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Dividend Increases: 9 Stocks

Sectors are important too.

Invest only in companies that will still be selling something when the second half of our "W" recession (depression) ensues.

In my State Kroger is beating the pants off of Albertson's and appeals to the middle class that doesn't want to swim with the lower classes at Wal Mart. They also run fuel centers adjacent to stores with discounts. A well run company that will make money even in a downturn.

Texas Instruments is also a good bet; computer, calculator, cell phone, and any number of instruments that will still sell even in a downturn. I'd say they will keep Tyco busy, and as the dollar drops be competetive with Asian competitors.

Philip Morris - tobacco is like food and liquor and the oldest profession; there will always be money there, especially if they stay diversified among premium and discount brands. Further taxation could hurt dividends, but people will pay almost anything for their smokes.

I would steer clear of anything in real estate, commercial or otherwise, that market won't see an upside for 5 years or more.

The other companies I don't know, but the sectors won't be promising in a recession/depression.