These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action.

Highlights
Fastenal (FAST) – up 6%
Merck (MRK) – up 4%
Procter & Gamble (PG) – up 4%
Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) – up 4%
W.W.Grainger (GWW) – up 4%

Lowlights
Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) – down 6%
Starwood Hotels (HOT) – down 5%
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) – down 4%
Wynn Resorts (WYNN) – down 4%
Kroger (KR) – down 4%

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