Merck Among 10 Companies To Announce Annual Dividend Increases In Second Half Of November

Summary

• This is my latest article where I provide predictions of upcoming dividend increases from companies with long-term dividend growth histories.
• I expect 10 companies to announce their annual increases in the second half of November, including modest increases from Merck and a 10%+ increase from Raymond James Financial.
• Hormel Foods is expected to announce its 59th consecutive year of dividend growth, highlighting its long-term commitment to dividend increases.
• Investors were rewarded in the first half of November with double-digit increases from payroll processor ADP, tool manufacturer Snap-on Incorporated, and industrial conglomerate Roper Technologies.

Merck should announce its 13th year of dividend growth in the latter half of November.

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This is the latest in my series of articles where I provide predictions of annual dividend increases for long-term dividend growth companies. At the

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