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Highest Dividend Yields of the Dow
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Dividend yields in the Dow index are relatively unchanged since the beginning of the year, as companies increase dividend payments, partially offsetting gains in stock prices, which would push yields lower.
The current average yield among the 30 Dow [.DJIA
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Various Dow components continue to reward investors with lofty payouts. In fact, the 17 companies highlighted in gray below have announced dividend increases this year.
AT&T [T
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Here is a look at the dividend yields of all 30 Dow components:
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