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Altria Group's 6% Dividend Hike

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When companies decide to share a portion of their earnings with their shareholders, it is a sign of prudent fiscal discipline. Shareholders who are rewarded on a timely basis in the form of dividend payments are less likely to sell their holdings, even during a steep market correction. However, when companies decide to raise their distributions they exert strong confidence in their near-term performance. This dividend increase is a strong bullish signal especially if it comes after a long string of consecutive dividend increases.

Several companies announced that their boards of directors have approved dividend increases. The companies include:

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