41.   Some tobacco companies compensate for the higher risk in their shares by paying higher dividends.

42.   STOCKS RISE ON DIVIDEND PROSPECTS Stocks rose on prospects for higher dividends and stronger than expected earnings.

43.   That would boost profitability, and could result in higher dividends.

44.   That would let the club offer a higher dividend on bets, making it more competitive with the Internet services.

45.   That could signal a higher dividend soon.

46.   That is, if the company still can afford the higher dividend.

47.   The announcement also held promise of a higher dividend.

48.   The drop in borrowing costs also can spur economic growth and company earnings, which can translate later into higher dividend payments to shareholders.

49.   The latest sweetener involves the promise of higher dividend payouts.

50.   The next time the stock market tanks, many companies may wish they, like Chrysler and Kerkorian, had higher dividend yields to ease their fall.