Wednesday’s Dividend Changes: 8 Companies Raise Payouts (VIAB, DCI, UFCS, More)

U.S. equities ended Wednesday’s session higher after the Fed minutes revealed the central bank believes the economy is gradually improving. Also during today’s session, eight companies raised their dividend payouts.

Viacom Raises Dividend 10%

Viacom, Inc. (VIAB) raised its quarterly dividend from $0.30 to $0.33, or $1.32 annualized. The new dividend will be paid on 7/1/2014 to shareholders on record as of 6/13/2014. The stock will go ex-dividend on 6/11/2014.

Donaldson Co., Inc. Lifts Dividend 17.9%

Donaldson Co., Inc. (DCI) raised its quarterly dividend from $0.14 to $0.165, or $0.66 annualized. The new dividend will be paid on 6/20/2014 to shareholders on record as of 6/6/2014. The stock will go ex-dividend on 6/4/2014.

United Fire Group, Inc. Boosts Dividend 11.1%

United Fire Group, Inc (