Wells Fargo, Merck, Becton Dickinson, Con Edison, and Air Products Announce Dividend Increases

Wells Fargo declared a $0.45 quarterly dividend, Merck a $0.85 dividend, and Becton, Dickinson and Company a $1.05 quarterly dividend. Consolidated Edison increased its quarterly dividend to 88.75 cents per share, marking its 52nd consecutive annual dividend increase. Air Products increased its quarterly dividend to $1.81 per share, marking its 44th consecutive year of dividend increases.