Whenever the talk turns to dividends, the "aristocrats" often get a mention.
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They are the royalty of the S&P 500 when it comes to dividends. They are companies that for 25 years increased cash payments, based on ex-dividend dates from January 1 to December 31 of each year.
Here is the list provided by Standard and Poor's.
List of 'Aristocrats'
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