I love to kick off the new trading week by taking a quick peek at companies that have just hiked their dividends. It's not just about the money. A company that's easing up on its pocketbook probably has improving fundamentals to back up that generosity.
Readers of the Income Investor newsletter can certainly appreciate that kind of thinking. Let's take a closer look at four of the companies that inched their payouts higher this past week.
We'll start with CBRL Group
CBRL is also stepping up its share repurchases, joining a welcome trend from companies like CBS
Putting its money where its patient's mouth is, DENTSPLY
Specialty apparel retailer The Buckle
Finally, we have Corn Products International
Subscribers to the Income Investor newsletter can appreciate the companies sending more and more money to their investors. The newsletter singles out companies that are committed to growing their distributions, with market-thumping results.
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