This morning, Carnival (CCL) declared its quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, an increase of about 150% over its prior dividend. Based on the current stock price, investors can expect a yield of about 2.2% going forward.
In morning trading, shares of CCL were lower with the markets, falling 1.25% today.
In other dividend news, Morgan Stanley (MS) maintained its quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share. And PPG Industries (PPG) maintained its quarterly dividend of 55 cents per share.
Among dividend increases, Kinder Morgan Energy (KMP) announced its quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share, an increase of about 2% over its prior dividend in October. And Oneok Incorporated (OKE) announced its quarterly dividend of 52 cents per share, an increase of about 8% over its prior dividend.
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