12 Financial Sector Dividends Ready to Shoot Higher

Today, we take a look at 12 financial institutions that are poised to increase dividends as they continue to recover from the financial crisis. All of these stocks paid exceptionally higher dividends before the crisis hit, so they are prime candidates to increase dividends considerably in upcoming quarters. Earlier this year, the Fed concluded that several banks have adequate reserves to renew dividend payments to shareholders. Now that many institutions have laid out their plans, investors can trade on bank statements regarding dividends going forward. For macro investors, renewed dividend payments may be a sign of increased confidence by executives eager to reward shareholders with cash sitting on the balance sheet. Huntington Bancshares Inc (HBAN): At this point in the financial crisis recovery, regional banks are much more certain than national banks, and it is in the last stages of recovery, they should be ready to... Read more