Dividend investors take note: you must purchase a stock before its ex-dividend date in order to receive its next upcoming dividend payout. Below are five big-name stocks going ex-dividend for the week of November 12-16, 2012.

Microsoft (MSFT) will go ex-dividend on November 13. This computer software company offers several products including software, hardware, online services, and video games. MSFT currently offers a 3.16% dividend yield. Dividend.com currently rates MSFT a “Neutral,” with a DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY) is set to go ex-dividend on November 13. This pharmaceutical company offers products including neuroscience products, endocrinology products, oncology products, cardiovascular products, animal health products and other pharmaceuticals in over 130 countries. LLY currently offers a dividend yield of 4.07%. Dividend.com currently rates LLY a “Neutral,” with a DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

International Paper Company(IP) has an ex-dividend date of November 13. This paper and packaging company is the largest paper company in the world and offers products including linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft. IP has a 3.43% current dividend yield. Dividend.com currently rates IP a “Neutral,” with a DARS™ Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co(DD) will go ex-dividend on November 13. This Chemical company, offers many products including: Vespel, neoprene, nylon, Corian, Teflon, Mylar, and Kevlar. The company currently has a dividend yield of 3.92%. Dividend.com currently rates DD a “Neutral,” with a DARS™ Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Starbucks Corporation(SBUX) has an ex-dividend date of November 13. This multinational coffee company sells its famous coffee in over 60 countries, where it offers several products including coffee, tea, baked goods, and merchandise. Starbucks has a dividend yield of 1.62%. Dividend.com currently rates SBUX a “Neutral,” with a DARS™ Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

The Blackstone Group LLP(BX) is set go to ex-dividend on November 13. This financial services company focuses on providing services such as private equity real estate, marketable alternative investment strategies, and financial advisory. BX currently offers a dividend yield of 3.51%. Dividend.com currently rates BX a “Neutral,” with a DARS™ Rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.

Exelon Corportation(EXC) has an ex-dividend date of November 13. This utility company, which focuses on providing natural gas and electrical power, operates in 47 states. EXC has a dividend yield of 6.68%. Dividend.com currently rates EXE a “Neutral,” with a DARS™ Rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Jabil Circuit, Inc.(JBL) will go ex-dividend on November 13. This electronic manufacturing company offers its products to customers in various industries including: healthcare, life sciences, clean technology, instrumentation, defense, aerospace, automotive, computing, storage, consumer products, networking and telecommunications. The company has a 1.79% dividend yield. Dividend.com currently rates JBL a “Neutral,” with a DARS™ Rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Avon Products, Inc.(AVP) is set to go ex-dividend on November 13. This manufacturer of household and beauty products, has a current dividend yield of 1.62%. Dividend.com currently rates AVP a a “Neutral,” with a DARS™ Rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.

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