The following companies announced a change in their dividend payouts today.

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
El Paso Partners Pipelines L.P. (EPB) has raised its annual dividend payout from $2.32 to $2.44. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $39.59, is 6.16%. EPB is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

First Community Corp (FCCO) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.16 to $.20. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $8.75, is 2.29%. FCCO is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.

Finish Line Inc. (FINL) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.24 to $.28. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $17.73, is 1.58%. FINL is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.44 to $1.48. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $36.60, is 4.04%. KMI is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Omega HealthCare Investors (OHI) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.76 to $1.80. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $24.80, is 7.26%. OHI is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

ONEOK Inc. (OKE) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.32 to $1.44. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $45.39, is 3.17%. OKE is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Companies Reducing Dividend Payouts
Mesabi Trust (MSB) has reduced its annual dividend payout from $4.52 to $1.96. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $23.92, is 8.19%. MSB is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

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