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Leggett & Platt (LEG) is one of the most impressive dividend payers in the S&P 500 Index, with an incredible track record. The company also manufactures products people use everyday - bed components!

Stock exchange operator NYSE EuroNext (NYX) may be the source of much volatility over the past few years, but the company itself yields over 4% in dividends.

Telecomms firm Frontier Communications (FTR) is yielding 12% in dividends. Despite the great results history, the future of the dividend is not a sure thing.

BP will certainly be unable to cover its liabilities from the Deepwater Horizon accident.

Gas distribution company NiSource Inc. yields a hefty 5.75% in dividends.

AutoZone (AZO) recently reported an outstanding quarter. What does this mean for rival Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?

Dow Jones component Caterpillar (CAT) has had a terrible year, with earnings plummeting. However, cash continues to flow into the company and the dividend has been maintained. Is the Big Yellow a buy for dividend-seeking investors?

Nokia (NOK), the world's largest mobile telephone company, yields 4.80% in dividends. Should income-seeking investors buy?

UK based energy distributor National Grid (NG) yields 8.69% at current prices. How could you go wrong with a yield like that in a regulated business? Well, there is a catch!

The world's largest branded snack and beverage company Pepsico (PEP) currently yields over 3% in dividends. How will the aquisition of its bottling company affect the dividend?

The world's leading intelligent information company Thomson Reuters (TRI) has raised its quarterly dividend. The company is yielding 3.27% and is growing.

Investment guru Mario Gabelli has bought a big stake in dividend payer National Fuel Gas (NFG).

Here's an overview of the five top US dividend stocks, that pay above 3.5% and meet profitability and effectiveness criteria.

Bank stocks in general are yielding close to no dividends, but Canadian based TD Bank (TD) is not only America's Most Convenient Bank - it's also yielding a juicy 3.35% dividend, way above that of large US rivals.

Tobacco companies are great investments for income-conscious investors. Here's a look at one of the biggest names in the business, and why it's dividend is safe and will increase.