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

Highlights
W.W.Grainger (GWW) – up 2%
Walgreen Company (WAG) – up 1%
Amgen (AMGN) – up 1%
Diageo (DEO) – up 1%
Home Depot (HD) – up 1%

Lowlights
Joy Global Inc. (JOY) – down 5%
Staples (SPLS) – down 4%
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) – down 4%
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) – down 4%
Best Buy (BBY) – down 4%

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