LLL Dividend Yield: 1.79% Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (NYSE: ABX ) moved its quarterly dividend higher by a penny, increasing it by 50% from 2 cents per share to 3 cents. New data on retail sales and inflation suggested that the economy is strengthening, bolstering investors' confidence. Seven major dividend stocks raised payouts over the past week, including three technology businesses, a global beverage manufacturer, one of the largest asset managers and a large paint retailer.