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Thu. Dec. 31, 2009

Seven Stocks Expected to Grow Their Dividends in 2010

In this space we normally look at companies that have recently raised their dividends. However, as the year draws to a close there were very few companies of note increasing their dividends this week. With that, I thought it would be interesting to see who might be the big dividend raisers in 2010. Here are seven companies  for your consideration:


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Fri. May. 1, 2009

IBM Assumes Familiar Leadership Role

IBM (IBM), a name once synonymous with blue-chip technology, faced a near-death experience in the early 1990’s when it misjudged the  importance of PCs at a time when demand for mainframes was waning and corporate downsizing was in full swing. IBM has never been able to regain it technology bellwether crown from Microsoft (MSFT) and Intel (INTC), but it has taken steps to regain its leadership role.


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Mon. Oct. 1, 2007

WW Grainger Inc. (GWW)

Last Updated: 8-29-2009

Description: WW Grainger Inc. (GWW) is a  Dividend Aristocrat and a member of the Broad Dividend Achievers™ Index. The Company is the largest global distributor of industrial and commercial supplies, such as hand tools, electric motors, light bulbs, and janitorial items.


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