4 Dividend Stocks Showing You the Money

Last year brought us a lot of dividend slashing, but more and more companies are committing themselves to sending out money to their shareholders in 2010. Motley Fool Income Investor readers certainly appreciate that trend, so let's take a closer look at some of the companies that inched their payouts higher this past week. We can start with Casey's General Stores (Nasdaq: CASY). The convenience-store operator is juicing up its quarterly dividend by 18% to $0.10 a share. It comes at a perfect time, as Casey's is trying to rebuff a hostile takeover bid. Sweetening the pot for shareholders may make them more patient -- and loyal.... Read more