Value Investing News

Three well-known dividend aristocrats raised dividends last week. The companies include Coca-Cola (KO), Abbott Labs (ABT) and Sherwin-Williams (SHW). Another promising dividend raiser included Swiss Company Nestle (NSRGY). In dividend investing it is important not only to concentrate on companies with solid competitive advantages, but also ones which grow earnings and dividends along the line.

Many investors are closely following the developments in Kraft's hostile bid for Cadbury. Kraft believes an acquisition of Cadbury will help drive growth by creating the world's largest confectionery company with meaningful revenue and cost synergies.