Masco (MAS) Increases Qtr. Dividend 2.2% (4.98% yield) and Other Increases

Sometimes when companies are tight on cash, they will declare and pay a stock dividend in lieu of a cash dividend. Most shareholders feel like they are getting something. But are they really? Below are several select companies that recently decided to create real value for their shareholders by raising their cash dividends:

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