Stocks Increasing Dividends for the End of May

The following stocks have recently increased their dividends. This is the sign of a good company and could be the sign of an improving economy.

MidSouth Bancorp (MSL) announced a 14% dividend increase over the previous quarter's dividend.

NetApp (NTAP) initiated a dividend of $0.15 a share.

Clorox (CLX) raised its dividend by 10.9%.

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) announced a quarterly dividend increase of $0.13 a share to to $0.26 a share, a 100% increase.

American States Water Co. approved a dividend increase of 5 cents a share, or 14%.

W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) announced an increase of the dividend to an annual rate of 40 cents per share, an 11% increase.

Bristow Group Inc. (BRS), announced it has approved a 25% increase in the company's dividend, for a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp: (WAB) approved a two-for-one stock split and a 60% dividend increase.

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