Dividend Scan: SHLM, MW, WSO, EP, AMN, HPT, REXI, MSM

Amid the positive movement of the US market, several companies declared their future dividend plans. Some notable dividend payers are discussed here. A Schulman Inc (Nasdaq: SHLM) declared a regular cash dividend of $0.155 per common share, payable on May 2, 2011 to shareholders of record on April 20, 2011. SHLM gained 0.65 percent or $0.16 to $24.88. Men's Wearhouse Inc (NYSE: MW) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on June 24, 2011 to shareholders of record on June 14, 2011. MW added 2.11 percent or $0.57 to $27.63. Watsco Inc (NYSE: WSO) declared a regular cash dividend of 57 cents per share, payable on April 29, 2011 to shareholders of record on April 15, 2011. WSO was up 1.85 percent or $1.29 to $71. El Paso Corporation (NYSE: EP) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, payable on July 1, 2011 to shareholders of record on June 3, 2011. EP gained 1.17 percent or $0.21 to $18.21. Ameron International Corporation (NYSE: AMN) declared a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share, payable on May 17, 2011 to shareholders of record on April 28, 2011, AMN was down 1.42 percent or $0.99 to $68.80. Hospitality Properties Trust (NYSE: HPT) announced a regular quarterly divided of $0.4375 per common share. HPT gained 1.68 percent or $0.39 to $23.54. Resource America Inc (Nasdaq: REXI) lost 1.87 percent or $0.12 to $6.29 despite declaring a cash dividend of three cents per share. The dividend is payable on April 29, 2011 to shareholders of record on April 19, 2011. MSC Industrial Direct Company (NYSE: MSM) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 22 cents per share, payable on April 26, 2011 to shareholders of record on April 12, 2011. MSM added 1.69 percent or $1.16 to $69.63.... Read more