The following companies announced a change in their dividend payouts today.

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.80 to $.88. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $54.30, is 1.62%. AEM is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.

Evans Bancorp (EVBN) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.44 to $.48. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $15.40, is 3.12%. EVBN is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Companies Reducing Dividend Payouts
Capstead Mortgage (CMO) has reduced its annual dividend payout from $1.44 to $1.20. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $11.92, is 10.07%. CMO is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Hatteras Financial Corp (HTS) has reduced its annual dividend payout from $3.20 to $2.80. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $25.91, is 10.81%. HTS is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.

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