Air Products, a Dividend Aristocrat, Is a Great Dividend-Paying Stock

Air Products (APD), a maker of chemicals and gases, on March 19, 2009 announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to 45 cents per share from 44 cents. The new dividend will be paid May 11, 2009 to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2009.

In addition, APD is a member of the exclusive Dividend Aristocrats. APD has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years, making the stock a candidate for a long-term income or dividend-reinvestment portfolio.

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Posted March 24, 2009.