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

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
Dominion Resources Trust (DOM) has raised its annual dividend payout from $0.54 to $0.64. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $5.3, is 12.08%. DOM is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars.

First Capital (FCAP) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.60 to $.80. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $19.90, is 4.02%. FCAP is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Fresh Del Monte Produce (FDP) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.40 to $.50. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $26.52, is 1.89%. FDP is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Financial Institutions (FISI) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.64 to $.72. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $19.98, is 3.60%. FISI is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Foot Locker (FL) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.72 to $.80. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $34.35, is 2.33%. FL is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Halliburton (HAL) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.36 to $.50. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $41.62, is 1.20%. HAL is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

HollyFrontier Corp (HFC) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.80 to $1.20. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $53.72, is 2.23%. HFC is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.36 to $.40. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $17.03, is 2.35%. HST is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

RenessainceRe Holdings (RNR) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.08 to $1.12. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $84.23, is 1.33%. RNR is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Scana Corp (SCG) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.98 to $2.03. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $48.75, is 4.16%. SCG is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Xerox (XRX) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.17 to $.23. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $7.86, is 2.93%. XRX is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

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