General Motors Raises Dividend 20% to $0.18, Announces $6B Buyback Plan

General Motors has raised its quarterly dividend to $0.18 per share, a 20% increase from its previous dividend of $0.15. The company also announced a $6 billion buyback plan. The dividend is payable on March 19 for shareholders of record on March 6, with an ex-dividend date of March 6. The forward yield on the dividend is 0.91%.