However, the sector rotation out of defensive, bond-like stocks into more cyclical companies that will benefit most from faster economic growth and inflation continued. MKC Dividend Yield: 2.10% Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE ) announced a modest 1% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising it from 37.5 cents per share to 37.75 cents. NUE shares become ex-dividend on Dec. 28.