Abbott Has a Long Record of Paying Increasing Dividends

Abbott (ABT), a maker of pharmaceuticals and medical products, will pay its 331st consecutive quarterly dividend since 1924 on November 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 13, 2006.

ABT pays a safe increasing dividend so the stock is an excellent choice for a dividend-reinvestment portfolio.

Posted September 9, 2006.