141C)
• Watsco Inc (WSO) raised its dividend 23.53% (http://goo.gl/jbnnbk)
• Dominion Midstream Partners LP (DM) raised its dividend 4.90% (http://goo.gl/aR1KbE)
• South State Corporation (SSB) raised its dividend 3.33% (http://goo.gl/2PksRS)
• MPLX LP (MPLX) raised its dividend 0.99% (http://goo.gl/IrhyoM)
• Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (HEP) raised its dividend 1.74% (http://goo.gl/OqGZLf)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

• (none)

Dividend Raises & Cuts - Week of Jul 11, 2016

Dividend growth investing is a popular model followed by the investing community to build assets. Companies which not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year have been shown to perform better overall for investor returns. On the flip side, it is also important to keep an eye on the dividend cuts, which could signal troubling times ahead for a company. This post captures the announcements of changes in dividend amount for the week - both increases and cuts.

Note that only $2B+ (Midcap+) companies are included in this list.

Following companies announced dividend increases this week

• Duke Energy Corp (DUK) raised its dividend 3.64% (http://goo.gl/2nmNH5)
• Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) raised its dividend 0.68% (http://goo.gl/1wo1O8)
• Cummins Inc. (CMI) raised its dividend 5.13% (http://goo.gl/HzQxx6)
• Select Income REIT (SIR) raised its dividend 2.00% (http://goo.gl/GtiusT)
• Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA) raised its dividend 4.17% (http://goo.gl/LoITl1)
• J M Smucker Co (SJM) raised its dividend 11.94% (http://goo.gl/3jlZuY)
• Antero Midstream Partners LP (AM) raised its dividend 6.38% (http://goo.gl/Bn4wvi)
• Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD.B) raised its dividend 14.81% (http://goo.gl/bBn0Jr)
• Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) raised its dividend 1.33% (http://goo.gl/xIgAeA)
• Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (OHI) raised its dividend 3.45% (http://goo.gl/4FEsPj)
• National Retail Properties, Inc. (NNN) raised its dividend 4.60% (http://goo.gl/NhGZii)
• Ryder System, Inc. (R) raised its dividend 7.32% (http://goo.gl/k37EY2)

Following companies announced dividend cuts this week

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